80 Believed Killed in Nepal
. western area; 80-100 feared dead, at least 5,000 homeless
US Sending Disaster Response Team, $1 Million Aid to Nepal
The United States is sending a disaster response team and $1 million in aid to Nepal following a devastating earthquake felt in neighboring countries.
NEPAL EARTHQUAKE: N.J. Nepali community raising funds for relief efforts
SOMERVILLE ��� Members of the local Nepali community were working Saturday to raise funds after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake devastated Nepal, leaving hundreds dead. Dr. Tulsi Maharjan, president of Friends of Nepal-New Jersey, said a fundraiser his .
What Nepals earthquake felt like from a hotel in Kathmandu
KATHMANDU, Nepal ��� At 11:58 a.m., I glanced at the clock in the lobby of the Yak and Yeti Hotel in the Durbar Marg neighborhood of the Nepalese capital. I walked toward the elevator, and the floor rolled in front of me. It felt like a small boat tossed.
Nepal Earthquake: Watch the Aftermath - India Real Time.
Footage showing the aftermath of a deadly magnitude-7.8 earthquake, which rocked Nepal killing hundreds and damaging historic buildings.
Leaders, Charities Offer Condolences, Help After Nepal Quake
As world leaders and global charities tried to grasp the scope of an earthquake that devastated Nepal, they offered condolences for the nearly 1,400 people killed and readied emergency aid for the survivors. Mountaineering groups struggled to check on climbers, and Nepalese abroad did their best to reach families in the stricken area.
Deadly Earthquake in Nepal; Chile Volcano Could Erupt for Months
Good afternoon Im Lindsay Janice ABC news headquarters in New York with this digital report. Rescuers are digging through the rubble of collapsed buildings in Kathmandu. The capital of Nepal where hundreds of people have been killed in a powerful .
5 Ways to Help victims of the Nepal Earthquake - Patheos
Today a massive earthquake struck Nepal, killing at least 1300 people. Most of those affected were in the Kathmandu valley, though an avalanche near Mount Everest is reported to have killed several hikers, at least 12 have��.
Nepal Earthquake Toll Rises to 1,341: Police
The death toll in Nepal from a severe earthquake on Saturday has risen to 1,341, a police spokesman said.
Cell phone video shows climber concerned over team after Nepal avalanches
A mountaineer makes a cell phone video saying hes worried about his team members after a Nepal earthquake triggers avalanches in the Mount Everest area. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
U.S. Sending Disaster Team, Initial $1 Million to Nepal: Kerry
The United States will send disaster response and rescue teams to Nepal and has authorized an initial $1 million in aid after a major earthquake killed hundreds in the mountainous Asian nation, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Saturday.
Nepal Earthquake: Hundreds Dead After 7.9-Magnitude Tremor
ISLAMABAD ��� The U.S. governments use of drone strikes came under mounting pressure on Friday, as Pakistan joined a chorus of criticism over the policy following the accidental killings of two al Qaeda hostages. The White House said it was conducting.
Facebook and Google help find NEPAL EARTHQUAKE survivors
The Nepal earthquake has caused an immeasurable amount of tragedy this weekend, but some internet services are offering tools that might provide comfort if you have friends or family in the area. Facebook has rolled out its recently introduced Safety.
Death toll climbs in Nepal quake
Officials say the death toll from Nepals magnitude 7.9 earthquake is skyrocketing after the quake sent tremors throughout northern India and triggered a fatal avalanche on Mount Everest. Nathan Frandino reports.
Key Facts About Nepal, Site of Magnitude-7.8 Quake
Key facts about Nepal, where an earthquake magnitude-7.8 hit Saturday:
Powerful Earthquake Strikes Nepal: Things to Know
A powerful earthquake struck the Nepal region on Saturday, causing widespread casualties and triggering an avalanche on Mount Everest.
Nepal Quake: Nearly 1,400 Dead, Everest Shaken
Tens of thousands of people were spending the night in the open under a chilly and thunderous sky after a powerful earthquake devastated Nepal on Saturday, killing nearly 1,400, collapsing modern houses and ancient temples and triggering a landslide on Mount Everest. Officials warned the death toll would rise as more reports came in from far-flung areas.
Why Nepal Is So Prone to Earthquakes - India Real Time.
The magnitude 7.8 earthquake that hit Nepal Saturday was the result of an ongoing collision between tectonic plates that has caused some of the regions deadliest earthquakes, including the 2005 Kashmir quake that killed��.
