A second powerful earthquake in less than three weeks spread panic in Nepal yesterday, bringing down buildings weakened by the first disaster and killing at least 66 people, including 17 in neighbouring India and one in Tibet.

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The Olympics’ opening ceremony should not be boycotted by Irish athletes over China’s policy on Tibet, Foreign Affairs Dermot Ahern said today.

Suspected Maoist rebels set off two powerful bombs in Kathmandu on and shot a policeman today, as their blockade of the Nepali capital to press for the release of jailed guerrillas entered its third day.

Suspected Maoist rebels shot and seriously wounded a policeman and detonated two powerful bombs in Katmandu today as the guerrilla blockade of the Nepali capital entered its third day.