Why Nepal faces another flood threat from a new lake on China border

Blocked roads and devastation as BBC drives to site of Nepal floodsSouth Asia correspondent Azadeh Moshiri reports as she travels from Kathmandu to Trishuli, passing ambulances and hearses on the way.18 hrs agoAsia

Nepali families pray for miracles with relatives missing after flood

Satellite images reveal scale of flood devastation in Nepal villagesBefore-and-after images show villages, bridges and a key Nepal-Tibet border crossing washed away by devastating floodwaters.3 hrs agoAsia

Video shows scale of flash flood hitting Nepal-Tibet borderThis video has been edited by the BBC with white flashes, due to the distressing content.2 hrs agoAsia

Nepal and China briefly halt rescue efforts as barrier lake overflows

At least 17 killed as flash flood sweeps part of Nepal-Tibet borderThe flood in Rasuwa - an area north of Kathmandu bordering Tibet - is feared to have swept away villages.57 mins agoAsia

Death toll from Nepal-Tibet flood surpasses 470 as barrier lake threatens

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Chinese artist jailed over satirical Mao sculptures, say rights groupsThe case against Gao Zhen, who was prosecuted under a law banning "slander of heroes", has been seen as an assault on artistic freedom.21 mins agoAsia

Satellite images show destruction from Nepal-Tibet floods

Chinese teens are turning to mind-numbing drugs to 'run away from reality'Students are seeking prescription drugs because they fear failure, a teen tells the BBC.3 hrs agoAsia

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