Topic: King Gyanendra
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Popular pressure spurs Nepal Maoists to end general strike
Nepal's Maoists ended a six-day general strike that had angered citizens and prompted 10,000 people to demonstrate in Kathmandu Friday. The move may signal their willingness to adopt a more conciliatory political stance.
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Gay activist in Nepal campaigns against discrimination
Sunil Pant speaks up for disenfranchised groups in court and petitions the government for new constitutional rights.
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In search of Nepal's living goddesses
A prepubescent deity of Hindu-Buddhist tradition is also a modern child of HBO and Barbie.
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In search of Nepal's living goddesses
A prepubescent deity of Hindu-Buddhist tradition is also a modern child of HBO and Barbie.
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Big Maoist wins could reshape Nepal's politics
Former insurgents have surprised Nepalis and marginalized moderates.
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Maoists set to sweep Nepal election
The former rebel group, which waged a violent campaign against the monarchy, would face ongoing social unrest in the Himalayan country.
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Nepalese turn out in force to vote
More than 60 percent of eligible voters went to the polls.
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Nepalese enthusiastically prepare for polls
The new assembly will write a constitution, a key demand of former Maoist rebels.
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Nepal on edge ahead of polls
National elections – already twice delayed – are scheduled for April. The interim government voted to abolish the monarchy, meeting a key demand of former Maoist rebels.
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