Thousands rally in support of Nepal’s former king and call for monarchy’s return

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KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Thousands of supporters of Nepal’s former king gathered outside Kathmandu airport Friday to greet him and demand the restoration of abolished monarchy in the Himalayan nation. Gyanendra Shah waved to the cheering crowd from the sunroof of his car as hundreds of police officers in riot gear struggled to control the supporters crowding the main entrance at Tribhuvan International Airport. “Bring back the king. We love our king more than our own selves. Restore

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