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Nepal's opposition alliance formally calls off weeks of pro-democracy protests after King Gyenandra reinstates Parliament. But the country's communist insurgents reject the king's offer, a sign that the turmoil in this Himalayan country may be far from over.

Saddam Hussein is back in court, but Iraqis are increasingly disinterested in the proceedings. Most are focused on escalating sectarian violence and growing fears that the country is on the brink of civil war.

Baltimore's Department of Health has developed a plan for dealing with the new Medicare drug benefit. It treats Medicare Part D as a medical emergency, with a response center to handle problems, active outreach to pharmacies, and a fund for purchasing drugs for people who fall between the cracks.

The Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club is the oldest mostly-black krewe in New Orleans' Mardi Gras parade. They're at the head of the procession this year amid recovery from Hurricane Katrina. The decision to parade, say some members, was a difficult choice.

Scotland's art-pop hipsters Belle and Sebastian and the Canadian power pop group The New Pornographers visit Washington, D.C.'s 9:30 Club for a night of live music.

Thousands of students and alumni from Gallaudet University insist a new appointee for president can't represent them because she grew up speaking instead of using sign language. The appointee, Jane Fernandes, who is deaf, met with students Sunday and asked them not to prejudge her.

Egyptian police have detained at least three people in connection with the bombings at Dahab, a beach resort on the Sinai Peninsula. Three bombs killed at least 24 people, and wounded dozens more. It was the third such attack at a popular Sinai resort in less than two years.

Renee Montagne speaks with reporter Alex Kleimenov in Kiev, Ukraine, about ceremonies taking place to mark 20 years since the Chernobyl nuclear disaster.

A new wave of car bombings in Baghdad leaves dozens dead and wounded. Prime Minister Jawad al-Maliki begins efforts to form a national unity government.

The personal papers and correspondence of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., have long been considered priceless. But this week, the King family and the Sotheby's auction house will start the bidding at $15 million.