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Former rapper’s political party sweeps Nepal election
A political party created just four years ago and led by an ex-rapper has swept Nepal’s parliamentary poll, results published by the electoral commission on Thursday showed. CBC | World News
Read More »In Nepal, a former rapper wants to be the next prime minister — and young voters are excited
As Nepalis head to the polls on Thursday in the first election since a Gen Z revolution last September toppled the previous government, one-time musician turned Kathmandu mayor Balendra Shah has galvanized the electorate, with many young voters hoping he will defeat politicians belonging to the South Asian country’s old guard. CBC | World News
Read More »7 climbers presumed dead after avalanche in Nepal
Rescuers dug through ice and snow on a mountain in Nepal on Tuesday to look for the bodies of seven climbers who were killed by an avalanche, officials said. CBC | World News
Read More »What’s behind the protests rocking Nepal?
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Read More »At least 14 killed as Nepal government protests turn deadly
At least 14 people have died in Nepal in violent protests against a social media shutdown by the government and alleged corruption, state-run television said. CBC | World News
Read More »Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie make history in Nepal as they attend moving parade
The parade marks the end of the highly competitive selection process, with just 275 graduating today after 13,000 applicants. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Nepal flooding, landslides after heavy rains leave dozens dead
Nepal has shut schools for three days after landslides and floods triggered by two days of heavy rain across the Himalayan nation killed 151 people, with 56 missing, officials said on Sunday. CBC | World News
Read More »Indra Jatra festival marks end of monsoon season in Nepal
Thousands of people crowded Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Tuesday for the country’s largest celebration. The festival honours Lord Indra, the Hindu god of rain, and also marks the beginning of the harvest season. It features a parade of chariots carrying ‘living gods’ portrayed by children, masked dancers and tableaus. CBC | World News
Read More »Pilot lone survivor in Nepal plane crash that killed 18 others
A domestic plane crashed Wednesday just after taking off from the airport serving Nepal’s capital, killing 18 people and injuring a pilot who was the lone survivor. CBC | World News
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