At least 98 dead and hundreds missing after flash floods in Nepal and China

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Massive flash floods in a border area of Nepal and China on Wednesday killed at least 98 people and left hundreds of tourists, workers and others missing after sweeping through communities and bringing travel in some areas to a halt. The prime minister’s office in Nepal reported at least 95 dead....

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