LOOK: Historic Nepal Sites Before And After The Quake
The human toll of the weekend disaster is overwhelming, but the temblor also damaged some of Kathmandu's historic structures.
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Economic Impact Of Nepal Quake Likely To Be Massive
One estimate puts the reconstruction at more than $5 billion – or about a quarter of the country's GDP. Countries — and relief groups — are pledging to help.
For Japan's Prime Minister, U.S. Visit A Chance To Elevate Image
Shinzo Abe will have a summit with President Obama, sign a security agreement and make a historic address to a joint meeting of Congress during his weeklong visit.
In Nepal, Aftershocks Keep People Fearful And Out Of Their Homes
Aftershocks don't seem to be letting up following Saturday's major earthquake in Nepal. Thousands are dead. We report on what things look like at one of the country's most celebrated heritage sites.
More Than 4,000 Dead In Nepal As Earthquake Toll Rises
Aftershocks are rattling survivors' nerves and making the recovery even more challenging. In one district, 400,000 people were affected by the quake and more than 4,000 homes are now unsafe.
International Guard: How The Vietnam War Changed Guard Service
During the war, young men often tried to join the National Guard to avoid being sent overseas. But that war changed the nature of the guard — paving the way for today's deployments abroad.
Humanitarian Groups Arrive In Nepal To Help With Earthquake Aftermath
The death toll continues to climb after an earthquake hit the small Himalayan nation of Nepal on Saturday. Renee Montagne talks Phil Ewert of the aid agency World Vision.
1,400 Confirmed Dead In Nepal After Powerful Earthquake
The magnitude-7.8 temblor hit north of the capital Katmandu, toppling buildings in the capital. Dozens were also killed in neighboring India, China and Bangladesh.
Pakistani Activists Mourn Slain Human Rights Proponent
Last week in Karachi, gunmen killed prominent Pakistani women's rights activist Sabeen Mahmud. She also founded a cafe/bookstore. At a literature festival in Islamabad, colleagues mourned the loss.
Powerful Aftershock Jars Kathmandu; Nepal Quake Toll Rises
A magnitude-6.7 aftershock rumbled the Nepalese capital and sent people running for open ground Sunday morning.