Nepal police fire tear gas, water cannon and rubber bullets to disperse protest over US ‘gift’

Protestors angry at a proposed $500mn US aid grant apparently threatening their country’s sovereignty were targeted with tear gas and rubber bullets by police amidst violent clashes.

Cops reportedly beat protestors with batons in response to stones thrown by protestors, who oppose a deal that they fear will pave the way for US troops to be posted to the Himalayan nation.