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Maoists continue protests

Maoist activists with painted bodies take part in a protest against Nepal President Ram Baran Yadav's actions in Kathmandu yesterday.

Nepal's president has given political parties until Saturday to form a government after Maoist Prime Minister Prachanda resigned. The Maoists vowed yesterday to step up protests and block a new government from forming unless the president supports the firing of the country's army chief.