Rebels say they will join Nepal's new interim govt

Nepal’s Maoist rebels, who have waged a decade-long war to seize control of the Himalayan nation, will join an interim government to be formed shortly, the rebels’ leader said today after meeting with top government officials.

The interim government will be created within one month, rebel leader Prachanda told reporters, announcing an agreement between the Maoists and the country’s nascent democratic government.