Nepal rebels seize seven people despite truce
Maoist rebels in Nepal have seized seven people, including five policemen, the army said on Wednesday, despite recently declaring a three-month truce. Last month, the Maoists announced a ceasefire in their decade-old campaign to overthrow the Himalayan nation’s monarchy after King Gyanendra bowed to street protests and handed power back to political parties. “Five personnel of the armed police force were taken captive by the Maoists on Tuesday from Nawalparasi,” an army officer said. Full Story