Experts Gathered in Nepal a Week Ago to Ready for Earthquake
Nepals devastating earthquake was the disaster experts knew was coming.
Nepal Earthquake Triggers Deadly Mount Everest Avalanche
Climbers on Mount Everest ran for their lives on Saturday when a massive 7.9-magnitude earthquake struck Nepal and set off at least one deadly avalanche. Jelle Veyt was just getting back to base camp when suddenly the earth shook for a couple of .
Google Exec Dan Fredinburg Killed in Nepal Earthquake
Dan Fredinburg, a longtime Googler who headed privacy for Google X and product management for the overall privacy team, died this morning of a head injury after a 7.9 magnitude earthquake triggered an avalanche on Mount Everest. An experienced .
Devastating 7.9-magnitude quake strikes Nepal, India LIVE.
Hundreds of people have been killed after a 7.9-magnitude earthquake struck Nepal and India with the most severe damage seen in Nepals capital, Kathmandu. The quake also caused an avalanche on Mount���
Firsthand Accounts of Nepal Earthquake
As a devastating earthquake hit about 50 miles from Katmandu, killing hundreds, residents took to social media to share information on the destruction and injured, post photographs of collapsed buildings and let their friends and family know they were.
Google Executive Among Hundreds Dead From Nepal Quake
Dan Fredinburg, a Google executive who described himself as an adventurer, was among the hundreds who died in a massive earthquake that struck Nepal on Saturday.
See the Aftermath of the 7.8-Magnitude Earthquake in Nepal
A man is freed from a collapsed building in Kathmandu on Saturday, April 25 following a 7.9 magnitude earthquake. MORE. SHARE. 1 of 15. 0. 0. TIME World Pakistan. Gunmen Kill Prominent Female Activist in Pakistan. Adil Jawad. 4:41 PM ET. SHARE.
Nepal Quake: Nearly 1400 Dead, Everest Shaken
KATHMANDU, Nepal ��� Tens of thousands of people were spending the night in the open under a chilly and thunderous sky after a powerful earthquake devastated Nepal on Saturday, killing nearly 1,400, collapsing modern houses and ancient temples and .
See the Most Dramatic Rescue From the Nepal Earthquake
Photojournalist Narendra Shrestha was at home on Saturday when he felt the tremors of a 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck central Nepal, killing more than 1130 people. ���I thought I was going to die,��� Shrestha tells TIME. ���It was horrifying. How did.
Nepal Seeks Help, Death Toll Seen Rising After Devastating Quake
Nepal urged countries to send aid to help it cope with the aftermath of a devastating earthquake that killed nearly 1,400 people, a toll predicted to rise as rescuers used their hands to dig for survivors among the rubble on Sunday.
Nepal Quake Death Toll Reaches 758-Home Ministry
The death toll in the earthquake that hit Nepal on Saturday has risen to 758, a home ministry official said, of which 467 were in the Kathmandu Valley that is the most heavily populated part of the Himalayan country.
Google Deploys Person Finder Tool to Aid Victims of Nepal.
As reports of the devastation from this mornings earthquake in Nepal continue to roll in, Google has launched Person Finder, a crowdsourced, missing persons database to help victims of the quake track down their loved��.
5 things to know about the NEPAL EARTHQUAKE
A powerful earthquake ��� the countrys worst in 80 years ��� rocked mountainous Nepal on Saturday. Here are five things to know about the tragedy: DEATH TOLL. This photo provided by Azim Afif shows the scene after an avalanche triggered by a massive .
than 700 People Killed in 7.9 Magnitude Earthquake in Nepal
An earthquake with an epicenter about 50 miles outside of the Nepali capital of Kathmandu killed at least 700 people Saturday, leveling city structures, and leaving hundreds more trapped in collapsed buildings.
Dharahara Tower Then and Now: A History of Earthquakes.
A massive 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck near the Nepali capital, Katmandu, on Saturday, killed hundreds of people and caused extensive damage to buildings. Tremors from the quake were felt in New Delhi, more��.
Google Executive Dan Fredinburg Killed in Everest.
A Google Inc.GOOGL +2.91% executive who was in Nepal to climb Mount Everest was among those killed in a massive earthquake on Saturday. Dan Fredinburg suffered a ���major head injury��� when he was caught in an��.
Nepal Earthquake Near Katmandu Kills More Than 1100 People
The quake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.9 struck before noon and was most severely felt in the capital as well as the densely populated Kathmandu Valley. A magnitude-6.6 aftershock hit about an hour later, and smaller aftershocks continued to.
