Norway’s chief mediator to Sri Lanka has ruled out his country taking a major role in peace efforts in Nepal. Erik Solheim suggested however, that India could take a lead in helping end Nepal’s 10-year Maoist insurgency. He was speaking at the end of a trip to Nepal in which he met the new Prime Minister, Girija Prasad Koirala, and other politicians and diplomats. Mr Koirala came to power after popular protests against King Gyanendra and has invited the rebels to talks. Full Story