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Foreign Interest (pr 04/12/2003), Minister Thapa annoyed over envoys’ meddling in internal affairs (07/12/2003), Donors’ concern not meddling, say experts (ht 16/12/2003)

The real foreign hand: The real foreign interference in Nepal is by market-fundamentalist international financial institutions, by Daniel Lak (Nepali Times, 10/10/2003)

Intellectuals advise foreign envoys to stop meddling in Nepal’s affairs (Kathmandu Post, 26/09/2003), Against external forces (Kathmandu Post, 26/09/2003)

Foreign pressure on Nepal continues (Himalayan Times, 18/09/2003), International Concern: While foreign envoys and leaders call for unified response, the domestic actors are still struggling to patch up their differences, by Sanjaya Dhakal (Spotlight, 19/09/2003)

Friendly nations urge for talks resumption (Kathmandu Post, 30/08/2003)

Crying wolf, by Ananda P Srestha (Himalayan Times, 25/08/2003)

Foreigners told to keep off Nepal affairs (Himalayan Times, 07/06/2003)

Lack of treaty keeps prisoners abroad, by Robin Giri (Himalayan Times, 26/04/2003), Efforts afoot for extradition of Nepali convicts in foreign jails, by Bikash Sangraula (Kathmandu Post, 29/04/2003), Incarcerated abroad (Himalayan Times, 05/05/2003), Here’s ray of hope for those languishing in Thai gaols, by Damaru Lal Bhandari (Kathmandu Post, 13/05/2003)

Unavailable ambassador scholars, by Abhi Subedi (Kathmandu Post, 24/04/2003)
See also part 2 (25/04/2003)

Nepal wishes to be a full fledged member of BIMST-EC: Pradhan (People's Review, 13/03/2003)

Nepal pledges to join five-nation regional grouping (Space Time Today, 22/12/2002)
See also editorial An apt alternative (Space Time Today, 24/12/2002), Nepal applies for full BIMST-EC membership (People's Review, 26/12/2002), Starting new trade friendship, by Nishchal Nath Pandey (Kathmandu Post, 30/12/2002)

Sino-Nepalese and Indo-Nepalese relations: a comparative study, by Kumar B. Bhatta (People's Review, 21/11/2002)

Diplomats step up conciliatory bid, urge for unity against Maoists (Kathmandu Post, 11/10/2002)
See also Int’l group pledges unequivocal support against terrorism, by Yubaraj Ghimire & Suman Pradhan (Kathmandu Post, 12/10/2002), Terrorism can never be allowed to win, interview with Mike O’Brien, British Parlia mentary Under-secretary of State in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Kathmandu Post, 12/10/2002)

Nepal calls for global help to fight Maoists, by Akhilesh Upadhyay (Kathmandu Post, 22/09/2002)

Nepal’s foreign policy : A defining moment, by Kirti Nidhi Bista (Kathmandu Post, 23/07/2002)

London initiative (Kathmandu Post, 20/06/2002)
See also Nepal seeks enhanced assistance (Rising Nepal, 20/06/2002), International support to Nepal linked with major reforms (Kathmandu Post, 21/06/2002), UK meet pledges to defeat Maoist terror (Rising Nepal, 22/06/2002), London Conference’s Message (Rising Nepal, 23/06/2002), Donors warn govt of stringent measures (Kathmandu Post, 27/06/2002), UK hosts international conference on Nepal (People's Review, 27/06/2002), Endangered Nepal and the lukewarm London meet, by Madan Regmi (People's Review, 27/06/2002), Outcome lies on govt’s vision, vigil and resolve, by Dhruba Raj Pandit (Kathmandu Post, 28/06/2002), A Sign Of Good Will (Spotlight, 28/06/2002), “Nepal should not be allowed to be a failed state”, interview with Andrew Mitchell of the British Embassy in Kathmandu (Nepali Times, 28/06/2002), London Meet had 'Carrot and Stick' both (Telegraph, 10/07/2002)

Indian position in the fight against Maoists unclear: former US envoy, by Akhilesh Upadhyay (Kathmandu Post, 09/06/2002)

Frustrated political brains talk of alien forces intervening in Nepali affairs (Telegraph, 08/05/2002)

