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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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Woman pulled alive from Nepal rubble after five days

Earthquake survivor Krishna Kumari Khadka, 24, is rescued by joint rescue team members from Norway, France and Israel. Credit: Reuters

A woman has been pulled alive from the rubble of Kathmandu five years after Nepal was rocked by a catastrophic 7.8 magnitude earthquake.

Survivor Krishna Kumari Khadka, 24, was rescued by joint rescue team members from Norway, France and Israel.

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