Army Says Hundreds of Rebels Killed
From Times Wire Reports
Nepal’s army said it had killed 500 Maoist rebels in a 12-hour battle after guerrillas stormed a bank, a jail and government buildings in the western city of Beni.
Details were still sketchy, the army said, adding that 18 soldiers and police had also been killed.
Start your day right
Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
