Nepal

Nepal court rejects new delay on constitution

24 May 2012

Nepal's highest court has ordered that the government finish the country's long-awaited new constitution by the Sunday deadline. The decision could force new elections if a political deadlock is not broken.

Nepal crisis looms over deadline

24 May 2012

Nepal's Supreme Court rejects a proposal to extend the term of the constituent assembly, threatening fresh political crisis.

Nepal's deputy PM resigns over constitution crisis

24 May 2012

Nepal’s deputy prime minister has announced his resignation as efforts to draw up a new constitution flounder. A government proposal to extend a deadline has met with resistance.