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Nepal Set to Abolish 240-Year-Old Monarchy

Voters out in droves for first election in 9 years

By Jason Farago,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 10, 2008 8:52 AM CDT

(Newser) – Voting is under way in Nepal's parliamentary elections, where citizens of the Himalayan nation are expected to endorse parties that will oust the 240-year-old monarchy, reports AFP. UN observers have commended a high turnout despite eight deaths in protests ahead of today's polling, the centerpiece...   Read full story »

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