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The Australian government is ramping up its rescue efforts in flood-ravaged Nepal as the death toll climbs past 1200 and thousands of people remain missing. 
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Australia ramps up rescue efforts in flood-ravage Nepal

The Australian government is ramping up its rescue efforts in flood-ravaged Nepal as the death toll climbs past 1200 and thousands of people remain missing. 

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