Nepal's interim leader Sushila Karki has met with people injured during anti-corruption protests. Photo: AP PHOTO

Nepal's new prime minister has taken office and "urged calm and co-operation to rebuild" the Himalayan nation after days of violent protests left at least 72 people dead and destroyed government buildings and politicians' homes.

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Sushila Karki, the country's first woman prime minister, told top officials gathered at her temporary office each family of slain protesters would receive monetary compensation of one million rupees (about $A17,200) and assured that those injured

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