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[Title] => Dela Cruz shines in Asian Kids Climbing
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[Title] => Nepal opens Everest to climbers for 1st time since avalanche
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[Title] => Nepal pledges to improve climbing conditions on Everest
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[Title] => Sherpas leave Everest; some expeditions nix climbs
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