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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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British national living overseas killed in Nepal quake

A British national living overseas has been killed in the Nepal earthquake, Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond has confirmed.

The Briton is among more than 5,000 people killed after Saturday's devastating 7.8-magnitude quake.

Speaking after chairing a Cobra meeting, Mr Hammond said the reported death of another British national at the Everest Base Camp was also being investigated.

I do have to sadly confirm the death of one dual British national who is a resident in Hong Kong.

We are urgently investigating reports of a further British national apparently killed at the Everest Base Camp.

– Philip Hammond
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