KATHMANDU, Nepal (Reuters) -- Flood-hit Nepal will ask wealthier countries and global agencies for financial help this week, arguing they should contribute to

Nepal has petitioned the UN Loss and Damage Fund to ‘respond rapidly, directly and effectively’ after its worst natural disaster in decades.

Nepal's President Ramchandra Paudel urged global action for climate justice for vulnerable nations. He also called for national unity among political parties and citizens for…