Nepal Maoists ready to sit as MPs
Maoist rebels who fought a 10-year war in Nepal are expected to enter parliament for the first time on Monday ahead of elections later this year. The historic move is one of a series of measures to bring the rebels into the fold after a peace deal last year. Parliament is debating a new interim constitution to clear the way for rebel MPs to join the house – endorsement is seen as a mere formality. Full Story