Floods sweep away 18 people and key bridge in Nepal

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Monsoon rains caused major flooding in the Bhotekoshi River, north of Kathmandu, Nepal. (AAP PHOTOS) Monsoon rains caused major flooding in the Bhotekoshi River, north of Kathmandu, Nepal. (AAP PHOTOS) Credit: AAP A mountain river flooded by monsoon rains has swept away the main bridge connecting Nepal with China, with 18 people also swept away by the flooding. Rescue efforts are under way as officials assess the damage and search for the missing people, Nepali authorities say. An army helicopter was able to lift people stranded by the flooding. Police said 95 rescuers were already at the area and more...