Massive Earthquake Hits Nepal

Daily Mail: More than 700 dead and homes and offices collapse as massive earthquake rocks Nepal destroying historic 19th-century tower

* A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal today causing massive damage in the capital Kathmandu
* Officials said 758 were killed and warned the death toll could rise as rescue teams are still searching for survivors
* The effects were felt in neighbouring countries with at least 20 dead in India, six in Tibet and two in Bangladesh
* Quake also triggered a massive avalanche on Mount Everest killing eight people and injuring at least 30 climber

More than 700 people across four countries have been killed after a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal causing massive damage in the capital.

Homes, businesses and landmarks were destroyed when the severe earthquake struck Kathmandu and the densely-populated surrounding areas at noon local time, officials said.

Officials confirmed that 758 people have died, with 181 people killed in the capital, as rescue teams continue to search for survivors who are feared to be trapped under the rubble. Home Ministry official Laxmi Dhakal warned the death toll is almost certain to rise.

Live Updates

Earthquake rocks Nepal (Live) -- BBC
Devastating 7.9-magnitude quake strikes Nepal, India LIVE UPDATES -- RT
Nepal earthquake: hundreds of people dead - live updates -- The Guardian
Nepal Earthquake Live -- The Telegraph
Nepal Live Updates -- First Post

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Devastating Nepal earthquake kills hundreds, triggers deadly Everest avalanche -- Reuters
Nepal quake: Hundreds dead, history crumbles, Everest shaken -- AP
Nepal earthquake: Hundreds die, many feared trapped -- BBC
7.8 Magnitude Earthquake in Nepal Kills Hundreds and Levels Buildings -- NYT
7.8 magnitude earthquake slams Nepal, nearly 800 dead, authorities say -- CNN
Powerful Magnitude-7.8 Earthquake Rocks Nepal, Death Toll Approaches 900 -- WSJ
Nepal quake: hundreds dead after tremor hits near Kathmandu -- The Guardian
Powerful earthquake kills hundreds in Nepal -- Al Jazeera
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Russia's Emergencies Ministry offers aid to Nepal in eliminating aftermaths of earthquake -- ITAR-TASS
Firsthand Accounts of Nepal Earthquake -- NYT
Quake triggers Everest avalanche, 10 killed -- Reuters
8 dead, more missing in quake-triggered avalanche on Everest -- AP
Eight dead after Everest base camp severely damaged -- The Telegraph
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Earthquake in Nepal - in pictures -- The Guardian
Nepal quake occurred at major plate boundary -- USA Today
Map of earthquake region -- USGS
Key facts about Nepal, site of magnitude-7.8 quake -- AP
Why Nepal is so vulnerable to quakes -- Jonathan Amos, BBC
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