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May's Conservatives on course

LONDON - Britain's Theresa May appeared on course to win a crushing election victory in June after opinion polls put support for her ruling Conservative party at around 50 percent, double that of the opposition Labor party.

Anti-immigration party to pick vote team after rift with co-leader

COLOGNE, Germany - Germany's anti-immigration AfD will wrap up a fractious party congress on Sunday by choosing the team to lead it into a September general election, after it dramatically sidelined its most prominent personality.

France goes to the polls in presidential nailbiter

PARIS - France voted on Sunday under heavy security in the first round of the most unpredictable presidential election in decades, with the outcome seen as vital for the future of the beleaguered European Union.

Election key test for anti-EU sentiment

ROME - France's presidential election will be a key test for anti-European Union sentiment and may affect the political equilibrium within the bloc, Italian analysts said.

FM: Dialogue key on Korea nuke issue

China will not be misled by comments of various kinds and will not give up fulfilling its duties regarding the Korean Peninsula situation, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Sunday.

Afghanistan declares day of mourning

KABUL - The Afghan government declared a national day of mourning on Sunday to pay tribute to dozens of army personnel who were killed and injured after a massive Taliban attack at a military base.

American Airlines investigating confrontation with passenger

SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK - American Airlines has suspended an employee caught on a video clip in a confrontation with a female passenger.

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Peninsula's new private cruiser plies the river

The Peninsula Shanghai is upgrading its fleet of luxury vehicle services by including an Italian yacht at the cost of $1 million.

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Direct flight from Chengdu to Auckland to be launched in June

Sichuan Airlines announced earlier this month that it will open a non-stop flight linking Chengdu, Sichuan province, and Auckland, New Zealand. This route will operate three times a week and be served by A330 aircraft.