Ex-chief justice appointed interim Nepali PM in wake of protests

Sushila Karki faces tough task of maintaining order and addressing protesters' demands

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Former Supreme Court Chief Justice Sushila Karki, right, take the oath of office as prime minister in Kathmandu on Sept. 12. (Nepalese President House via AP)

DEEPAK ADHIKARI

KATHMANDU -- Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki was sworn in as Nepal's new prime minister on Friday, two days after violent youth-led protests forced K.P. Sharma Oli to resign from the position.

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