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Nepali former Maoist rebel confirmed as premier for third time

Former Maoist rebel Pushpa Kamal Dahal was confirmed as Nepal's prime minister for a third time on Tuesday, winning almost unanimous backing from legislators even though November's election returned a hung parliament.

Reuters

Pregnant women face high risk of mortality in rural Nepal

In Nepal, at least three mothers die every day while giving birth. The Himalayan nation has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world. The far west of the country is one of the worst affected regions. For a simple check-up or ultrasound, some women have to walk…

France 24

New Government In Nepal And Partnership With India: Legacy And Opportunities

India and Nepal share strong religious, cultural, socio-economic and political ties that go back centuries. Read on for details:

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Elephant herd from Nepal stays back in Dudhwa tiger reserve

PILIBHIT: A herd of 35 elephants, which migrated from Shuklaphanta national park of Nepal to South Kheri forest division in October this year, continues to stay and move in forest regions in a stretch of 20 to 25 kilometers as two baby elephants of the herd are unable to cross…

The Times of India

Nepal's new PM takes oath, appoints deputies and ministers

Nepal’s newly appointed prime minister has taken his oath as the leader of a fragile coalition that includes his former opponent and other smaller political parties

The Independent UK

Nepal's new govt seeks to balance its ties with India, China in growth pursuit

Nepal's new government, led by a former Maoist rebel commander, will try to balance ties with its immediate neighbours China and India for the economic growth of one of the world's poorest countries, officials of the ruling coalition told Reuters.

Reuters

President Bidya Devi Bhandari Appoints Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' As New Prime Minister Of Nepal

Nepal's Maoist Center Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Sunday submitted an application claiming the Prime Ministership of Nepal shortly after a coalition of six parties decided to back him to form the next government. Read on for details:

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Leader of ex-communist rebels becomes Nepal's new PM

The leader of former communist rebels has become Nepal’s new prime minister with the support from his ex-opponent and other smaller political parties

The Independent UK

Nepal's ex-guerrilla chief set to become new prime minister

A former Maoist guerrilla who led a decade-long insurgency against Nepal's Hindu monarchy will take over as prime minister in alliance with the main opposition after last month's election returned a hung parliament, party officials said on Sunday.

Reuters

Prachanda becomes Nepal PM with support from Oli-led CPN-UML

KATHMANDU: Nepal President Bidya Devi Bhandari on Sunday appointed CPN-Maoist Centre chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' as the new Prime Minister.

The Times of India

Prachanda set to become Nepal's next PM

KATHMANDU: In a dramatic turn of events on Sunday, opposition CPN-UML and other smaller parties extended their support to CPN-Maoist Centre chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal "Prachanda", who is now set to become the next Prime Minister of Nepal.

The Times of India

Nepal: Maoist Center Decides To Leave Ruling Coalition

Nepal's Maoist Center has decided to leave the ruling coalition, according to Nepali Congress senior leader Ram Chandra Paudel. Read on for details:

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Serial killer who inspired ‘The Serpent’ series arrives in Paris a free man

Charles Sobhraj, 78, was freed from serving a life sentence in a Nepalese prison

Evening Standard

Serial killer Charles Sobhraj the Serpent arrives in France after being freed from jail

Serial killer Charles Sobhraj is believed to have killed at least 24 people in Afghanistan, India, Thailand, Turkey, Nepal, Iran and Hong Kong during the 1970s

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The Independent UK

Killer dubbed 'The Serpent' arrives in France from Nepal

Confessed serial killer Charles Sobhraj has arrived in France after being released from a life sentence in a Nepal prison

Bangkok Post

Killer Sobhraj arrives in France

PARIS: Charles Sobhraj, a convicted killer who police believe murdered more than 20 western backpackers on the “hippie trail” through Asia in the 1970s and 1980s, arrived in France on Saturday after nearly two decades behind bars in Nepal.

Reuters

'The Serpent' serial killer Charles Sobhraj returns to France

Charles Sobhraj, a convicted killer who police believe killed more than 20 western backpackers on the "hippie trail" through Asia in the 1970s and 1980s, returned to France on Saturday after nearly two decades behind bars in Nepal.

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Daily Dose Ep 1233: 16 killed in Sikkim road accident, Charles Sobhraj released

Gurmehar Kaur brings you the news from Sikkim, China, Delhi, Nepal and the Koreas.

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Radio France Internationale

Nepal releases French serial killer "The Serpent' after 19 years in jail

A Frenchman whose life of seduction, murder and escape on the "hippie trail" during the 1970s became the subject for a hit TV series was freed on Friday after 19 years in prison in Nepal.

Daily Mirror

'The Serpent' serial killer Charles Sobhraj freed from prison after murdering up to 24

Charles Sobhraj, otherwise known as The Serpent, was driven out of Central Jail in Kathmandu, Nepal, in a heavily guarded police convoy after spending two decades in jail for the murders of American and Canadian backpackers

Wales Online

Serial killer Charles Sobhraj whose story was turned into hit TV drama The Serpent is released from prison

Charles Sobhraj is thought to have killed at least 20 people

Al Jazeera

French serial killer Charles Sobhraj released from Nepal prison

He spent 19 years in jail in Nepal for two murders in 1975 and was freed given his age and for good behaviour.

The Independent UK

Notorious French serial killer freed from Nepal prison

Confessed French serial killer Charles Sobhraj has been released from prison in Nepal after serving most of his sentence

Bangkok Post

Life and crimes of freed 'bikini killer' Sobhraj

For decades Asia's most wanted man, French serial killer Charles Sobhraj terrorised the continent with a string of murders in the 1970s that targeted tourists.

Bangkok Post

'Serpent' Sobhraj headed back to France

KATHMANDU: French serial killer Charles Sobhraj, responsible for multiple murders in the 1970s in Thailand and across Asia, was heading to France on Friday after being freed following almost 20 years in a Nepali prison.

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