Kathmandu shuts airport to big jets

Runway damage forced Nepalese authorities to close the main airport yesterday to large aircraft delivering aid to millions of people following the massive earthquake, but UN officials said the overall logistics situation was improving.

The death toll climbed to 7,250, including six foreigners and 45 Nepalese found over the weekend on a popular trekking route, said government administrator Gautam Rimal.

Nepal’s tourist police said 57 foreigners were killed in the April 25 quake, and 109 are still missing, including 12 Russians and nine Americans.