Maoists hold massive Nepal rally At least 200,000 people have taken part in a Maoist rally in the Nepalese capital, Kathmandu - the first there by the rebels for three years. Streets were hung with banners bearing communist slogans and posters of the Maoist leader, Prachanda. King Gyanendra ended 14 months of absolute rule in April after weeks of pro-democracy protests. The new multi-party government has been holding talks with the Maoists aimed at ending the 10-year insurgency. The Maoists are demanding the dissolution of the government and elections to a new constituent assembly. The BBC's Charles Haviland in Kathmandu says Friday's rally was huge, with people crushed against fences and climbing walls for a better view. . . . Contd. Source - http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/5039788.stm