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Nepal: Curfew Imposed as Gen Z Protests Erupt in Bara District

Fresh Gen-Z protests erupted in Nepal's Bara district, leading to violent clashes with cadres of the CPN-UML. Authorities imposed a curfew to curb escalating tensions on Thursday, November 20. The confrontations, which led to police using tear gas and the temporary suspension of airport operations, mark renewed political tension ahead of next year's general election.

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Kathmandu Floods Aftermath - Nepal

A resident cleans a flooded road in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 5, 2025. Rain-induced landslides have left 14 people dead and 8 others missing in Nepal, police said on Sunday. Incessant rainfall from Friday has affected daily lives in most parts of Nepal, triggering landslides and floods that have obstructed highways and roads. Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kathmandu Floods Aftermath - Nepal

A woman pumps water from her flooded house in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 5, 2025. Rain-induced landslides have left 14 people dead and 8 others missing in Nepal, police said on Sunday. Incessant rainfall from Friday has affected daily lives in most parts of Nepal, triggering landslides and floods that have obstructed highways and roads. Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Candlelight Vigil For Protests' Victims - Nepal

People attend a candlelight vigil for victims of protests over the previous days in Kathmandu, Nepal, Sept. 11, 2025. A peaceful rally turned violent in Kathmandu and other parts of the country on Monday and Tuesday, leaving 30 dead and more than 1,000 others injured by Wednesday, as reported by the Nepali Ministry of Health and Population. Key state buildings, including the residences of the president and the prime minister, were set on fire during the protests on Tuesday. A total of 13,572 prisoners fled from jails across the country during the protests, as announced by Nepal Police. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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Candlelight Vigil For Protests' Victims - Nepal

People attend a candlelight vigil for victims of protests over the previous days in Kathmandu, Nepal, Sept. 11, 2025. A peaceful rally turned violent in Kathmandu and other parts of the country on Monday and Tuesday, leaving 30 dead and more than 1,000 others injured by Wednesday, as reported by the Nepali Ministry of Health and Population. Key state buildings, including the residences of the president and the prime minister, were set on fire during the protests on Tuesday. A total of 13,572 prisoners fled from jails across the country during the protests, as announced by Nepal Police. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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Candlelight Vigil For Protests' Victims - Nepal

People attend a candlelight vigil for victims of protests over the previous days in Kathmandu, Nepal, Sept. 11, 2025. A peaceful rally turned violent in Kathmandu and other parts of the country on Monday and Tuesday, leaving 30 dead and more than 1,000 others injured by Wednesday, as reported by the Nepali Ministry of Health and Population. Key state buildings, including the residences of the president and the prime minister, were set on fire during the protests on Tuesday. A total of 13,572 prisoners fled from jails across the country during the protests, as announced by Nepal Police. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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US: Labrador Puppy Slips On Icy Stairs As Major Winter Storm Hits Kansas

A major winter storm swept into the U.S. central plains on Saturday, January 4, causing icy streets and multiple crashes in Kansas. This video shows a Labrador puppy slipping down icy outdoor stairs in Lawrence.

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Flooded neighborhood in Lalitpur

This photo taken on September 28, 2024 shows a flooded neighborhood in Kathmandu, Nepal. Floods and landslides triggered by incessant rainfalls in Nepal have claimed at least 59 lives and injured 36 others by Saturday afternoon, police said. Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flooded neighborhood in Lalitpur

Rescuers evacuate residents trapped by flood in a neighborhood in Lalitpur, Nepal, September 28, 2024. Floods and landslides triggered by incessant rainfalls in Nepal have claimed at least 59 lives and injured 36 others by Saturday afternoon, police said. Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flooded neighborhood in Lalitpur

This photo taken on September 28, 2024 shows a flooded neighborhood in Kathmandu, Nepal. Floods and landslides triggered by incessant rainfalls in Nepal have claimed at least 59 lives and injured 36 others by Saturday afternoon, police said. Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flooded neighborhood in Lalitpur

Rescuers evacuate a resident trapped in a flooded neighborhood in Lalitpur, Nepal, September 28, 2024. Floods and landslides triggered by incessant rainfalls in Nepal have claimed at least 59 lives and injured 36 others by Saturday afternoon, police said. Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flooded neighborhood in Lalitpur

Rescuers sail in an inflatable boat in a flooded neighborhood in Lalitpur, Nepal, September 28, 2024. Floods and landslides triggered by incessant rainfalls in Nepal have claimed at least 59 lives and injured 36 others by Saturday afternoon, police said. Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flooded neighborhood in Lalitpur