Nepal Quake Death Toll Reaches 758: Home Ministry
The death toll in the earthquake that hit Nepal on Saturday has risen to 758, a home ministry official said, of which 467 were in the Kathmandu Valley that is the most heavily populated part of the Himalayan country.
Massive Magnitude-7.9 Earthquake Hits Nepal; Widespread.
A massive 7.9 magnitude earthquake has struck Nepal less than 50 miles from the capital, Kathmandu, the U.S. Geological Survey said Saturday. Witnesses said people were killed and injured, and historic buildings in��.
Powerful earthquake hits Nepal
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake centered less than 50 miles from Kathmandu rocked Nepal with devastating force early Saturday, authorities said. More from World. segment holmes udas nepal earthquake_00020528.jpg · Hundreds dead after violent earthquake .
Google executive Dan Fredinburg killed on Everest.
Google executive Dan Fredinburg was among 18 people killed on Mount Everest after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake ravaged Nepal on Saturday. A woman who identified herself as Fredinburgs younger sister, Megan, said on��.
Temblor nepal - KTLA
A magnitude-7.8 earthquake centered less than 50 miles from Kathmandu rocked Nepal with devastating force Saturday, toppling homes, temples and historic buildings and leaving at least 1,457 people dead, authorities said.
TV: 2 Dead, 100 Injured in Bangladesh From Nepal Quake
A TV report says that two people were killed and more than 100 injured in Bangladesh in an earthquake that originated in Nepal.
At Least 34 Dead, Dozens Injured in India After Nepal Quake
At least 34 people were killed and dozens more injured in India in a powerful earthquake that struck neighboring Nepal on Saturday, the government said.
Long-Predicted Death Toll in Nepal Earthquake Reflects Wider Himalayan.
Update, 12:24 p.m. | It will be interesting to check whether building collapses and other quake damage match the projections mapped in a 2010 paper in the Journal of Geographic Information Systems: ���Urban Vulnerabilities in the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal: .
Waiting at the Top of the World
Nepalese keep wondering when the general strike will end, when the constitution will be written, and when their country will begin.
Why majority buildings in India weathered the impact of NEPAL EARTHQUAKE
KOLKATA: The use of earthquake resistant steel in construction played a role in preventing large scale damage to buildings in a number of Indian cities on Saturday in the aftermath of the disaster in Nepal. The awareness started to grow after the Latur .
Earthquake Triggers Mt. Everest Avalanche. - Mediaite
The massive earthquake in Nepal earlier today killed hundreds of people, but it also triggered set off a deadly avalanche on Mount Everest. So far, reports have said 10 people died, though other unconfirmed reports say as��.
Nepal earthquake: Nearly 1,500 dead, historic tower.
Nepal on Saturday was struck by the worst earthquake in 80 years, leaving nearly 1500 people dead in flattened houses and buildings including the iconic Dharhara tower and renowned Darbar Square in the heart of the��.
Over 1300 killed after 7.9-magnitude earthquake strikes Nepal
A 7.9-magnitude earthquake has struck Nepal and India, killing more than 1300 people. The most severe damage was seen in Nepals capital, Kathmandu, where buildings collapsed, burying people alive under���
Nepal earthquake: Google launches Person Finder service.
Google has launched its Person Finder service to help track missing people after a massive earthquake measuring 7.9 magnitude hit Nepal on Saturday.
Nepal Quake Death Toll Reaches 1,130: Police Spokesman
The death toll in Nepal from a severe earthquake on Saturday has risen to 1,130, a police spokesman said.
Nepal earthquake: 36 dead in India including 25 in Bihar, 8.
At least 36 people have died in India due to the massive earthquake that hit Nepal on Saturday morning. While 25 deaths have been reported in Bihar, eight people have died in Uttar Pradesh and three casualties are from��.
In Haiti, Global Failures on a Cholera Epidemic
The effort to confront cholera in Haiti was muddled by the United Nations’ apparent role in setting it off.. Cholera has killed more than 7,050 Haitians and sickened more than 531,000 since the first case was reported in 2010; world has rallied to confront cholera, but the mission has been muddled by the United Nations apparent role in igniting the epidemic and its unwillingness to acknowledge it; epidemiologic and microbiologic evidence strongly suggests that United Nations peacekeeping troops from Nepal imported cholera to Haiti and contaminated the river tributary next to their base through a faulty sanitation system.