Mount Everest claims another life

At least 3 people have died in recent days trying to summit world's tallest peak, and hopes are dimming for others still missing

• May 23, 2016

2 climbers still missing on Mt. Everest after 2 die

About 30 climbers have developed frostbite or become sick near the summit in recent days; two climbers die within days of each other

• May 22, 2016

Climber dies on way back from Everest summit

Incident marks first death reported this year on world's highest mountain

• May 21, 2016

How much has Nepal rebuilt in year since quake?

Government gives update on reconstruction projects for heritage sites and homes amid criticism over delays

• Apr 25, 2016

A virtual look at reality for kids in quake-ravaged Nepal

Charity takes hi-tech approach to get your help urging world leaders to stop kids in disaster areas falling into evil hands

• Apr 23, 2016

No survivors as plane goes down in Nepal

What was meant to be an 18-minute flight ended in tragedy as the Tara Air jet crashed into mountainous terrain

• Feb 24, 2016

Eyewitness to the real-life "Everest" nightmare

Journalist Jon Krakauer sat down with 60 Minutes in 1996, three weeks after surviving the disastrous climb depicted in the new movie "Everest"

• Sep 18, 2015

Saudi diplomat accused of raping maids leaves India

Diplomatic immunity spares high-ranking embassy official in New Delhi scrutiny over claims he raped and imprisoned Nepali maids

• Sep 17, 2015

Nepalese maids allegedly raped and beaten by Saudi diplomat

Two women were working as maids in the diplomat's house near New Delhi, India; diplomat denies the allegations

• Sep 10, 2015

American helping quake victims murdered in Nepal

Dahlia Yehia, 27-year-old teacher from Texas, rushed to region hit by massive quake, but was apparently deceived by fellow teacher

• Sep 8, 2015

Quake-battered in Nepal tries to lure back tourists

Worried recent disasters will cut into tourism revenue, officials reopen World Heritage sites -- with some caveats for safety

• Jun 15, 2015

Many feared dead in Nepal landslide

Heavy rains unleash huge slide on remote villages just 2 months after monster quake killed thousands in Himalayan nation

• Jun 11, 2015

Everest is shrinking: Himalayan glaciers could disappear

New study predicts glaciers in the Everest region could decline by 70 to 99 percent over the next eight decades

• May 27, 2015

All bodies found from crashed U.S. Marine chopper in Nepal

Chopper carrying six Marines and two Nepalese soldiers went missing Tuesday while delivering humanitarian supplies to earthquake victims

• May 16, 2015

Bodies spotted near crashed U.S. chopper in Nepal

Marine helicopter went missing with 8 on board while delivering aid to earthquake victims

• May 15, 2015

Family of Marine missing in Nepal speaks out

Search continues for helicopter carrying six U.S. Marines and two Nepalese soldiers that went missing during earthquake relief mission

• May 14, 2015

Search continues for U.S. copter, Nepal quake victims

U.S. Marine Huey went missing on an aid delivery mission in hard-hit region of Nepal, and there's been no sign of it since

• May 13, 2015

U.S. Marine helicopter missing as Nepal hit by 2nd quake

The Pentagon says six U.S. Marines and two Nepalese soldiers were aboard helicopter on earthquake aid mission; dozens killed in latest temblor

• May 12, 2015

Panic as deadly aftershock hits Nepal

Buildings topple and Kathmandu residents still digging through rubble from last month's killer quake run into streets as earth jolts again

• May 12, 2015

Climbers describe surviving Everest avalanche

After facing near-death experiences, Jon Kedrowski says he would "go back in a second" and Jim Davidson says he would "give it some thought"

• May 11, 2015

Incredible video captures Mount Everest avalanche

Climber Jost Kobusch is used to shooting videos on his trips, but had no idea this time he'd be capturing his own near-death experience

• May 7, 2015

"Impossible" to find all dead in crushed Nepal village

Officials say at least 60 killed as earthquake-sparked mudslide buried tiny village in picturesque valley popular with trekkers

• May 5, 2015

Nepal quake toll mounts as U.S. ramps up aid effort

Big planes banned at damaged airport and Mt. Everest climbing season ends early, but there is some good news

• May 4, 2015

A catastrophe in Nepal fosters an unlikely friendship

For a California man, a trip to climb Mount Everest turned into an effort to help one family caught in a devastating earthquake

• May 2, 2015

Getting aid to devastated Nepal countryside no small task

Nepal's capital suffered extensive damage, but conditions are much worse in Himalayan villages

• May 2, 2015

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