This photo taken on September 28, 2024 shows a flooded neighborhood in Kathmandu, Nepal. Floods and landslides triggered by incessant rainfalls in Nepal have claimed at least 59 lives and injured 36 others by Saturday afternoon, police said. Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flooded neighborhood in Lalitpur

This photo taken on September 28, 2024 shows a flooded neighborhood in Lalitpur, Nepal. Floods and landslides triggered by incessant rainfalls in Nepal have claimed at least 59 lives and injured 36 others by Saturday afternoon, police said. Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flooded neighborhood in Lalitpur

This photo taken on September 28, 2024 shows a flooded neighborhood in Lalitpur, Nepal. Floods and landslides triggered by incessant rainfalls in Nepal have claimed at least 59 lives and injured 36 others by Saturday afternoon, police said. Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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14 Dead After Indian Vehicle Falls Into River - Nepal

Rescuers work at the crash site on the bank of the Marsyangdi River in Tanahun district of the Gandaki province, Nepal, August 23, 2024. Fourteen people were dead after an Indian passenger bus with 43 aboard skidded off a road in central Nepal on Friday, local authorities said. Photo by Nepal Police/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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14 Dead After Indian Vehicle Falls Into River - Nepal

Rescuers work at the crash site on the bank of the Marsyangdi River in Tanahun district of the Gandaki province, Nepal, August 23, 2024. Fourteen people were dead after an Indian passenger bus with 43 aboard skidded off a road in central Nepal on Friday, local authorities said. Photo by Nepal Police/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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14 Dead After Indian Vehicle Falls Into River - Nepal

Rescuers work at the crash site on the bank of the Marsyangdi River in Tanahun district of the Gandaki province, Nepal, August 23, 2024. Fourteen people were dead after an Indian passenger bus with 43 aboard skidded off a road in central Nepal on Friday, local authorities said. Photo by Nepal Police/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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14 Dead After Indian Vehicle Falls Into River - Nepal

Rescuers work at the crash site on the bank of the Marsyangdi River in Tanahun district of the Gandaki province, Nepal, August 23, 2024. Fourteen people were dead after an Indian passenger bus with 43 aboard skidded off a road in central Nepal on Friday, local authorities said. Photo by Nepal Police/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(SpotNews)NEPAL-CHITWAN-LANDSLIDES-RESCUE

(240712) -- CHITWAN, July 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Police officers conduct rescue operations at the site of a landslide in Chitwan, Nepal, July 12, 2024. A total of 65 passengers went missing after two buses were swept away by landslides in Chitwan district on the Mugling-Narayanghat stretch of a highway that connects Kathmandu with the rest of the country. (Nepal Police/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(SpotNews)NEPAL-CHITWAN-LANDSLIDES-RESCUE

(240712) -- CHITWAN, July 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Police officers conduct rescue operations at the site of a landslide in Chitwan, Nepal, July 12, 2024. A total of 65 passengers went missing after two buses were swept away by landslides in Chitwan district on the Mugling-Narayanghat stretch of a highway that connects Kathmandu with the rest of the country. (Nepal Police/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(SpotNews)NEPAL-CHITWAN-LANDSLIDES-RESCUE

(240712) -- CHITWAN, July 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Vehicles are stranded on a highway due to landslides in Chitwan, Nepal, July 12, 2024. A total of 65 passengers went missing after two buses were swept away by landslides in Chitwan district on the Mugling-Narayanghat stretch of a highway that connects Kathmandu with the rest of the country. (Nepal Police/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(SpotNews)NEPAL-CHITWAN-LANDSLIDES-RESCUE

(240712) -- CHITWAN, July 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Police officers work at the site of a landslide in Chitwan, Nepal, July 12, 2024. A total of 65 passengers went missing after two buses were swept away by landslides in Chitwan district on the Mugling-Narayanghat stretch of a highway that connects Kathmandu with the rest of the country. (Nepal Police/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(SpotNews)NEPAL-CHITWAN-LANDSLIDES-RESCUE

(240712) -- CHITWAN, July 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Police officers conduct rescue operations at the site of a landslide in Chitwan, Nepal, July 12, 2024. A total of 65 passengers went missing after two buses were swept away by landslides in Chitwan district on the Mugling-Narayanghat stretch of a highway that connects Kathmandu with the rest of the country. (Nepal Police/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Republic Day Celebrations - Kathmandu

Nepalese police officers take part in a parade during the celebration of the Republic Day in Kathmandu, Nepal, May 28, 2024. Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Republic Day Celebrations - Kathmandu

