Suspicions A strong 7.9 earthquake strikes between the Nepalese capital Kathmandu and the regional headquarter city of Pokhara. The Government of Nepal declares a state of emergency with 1500 dead. A number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites are destroyed, including the historic Dharahara tower. Deaths are also recorded in India, Bangladesh and the Chinese province of Tibet. Powerful quake hits Nepal, more than 1,300 dead © Reuters via ABC News Australia Sources: AP BBC CNN Reuters via ABC News Australia
