Soldiers kill 11 Maoist rebels at Nepal school

Wednesday, October 15, 2003

KATMANDU, Nepal -- Soldiers stormed a high school that was taken over by Maoist rebels, battling for hours while terrified students hid behind desks, officials and witnesses said Tuesday. The army said 11 insurgents and four students were killed.

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