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Nepal's King Ponders Next Steps Against Insurgency

Having sacked his government and seized power, Nepal's King Gyanendra's next move remains to be seen. Observers are particularly concerned with how he will approach the Maoist insurgents who control much of the mountain kingdom.

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Philip Reeves
Philip Reeves is an award-winning international correspondent covering South America. Previously, he served as NPR's correspondent covering Pakistan, Afghanistan, and India.
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