Aug 28 Changing the face of leadership in Nepal By Larisa Epatko They grew up in two different countries -- Claire Charamnac in Singapore and Claire Naylor in Nepal -- where they both became conscious of the disadvantages women faced. When they came together at Georgetown University, they decided to do something… Continue reading
Mar 05 Everest climbers must pick up their trash By Colleen Shalby If you’re planning a trek up Mount Everest anytime in the future, be prepared to get you hands dirty. A new Nepali law -- which goes into effect in April -- will require all mountain climbers to bring back nearly… Continue reading
Apr 19 Watch 2:35 ‘Where Children Sleep’: An Intimate Portrayal of How Children Live By Larisa Epatko In "Where Children Sleep", James Mollison photographs children around the world. Continue watching
Nov 04 Storm Threatens to Worsen Haiti Cholera Outbreak By Talea Miller A strengthening tropical storm is predicted to hit Haiti on Friday, bringing the threat of high winds and flooding, which could accelerate the spread of cholera. Continue reading
Apr 09 Watch India Seeks Co-existence in Troubled Region The Indian government says it wants harmonious relations with neighboring countries but concerns about security are forcing it to build up its Navy fleet. NewsHour special correspondent Simon Marks reports on India's foreign policy challenges and military efforts. Continue watching
Jan 11 Watch Sir Edmund Hillary, First to Scale Everest, Dies Sir Edmund Hillary, the famed climber and adventurer who became one of the first climbers to scale the peak of Mt. Everest, died Thursday at age 88. The NewsHour speaks to David Breashears, a fellow climber and friend of Hillary's… Continue watching
Dec 07 Watch Engineers Lend Technical Aid to Developing Countries Spencer Michels reports on how the 8,000 members of the non-profit group Engineers Without Borders are using their technical skills to bring clean water, sanitation and other engineering projects to communities in developing countries. Continue watching
Nov 21 Peace Deal Ends Nepal’s Decade Long Civil War By PBS News Hour The government of Nepal and Maoist guerrillas signed an historic peace accord Tuesday, ending 10 years of fighting and human rights abuses on both sides that killed over 13,000 people and displaced over 100,000. Continue reading
Jun 16 Nepal Prime Minister, Rebel Leader Hold First Peace Talks By PBS News Hour The leader of Nepal's communist rebel group held talks with the country's new prime minister Friday paving the way for what many hope will be the end of a 10-year insurgency that has killed 13,000 people. Continue reading
Apr 21 Nepal’s King Says He Will Return Power to People By PBS News Hour After weeks of massive pro-democracy protests and building international pressure, Nepal's King Gyanendra said Friday he will return power to the people. Continue reading