News: Nepal

We have started to collect the most important news related to Nepal in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

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Nepal: news

Nepalese peace talks stall again

Sunday, October 15th 2006, 15:28

Peace moves between Nepal's government and Maoist rebels fail to bridge differences with no date set for more talks.
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UN optimism over Nepal

Friday, October 13th 2006, 11:03

A UN envoy to Nepal says he is confident that talks between the government and the Maoist rebels will be successful.
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Tibetans shot 'in self-defence'

Thursday, October 12th 2006, 16:38
related countries: China

China confirms its troops shot at Tibetans trying to cross into Nepal, but said they were acting in self-defence.
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Panel questions the king of Nepal

Thursday, October 12th 2006, 14:41

King Gyanendra is asked to explain his role in this year's crackdown against pro-democracy demonstrators.
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Nepal talks resume after break

Tuesday, October 10th 2006, 4:23

Leaders of Nepal's governing alliance and Maoist rebels resume a second round of peace talks.
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'Cordial' Nepal talks adjourned

Sunday, October 8th 2006, 17:00

Top-level peace talks between the Nepalese government and Maoist rebels adjourn after one day.
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Fresh round of Nepal peace talks

Sunday, October 8th 2006, 5:29
related places: Kathmandu

Nepal's premier and the Maoists' top leader begin a second round of peace talks in the capital Kathmandu.
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Nepal PM meets Maoist rebel chief

Thursday, September 28th 2006, 9:20

Nepalese Prime Minister, Girija Prasad Koirala, meets top Maoist leader, Prachanda, after talks between the two sides are postponed.
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Teams reach Nepal crash bodies

Wednesday, September 27th 2006, 17:01

Rescuers retrieve 24 bodies after one of Nepal's worst air disasters, as a day of mourning is observed.
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No survivors in Nepal air crash

Monday, September 25th 2006, 13:27

All 24 people on board a helicopter which crashed in eastern Nepal were killed, officials say.
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Nepal hunt for helicopter goes on

Monday, September 25th 2006, 5:20

Nepal is still searching for a WWF helicopter carrying 24 people two days after it vanishes in bad weather.
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'Dozens' held at Nepalese rally

Wednesday, September 20th 2006, 9:22

Police arrest dozens of protesters demanding help for victims of Nepal's conflict, activists say.
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Nepal peace talks in '10 days'

Monday, September 18th 2006, 4:21

Maoists in Nepal agree to hold "substantive" peace talks in 10 days after a meeting with the prime minister.
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Nepal seeks food aid from donors

Tuesday, September 5th 2006, 4:28

Nepal urges international donors to provide $120m worth of aid to meet a food shortage in the country.
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Nepal panel to question the king

Tuesday, August 29th 2006, 7:56

A panel in Nepal says that it will question King Gyanendra over his role in the crackdown against democracy protesters.
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Village struck by Nepal landslide

Monday, August 28th 2006, 7:15

The fate of hundreds of people is unknown after a landslide sweeps away homes in a Nepalese village.
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Nepal backs down on fuel prices

Sunday, August 20th 2006, 17:04

The government of Nepal withdraws fuel price rises after angry protests around the country.
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Protests at Nepal fuel price hike

Sunday, August 20th 2006, 8:02
related places: Kathmandu

Angry protests erupt in Nepal's capital, Kathmandu, after the price of petrol rises by a quarter.
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Nepal rebels seek 'state changes'

Thursday, August 17th 2006, 8:10

Maoists in Nepal say they will not join the government without "structural changes" to the state.
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Activists reject Nepal army chief

Wednesday, August 16th 2006, 7:07

Rights activists in Nepal call for the acting army chief to be removed over his alleged role in suppressing protests.
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Breakthrough in Nepal arms talks

Wednesday, August 9th 2006, 12:00

Nepal's government and Maoist rebels reach agreement on the supervision of their weapons.
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Nepal talks 'not breaking down'

Tuesday, August 8th 2006, 7:38

A senior Nepalese minister says there is no prospect of peace talks with Maoist rebels breaking down.
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Nepal talks 'stall on monarchy'

Monday, August 7th 2006, 11:47

A senior leader of Nepal's Maoists warns that peace talks with the government are on the verge of collapse.
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Nepal PM insists Maoists disarm

Monday, July 31st 2006, 18:19

Nepal's prime minister insists that Maoist rebels need to lay down their arms before they join the government.
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Maoists talks with UN 'positive'

Friday, July 28th 2006, 15:00

Nepal's Maoists hold a "very positive" meeting with a United Nations team over the country's peace process.
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Nepal army chief to be questioned

Friday, July 28th 2006, 7:07

Nepal's army chief is to be questioned over alleged excesses by the security forces during April's protests.
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Workers call off protest in Nepal

Monday, July 24th 2006, 8:14

Former bonded labourers in Nepal call off job protests after the government agrees to address their demands.
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UN team in Nepal by 'next week'

Thursday, July 20th 2006, 8:33

The Nepalese deputy prime minister says that a UN team is to arrive next week to assess the peace process.
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Warning for defaulters in Nepal

Monday, July 17th 2006, 9:18

Nepal's finance minister warns of strong action against defaulters if they fail to repay bank loans.
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Nepal 'pro-king' officials quit

Sunday, July 9th 2006, 15:40

Nepal's chief election commissioner and the head of its human rights commission submit their resignations.
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