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Nepal ‘on a war footing’ as it fights quake
by Our Foreign Desk
NEPALI Prime Minister Sushil Koirala described his country as being “on a war footing” yesterday as he appealed for increased aid from overseas to help rescue efforts following Saturday’s devastating earthquake.
“The government is doing all it can for rescue and relief on a war footing. It is a challenge and a very difficult hour for Nepal,” he said.
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