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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2009
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Gyanendra stories: 3 news summaries

Royal Murders Continue to Haunt Nepal

New regime reopens probe into 8-year-old palace massacre

Apr 8, 09 2:21 PM CDT
(Newser) - In an effort to cover up their own difficulties, the Maoist rebels-turned-rulers who govern Nepal have relaunched a probe into the royal massacre that helped bring them to power, Time reports. The incident 8 years ago—the crown prince killed the king and nine other relatives before taking his own... More »

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royalty • massacre • Nepal • Maoists • Gyanendra • Birendra • Crown Prince Paras

Nepal Set to Abolish
240-Year-Old
Monarchy

Voters out in droves for first election in 9 years

Apr 10, 08 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 of a peace deal between... More »

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Jimmy Carter • democracy • monarchy • Nepal • Maoists • Gyanendra • Nepalese elections

Nepal to Ax Monarchy, Install Republic

Leaders cave after 3-month standoff
with Maoists

Dec 23, 07 6:09 PM CST
(Newser) - After almost three months of deadlock, Nepal agreed today to end its 240-year-old monarchy and set up a republic, the BBC reports. Maoist rebels, who had walked out in October and staged violent protests, struck the deal with Nepal's leaders, which will go into effect after elections next spring. More »

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insurgents • human rights • monarchy • Nepal • Maoists • Gyanendra • Birendra • republic

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