"13-year wait"

#13091056

13 December 2025

Cadres of the Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) wait outside the venue for the inauguration ceremony of the party's General Convention in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on December 13, 2025. The party claims the gathering is its largest so far, mobilizing supporters from across the country by reserving vehicles to bring cadres to the Valley. Over 2,200 delegates, including elected and nominated representatives, and 309 observers participate in the convention, which elects the party's new leadership. Around 10,000 volunteers are mobilized for organizational management, according to the organizer. The convention elects 15 office-bearers, including the party chair and 251 central committee members. Another 10 percent of members are nominated. Although the party statute mandates a general convention every five years, this one is convened a year early. The 10th convention is held in Chitwan, Nepal, in December 2021. As the statute and policy convention concludes in September, the gathering focuses mainly on leadership selection. In the closed-door session, Oli is scheduled to present the political report, while General Secretary Shankar Pokhrel tables the organizational report. Senior Vice Chairman Ishwar Pokhrel registers a concept paper criticizing Oli's leadership style and raising concerns over internal party democracy, and announces a challenge to Oli for the party chair.

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#13091054

13 December 2025

A cadre of the Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) waits outside the venue for the inauguration ceremony of the party's General Convention in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on December 13, 2025. The party claims the gathering to be its largest so far, mobilizing supporters from across the country by reserving vehicles to bring cadres to the Valley. Over 2,200 delegates, including elected and nominated representatives, and 309 observers participate in the convention, which elects the party's new leadership. Around 10,000 volunteers are mobilized for organizational management, according to the organizer. The convention elects 15 office-bearers, including the party chair and 251 central committees. Another 10 percent of members are nominated. Although the party statute mandates a general convention every five years, this one is convened a year early. The 10th convention is held in Chitwan, Nepal, in December 2021. As the statute and policy convention concludes in September, the gathering focuses mainly on leadership selection. In the closed-door session, Oli is scheduled to present the political report, while General Secretary Shankar Pokhrel tables the organizational report. Senior Vice Chairman Ishwar Pokhrel registers a concept paper criticizing Oli's leadership style and raising concerns over internal party democracy, and announces a challenge to Oli for the party chair.

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#13091060

13 December 2025

Cadres of the Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) gather at the ground waiting for the inauguration ceremony of the party's General Convention to start in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on December 13, 2025. The party claims the gathering is its largest so far, mobilizing supporters from across the country by reserving vehicles to bring cadres to the Valley. Over 2,200 delegates, including elected and nominated representatives, and 309 observers participate in the convention, which elects the party's new leadership. Around 10,000 volunteers are mobilized for organizational management, according to the organizer. The convention elects 15 office-bearers, including the party chair and 251 central committees. Another 10 percent of members are nominated. Although the party statute mandates a general convention every five years, this one is convened a year early. The 10th convention is held in Chitwan, Nepal, in December 2021. As the statute and policy convention concludes in September, the gathering focuses mainly on leadership selection. In the closed-door session, Oli is scheduled to present the political report, while General Secretary Shankar Pokhrel tables the organizational report. Senior Vice Chairman Ishwar Pokhrel registers a concept paper criticizing Oli's leadership style and raising concerns over internal party democracy, and announces a challenge to Oli for the party chair.

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#13091066

13 December 2025

Cadres of the Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) gather at the ground waiting for the inauguration ceremony of the party's General Convention to start in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on December 13, 2025. The party claims the gathering is its largest so far, mobilizing supporters from across the country by reserving vehicles to bring cadres to the Valley. Over 2,200 delegates, including elected and nominated representatives, and 309 observers participate in the convention, which elects the party's new leadership. Around 10,000 volunteers are mobilized for organizational management, according to the organizer. The convention elects 15 office-bearers, including the party chair and 251 central committees. Another 10 percent of members are nominated. Although the party statute mandates a general convention every five years, this one is convened a year early. The 10th convention is held in Chitwan, Nepal, in December 2021. As the statute and policy convention concludes in September, the gathering focuses mainly on leadership selection. In the closed-door session, Oli is scheduled to present the political report, while General Secretary Shankar Pokhrel tables the organizational report. Senior Vice Chairman Ishwar Pokhrel registers a concept paper criticizing Oli's leadership style and raising concerns over internal party democracy, and announces a challenge to Oli for the party chair.