Foreign bogey or sincerity? (Kathmandu Post, 06/05/2002)

Acharya's Visit: Quiet Diplomacy, by Bhagirath Yogi (Spotlight, 03/05/2002)

Multiple entry visa for foreign businessmen (Kathmandu Post, 25/04/2002)

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Bangladesh likely to open fifth trade route to Nepal (ht 06/12/2003)

Nepal, B’desh to form NBJBC (ht 01/12/2003)

Nepal’s trade through B’desh not prospering, by Chintamani Dahal (Kathmandu Post, 02/09/2003)

A rare gesture from Bangladesh! (Telegraph, 04/09/2002)

Nepal-B’desh trade talks begin: Major focus on bilateral trade promotion, investment, by Milan Mani Sharma (Kathmandu Post, 27/08/2002)
See also Nepal, B’desh sign MoU to promote trade, by Milan Mani Sharma (Kathmandu Post, 28/08/2002)

Nepal-Bangladesh ties in retrospect, by Mohan Lohani (Kathmandu Post, 26/03/2002)

Bangladesh Trade Fair: Showcase Of Opportunity (Spotlight, 11/01/2002)

Pakistan

Pakistan denies visa to THT scribe (kp 02/01/2004), Nepal proposes visa, Pakistan vetoes it! (ht 02/01/2004)

Exchange Of Experiences: A delegation of Pakistani women councilors visit Nepal to exchange experiences and gain new knowledge (Spotlight, 07/11/2003)

Pakistan Embassy staffer asked to leave (Kathmandu Post, 24/08/2003)

Interactions on bilateral, regional issues with Pakistani politicos, scholars, by P.R. Pradhan (People's Review, 08/05/2003)

Nepal, Pakistan enjoy excellent relation: Sheikh Rashid Ahmed (People's Review, 01/05/2003)

HM to visit Pakistan this year: President Musharraf: PIA may resume Karachi-Kathmandu flights via Tibet, by PR Pradhan (People's Review, 24/04/2003)

Nepal should see Pakistan through Nepali eyes, by Damien Chettri (People's Review, 13/03/2003)

Lack of direct links affecting Nepal-Pak trade (Rising Nepal, 10/02/2003)

Pakistan refuses India’s charges of using Nepali soil (Kathmandu Post, 10/02/2003)
See also Pak envoy calls Indian charge a propaganda (Space Time Today, 10/02/2003), Pak trashes Indian PM's claim (Himalayan Times, 10/02/2003)

Nepal's relations with Pakistan, by Shishir Kumar Sanjel (Spotlight, 01/02/2002)

Fake Currency Case: Costly Drama (Spotlight, 11/01/2002)

Sri Lanka

On The Occasion Of National Day Of Sri Lanka: Buddhist Beliefs Bind Nepal-Sri Lanka Ties, by Arjun Ranjit (Rising Nepal, 04/02/2002)

Thailand

Number of Nepali prisoners in Thai ‘Hiltons’ crosses 50 (Kathmandu Post, 12/08/2003)

Little hope for Nepalis in Thai jails, by Rekha Shrestha (Himalayan Times, 04/05/2003)

Nepalis that the authorities came to blame, by Kunda Dixit (Nepali Times, 21/02/2003)

Malaysia

Labor Rights Situation of Nepalese Workers in Malaysia: The Worst is still to Come, by Bipin Adhikari (sp 19/12/2003)

Malaysian investors show interest in Nepal (ht 18/11/2003)

Nepal, Malaysia likely to sign labour accord, by Sameer Ghimire (Kathmandu Post, 17/09/2003)

Nepali workers in Malaysia left high and dry, by Dharama Prasad Poudyal (Kathmandu Post, 25/08/2003)

Police, muggers harass Nepali workers in Malaysia, by Sameer Ghimire (Kathmandu Post, 02/08/2003)

Nepali Embassy in Kuala Lumpur (Kathmandu Post, 07/06/2003)

Nepalis left to work under duress in Malaysia (Kathmandu Post, 21/05/2003)

Economic downturn hits Nepalis in Malaysia, by Sanjaya Neupane (Kathmandu Post, 11/04/2003)

