France counts cost of worst unrest in years

More than half a million people joined marches in scores of cities, marking ​the convergence of a month-long student movement with broader social discontent against rising living costs and declining public services.

Bank stocks lead market rally, but can the gains last?

Nepse rose 1.63 percent before Dashain as banking and insurance shares attracted buyers. Analysts point to expected earnings, dividends and margin lending as potential drivers, but say turnover must rise to sustain the rally.

Dashain is in the air

Crowded markets, kite-filled skies and packed roads capture the excitement as families head home and communities prepare to celebrate. These pictures by Post photographers offer a glimpse of the sights and spirit of Dashain across Nepal.

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