Nepal Parliament strips king of veto power over legislature
Nepal's Parliament voted to remove King Gyanendra's veto on bills and end royal approval for laws. Lawmakers also stripped the king of command over the army legal immunity and tax exemption, consolidating a shift toward a figurehead monarchy after weeks of protests.
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