Kalpit Parajuli

The act has been branded an attack on religious freedom, which is guaranteed by the laws of the country. However, Kathmandu does not want to displease its "good neighbour" Beijing.

Interim Prime Minister Khilaraj Regmi celebrates the International Youth Day by praising the Christian sense of dedication. "They do a lot for everyone and are not after money. They are to be imitated," he said. "We try to pass on God's message," said a member of the community, happy about the government's recognition.

After the first outbreaks of infection - still ongoing - authorities had blocked imports and exports. Experts: "They are safeguarding the economy, but not the health of the population."

The man is the second in Nepalese to choose self-immolation to demand an end to Chinese repression in Tibet and the return of the Dalai Lama to Lhasa. Meanwhile, the police arrest six Christian converts from Hinduism because "they killed a cow to eat it." The police admits: "It is not a crime, but the religious pressures are strong."

From 2009 to the present day Kathmandu has registered a growth of 63%, bringing the total number of specimens from 121 to 198. Beijing remains the biggest threat in the fight against the extinction of these animals, whose parts are used in traditional Chinese medicine.

As of today, 19 security cameras are active in the majority Tibetan areas of Boudhanath and Jorpati. Monks and activists for human rights define the move "anti-democratic" and accuse Kathmandu of satisfying Beijing in return for economic aid.

Created by former sex slaves, the Nepali group is one of five recipients of the Philippines' 'Ramon Magsaysay Award'. The 15 founding women today work to save other victims of prostitution. "I cannot express in words the extent of exploitation, abuse and torture trafficked girls face in the brothels of India, China and the Arab world," said one of them.

Beaten and tortured all night by neighbours on suspicion of practicing black magic. Police arrested only two of those responsible. In Nepal traditionally older women or widows are often accused of being witches, and for this tortured and burned alive.

After pupils died in India from pesticide-tainted food, about 50 per cent of children in Nepal's rural schools stay away. Despite government guarantees that food served in school is of good quality, experts complain of spoilt flower and poisonous meals.

The PDP wins a majority in the National Assembly, opening the door to the return of refugees who fled to Nepal. "Soon we shall go home," said one exile. "We love our land the way one loves one's mother. Bhutan is our motherland and we want to live and die there."

Almost a third of young people is taking drugs; an increase of 3 per cent compared to ten years ago. According to psychologists, weak educational institutions and unstable families are some of the causes of the problem.

The Islamic commando looted and then killed the group. It is the first attack ever against a group of climbers. Three victims were Chinese and Beijing demands protection for its citizens living in Pakistan. The Sherpas (guides) of Nepal: "Our lives and our work at risk."