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Turmoil in Nepal

Global Politics

The government in one of the world’s youngest democracies collapsed yesterday when the Prime Minister of Nepal resigned. This ends government rule by former Maoist guerrillas, who took power in elections after fighting a civil war against the King.

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Sri Lankan Independence Day marred by violence

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Civilians caught in crossfire of Sri Lankan civil war

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