Nepal lifts the ban on on social media platforms a day after violent protests in which at least 19 people died

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KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Nepal lifts the ban on on social media platforms a day after violent protests in which at least 19 people died.

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KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Nepal lifts the ban on on social media platforms a day after violent protests in which at least 19 people died.

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