Balendra Shah won an upset victory three years ago to become Kathmandu’s mayor. He’s using social media to coach protesters on the country’s next steps.

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The military imposed order after days of unrest led to the resignation of the country’s prime minister. Organizers want a former chief justice to lead Nepal’s interim government.

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Built for a cooler climate, many homes need to be retrofitted for warming temperatures. It won’t be as simple as installing air-conditioning.

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