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Maoist rebels in Nepal kill 24 police officers

In Nepal Maoist guerrillas have attacked police stations and government installations across the country, killing at least 24 policemen and injuring a dozen others.

State radio says a Russian made helicopter belonging to Asian Airways was blown up after the power supply to the local airport was cut off.

Two other helicopters parked nearby were party destroyed.

The attack ends four months of a negotiated ceasefire.

24/11/01 18:00:24 | ABC Radio Australia News

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