Malaysia home for 100 thousand Nepalis (Space Time Today, 07/04//2003), Nepalese workers in Malaysia rising, by Ballav Dahal & Jhapendra Gahire (Rising Nepal, 07/04/2003), Destination Malaysia (Rising Nepal, 08/04/2003)

Nepali labour force in Malaysia, by Bijaya Lal Shrestha (Kathmandu Post, 22/03/2003)

Malaysian frontier (Himalayan Times, 07/03/2003)

Nepalese embassy in Malaysia soon: PM (Space Time Today, 28/02/2003)

Govt to appoint labour attaché to Malaysia (Kathmandu Post, 13/02/2003)

Nepal to open embassy in Kuala Lumpur (Rising Nepal, 12/02/2003)

Over 300 Nepalese languishing in Malaysian jails, by Damaru Lal Bhandari (Kathmandu Post, 29/06/2002)

Malaysia satisfied with Nepali workers (Kathmandu Post, 08/02/2002)

Mongolia

Japan

100 years of Nepal-Nippon: One hundred years ago, Nepal’s Rana rulers were so impressed by Japan’s process of modernisation that they looked upon it as a role model, by Kumar Basnet (nt 19/12/2003)

“To Keep Independence Is Most Important”, interview with Eitaro Mitoma, resident representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Nepal Office (sp 05/12/2003)

Industrial workers to get training in Japan, by Ram Sharan Sedhai (kp 22/11/2003), Nepal, Japan ink industrial training program (kp 04/12/2003)

We want to see Nepal prosper: Suzuki (Kathmandu Post, 12/03/2003)

Japan to support Nepal’s dev efforts: Kaminaga (Kathmandu Post, 23/12/2002)

Nepal and Japan: Centenary Of Closeness, by Keshab Poudel (Spotlight, 04/10/2002)

Korea

Illegal Nepali workers protest S Korea’s deportation policy: Moon Drops allowed to export manpower, by Sameer Ghimire (kp 18/11/2003)

Nepal likely to become labour exporting country for S Korea (Kathmandu Post, 09/10/2003)

Nepali team to visit S Korea to settle job row (Kathmandu Post, 14/03/2003)

Nepal-ROK relations, by Lal Babu Yadav (People's Review, 03/10/2002)

Gulf region

Govt plans mission in Abu Dhabi (ht 30/12/2003)

Nepal to have consular office in UAE (Kathmandu Post, 01/10/2003), Government to set up labour consular office in Dubai (Himalayan Times, 01/10/2003)

UAE to deport over 300,000 ‘illegal workers’: Many Nepalis likely to be affected (Kathmandu Post, 04/06/2003), No immediate plan to rescue Nepalis from UAE (Kathmandu Post, 05/06/2003)

War jitters, by Bhagirath Yogi (Nepali Times, 28/03/2003)

War in Iraq: Fallout On Nepal, by Sanjaya Dhakal (Spotlight, 28/03/2003)

Nepalis in Gulf form panel to ensure safety (Himalayan Times, 26/03/2003)

Nepal and the Iraq war, by M.R. Josse (Kathmandu Post, 26/03/2003)

IMO to help Nepalis evacuate from Kuwait (Kathmandu Post, 25/03/2003)

Impact Of War, by Indra Adhikari (Rising Nepal, 24/03/2003)

Trickle of Nepali workers from Gulf begins, by Sameer Ghimire (Kathmandu Post, 21/03/2003), Kin of Nepalis Gulf workers implore them to return back, by Pratap Bista (Kathmandu Post, 21/03/2003), Evacuating Nepalese in Gulf: Nepal seeks IOM support, by Bhuwaneshor Sharma (Rising Nepal, 21/03/2003)

Contingency plan in place for Nepali Gulf workers, by Sameer Ghimire (Kathmandu Post, 20/03/2003)

Europe

EU against village forces (ht 16/12/2003), EU reacts on planned Village Defense Forces (pr 25/12/2003)

Russia wants extradition treaty with Nepal (ht 11/12/2003)

UK flouts own code in arming Nepal (ht 07/12/2003)

Ensure political stability: French envoy (pr 04/12/2003)

Solve crisis peacefully: German envoy (rn 22/11/2003), German concern on Nepal situation (tg 26/11/2003)