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#12160343

15 March 2025

A 13-year-old outriding horse named Cowboy waits on the track at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Canada, on March 15, 2025. Opening day for thoroughbred horse racing begins on April 26, 2025.

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#11907928

1 January 2025

Bulgarian border police participate in the New Year's Eve celebration of the two countries' full Schengen area accession at the Bulgarian-Romanian border on January 1, 2025. The border checkpoint barrier at the Danube Bridge is symbolically raised at 12:01 am, marking the full membership of Bulgaria and Romania in the Schengen zone after a 13-year wait.

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#11907937

1 January 2025

People cross the Bulgarian-Romanian border on New Year's Eve to celebrate the two countries' full Schengen area accession on January 1, 2025, at the Bulgarian-Romanian border. The border checkpoint barrier at the Danube Bridge is symbolically raised at 12:01 am, marking the full membership of Bulgaria and Romania in the Schengen zone after a 13-year wait.

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#11907931

1 January 2025

Bulgarian and Romanian border police and personnel participate in the New Year's Eve celebration of the two countries' full Schengen area accession at the Bulgarian-Romanian border on January 1, 2025. The border checkpoint barrier at the Danube Bridge is symbolically raised at 12:01 am, marking the full membership of Bulgaria and Romania in the Schengen zone after a 13-year wait.

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#11907932

1 January 2025

Bulgarian and Romanian border personnel prepare for the New Year's Eve celebration of the two countries' full Schengen area accession at the Bulgarian-Romanian border. The border checkpoint barrier at the Danube Bridge is symbolically raised at 12:01 am, marking the full membership of Bulgaria and Romania in the Schengen zone after a 13-year wait.

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#11907933

1 January 2025

Bulgarian and Romanian border police and personnel prepare for the New Year's Eve celebration of the two countries' full Schengen area accession at the Bulgarian-Romanian border on January 1, 2025. The border checkpoint barrier at the Danube Bridge is symbolically raised at 12:01 am, marking the full membership of Bulgaria and Romania in the Schengen zone after a 13-year wait.

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#11907935

1 January 2025

Bulgarian and Romanian border police and personnel prepare for the New Year's Eve celebration of the two countries' full Schengen area accession at the Bulgarian-Romanian border on January 1, 2025. The border checkpoint barrier at the Danube Bridge is symbolically raised at 12:01 am, marking the full membership of Bulgaria and Romania in the Schengen zone after a 13-year wait.

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#11907940

1 January 2025

Bulgarian and Romanian border police and personnel participate in the New Year's Eve celebration of the two countries' full Schengen area accession at the Bulgarian-Romanian border on January 1, 2025. The border checkpoint barrier at the Danube Bridge is symbolically raised at 12:01 am, marking the full membership of Bulgaria and Romania in the Schengen zone after a 13-year wait.

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#11907942

1 January 2025

Bulgarian and Romanian border police and personnel participate in the New Year's Eve celebration of the two countries' full Schengen area accession at the Bulgarian-Romanian border on January 1, 2025. The border checkpoint barrier at the Danube Bridge is symbolically raised at 12:01 am, marking the full membership of Bulgaria and Romania in the Schengen zone after a 13-year wait.

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#11907944

1 January 2025

Bulgarian and Romanian border police and personnel participate in the New Year's Eve celebration of the two countries' full Schengen area accession at the Bulgarian-Romanian border on January 1, 2025. The border checkpoint barrier at the Danube Bridge is symbolically raised at 12:01 am, marking the full membership of Bulgaria and Romania in the Schengen zone after a 13-year wait.

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#11907951

1 January 2025

Bulgarian and Romanian border police and personnel participate in the New Year's Eve celebration of the two countries' full Schengen area accession at the Bulgarian-Romanian border on January 1, 2025. The border checkpoint barrier at the Danube Bridge is symbolically raised at 12:01 am, marking the full membership of Bulgaria and Romania in the Schengen zone after a 13-year wait.

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#11907952

1 January 2025

Bulgarian and Romanian border police and personnel participate in the New Year's Eve celebration of the two countries' full Schengen area accession at the Bulgarian-Romanian border on January 1, 2025. The border checkpoint barrier at the Danube Bridge is symbolically raised at 12:01 am, marking the full membership of Bulgaria and Romania in the Schengen zone after a 13-year wait.

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