Nepal
'Where's My House?'—Homebuyer Shocked to Discover Half of Property Missing
Bishnu Aryal's house stands out among a road of regular duplexes, which look complete, each with another building attached to the side.
'I was Raped and Trafficked—Now I'm Studying Law to Go After my Attackers'
Criminals who traffic minor girls—like I was—and force them into prostitution—like I was—must be punished. That's why I want to become a lawyer.
Chinese Climbers Are Tasked with Measuring Exact Height of Mount Everest
The mountaineers, who are scaling the world's tallest mountain to survey its natural resources, height and monitor potential impacts of climate change, are scheduled to reach the peak on May 22.
World's Largest Animal Sacrifice Sees Thousands of Buffaloes Decapitated
In 2009, the killing at Nepal's Gadhimai festival peaked with an estimated 500,000 animals killed. But efforts from animal rights groups have contributed to a reduction in the killing.
The Starting 5: World's Largest Animal Sacrifice, Giving Tuesday And More
Donald Trump heads to a reception for NATO leaders at Buckingham Palace, but Prince Andrew will not be in attendance.
World's Largest Mass Animal Sacrifice: What Can You Do to Help?
In 2009, around 500,000 animals were slaughtered at Nepal's Gadhimai festival.
The Largest Mass Animal Sacrifice in the World Is About to Begin
"The killing is brutal, there can be do doubt about that," Wendy Higgins, a spokesperson from Humane Society International, said.
Ex-U.N. Worker Jailed for 9 Years in Nepal for Raping Two Boys
Peter John Dalglish, 62, from Ontario, was convicted of abusing boys aged 9 and 12.
'PUBG' Gets Banned in Nepal
"PUBG" has been banned in Nepal due to its alleged negative impact on children and youths. Read the full story here.
Woman Dies In Illegal, Windowless 'Menstruation Hut'
"She was excited about the next day as her menstruation would end," her mother-in-law said. "Poor child closed her eyes forever."
Pilot Had 'Emotional Breakdown' Before Crash in Nepal
Based on his bizarre behavior and language while flying US-Bangla Airlines Flight 211, a report found that "the captain definitely seemed very much emotionally disturbed and stressed."
Woman Banished to Sleep in 'Menstruation Hut' Dies
The woman is believed to have died of smoke inhalation from a fire she lit to stay warm.
'Buddha Boy' Leader Probed Over Missing Followers
Ram Bahadur Bomjan's followers believe he can meditate for months at a time with no food or water.
Bodies of Missing Himalaya Hikers Found 30 Years Later
At the time of one of the mountaineers' deaths, his fiancee was pregnant with their child—a son who is now 30 years old.
Diwali 2018 in Photos
The best photos from this year's festival, from selfie-taking deities to painted police dogs.
Himalaya Snowstorm Kills Nine Mountain Climbers
The team was trying to scale Nepal's 23,600-foot Mount Gurja.
Pilot Had 'Breakdown' Before Deadly Plane Crash
The captain was smoking, crying and insisting he was a competent pilot, according to a leaked draft from the official investigation of the Nepal crash.
Drone Finds 'Dead' Mountain Climber Lost on Mountain
Rick Allen was stranded for 36 hours before a drone spotted him and its pilot guided rescuers to the stricken climber.
Double Amputee Conquers Everest on Fifth Attempt
Xia Boyu, 69, lost his feet to frostbite in a previous effort to climb the mountain.
Ex-U.N. Official Faces Pedophilia Charges
Initial investigation claims the 60-year-old had offered children foreign trips and better education before sexually abusing them.
Plane Crash Survivor Says Don't Drink, Sleep on Flight
Nepal crash survivor puts alertness down to him surviving crash at Kathmandu airport.
How Tall Is Mount Everest?
Geologists from around the world have disputed the mammoth mountain's height, creating consequences for Nepal.
Top Scientific Contributions From 'Shithole Countries'
The long list includes a Haitian immigrant who has helped save infants from a deadly disease.
Russia Has Just Claimed Mount Everest
The embassy in the U.K. said the tweet was an error and has since deleted it.
Does Modi-Xi Handshake Signal An End to Hostilities?
India has resisted China's territorial ambitions, despite the aggressive noises from Beijing.
Nepal Bans Polish Climber From Everest for 10 Years
Janusz Adam Adamski descended the peak on the Nepali side of the mountain that straddles the border with China.
Sherpas Find Four Climbers Dead in Everest Camp
The death toll on the world's highest mountain has risen to 10 in the past month.
Mt Everest: Two More Die to Take Monthly Toll to Five
An Australian climber also died while approaching the summit and a Slovakian climber perished in the so-called "death zone."
Nepal Holds First Local Elections in Two Decades
It marks a major step in the young republic's difficult transition to democracy.
Everest Mountaineers Propose Ban On Older Climbers
The calls comes after an 85-year-old man had a heart attack on the mountain side and died.