European Parliament resolution on Nepal (pr 20/11/2003)

Get external mediator to resolve conflict: EC (Kathmandu Post, 01/10/2003)

Make NHRC report public: EU (Kathmandu Post, 17/09/2003)

Denmark wants democracy restored as soon as possible (Himalayan Times, 02/08/2003)

Now Nepalis need visa to travel through UK (Himalayan Times, 24/06/2003)

Belgian Minister Accused in Nepal Sale, by Paul Ames (Atlanta Journal Constitution, 20/06/2003)

HM appointment (Kathmandu Post, 23/05/2003)

EU extends support to peace process (Kathmandu Post, 20/05/2003)

Russian move on extradition treaty draws gingerly Nepal response, by Rekha Shrestha (Himalayan Times, 08/05/2003)

Minister inaugurates Nepal Pavilion in Berlin (Kathmandu Post, 11/03/2003)

Nepal-France trade ties discussed (Rising Nepal, 23/02/2003)

Debate on arms delivery to Nepal still hot in Belgium (Kathmandu Post, 03/01/2003)

EU calls for halt to rights violation (Kathmandu Post, 19/12/2002)

Belgian arms to arrive soon (Himalayan Times, 14/12/2002)
See also 500 Belgian machine guns arriving in Nepal shortly (Kathmandu Post, 16/12/2002), Don’t escalate violence, letter by Raju Aryal (Kathmandu Post, 20/12/2002), India blocks overhead space to aircraft carrying Belgian arms, by Surendra Phuyal (Kathmandu Post, 21/12/2002), Belgian-hired airliner blamed for arms cargo stand-off, by Surendra Phuyal (Kathmandu Post, 23/12/2002)

Goethe Zentrum opens reading room (Kathmandu Post, 26/10/2002)

Delay in polls might force Belgium to cancel arms sale (Kathmandu Post, 18/10/2002)

UK says Maoists must be defeated (Kathmandu Post, 10/10/2002)

Belgian arms deal in quandary, by Surendra Phuyal (Kathmandu Post, 10/10/2002)

Nepal-Britain Society: Fortifying Friendship (Spotlight, 13/09/2002)

Foreign Policy of the Federal Republic of Germany and its Implications for Nepal-German Ties (Telegraph, 28/08/2002)

Belgian minister justifies arms sales to Nepal (Kathmandu Post, 27/08/2002)
See also Belgian Government faces no-confidence over arms deal (Kathmandu Press, 30/08/2002), Belgium confirms weapons sale (Rising Nepal, 30/08/2002), Belgium Government survives no-confidence motion: Nepal arms delivery delayed till December (Kathmandu Post, 01/09/2002), Mahat suspects kick-backs over arms purchase (Kathmandu Post, 02/09/2002), Belgium and Maoists (Kathmandu Post, 02/09/2002), Govt refutes allegations in gun deal, by Satish Jung Shahi (Kathmandu Post, 07/09/2002)

Making it with EU (Himalayan Times, 27/08/2002)
See also PM praises EC's support to Nepal: Deuba, Prodi hold discussions (Rising Nepal, 28/08/2002), Brussels' Support (Rising Nepal, 29/08/2002), PM reaches London: Deuba, Patten discuss Nepal-EC relations (Rising Nepal, 30/08/2002)

Assistance to depend on performance: German envoy (Kathmandu Post, 20/08/2002)
See also German envoy links aid with "good governance" (People's Review, 22/08/2002) and axcerpts from his speech: German's foreign policy and Nepal-German ties, by Ruediger Lemp (People's Review, 22/08/2002)

Ambassador Lemp speaks his mind! (Telegraph, 14/08/2002)

Nepal Britain Society: Strengthening Friendship (Spotlight, 28/06/2002)

Nepal-Russia Ties Are Strong, by Mohan K.C (Rising Nepal, 15/06/2002)

British Defence Chief arriving Friday (Kathmandu Post, 20/05/2002)
See also British army chief Boyce arrives (Kathmandu Post, 25/05/2002), British Defence chief visits Dhankuta, Okhaldhunga (Kathmandu Post, 27/05/2002), Renewal Of Friendship (Spotlight, 31/05/2002)

EU condemns Maoist violence (Kathmandu Post, 11/05/2002)

