World Dec 20 Nepal president dissolves Parliament; elections next spring Parliamentary elections will be held on April 30 and May 10, according to a statement from President Bidya Devi Bhandari's office. Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli decided to dissolve Parliament at a Cabinet meeting Sunday and immediately presented his recommendation. By Binaj Gurubacharya, Associated Press
World Aug 27 How nations are going back to school — or not Governments around the world are taking different strategies toward the new school year, depending on how many infections they're seeing, the state of their health care systems and political considerations. By Associated Press
World May 25 Nepal’s record-setting Everest guide returns as a hero Family, friends and supporters welcomed a veteran Sherpa guide upon his return to Nepal's capital on Saturday, days after his 24th climb of Mount Everest extended his record. By Associated Press
Politics Apr 26 Trump administration ends special protections for 9,000 Nepalese immigrants An estimated 9,000 Nepalese immigrants will have until June 24, 2019, to leave or find another way to stay in the country to allow for an orderly transition. By Associated Press
Mar 13 Nepal plane crash came after confused chatter between pilot and airport By Binaj Gurubacharya, Associated Press In a recording, posted online, the pilot and the tower shifted back and forth about whether the pilot should approach the runway from the north or the south. Continue reading
Mar 12 Plane carrying 71 people crashes, catches fire in Nepal By Binaj Gurubacharya, Associated Press A plane carrying 71 people from Bangladesh swerved erratically and flew dangerously low before crashing and erupting in flames as it landed Monday in Kathmandu, Nepal's capital, killing at least 50 people, officials and witnesses said. Continue reading
Sep 01 South Asia floods have killed more than 1,400 as communities brace for more By Larisa Epatko More than 40 million people have been affected, and heavy rains are expected to continue through at least October. Continue reading
Aug 25 Monsoon floods cut off villages, swamp farms in South Asia By Larisa Epatko At least 1,200 people have died from monsoons and flooding in India, Bangladesh and Nepal over the past month. Continue reading
Nov 01 More people from far-flung corners of world crossing into U.S., Homeland says By Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press The arrests of more than 8,000 people from India, China, Romania, Bangladesh and Nepal is offering a new challenge to immigration agents tasked with fully identifying would-be immigrants. Continue reading