'Shoot-to-kill' curfew in Nepal Capital, Kathmandu

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An 18-hour curfew has come into force in the Nepalese capital, Kathmandu, ahead of a major demonstration planned by the opposition.

Ten people have been killed at rallies in two weeks of protests calling for an end to King Gyanendra's direct rule.

The authorities have refused to allow exemptions to the 0200 (2015 GMT) to 2000 curfew, and said anyone violating it would be "shot on sight".

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