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Three people found alive days after Nepal earthquake

Three people have been pulled out alive from the rubble of their home days after Nepal's devastating earthquake, an official has said.

Other developments include:

  • The number of confirmed deaths has risen to more than 8,000, an official from Nepal's home ministry said.
  • The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) is appealing for donations to help get aid to Nepal after the devastating earthquake. Visit www.dec.org.uk for details.
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Cobra meeting held to discuss UK response to quake

The Department for International Development has confirmed that a Cobra meeting, being chaired by International Development Secretary Justine Greening, was being held this afternoon to discuss the UK's response to the Nepal earthquake.

More than 2,200 people have died in the earthquake. Credit: Reuters

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