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Flood waters in the three countries have left hundreds of people stranded and communities cut off from road access

The biggest challenge for officials in Nepal is to send food and relief materials to people in flood-hit areas

Relief workers said 26 of Nepal's 75 districts were either submerged or hit by landslides after heavy rains

The law stipulates a three-month jail sentence or a $30 fine for anyone forcing a woman to follow the custom

However, a lack of legal clarity on the issue could jeopardise the marriage

Many communities in Nepal view menstruating women as impure

Says Pakistan should invest in economy, particularly hydropower sector

At least 120 others are believed to have made the summit from the Tibetan side

Our failure has been that we have not been able to overcome that fear and distrust and build relationships

The two men and an air hostess were rushed to hospital in a serious condition