Asia21 mins agoNepal death toll nears 1,000 as rescuers race to find workers trapped in mud-filled tunnelsThousands are still missing as Chinese state media report the official number of fatalities in Tibet at 16.21 mins ago2 hrs ago'I've never been to Afghanistan': Six million deportees forced to start over under the TalibanAs of August, the number forced to return this year from Pakistan and Iran had reached another million.2 hrs ago9 hrs agoOrangutans in danger as wildfires blaze through BorneoWildfires in Indonesia have destroyed part of the natural habitat of hundreds of orangutans, risking the survival of the species.9 hrs ago16 hrs agoRace to rescue workers trapped in Nepal tunnelBBC's Azadeh Moshiri reports from an area where six workers are still trapped inside a tunnel.16 hrs ago21 hrs agoOnce a village, now barren land - BBC in valley devastated by floodsThe BBC reports from Sano Barkhu, a village overlooking the town of Syfrubesi, which was destroyed by the Nepal flooding.21 hrs ago22 hrs agoRescuers work through the night at Nepal power plantHeavy rain has hampered relief efforts in Nepal where thousands remain missing after flash floods hit its border with Tibet.22 hrs ago22 hrs agoNepal flood relief vehicles trapped as heavy rain turns roads to mudThousands are still in need of rescue, but severe weather has hampered effort.22 hrs ago24 hrs agoHeadteacher evacuated 900 children minutes before floodA headteacher has explained how he saved 900 pupils' lives from the Nepal floods - by quickly evacuating them just 10 minutes before the waters hit. 24 hrs ago1 day ago'Moonies' church leader jailed for two years over bribery offencesHan Hak-ja, 83, gave South Korea's former first lady two Chanel bags and a diamond necklace, a court found.1 day ago...
