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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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Official death toll in Nepal tops 5,000

The official death toll in Nepal has topped 5,000, the country's National Emergency Operation Center has said.

The latest figures put the number of dead at 5,057, with almost 11,000 injured and more than 450,000 displaced by Saturday's devastating earthquake.

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