Britain condemns Maoist violence (Kathmandu Post, 28/04/2002)

If it’s Belgium, it must be Nepalis, by Sribhakta Khanal (Nepali Times, 19/04/2002)
Originally published in Himal Khabarpatrika, 30/03/2002

Nepal, Russia sign visa agreement (Kathmandu Post, 17/04/2002)

UK support for Nepal Police, by Ronald Nash (Kathmandu Post, 17/03/2002)

Maoist Insurgency Is Truly A Curse On Nepal's Development (Spotlight, 15/03/2002)
Interview with Rudiger Lemp, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Nepal

We help build more Kali Gandaki A-type dams (Kathmandu Post, 12/03/2002)
Interview with Benedetto Amari, Italian ambassador to India and Nepal

French Military Defense team returns (Telegraph, 06/03/2002)

British Minister's Visit: Friend In Need, by Keshab Poudel (Spotlight, 01/03/2002)

Nepal-France Bilateral Relations: I hope the trade gap in between Nepal and France diminishes or disappears, by Claude Ambrosini, French Ambassador to Nepal (Telegraph, 27/02/2002)

USA / Canada

Sino-US relations: Global implications with reference to Nepal, by M. R. Josse (pr 25/12/2003)

Meeting with King, PM, parties, army and ambassadors on agenda: Rocca paying ‘exclusive’ visit to Nepal (kp 16/12/2003), Rocca to arrive here today (ht 16/12/2003), Rocca concerned over HR abuses (kp 17/12/2003), Rocca arrives on 4-day official tour, meets prime minister (ht 17/12/2003), 'US support to fight terrorism will continue' (rn 17/12/2003), US wants Nepali troops for Iraq (kp 18/12/2003), Army requests US for more military aid, by Rekha Shrestha (ht 18/12/2003), American Support (rn 18/12/2003), Rocca assures continued support, updates herself, by M.R. Josse (pr 18/12/2003), Maoist threat serious: Rocca (kp 19/12/2003), Govt asked to request Rocca to pace up US Trade Bill endorsement (kp 19/12/2003), Rocca stresses unity, by Jan Sharma (ht 19/12/2003), Rocca visits health projects (ht 19/12/2003), Constitutional forces should unite to fight terrorism: Rocca (rn 19/12/2003), Continuous Support: US Assistant Secretary of State for South Asia Christina Rocca renews American support to Nepal in its war against terrorism (sp 19/12/2003), False premises: Did Christina Rocca figure out what is really going on in Nepal?, by C.K. Lal (nt 19/12/2003), Rocca mum over US support to parties (kp 21/12/2003), Christina Rocca came, saw and returned confused (tg 24/12/2003), Before, during and after the Rocca visit, by M.R. Josse (pr 25/12/2003), “US Wants To Continue Supporting Nepal In Its Current Struggle And Hardship”, interview with Christina Rocca (sp 26/12/2003), Rocca with the Rocky Regime: You Rub Me, Master, in One Place but I have a Pain in Another, by Bipin Adhikari (sp 26/12/2003)

US govt denounces killings (kp 22/11/2003)

US plans to target India, China from base in Nepal, say Maoists (Himalayan Times, 04/11/2003)

Maoists threat to US security: Armitage (Kathmandu Post, 01/11/2003), US brands Maoists a security threat: Assets of rebels with several aliases frozen (Himalayan Times, 01/11/2003), US Embassy confirms Maoists declared national threat (Kathmandu Post, 01/11/2003), Tightening The Noose: The US terms Maoists as a threat to its national security and economic policy, indicating it is keeping a close watch over the Nepalese Maoists, by Sanjaya Dhakal (Spotlight, 07/11/2003)

US cautions travelling to Nepal (Kathmandu Post, 24/10/2003), US travel warning will scar Nepali tourism: Experts (Himalayan Times, 25/10/2003)

Treating Nepal as a U.S. state (Kathmandu Post, 22/10/2003)

US envoy visits Mid-western region, by Kulchandra Neupane and Dinesh Regmi (Kathmandu Post, 21/10/2003)

US hopes for early return of peace in Nepal, by Damakant Jayshi (Kathmandu Post, 26/09/2003)

