Veteran politician becomes Nepal prime minister for 5th time

A veteran politician has been appointed Nepal’s prime minister for the fifth time, a day after the Supreme Court reinstated the House of Representatives and upheld his claim to be the new leader

KATHMANDU, Nepal -- A veteran politician was appointed Nepal's prime minister for the fifth time on Tuesday, a day after the Supreme Court reinstated the House of Representatives and upheld his claim to be the new leader. President Bidhya Devi Bhandari's office said Sher Bahadur Deuba, who leads the Nepali Congress party, was appointed the new prime minister. Deuba will lead the Himalayan nation as it struggles with political divisions and the coronavirus. The court on Monday ordered that Khadga Prasad Oli, who had been running a caretaker government until planned elections, be replaced by Deuba.