Nearly 2,500 confirmed dead in Nepal quake
Nepal authorities said Sunday that more than 2,430 people died in the country one day after a massive earthquake struck the impoverished Himalayan nation.
Tremors hamper Nepal aid
Chinese rescuers arrived in Nepal’s capital Katmandu on Sunday and started search and rescue work as the Chinese government sent more relief materials and financial aid to the neighboring country hit by a devastating earthquake that has left at least 2,500 people dead.
6.7-magnitude quake hits 19 km SSE of Kodari, Nepal -- USGS
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake jolted 19 km SSE of Kodari, Nepal at 0709 GMT on Sunday, the US Geological Survey said.
China offers 20 mln yuan in humanitarian aid to quake-hit Nepal
The Chinese government has decided to provide 20 million yuan ($3.3 million) in humanitarian aid to Nepal following the massive earthquake, according to the Ministry of Commerce on Sunday.
Death toll climbs to 18 in China following Nepal earthquake
Death toll in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region from the earthquake that struck neighboring Nepal on Saturday has climbed to 18. A total of 55 people there were injured, according to the regional disaster relief headquarters.
China calls emergency meeting following Nepal quake
China called an emergency meeting Sunday morning to coordinate relief and rescue work following the devastating earthquake in Nepal.
China allocates emergency funds to quake-affected regions in Tibet
China's top economic planner on Sunday allocated 30 million yuan ($4.9 million) of emergency funds to the quake-affected regions in Tibet.
Chinese rescue team arrives in Nepal
A 62-member China International Search and Rescue Team (CISAR) arrived in Nepal's capital Katmandu at Sunday noon and started quake-relief work, according to the China Earthquake Administration.
Sri Lankan rescue team departs for quake-hit Nepal
A Sri Lankan rescue team left Colombo early Sunday for Nepal to assist in rescue and relief operations following a deadly earthquake that left over 2,000 people dead and 5,000 others injured.
2,152 killed, about 5,000 injured in Nepal powerful earthquake: police
A total of 2,152 people have been killed and about 5,000 others inured in a powerful earthquake that struck Nepal at midday Saturday, National police spokesman Kamal Singh Bam said on Sunday.
British newlyweds caught in avalanches in Mt. Qomolangma after Nepal quake
A newly married couple from Britain were caught up in the avalanche in Mount Qomolangma after a major earthquake hit Nepal on Saturday, local media reported.
China brings over 600 citizens home from Nepal
China is organizing emergency aid for Nepal while trying to bring Chinese citizens home, following an 8.1-magnitude quake in Nepal.
ASEAN FMs extend condolences to Nepal earthquake victims
Foreign ministers of the Association of the Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) extended their condolences in Kuala Lumpur Sunday to the victims of a powerful earthquake that struck Nepal and surrounding neighbors India and Bangladesh at midday on Saturday.
Bangladesh jolted twice after strong aftershock in Nepal
Two mild tremors shook Bangladesh on Sunday following a strong aftershock in Nepal one day after a deadly earthquake devastated the Himalayan country.
Pakistan sends relief goods, rescue teams to quake-hit Nepal
Pakistan on Sunday sent two military transport planes with relief goods, search and rescue teams and a mobile hospital to earthquake-hit Nepal, officials said.
Most historic buildings destroyed in Kathmandu Valley as strong aftershock hits Nepal
Most of historic buildings in the worst-hit Kathmandu Valley were destroyed in Saturday's powerful earthquake while a 6.7-magnitude aftershock jolted Nepal on Sunday.
No respite as snow continues in Tibet
Snow will continue in China's Tibet Autonomous Region till Monday, adding pressure to the rescue work there.
7.1-magnitude earthquake hits Nepal: CENC
A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Nepal, at 3:09 pm Sunday (Beijing Time), the China Earthquake Networks Center said.