In pictures: Nepal clashes

Demonstrators have taken to the streets of Kathmandu in protest at Nepali King Gyanendra's absolute power.

Police confronted the activists, who defied a new ban on rallies.

Some of the pro-democracy protesters hurled stones, in what correspondents described as a rally with a bitter atmosphere.

Many were bundled into police trucks.

Both activists and police were reportedly injured in the clashes.

Residents looked worried as the violence escalated after a crackdown on activists on Friday.

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