Members of a band of Nepalese police perform during the celebration of the Republic Day in Kathmandu, Nepal, May 28, 2024. Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-REPUBLIC DAY-CELEBRATION

(240528) -- KATHMANDU, May 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Members of a band of Nepalese police perform during the celebration of the Republic Day in Kathmandu, Nepal, May 28, 2024. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-REPUBLIC DAY-CELEBRATION

(240528) -- KATHMANDU, May 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Nepalese police officers take part in a parade during the celebration of the Republic Day in Kathmandu, Nepal, May 28, 2024. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-REPUBLIC DAY-CELEBRATION

(240528) -- KATHMANDU, May 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Nepalese police officers take part in a parade during the celebration of the Republic Day in Kathmandu, Nepal, May 28, 2024. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-REPUBLIC DAY-CELEBRATION

(240528) -- KATHMANDU, May 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Members of a band of Nepalese police perform during the celebration of the Republic Day in Kathmandu, Nepal, May 28, 2024. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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Nepal to supply relief materials to quake-hit areas

STORY: Nepal to supply relief materials to quake-hit areas SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 5, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:34 LOCATION: Kathmandu CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of quake-hit areas STORYLINE: The Nepali government decided on Sunday to distribute food and other relief materials to areas hit by a strong earthquake. A cabinet meeting also decided to provide free treatment to the injured. The distribution of relief materials, including food and tents, will start from Sunday, and the government will bear all the cost of the treatment, said Minister for Health and Population Mohan Bahadur Basnet. "The government will leave no stone unturned for the support," he told the media. A 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit Jajarkot and Rukum West districts in western Nepal on Friday night, leaving 157 dead and 170 others injured so far, according to Nepal Police. There was a discussion about providing 300,000 Nepali rupees (about 2,250 U.S. dollars) to each family losing lives in the quake, but no de

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NEPAL-EARTHQUAKE-AFTERMATH

(231106) -- JAJARKOT, Nov. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman sits on the ruins of her house in Jajarkot, Nepal, Nov. 5, 2023. A 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit Jajarkot and Rukum West districts in western Nepal on Friday night, leaving 157 dead and 170 others injured so far, according to Nepal Police. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-RUKUM WEST-EARTHQUAKE-AFTERMATH

(231105) -- RUKUM WEST, Nov. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People comfort a bereaved woman in Rukum West, Nepal, Nov. 5, 2023. A 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit Jajarkot and Rukum West districts in western Nepal on Friday night, leaving 157 dead and 170 others injured so far, according to Nepal Police. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-RUKUM WEST-EARTHQUAKE-AFTERMATH

(231105) -- RUKUM WEST, Nov. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A bereaved woman is pictured in Rukum West, Nepal, Nov. 5, 2023. A 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit Jajarkot and Rukum West districts in western Nepal on Friday night, leaving 157 dead and 170 others injured so far, according to Nepal Police. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-RUKUM WEST-EARTHQUAKE-AFTERMATH

(231105) -- RUKUM WEST, Nov. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A bereaved woman is pictured in Rukum West, Nepal, Nov. 5, 2023. A 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit Jajarkot and Rukum West districts in western Nepal on Friday night, leaving 157 dead and 170 others injured so far, according to Nepal Police. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-RUKUM WEST-EARTHQUAKE-AFTERMATH

(231105) -- RUKUM WEST, Nov. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A bereaved woman is pictured in Rukum West, Nepal, Nov. 5, 2023. A 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit Jajarkot and Rukum West districts in western Nepal on Friday night, leaving 157 dead and 170 others injured so far, according to Nepal Police. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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Death toll up to 143 from Nepal earthquake

STORY: Death toll up to 143 from Nepal earthquake SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 4, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:20 LOCATION: Kathmandu CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of sites hit by earthquake STORYLINE: The death toll from a strong earthquake that hit western Nepal on Friday night has risen to 143, Nepal Police said on Saturday. The number of the injured has increased to 166, Nepal Police said in a statement. The 6.4-magnitude quake hit Jajarkot and Rukum West districts at 23:47 local time on Friday night, with a depth of 10-15 km, according to the authorities. Nepal Police, Nepal Armed Police Force and Nepali Army participated in the rescue operation, as the government has prioritized the rescue and treatment of the injured. Nepal's provincial governments have announced relief packages for the quake-hit areas, while the Nepali Congress and the Rastriya Swatantra Party offered 5 million Nepali rupees (37,800 U.S. dollars) and two teams of doctors in aid, respectively. It took time for t

