Gov’t, rebel peace talks resume in Nepal

Nepal's government and communist rebel leaders resumed peace talks Sunday after a four-month stall, trying to resolve a dispute over whether the guerrillas should disarm.

Party leaders said they were optimistic about the peace talks.

"We all hope this will lead to peace in Nepal. We hope there will be an arms settlement and Maoists will come into the political mainstream," - James F. Moriarty, U.S. Ambassador to Nepal