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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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Family tribute to 'happy and caring' Brit killed in Nepal

The family of Matthew Carapiet have confirmed that he was killed in the Nepal earthquake.

The student was touring Asia when he was caught in the disaster and had been missing until his death was confirmed today.

Matt was touring Asia in a gap year before planning to continue his architecture studies in the autumn. He spoke to us regularly about how much he was enjoying his travels and we know he was doing something that he loved. He had been trekking in Nepal for two weeks before the earthquake.

Matt is loved by his family and friends who all have countless memories of how kind, happy and caring he was. He made a huge impression on the lives of everyone he met.

This has been a very difficult time for the whole family, and we now need time to grieve. We would ask for privacy as we come to terms with our loss.

– Family statement
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