Police hold 100 Nepal protesters

Police in Nepal have arrested more than 100 people who were protesting in the capital, Kathmandu, against the king's seizure of direct power in February.

Those detained included writers, poets and artists demanding the restoration of democracy and freedom of expression.

Elsewhere in the city, activists of a key opposition alliance clashed with police on the fifth day of protests.

Opposition leaders say they will continue their campaign until King Gyanendra gives up the powers.

The king says he took over because politicians were corrupt and had failed to tackle the country's nine-year Maoist insurgency.