A Nepalese mountaineer who has climbed Mount Everest more times than any other climber, is leading a new expedition to clean up trash left behind on the world's tallest peak. The Sherpa named Apa and a team of climbers and guides left for Everest Wed...
By Liam Cochrane Kathmandu 29 February 2008 The international community is welcoming a deal between Nepal's government and ethnic Madheshi protesters, after more than two weeks of crippling strikes. The deal means an end to protests that shut down mo...
By Anjana Pasricha New Delhi 29 December 2007 The Nepalese Parliament has voted to abolish the tiny Himalayan nation's centuries-old monarchy, turning the country into a republic. From New Delhi, Anjana Pasricha reports that the decision is expected...
By Steve Herman New Delhi 27 September 2007 Efforts are continuing in Nepal to break a political impasse that would bring the former rebel Maoists back into the interim government and allow November elections to be held on schedule. VOA Correspondent...
By Steve Herman New Delhi 19 September 2007 A day after Nepal's former Maoist insurgents bolted from the country's interim government, there is hope they may soon return, allowing planned national elections to go ahead unhindered at the end of this y...
By Liam Cochrane Kathmandu 07 July 2007 A girl who is considered a living goddess in Nepal has been demoted after a trip to the United States. Sujani Shakya, 10, was visiting America to publicize a documentary made about her, but the committee that a...
By Anjana Pasricha New Delhi 06 October 2006 The Nepalese government and Maoist rebels are to hold a crucial round of peace talks on Sunday. But a top Maoist leader told VOA he is not optimistic about the outcome, and says the rebels will launch a p...
By Patricia Nunan Kathmandu 22 April 2006 Riot policemen stand guard as pro-democracy protesters shout slogans, within a mile from the royal Narayanhiti Palace in Kathmandu Nepalese police fired tear...
By Patricia Nunan Kathmandu 21 April 2006 Following days of anti-monarchy protests, Nepal's King Gyanendra has called upon opposition parties to appoint a new prime minister, who will head an interim...
By Patricia Nunan Kathmandu 19 April 2006 A police personnel stands next to a car that was burnt during a demonstration against King Gyanendra in Kathmandu Diplomatic efforts to stop Nepal from fallin...