January 13, 2011 11:38 AM

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US still considers CPN-Maoist a global terrorist organisation

Amid a political deadlock in Nepal, the US has said it still considers CPN-Maoist party led by Prachanda a global terrorist organisation. It also warned its citizens of potential risks of travelling to Nepal in view of the security situation there.The State Department said in a travel alert issued that the Maoists are excludable from entry into the United States without a waiver and US citizens are barred from contributing funds, goods, or services to, or for the benefit of, the Maoists. The State Department spokesman also urged all political parties in Nepal to resolve their differences.Nepal is being run by a caretaker government for over six months following Premier Madhav Kumar Nepal's resignation. So far, the Constituent Assembly of the country has not been able to elect a new Prime Minister.

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