All Constitutional Forces Should Come Together, interview with Michael E. Malinowski, U.S. ambassador to Nepal (Spotlight, 19/09/2003)

Nepal says no to US on Iraq (Himalayan Times, 17/09/2003), Less than truth (Himalayan Times, 18/09/2003)

Foreign intervention in country feared (Himalayan Times, 15/09/2003), US, India and its neighbours, by Christina Rocca, US Assistant Secretary of State for South Asia (Himalayan Times, 15/09/2003) Goebbel’s style, by Sundar Mani Dixit (Kathmandu Post, 15/09/2003), US suggests Nepal’s political parties to put aside differences; take up positive role (Telegraph, 17/09/2003), International solidarity against terrorism, by Michael E. Malinowski , US ambassador to Nepal (Telegraph, 17/09/2003)

US, Indian envoys stress joint political efforts (Himalayan Times, 13/09/2003)

US, India can help tame rebels: Rocca (Himalayan Times, 12/09/2003)

US should pressure political forces to make peace, by Aditya Man Shrestha (Himalayan Times, 11/09/2003)

Nepal attracts US attention, to India's dismay, by Dhruba Adhikary (Asia Times, 13/08/2003),
see also (Spotlight, 22/08/2003)

A yam between two stones (and a huge boulder): What is behind the Maoists’ anti-American rhetoric? by Rabindra Mishra (Nepali Times, 08/08/2003)

Opposition to US, UN interest in Nepal needs scrutiny, by MR Josse (People's Review, 07/08/2003)

Nepalis deprived to work in US (Kathmandu Post, 06/08/2003)

Feinstein assures to move Nepal Bill in Senate, by Surendra Phuyal (Kathmandu Post, 27/07/2003), US senator Feinstein to reintroduce garment bill (Kathmandu Post, 12/08/2003)

Nepal Deports Tibetans, US Backlash Hits Exports, by Sanjaya Dhakal (One World, 01/07/2003)

Imperious power: The business of America is business, and the sooner we realise that the better, by C.K. Lal (Nepali Times, 27/06/2003)

Third shipment of arms from US arrives in Nepal (Hindustan Times, 24/06/2003)

US expects Nepali troops in Iraq (Kathmandu Post, 23/06/2003)

US army official assures support for Nepal (Spacewar, 20/06/2003)

‘US using Maoist conflict to gain foothold’, by Damakant Jayshi (Kathmandu Post, 14/06/2003)

US Senator threatens to retract preferential bill, by Bhaskar Sharma (Kathmandu Post, 14/06/2003), Preferential bill out of US Senate, by Bhaskar Sharma (Kathmandu Post, 18/06/2003), Bill favouring Nepal withdrawn in US, by Neeta Maskey (Himalayan Times, 26/06/2003)

US visa and Global Health Conference, by Vijay Kunwar (Kathmandu Post, 30/05/2003)

Bill favouring Nepali business meets stiff resistance in US (Kathmandu Post, 25/05/2003), Entrepreneurs concerned over US Senators’ actions (Kathmandu Post, 02/06/2003)

Number of drills with US forces on the rise (Himalayan Times, 21/05/2003)

US ready to withdraw terrorist tag from Maoists: Ambassador, by Rekha Shrestha (Himalayan Times, 06/05/2003)

Nepal-US sign anti-terror aid agreement (Kathmandu Post, 26/04/2003), Nepal, US sign anti-terrorism pact (Himalayan Times, 26/04/2003), US anti-terrorism assistance (People's Review,01/05/2003)

Non-extradition pact with US won’t benefit us, by Arjun Prasad Poudel (Himalayan Times, 02/04/2003)

US support for Nepal to continue: Rocca (Kathmandu Post, 28/03/2003)

US senator introduces law to revive garment (Space Time Today, 23/03/2003), US Senator tables preferential bill in US Congress for Nepal (Kathmandu Post, 24/03/2003)

Nepal parks itself firmly behind US (Kathmandu Post, 20/03/2003)

“Nepal caution” for US tourists (Space Time Today, 08/03/2003)

Fraudulent cases spur tougher US Visa rules (Space Time Today, 01/03/2003)

US Senator prepares preferential bill for Nepal (Kathmandu Post, 25/02/2003)

