It was a first for an electoral democracy. Backers say it’s more transparent than what politicians do. But it has risks.
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Nepal’s PM resigned on Tuesday as protesters set buildings on fire. But calls for broader change are growing.
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They were lured by the promise of $3,000 paycheques and Russian citizenship. Now they’re trapped, wounded or dead.
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Ten Nepali nationals were among those killed when Hamas fighters attacked southern Israel last Saturday.
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Al Jazeera talks to experts on Nepal’s unsafe skies which saw a staggering 68 accidents since 1955, 44 of them deadly.
Gov’t to probe Yeti Airlines flight that crashed on way from Kathmandu to Pokhara with 72 on board, killing at least 68.
The November 20 elections witnessed a new wave of youngsters challenging hegemony of the old guard of Nepali politics.
The general elections are being seen as a contest between the traditional parties and a new crop of young politicians.
All 22 onboard Tara Air flight killed as Nepal orders an investigation into the crash amid questions over air safety.
