Politics: 20 Maoists killed in Nepal

Nepalese security forces have killed 20 Maoists following a rebel attack that left one soldier dead and five injured in the southwest Nawalparasi district.

The state-run "The Rising Nepal" says the incident occurred when the security forces were clearing obstacles placed by the Maoists in Chormara and Arunkhola areas along the highway in Nawalparasi