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Vol. 5 Num 677 Tue. April 25, 2006  
   
International


Six killed as Nepali Maoists raid town
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Nepalese residents walk past a fire set by the pro-democracy protesters in streets in the streets of Kathmandu yesterday. Maoist rebels have called a ceasefire in and around Kathmandu where thousands of Nepalis have taken to the streets over the last 18 days and gone on strike in a protest against the absolute rule of King Gyanendra. PHOTO: AFP