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NEPAL-EARTHQUAKE-DEATH TOLL

(231104) -- KATHMANDU, Nov. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 3, 2023 shows a damaged building after an earthquake in Rukum West district, Nepal. The death toll from a strong, shallow earthquake in western Nepal has risen to 128 as the rescue operation is going on, government officials said on Nov. 4. The 6.4-magnitude quake hit Jajarkot and Rukum West districts in western Nepal at 23:47 local time Friday night (1802 GMT), killing 128 people in the districts and wounding 140 others, Nepal Police spokesman Kuber Kadayat told Xinhua. (RSS via Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-NATIONAL POLICE DAY-CELEBRATIONS

(231017) -- KATHMANDU, Oct. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Police officers take part in a parade during the celebration of National Police Day at the Nepal Police headquarters in Kathmandu, Nepal, Oct. 17, 2023. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-NATIONAL POLICE DAY-CELEBRATIONS

(231017) -- KATHMANDU, Oct. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A police officer plays the drum during the celebration of National Police Day at the Nepal Police headquarters in Kathmandu, Nepal, Oct. 17, 2023. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-NATIONAL POLICE DAY-CELEBRATIONS

(231017) -- KATHMANDU, Oct. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Police officers perform during the celebration of National Police Day at the Nepal Police headquarters in Kathmandu, Nepal, Oct. 17, 2023. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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CHINA-TIBET-NEPAL-ZHAM-LAND PORT (CN)

(230902) -- XIGAZE, Sept. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A police officer checks the documents of the inbound passengers from Nepal at Zham port in Xigaze, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Sept. 1, 2023. The Zham port in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, a major land port between China and Nepal, resumed two-way passenger traffic on Friday after being closed for eight years. According to local authorities, 752 people passed through the border during the first day of the resumption. Xinhua reporters saw long queues at the exit and entry reception hall at about 11 a.m. The Zham port in the city of Xigaze was a major gateway between China and Nepal for political, economic and cultural exchanges before 2015, when a mega-earthquake hit Nepal, destroying roads, bridges and facilities at the port, and forcing it to stop service. (Xinhua/Chen Zepeng)

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CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BORDER DEFENSE TEAM (CN)

(230605) -- LHASA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the border defense team patrol on motorcycles in Changgo Township of Xigaze City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 2, 2023. Changgo Township, with an average elevation of over 5,000 meters, is a border township adjacent to Nepal with a 105-kilometer borderline. In 2003, the border defense team established by Changgo's police station consisted of only 15 members. In October, 2005, Changgo Township suffered a severe snow disaster. In the face of danger, the border defense team spontaneously formed a "disaster relief task force" and worked tirelessly for three days and nights to clear over ten kilometers of snow-covered roads. They successfully rescued 152 stranded individuals and more than 15,000 livestock, saving the affected population from direct economic losses of over 4.2 million yuan (about 591,780 U.S. dollars). In 2008, the border defense team expanded and received over 100 applicants for 20 available positions. Currently, the team

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CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BORDER DEFENSE TEAM (CN)

(230605) -- LHASA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the border defense team prepare to patrol at the No. 33 boundary marker in Changgo Township of Xigaze City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 2, 2023. Changgo Township, with an average elevation of over 5,000 meters, is a border township adjacent to Nepal with a 105-kilometer borderline. In 2003, the border defense team established by Changgo's police station consisted of only 15 members. In October, 2005, Changgo Township suffered a severe snow disaster. In the face of danger, the border defense team spontaneously formed a "disaster relief task force" and worked tirelessly for three days and nights to clear over ten kilometers of snow-covered roads. They successfully rescued 152 stranded individuals and more than 15,000 livestock, saving the affected population from direct economic losses of over 4.2 million yuan (about 591,780 U.S. dollars). In 2008, the border defense team expanded and received over 100 applicants for 20 available posit

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CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BORDER DEFENSE TEAM (CN)

(230605) -- LHASA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the border defense team patrol on motorcycles in Changgo Township of Xigaze City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 2, 2023. Changgo Township, with an average elevation of over 5,000 meters, is a border township adjacent to Nepal with a 105-kilometer borderline. In 2003, the border defense team established by Changgo's police station consisted of only 15 members. In October, 2005, Changgo Township suffered a severe snow disaster. In the face of danger, the border defense team spontaneously formed a "disaster relief task force" and worked tirelessly for three days and nights to clear over ten kilometers of snow-covered roads. They successfully rescued 152 stranded individuals and more than 15,000 livestock, saving the affected population from direct economic losses of over 4.2 million yuan (about 591,780 U.S. dollars). In 2008, the border defense team expanded and received over 100 applicants for 20 available positions. Currently, the team

