Police open fire on Nepal protesters

Riot police have opened fire on thousands of protesters that streamed into the centre of Nepal's capital, Kathmandu, wounding several people. The protesters broke through a security cordon after defying a day-time curfew. Police are trying to halt a march on the royal palace, firing tear gas and beating back protesters. The crowds have dismissed King Gyanendra's vow to restore democracy as inadequate and are now chanting anti-king slogans. Opposition leaders have also rejected the king's invitation to form an interim government.