Going to US? You will have to wait Bush address, by Krishna Sharma (Rising Nepal, 11/02/2003)

Nepal, US sign accord (Kathmandu Post, 01/01/2003)
See also Nepal-United States sign “non-surrender” accord (Space Time Today, 01/01/2003)

Rocca arriving tomorrow to discuss security issues, by Jan Sharma (Himalayan Times, 11/12/2002)
See also Rocca arrives, to discuss security issue, among others (Kathmandu Post, 13/12/2002), Rocca promises support to strengthen democracy (Kathmandu Post, 14/12/2002), Rocca reaffirms continued US support (Space Time Today, 14/12/2002), US favours a strong, united response to Maoist terrorism (Himalayan Times, 15/12/2002), US pledges increased dev funds (Space Time Today, 15/12/2002), US sends different political signals to different political quarters (Telegraph, 18/12/2002), US Assistant Secretary Ms. Rocca’s talking points! (Telegraph, 18/12/2002), Superpower's Concern (Spotlight, 20/12/2002), The Rocca visit in retrospect: Pointed message for Maoists and parties, by M R Josse (Space Time Today, 23/12/2002)

US to continue military aid, by Madhav Dhungana (Kathmandu Post, 05/12/2002)

US Embassy security personnel shot dead, by Kiran Chapagain (Kathmandu Post, 10/11/2002)
See also Maoists own up killing of US security staff (Kathmandu Post, 16/11/2002)

US reduces aid to battle Maoists (Himalayan Times, 09/10/2002)

US groping in the dark, by Tilak Pokharel (Kathmandu Post, 25/09/2002)

Bush hails Nepal’s efforts (Kathmandu Post, 18/09/2002)

Nepal’s commitment to war against terror extolled (Kathmandu Post, 13/09/2002)

Post 9-11: Did world change? by Somesh Verma (Midweek Post, 12/09/2002)
See also "We Shall Remember 9/11" by U.S. Ambassador to Nepal, Michael E. Malinowski (Telegraph, 18/09/2002)

US reiterates support for democratic means in Nepal, by Prateek Pradhan (Kathmandu Post, 06/09/2002)

Over 500 Nepalis cheated of Rs 156m by US attorney, by Prateek Pradhan (Kathmandu Post, 10/08/2002)

US renews pledge to help Nepal fight terror (Kathmandu Post, 20/07/2002)

Over 2,000 Nepalese win DV-2003 slot (Rising Nepal, 22/06/2002)
See also Diversity Visa winners jubilant, by Perina Pathak (Kathmandu Post, 25/06/2002)

The government must urgently improve governance (Nepali Times, 07/06/2002)
Interview with Canadian Ambassador Peter Sutherland

Bush in deep trouble: Nepal beware friends offering guns! by Barbara Adams (People's Review, 23/05/2002)

Govt needs to make extra effort to get more US aid (Kathmandu Post, 21/05/2002)

US Visa Lottery: Labor Of Luck, by Akshay Sharma (Spotlight, 17/05/2002)

