11-10-2015 16:44 via uk.news.yahoo.com

Reeling from protests and quakes, Nepal chooses new prime minister

By Ross Adkin KATHMANDU (Reuters) - Nepal's lawmakers on Sunday chose a new prime minister who must reunite a country deeply divided over a fresh constitution, tackle crippling fuel shortages and kick-start reconstruction after two devastating earthquakes. Many people from Nepal's plains feel the constitution signed last month perpetuates long-standing domination by highland politicians. Fierce protests have left at least 40 dead and led to essential oil and gas deliveries from India being cut o
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