Nepali alliance tells maoist rebels: 'First disarm then we'll work together'
 

KATHMANDU, Wednesday (AFP) Nepal's major political parties have agreed to work with Maoist rebels to abolish the monarchy and restore democracy if the insurgents first disarm, a former prime minister.

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Indian coalition partner loses power in key state
 

PATNA, India, Wednesday (Reuters) A major partner in India's ruling coalition lost power in a key state , a defeat analysts say may weaken the federal government and slow reforms.

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