Approximately 4,000 Gurkhas serve with the British Army, all recruited in their native Nepal, where thousands compete “annually for a limited number of places.” ...

British Army pay, by contrast, would start at $2,000 plus free room and board -- enough for most soldiers to contribute handsomely to their families' welfare and Nepal's foreign exchange earnings.

Commonwealth nations will come together to mark Victory over Japan (VJ) Day with flypasts and ceremonies across Britain. Celebrations will take place on August 15 to mark the 80th anniversary of Japan ...

In 1815, the British begin recruiting soldiers among the Gurkhas, people from several ethnic groups in Nepal's hills with a warlike past. As much of India rebels against British rule, Gurkhas stay ...

Flypasts and a sunset light show are among the spectacular ceremonies to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan next week, with a full plan revealed by the Government ...