Topic: Baburam Bhattarai
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Nepal's political process derailed, again
After years of delay, critics blame Nepal's dominant Maoist party for the impasse, in an attempt at ramming through a more radical constitution.
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Election of popular Maoist leader as PM raises hopes in Nepal
The election of Maoist Baburam Bhattarai as prime minister has Nepal cautiously optimistic that the country may have found a leader who can end more than two years of political deadlock.
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Nepal election stalemate a setback for Maoists
The Nepal election on Wednesday failed to secure enough parliamentary votes to select a new prime minister. A runoff is scheduled for Friday.
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Nepal's Maoists seek return to power after PM resigns
Nepal's Maoists had pressured the prime minister to resign since he replaced their leader a year ago. As the largest party in parliament, they hope to lead the next government.
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No more private school, Nepal's Maoist government declares
The former rebels plan to put all children in public schools by 2010, saying it will even the playing field.
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Big Maoist wins could reshape Nepal's politics
Former insurgents have surprised Nepalis and marginalized moderates.
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