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How the Surging Popularity of 'Himalayan Viagra' Is Causing Murder and Violence in Nepal

Jamie James, Center for Investigative Reporting. March 12, 2012.

It has become the most expensive herbal remedy in Chinese medicine and it is prized for its reputation as a powerful aphrodisiac that boosts men's sexual prowess.

Under Increasing Pressure From China, Tibetans Leave Nepal

Greg Bruno, Investigative Fund at The Nation Institute. April 14, 2010.

Tibetan exiles, one of the world's most vulnerable populations, are leaving the Himalayan refuge they've called home for 50 years.

From Nepal to the Maldives, Eye Witness Sees Impact of Warming and Melting Glaciers

Kunda Dixit, SolveClimate. March 18, 2010.

Bursting glacial lakes, storm surges, and drought among the current dangers.

Virginity for Sale: The Dark World of Forced Teen Prostitution

Kamala Sarup, Lys Anzia, Women News Network. December 17, 2008.

Nepalese girls are disappearing deep into the brothel system of India.