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CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BORDER DEFENSE TEAM (CN)

(230605) -- LHASA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the border defense team patrol on motorcycles in Changgo Township of Xigaze City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 2, 2023. Changgo Township, with an average elevation of over 5,000 meters, is a border township adjacent to Nepal with a 105-kilometer borderline. In 2003, the border defense team established by Changgo's police station consisted of only 15 members. In October, 2005, Changgo Township suffered a severe snow disaster. In the face of danger, the border defense team spontaneously formed a "disaster relief task force" and worked tirelessly for three days and nights to clear over ten kilometers of snow-covered roads. They successfully rescued 152 stranded individuals and more than 15,000 livestock, saving the affected population from direct economic losses of over 4.2 million yuan (about 591,780 U.S. dollars). In 2008, the border defense team expanded and received over 100 applicants for 20 available positions. Currently, the team

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CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BORDER DEFENSE TEAM (CN)

(230605) -- LHASA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the border defense team patrol on motorcycles in Changgo Township of Xigaze City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 2, 2023. Changgo Township, with an average elevation of over 5,000 meters, is a border township adjacent to Nepal with a 105-kilometer borderline. In 2003, the border defense team established by Changgo's police station consisted of only 15 members. In October, 2005, Changgo Township suffered a severe snow disaster. In the face of danger, the border defense team spontaneously formed a "disaster relief task force" and worked tirelessly for three days and nights to clear over ten kilometers of snow-covered roads. They successfully rescued 152 stranded individuals and more than 15,000 livestock, saving the affected population from direct economic losses of over 4.2 million yuan (about 591,780 U.S. dollars). In 2008, the border defense team expanded and received over 100 applicants for 20 available positions. Currently, the team

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CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BORDER DEFENSE TEAM (CN)

(230605) -- LHASA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the border defense team patrol on motorcycles in Changgo Township of Xigaze City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 2, 2023. Changgo Township, with an average elevation of over 5,000 meters, is a border township adjacent to Nepal with a 105-kilometer borderline. In 2003, the border defense team established by Changgo's police station consisted of only 15 members. In October, 2005, Changgo Township suffered a severe snow disaster. In the face of danger, the border defense team spontaneously formed a "disaster relief task force" and worked tirelessly for three days and nights to clear over ten kilometers of snow-covered roads. They successfully rescued 152 stranded individuals and more than 15,000 livestock, saving the affected population from direct economic losses of over 4.2 million yuan (about 591,780 U.S. dollars). In 2008, the border defense team expanded and received over 100 applicants for 20 available positions. Currently, the team

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CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BORDER DEFENSE TEAM (CN)

(230605) -- LHASA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the border defense team prepare lunch in Changgo Township of Xigaze City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 2, 2023. Changgo Township, with an average elevation of over 5,000 meters, is a border township adjacent to Nepal with a 105-kilometer borderline. In 2003, the border defense team established by Changgo's police station consisted of only 15 members. In October, 2005, Changgo Township suffered a severe snow disaster. In the face of danger, the border defense team spontaneously formed a "disaster relief task force" and worked tirelessly for three days and nights to clear over ten kilometers of snow-covered roads. They successfully rescued 152 stranded individuals and more than 15,000 livestock, saving the affected population from direct economic losses of over 4.2 million yuan (about 591,780 U.S. dollars). In 2008, the border defense team expanded and received over 100 applicants for 20 available positions. Currently, the team is compr

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CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BORDER DEFENSE TEAM (CN)

(230605) -- LHASA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the border defense team prepare to patrol at the No. 33 boundary marker in Changgo Township of Xigaze City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 2, 2023. Changgo Township, with an average elevation of over 5,000 meters, is a border township adjacent to Nepal with a 105-kilometer borderline. In 2003, the border defense team established by Changgo's police station consisted of only 15 members. In October, 2005, Changgo Township suffered a severe snow disaster. In the face of danger, the border defense team spontaneously formed a "disaster relief task force" and worked tirelessly for three days and nights to clear over ten kilometers of snow-covered roads. They successfully rescued 152 stranded individuals and more than 15,000 livestock, saving the affected population from direct economic losses of over 4.2 million yuan (about 591,780 U.S. dollars). In 2008, the border defense team expanded and received over 100 applicants for 20 available posit