Rising Death Toll in Nepal Earthquake Now Above 3,700

"As rescuers desperately searched for survivors who may be buried amid the rubble in the Nepalese capital of Katmandu or trapped in remote mountain villages, officials announced that more than 3,700 people are now confirmed dead after the earthquake that struck Saturday.

The death toll could rise further after officials are able to assess the damage to the communities nestled within the country's mountains. Efforts to reach those villages have so far been hampered by landslides that have blocked many mountain trails."

William Cummings reports for USA TODAY April 27, 2015.

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"In an Already Troubled Nepal, a Picture of Despair Emerges" (New York Times)

"Ancient Collision Made Nepal Earthquake Inevitable" (New York Times)

"Long-Predicted Death Toll in Nepal Earthquake Reflects Wider Himalayan Seismic Risk" (Dot Earth)

"Quake Deals Heavy Blow To Nepal's Rich Cultural Heritage" (AFP)

"Quake-Aid Need Acute in Nepal Capital, More So in Villages" (AP)