United Democratic Front
Communist-led coalition sweeps local body elections in the southern Indian State of Kerala
The alliance led by the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has won more seats in local government bodies than the opposition groups combined
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- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas demands renewal of peace process, full UN membership
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