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14 pilgrims die, 18 injured after bus crashes in Nepal

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6 killed as ambulance and truck collide in Nepal

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Bus accident in Nepal leaves 18 dead, 13 injured

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Bus falls into river in Nepal, killing 17 and injuring 50

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Chinese President Xi Jinping, center attends a bilateral meeting in Kathmandu, Nepal, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019. Xi on Saturday became the first Chinese president in more than two decades to visit Nepal, where he's expected to sign agreements on some infrastructure projects. (Bikash Dware/The Rising Nepal via AP)

China, Nepal sign deals for connectivity, security and trade

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The Latest: Nepal’s parliamentary speaker resigns

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In this Aug. 16, 2019, photo, a participant holds a rainbow flag before marching in a gay pride parade in Kathmandu, Nepal. Nepal seized the lead in equal rights for sexual minorities in South Asia four years ago with a new constitution that forbids all discrimination based on sexual orientation. But activists say progress in equal rights has stalled since the constitution was adopted. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha)

Nepal’s sexual minorities say progress in rights has stalled

By BINAJ GURUBACHARYA - Associated Press

Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli, center right, leaves after virtually inaugurating the Nepal-India cross border petroleum pipeline through video conference in Kathmandu, Nepal, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Oli hit the switch simultaneously Tuesday from their offices in New Delhi and Kathmandu to open the 69-kilometer (43-mile) pipeline, which will bring gasoline, diesel fuel and kerosene across the border to Nepal. (AP Photo/Bikram Rai)

India, Nepal open cross border oil pipeline

By BINAJ GURUBACHARYA - Associated Press

In this July 31, 2019, photo, Tej Kumari Chitrakar makes a traditional painting ahead of Naag Panchami festival at her residence in Bhaktapur, Nepal. Chitrakar families in the Nepalese capital of Kathmandu were renowned traditional painters and sculptors who depicted gods and goddesses on temples, masks of Hindu deities and posters for various religious celebrations. For Tej Kumari and her husband it is a struggle to keep the dying art alive against the modern mass produced prints. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha)

AP PHOTOS: Nepal’s painter caste struggles to save dying art

By NIRANJAN SHRESTHA - Associated Press

Nepal protesters urge end to plan to chop trees for airport

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Mudslide in Nepal mountain village kills 8, with 2 missing

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A one-horned rhinoceros walks in floodwaters in Pobitora wildlife sanctuary, east of Gauhati, India, Friday, July 19, 2019. The sanctuary has the highest density of the one-horned Rhinoceros in the world. (AP Photo/Anupam Nath)

Monsoon flooding death toll climbs to 164 in South Asia

By WASBIR HUSSAIN and ANUPAM NATH - Associated Press

Nepalese Newar community people gather during a protest against government in Kathmandu, Nepal, Wednesday, June 19, 2019. Thousands of people protested in the Nepalese capital to protest a Bill that would give government control over community and religious trusts. Protesters demanded the government scrap the proposed Bill to protect these trusts that hold religious ceremonies and festivals. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha)

Nepal protesters demand government keep away from trusts

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In this photo made on May 22, 2019, a long queue of mountain climbers line a path on Mount Everest. About half a dozen climbers died on Everest last week most while descending from the congested summit during only a few windows of good weather each May. (Nimsdai Project Possible via AP)

Nepal marks 1st Everest ascent amid debate over permits

By BINAJ GURUBACHARYA - Associated Press

In this photo made on May 22, 2019, a long queue of mountain climbers line a path on Mount Everest. About half a dozen climbers died on Everest last week most while descending from the congested summit during only a few windows of good weather each May. (Nimsdai Project Possible via AP)

Deaths rise as Nepal issues more permits for Mount Everest

By UPENDRA MAN SINGH and BINAJ GURUBACHARYA and EMILY SCHMALL - Associated Press

Nepalese veteran Sherpa guide Kami Rita, 49, is welcomed by his wife at the airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, Saturday, May 25, 2019. The Sherpa mountaineer extended his record for successful climbs of Mount Everest with his 24th ascent of the world's highest peak on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha)

Nepal’s record-setting Everest guide returns hero

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In this May 9, 2019 photo, Apa Sherpa feeds pigeons in Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal. Apa Sherpa has stood on top of the world more times than all but one other person. Now he wants to make sure no one feels compelled to follow in his footsteps. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha)

Famed Sherpa climber helps Nepal kids reach greater heights

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Hospital officials unload a dead body of an Indian mountaineer after the same was brought to Teaching hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal, Sunday, May 19, 2019. Two mountaineers died on Nepal's famous Himalayan peaks, while another two climbers were missing, officials said Friday. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha)

Bodies of Indian climbers brought back from mountain

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2 Indian mountaineers killed in Nepal, 2 others missing

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FILE - In this May 20, 2018, file photo, Nepalese veteran Sherpa guide, Kami Rita, 48, waves as he arrives in Kathmandu, Nepal. Rita has scaled Mount Everest for a 23rd time, breaking his own record for the most successful ascents of the world's highest peak. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha, File)

Sherpa climber scales Mount Everest for record 23rd time

By BINAJ GURUBACHARYA - Associated Press