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Assault on Nepal President Represents Grassroots Anger
Assault on Nepal President has witnessed continuing political dysfunction since end of civil war
Government Calls For New Nepal Parliamentary Elections
Landlocked nation has seen dysfunction in government that has tested stability ahead of new Nepal Parliamentary elections
Nepal Calls Fresh Elections as Talks Fail
Nepal Calls Fresh Elections: Emerge From War as Constitution Writing Failure Brings Political Crisis
Nepal General Strike Sees Violence and Chaos
Worrying Signs of Political Unrest Continue in Young Democracy in Nepal General Strike
Nepalese Strike Paralyses Nation Ahead of Constitution Signing
Movement Grows as Preparations For Constitution Proceed and Nepalese Strike Paralyses Nation