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News Analysis: Traditional parties in France face inevitable shake-up

Following the French presidential election victory for Emmanuel Macron -- the candidate for a political party positioning itself neither on the left nor the right -- internal quarrels related to political orientation have been accentuated within the traditional parties, a sign of political upheaval and restructuring.

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Indonesia’s Ubud picked as UNWTO gastronomic tourism development model

Indonesia’s destination of Ubud in Bali has been picked by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) as gastronomic tourism development model, was officiated in the recent forum on food tourism held by the international organization in Spain city of San Sebastian.

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At least 12 students commit suicide in central India over exam results

At least 12 students have committed suicide in the central Indian state of Madhya over examination results since Friday, a senior police official said Sunday.

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President Xi says to build Belt and Road into road for peace, prosperity

President Xi Jinping said Sunday the Belt and Road should be built into a road for peace, as the pursuit of the initiative requires a peaceful and stable environment.

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Indian PM arrives in Sri Lanka to take part in Vesak celebrations

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Sri Lanka on Thursday evening to take part in the UN Vesak Day celebrations which are being held in the island country for the first time.

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Chinese submersible Jiaolong completes dives in South China Sea

Jiaolong, China's manned submersible, conducted its ninth and final dive in the South China Sea Wednesday.

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Indian movie 'Dangal' wins Chinese audience's hearts

Dangal starring Aamir Khan has become the highest grossing Indian movie in China, making more than 100 million yuan  ($145,000) in four days since released.

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Economic Watch: China's steady inflation creates room for financial risk control

BEIJING, May 10 (Xinhua) -- China's inflation held steady in April, reinforcing views about stabilization in the economy and giving policy makers more leeway to tighten regulation.

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Japanese gov't seeks cooperation with S. Korea's new president

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Wednesday said he hopes to cooperate with South Korea's new president Moon Jae-in in dealing with issues pertaining to tension on the Korean Peninsula.

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2018 Grammy Awards relocate to New York

Next year's Grammy awards, the Grammy's 60th anniversary, will move to New York City, the Recording Academy announced Tuesday.

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New S. Korean president says to visit DPRK under right conditions

President Moon Jae-in of South Korea said Wednesday he will visit Pyongyang, capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), under right conditions.

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Philippines President Duterte to visit Cambodia, Hong Kong and Beijing

MANILA, May 9 (APD) – Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte will leave for Cambodia on Wednesday, May 10 to participate in the upcoming World Economic Forum until Thursday, May 11,2017, beginning his foreign travel to Hong Kong and Beijing for the “One Belt, One Road Forum.”

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Moon Jae-in leads media exit polls in S. Korean presidential election

SEOUL, May 9 - Moon Jae-in of the liberal Minjoo Party led media exit polls in South Korea's presidential election by a large margin, an official survey from three local broadcasters showed Tuesday.