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Maoists refuse to form government
Nepal’s Maoists said Tuesday they would not form the Himalayan nation’s first post-royal government after the defeat of their candidate for president, setting off a new political crisis here.
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India opens key nuclear debate
The future of India’s coalition government and a controversial nuclear deal with the United States were hanging in the balance Monday as parliament opened debate ahead of a key confidence vote.
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Mugabe, bitter rival to sign talks pact
Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe and his bitter rival Morgan Tsvangirai were to attend the signing of a deal on Monday to pave the way for full-fledged talks between their feuding parties, in their first joint appearance for years.
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British PM pledges Palestinian aid
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown pledged further economic aid to the Palestinians on a visit to the region on Sunday aimed at bolstering US-backed Middle East peace talks.
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Nepal votes for first president
Lawmakers in Nepal were voting Saturday for the country’s first elected head of state following the abolition of its Hindu monarchy, paving the way for the dominant Maoists to form a government.
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