The leader of Nepal's communist rebel group held talks with the country's new prime minister Friday paving the way for what many hope will be the end of a 10-year insurgency that has killed 13,000 people.

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After weeks of massive pro-democracy protests and building international pressure, Nepal's King Gyanendra said Friday he will return power to the people.

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Pakistan announced the arrest of 130 Islamic militants in an ongoing crackdown on groups operating out of Pakistan. India said it wanted reassurance that the crackdown will last before embarking on talks aimed at reducing tensions.

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