Nepal Maoists plan protests to ensure November polls

Nepal's former Maoist rebels said on Sunday they would launch a peaceful protest to ensure this year's elections were held on schedule. Elections are due on November 22 for a constituent assembly meant to draw up a new constitution and decide the fate of the monarchy, which the Maoists want abolished.
The elections are expected to cap a peace process with the Maoists, who have ended their decade-long war against the monarchy in which more than 13,000 people were killed. "We have our doubts," Maoist chief Prachanda told reporters, when asked if he felt the polls would be held on time.