World IN BRIEF : NEPAL : King Dismisses Parliament, Sets Vote
Nepal’s King Birendra dismissed Parliament at the request of Communist Prime Minister Man Mohan Adhikari, who wished to avoid a confidence vote his coalition government was expected to lose. Adhikari will lead a caretaker government until Nov. 23 elections. Three opposition parties said they would challenge the constitutionality of the king’s decision in court. Adhikari and his minority party apparently believe their popularity in rural areas will enable them not only to stay in power, but also to gain a majority in Parliament.
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