WORLD IN BRIEF : NEPAL : 5 Reported Killed at Democracy Rallies
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Police opened fire on protesters demanding legalization of political parties in Nepal, killing at least five people and injuring 17, hospital sources and witnesses said. Officers charged and hurled tear gas, then began shooting after a crowd of about 4,000 refused to disperse near Tribhuvan University in Katmandu, according to the reports. Officials refused to comment.
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