Katmandu

U.S. Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft arrive Sunday at the Tribhuvan International airport in Kathmandu, Nepal. Runway damage had forced Nepali authorities to close the main airport to large aircraft delivering aid to millions of people following the massive ea

U.S. Marines Arrive In Nepal To Aid Earthquake Victims

10:35am May 04, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

Western countries complained that Nepal's bureaucracy was keeping goods at warehouses. The Marines come with Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft, which should make reaching remote areas easier.

A bicyclist passes a home damaged in a 2011 earthquake at Bhaktapur, some 7 miles southeast of Kathmandu.

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Please Don't Let An Earthquake Hit When I'm In The Shower

3:51pm February 26, 2015

by Donatella Lorch

Kathmandu is ranked number one for the risk a major earthquake poses to its residents. The "Earthquake Lady" tries to ensure that everyone is prepared for the big one.

Ram Nagarkoti responds to emergency calls and brings injured dogs to the triage room at the Kathmandu Animal Treatment Centre.

When A Stray Dog's In Trouble, Katmandu's Canine Rescuers Jump To It

10:38am December 10, 2014

by Donatella Lorch

The city is home to some 20,000 strays. They roam the streets, they beg for food, they howl and fight at night and they often need medical help.

The sidewalk repairs are permanent. The big photos offer a temporary touch of beauty during the summit.

Hello Flowers, Bye-Bye Stray Dogs: Nepal Preps For South Asian Summit

4:54pm November 24, 2014

by Donatella Lorch

VIPs arrive in Katmandu tomorrow for the big event. The government is whitewashing buildings, sending beggars away and promising 24-hour power. But what happens when the summit ends?