Policemen stand guard as Nepal communist party Maoists rally while blocking district administration offices nationwide in Katmandu, Nepal, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. Nepal put its security forces on high alert Wednesday to stop any possible violence during street protests by former communist rebels against the president and government. AP Photo logo AP Photo 27 months ago

Policemen stand guard as Nepal communist party Maoists rally while blocking district administration offices nationwide in Katmandu, Nepal, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. Nepal put its security forces on high alert Wednesday to stop any possible violence during street protests by former communist rebels against the president and government.

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