China's booming economy is constantly making headlines and the country's adoption of its own form of capitalism is a far cry from its Maoist past. That old ideology is still trying to exist in one corner of China in a village called Nanjie. Tony Cheng reports.

China's booming economy is constantly making headlines and the country's adoption of its own form of capitalism is a far cry from its Maoist past. That old ideology is still trying to exist in one corner of China in a village called Nanjie. Tony Cheng reports. less

It's supposed to be the chance for a fresh start. After a decade of fighting between Maoist rebels and government forces - Nepalese themselves will get to... more

It's supposed to be the chance for a fresh start. After a decade of fighting between Maoist rebels and government forces - Nepalese themselves will get to choose who should run their country and how. But already, clashes between different parties and police have left several dead and dozens injured. A curfew has been called on the west of the country and voting there put on hold. less

Maoist female fighters face difficult lives now that they've laid down their weapons and the tattoed Yakuza, the daughter of a Japanese mafia boss tells her story.

Maoist female fighters face difficult lives now that they've laid down their weapons and the tattoed Yakuza, the daughter of a Japanese mafia boss tells her story. less

Leaders of the UML and Maoists have differed on the agreement on power sharing said to have been reached between the two parties Friday - UML leader Bam Dev... more

Leaders of the UML and Maoists have differed on the agreement on power sharing said to have been reached between the two parties Friday - UML leader Bam Dev Gautam said Maoists and UML have already reached an agreement on Madhav Nepal's candidacy for president but Maoist leader Mohan Baidya said a final decision has not been reached on the presidential candidacy. Nepalnews.com, (www.nepalnews.com) is a leading Internet destination dedicated to bring you news, events, polls, discussions, forums about and from Nepal. Our primary objective is to bring "news as it happens"; quality news which is impartial, timely and independent. Our equally important other objective is to make this a web community for all people around the globe who have any interest, or need any information about Nepal. less

ANCHOR: The fear of Maoists in India's northeastern city of Gaya is forcing the locals to perform marriages without any ostentation. Only garlands are being... more

ANCHOR: The fear of Maoists in India's northeastern city of Gaya is forcing the locals to perform marriages without any ostentation. Only garlands are being exchanged in temple courtyards nowadays. STORY: Indians are used to grandiose marriage celebrations. Without any exaggeration, they invite almost the entire neighborhood on the occasion. But people in the Maoist infested region of eastern Bihar are forced to restrict the marriage celebrations to the courtyards of the temples. [Yugal Singh, Local Resident]: "We are scared that the Maoists will spoil our celebrations. They have a tendency of taking away our belongings, snatching our valuables and hurting us. They attack such huge gatherings." While the young couples are disappointed, the elderly consider it a blessing in disguise. [Raghunandan Sharma, Local Marriage Participant]: "We feel that this is a better way of celebrating and also a more economical way. But yea, the fear of Maoists is there and they do disrupt our celebrations and exert pressure on us to stop such celebrations." People are also starting to take part in mass marriages so that they stay in a group. The Maoists say they are fighting for the rights of poor peasants and landless laborers, But they routinely call strikes, attack government property, and target local politicians. Their influence now stretches across large parts of rural eastern, central and southern India. Thousands of people have been killed since the Maoists began their insurgency in the late 1960s. less

Minister for Peace and Reconstruction Ram Chandra Poudel has said that the Maoists must fulfill past peace agreements to lead the new government.... more

Minister for Peace and Reconstruction Ram Chandra Poudel has said that the Maoists must fulfill past peace agreements to lead the new government. Nepalnews.com, (www.nepalnews.com) is a leading Internet destination dedicated to bring you news, events, polls, discussions, forums about and from Nepal. Our primary objective is to bring "news as it happens"; quality news which is impartial, timely and independent. Our equally important other objective is to make this a web community for all people around the globe who have any interest, or need any information about Nepal. less

Nepali Maoist song. Captured from a website, so the quality is compromised.

Nepali Maoist song. Captured from a website, so the quality is compromised. less

20 November 2001 The Nepalese speak for the first time about what really happened that night when Crown Prince Dipendra massacred his family members and all but destroyed the country's ruling dynasty.

20 November 2001 The Nepalese speak for the first time about what really happened that night when Crown Prince Dipendra massacred his family members and all but destroyed the country's ruling dynasty. less

ANCHOR: Elections are coming up for Nepal, where Maoist rebels will now be running for office. This comes after years of violence caused by the rebels. In... more

ANCHOR: Elections are coming up for Nepal, where Maoist rebels will now be running for office. This comes after years of violence caused by the rebels. In preparation for any problems during the elections, Indian authorities are beefing up security along the Indo-Nepal border in India's northern Uttar Pradesh. STORY: The government in Nepal and Maoist rebels have set April 10 for elections. The new national assembly is expected to create a new constitution and formally declare an end to the nearly 240-year-old monarchy. According to India's Shashastra Seema Bal (SSB), security has been beefed up and precautionary steps are being taken to ensure peaceful elections in Nepal. Gopal Sharma, SSB]: "Before the elections, the border posts will be put on high alert. We would ensure that elections are carried out peacefully and there is no effect on the Indian side." Special camps are also being organized to train the security forces to cope with any violent incidents between the Maoists and government forces. The vote is the centerpiece of the 2006 peace deal with the Maoists, allowing the Maoist rebels to take part in elections. After a peace deal reached last November the elections in the Himalayan nation were earlier scheduled for Nov 22 but were postponed as the Maoists quit the interim government. That plunged Nepal into a crisis which was subsequently resolved. less

Maoist candidate Pampha Bhusal has won Lalitpur constituency 3 by defeating UML's Raghuji Pant. Nepalnews.com, (www.nepalnews.com) is a leading Internet... more

Maoist candidate Pampha Bhusal has won Lalitpur constituency 3 by defeating UML's Raghuji Pant. Nepalnews.com, (www.nepalnews.com) is a leading Internet destination dedicated to bring you news, events, polls, discussions, forums about and from Nepal. Our primary objective is to bring "news as it happens"; quality news which is impartial, timely and independent. Our equally important other objective is to make this a web community for all people around the globe who have any interest, or need any information about Nepal. less