Deuba-Bush talks to focus on fighting Maoist insurgency, by Akhilesh Uapdhyay (Kathmandu Post, 03/05/2002),
See also PM Deuba’s Scheduled USA Visit: Great Expectations, by Prem N. Kakkar (Rising Nepal, 03/05/2002), A Friend In Need, by Keshab Poudel (Spotlight, 03/05/2002), PM’s Visit Symbolic From All Fronts, by Nishchal Nath Pandey (Rising Nepal, 04/05/2002), Prime Minister’s US Visit: An Important Event For Nepal, by B. M. Dahal (Rising Nepal, 05/05/2002), Deuba begins landmark US visit: Says will seek support for drive against terrorism (Kathmandu Post, 06/05/2002), Deuba’s US, UK trip (Kathmandu Post, 07/05/2002), Deuba secures US support, by Akhilesh Upadhyay (Kathmandu Post, 08/05/2002), Bush pledges military, economic aid to Nepal; Deuba jubilant, by Akhilesh Upadhyay (Kathmandu Post, 09/05/2002), UML alerts Deuba against foreign intervention (Kathmandu Post, 09/05/2002), PM Deuba meets President Bush: Achievements should not be undermined by differences (People's Review, 09/05/2002), Rumour of US base in Nepal, 'foolish speculation' (People's Review, 09/05/2002), Deuba’s US Visit: Enhancement Of Ties, by Prem N. Kakkar (Rising Nepal, 10/05/2002), Deuba's US visit: High Stakes, by Bhagirath Yogi (Spotlight, 10/05/2002), Exporters' Expectations, by Sanjaya Dhakal (Spotlight, 10/05/2002), Nepalis in US support Deuba’s stance against Maoists, by Prateek Pradhan (Kathmandu Post, 12/05/2002), PM Deuba’s US visit: An Important Event, by Chiranjibi Paudyal (Rising Nepal, 15/05/2002), Ruminating on Deuba’s foreign tour, by Madhav P. Khanal (Kathmandu Post, 16/05/2002), Deuba's visit to USA, UK should not be undermined by critics (Perople's Review, 16/05/2002), Mr. Deuba goes to Washington…and New York, by M.R. Josse (People's Review, 16/05/2002), Sympathy And Support, by Sanjaya Dhakal (Spotlight, 17/05/2002), Deuba in US: Good but could have been better, by Akhilesh Upadhyay (Kathmandu Post, 21/05/2002), Deuba's US Visit: Democracy Matters, by Bhagirath Yogi (Spotlight, 24/05/2002)

PM Deuba to meet President Bush in New York (Kathmandu Post, 29/04/2002)

Bush Admn asks Congress to give $ 20 million to Nepal, by Damakant Jayshi (Kathmandu Post, 25/04/2002)

Do our banners yet wave? by C.K. Lal (Nepali Times, 19/04/2002)

US could send military advisers to Nepal, by Surendra Phuyal (Kathmandu Post, 07/03/2002)

RNA and Police can't alone solve Maoists problem says US scholar (Telegraph, 06/03/2002)

US visa blues, by Subindra Bogati (Kathmandu Post, 15/02/2002)

US focus on S Asia: Nepal’s possibilities, by Damakant Jayshi (Kathmandu Post, 22/01/2002)

Powell condemns Maoist violence: Seeks emergency to be of ‘limited duration’ (Kathmandu Post, 19/01/2002), Powell ends visit after meeting army top brass: Military hardware assistance discussed (Kathmandu Post, 20/01/2002), Colin Powell’s Visit: Meaningful For Stability, by Chiranjibi Paudyal (Rising Nepal, 20/01/2002), Powell underscored support, but also voiced US fears, by Damakant Jayshi Kathmandu Post, 21/01/2002), Powell visit (Kathmandu Post, 21/01/2002), Colin Powell said it ! (Telegraph, 23/01/2002), Powell's significant 19-hour visit to Nepal (People's Review, 24/01/2002), Home truths from Powell, by M.R. Josse (People's Review, 24/01/2002), Enduring Importance, by Keshab Poudel (Spotlight, 25/01/2002)

Jaya Pratap Rana appointed Ambassador to USA (People's Review, 17/01/2002)

Nepal to benefit from Colin Powel's visit (Telegraph, 16/01/2002)
See also Powell visit: An opportunity for Nepal (People's Review, 17/01/2002), Powell arriving tomorrow (People's Review, 17/01/2002), Can Powell bring us peace? by Barbara Adams (People's Review, 17/01/2002), Significant visit (Kathmandu Post, 18/01/2002), Common Concern (Spotlight, 18/01/2002), Colin Powell’s R&R, by C.K. Lal (Nepali Times, 18/01/2002)

Entrepreneurs urge for easy US market access (Kathmandu Post, 16/01/2002)

Beginning of good friendship, by Nishchal Nath Pandey (Kathmandu Post, 16/01/2002)

US Aid (Spotlight, 04/01/2001)
Book review of Half-a-century of Development: The History of U.S. Assistance to Nepal 1951-2001, published by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Kathmandu, Nepal, 2001, by Joel M. Isaacson, Christa A. Skerry, Kerry Moran Kay M. Kalavan and Editor Joel M. Isaacson

Australia / New Zealand

On The Occasion Of National Day Of Australia: Cooperation Based On Deep Friendship, by Arun Ranjit (Rising Nepal, 26/01/2002)