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Xias dream of standing at the top of the world was nearly thwarted by the Nepal government, which last year banned double amputee and blind climbers from summiting its mountains. (Photo: AFP)

Chinese double amputee finally summits Everest, decades after first...

Xia Boyu, 69, summited Everest early Monday on his fifth attempt to reach the top of the 8,848-metre mountain.

14 May 2018 4:50 PM IST

Mt. Everest, in middle, altitude 8,848 meters (29,028 feet), is seen on the way to base camp. (Photo: AP)

8 Sherpas summit Mt Everest in a first for the season

Expedition Operator Association Nepal has assigned HGN to fix the ropes on Mt Everest this season, it said.

14 May 2018 10:47 AM IST