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.
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