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Pilots likely 'lost control' in fatal Nepal plane crash with Australian on board, airline consultant says

The domestic Yeti Airlines plane went down during a 27-minute flight from Nepal's capital Kathmandu to Pokhara, a tourist town known as the gateway to the Annapurna Circuit, a popular hiking trail in the Himalayas.

ABC News

Grim task of identifying the dead begins after Nepal plane crash

Gov’t to probe Yeti Airlines flight that crashed on way from Kathmandu to Pokhara with 72 on board, killing at least 68.

Al Jazeera

At least 68 dead as plane crashes less than 30 seconds before landing in world’s riskiest place for flying

Fifteen foreigners were onboard the Yeti Airlines flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara on Sunday, said Nepal's aviation authorities.

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Nepal plane crash: Department ‘aware’ of reports Irish citizen among passengers

The plane had been travelling from Kathmandu to Pokhara International Airport, which began operations only two weeks ago.

The Independent UK

Yeti Airlines plane crashes in Nepal killing at least 32 people

Officials are expecting to find more bodies

Wales Online

Nepal plane crash marks country’s 13th fatal incident since 2010

With the latest accident, the Himalayan kingdom has now suffered 13 tragedies in as many years

The Independent UK

A passenger plane with 72 people on board has crashed in Nepal, killing at least 32

A plane carrying 72 people crashed near Pokhara International Airport in Nepal, the daily newspaper Kathmandu Post reported Sunday.

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Local media: Plane with 72 people on board crashes in Nepal - OLD

A passenger plane with 72 people on board has crashed near Pokhara International Airport in Nepal, the daily newspaper Kathmandu Post reports

The Independent UK

At least 68 killed in Nepal’s deadliest plane crash in 30 years

The plane was en route from the capital Kathmandu to Pokhara when it crashed with 72 people on board.

Al Jazeera

Nepalese childhood friends reunited and working together by chance in Hobart

Ashish Lama and Ankit Rawal met in a Kathmandu school 18 years ago. Now, having emigrated separately from Nepal, they happen to be working next to each other in Hobart.

ABC News

Nepali former Maoist rebel confirmed as premier for third time

Former Maoist rebel Pushpa Kamal Dahal was confirmed as Nepal's prime minister for a third time on Tuesday, winning almost unanimous backing from legislators even though November's election returned a hung parliament.

Reuters

Felicity Feeny obituary

Other lives: NHS physiotherapist who later used her skills to develop programmes for people with severe disabilities in Kathmandu

The Guardian - UK

Prachanda set to become Nepal's next PM

KATHMANDU: In a dramatic turn of events on Sunday, opposition CPN-UML and other smaller parties extended their support to CPN-Maoist Centre chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal "Prachanda", who is now set to become the next Prime Minister of Nepal.

The Times of India

Prachanda becomes Nepal PM with support from Oli-led CPN-UML

KATHMANDU: Nepal President Bidya Devi Bhandari on Sunday appointed CPN-Maoist Centre chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' as the new Prime Minister.

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'The Serpent' serial killer Charles Sobhraj freed from prison after murdering up to 24

Charles Sobhraj, otherwise known as The Serpent, was driven out of Central Jail in Kathmandu, Nepal, in a heavily guarded police convoy after spending two decades in jail for the murders of American and Canadian backpackers

Bangkok Post

'Serpent' Sobhraj headed back to France

KATHMANDU: French serial killer Charles Sobhraj, responsible for multiple murders in the 1970s in Thailand and across Asia, was heading to France on Friday after being freed following almost 20 years in a Nepali prison.

Bangkok Post

'Serpent' Sobhraj to be freed on Friday

KATHMANDU: French serial killer Charles Sobhraj, whose string of murders across Asia in the 1970s was portrayed in the Netflix series “The Serpent”, was still awaiting his release from prison Thursday after a Nepali court ordered him freed on health grounds.

Reuters

'The Serpent' Charles Sobhraj to be freed from Nepal prison on Friday

Charles Sobhraj, a convicted killer who police suspect was responsible for a string of murders in the 1970s and 1980s, will be freed from prison in Nepal on Friday after nearly 20 years behind bars, a jail official told Reuters on Thursday.

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Factbox-Who is the 'bikini killer' Charles Sobhraj?

Nepal's Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the release of Charles Sobhraj, a French national known as the "bikini killer" who police say is responsible killing over 20 young Western backpackers across Asia during the 1970s and 1980s.

Reuters

Nepal court to release serial killer Charles 'the serpent' Sobhraj

Nepal's Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the release, due to his age, of Charles Sobhraj, a French national known as "the serpent" who police say is responsible for a string of murders in the 1970s and 1980s.

The Times of India

'Archana getting unfair treatment from TTFI'

Top player's father lashes out at national body for keeping her out of singles, mixed doubles at Asian meet

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China, security concerns, and map issues: Explaining India’s interest in the Nepal election

India will be keeping a close eye on the emerging political landscape in Nepal, where the result of the general election for the national parliament and seven provincial assemblies will be formally announced later this week.

The Times of India

UML-led government to be formed by December 1: Former Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli

KATHMANDU: Nepal's former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli said on Sunday that his CPN-UML-led alliance will secure a clear majority and form the next government by December 1.

The Times of India

CEC Rajiv Kumar reaches Kathmandu as international observer for Nepal polls

KATHMANDU: Chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Friday reached Kathmandu as an international observer for Sunday's general elections in Nepal.

AAP

KMD Brands reports strong sales growth

The company that owns Kathmandu and Rip Curl says that underlying operating profit was up by nearly $30m in the first quarter of 2022/23.

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