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Emmanuel Macrons party wins large majority in French parliament

Emmanuel Macrons party wins large majority in French parliament

French President Emmanuel Macrons party, En Marche!, won more than 300 seats in the 577-seat National Assembly on June 18. The winning margin is lower than expected, but voter turnout is estimated at 42%, a record low in the post-war Fifth Republic. Jun 19, 2017
Second round of French parliamentary election begins

Second round of French parliamentary election begins

The second round of the French parliamentary elections has begun. French President Emmanuel Macrons party Republic on the Move (LREM) is expected to win a large majority. Even though LREM is only a year old some polls predict it will secure up to 80% of seats. Marine Le Pens Front National is predicted to win only between one and six seats. Turnout for the election has been at a record low after months of campaigning and voting. Jun 18, 2017
Bimal Gurung

Darjeeling unrest: Who is Bimal Gurung?

GJM chief Bimal Gurung opted for a collision course with Mamata Banerjee but it now seems he has not much road ahead for him. But who is this man? Jun 17, 2017
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