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Nepal’s new prime minister has taken the oath of office at a ceremony in Kathmandu

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KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Nepal’s newly appointed prime minister has taken the oath of office at a ceremony in Kathmandu. Khadga Prasad Oli, the leader of Nepal’s largest communist party,  was named prime minister on Sunday following the collapse of a previous coalition government. This is his fourth time serving as prime minister of the Himalayan nation. Two deputy prime ministers and 19 ministers appointed by him also took their oaths of office on Monday. He is expected to further expand the Cabinet, including members from coalition partners. Oli will have to seek a vote of confidence in parliament within a month to continue in office. The new alliance holds a majority in parliament.

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