Marxism still totally correct for China, says Xi Jinping

BEIJING, May 05 (Reuters): The decision of China's ruling Communist Party to stick with the political theories of Karl Marx remains 'totally correct', President Xi Jinping said ahead of the 200th anniversary of the German philosopher's birth on Saturday.Since coming to power in 2012, Xi, widely seen as the most...

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KSA launches $34.6b QLP to support its Vision 2030

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has launched the $34.6 billion Quality of Life Programme- (QLP) 2020 in an attempt to diversify the economy, encourage investment and contribute to quality of life and job creation, reports Al-Arabiyah.The programme is part of the Vision 2030 plan by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al...

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KL ruling party sacks two pro-opposition ex-ministers

KUALA LUMPUR, May 05 (AP): A Malaysian official says the ruling party has sacked two powerful former ministers after they openly supported the opposition in the run-up to next week's national election.Federal Territories Minister Adnan Mansor says former Trade Minister Rafidah Aziz and ex-Finance Minister Daim Zainuddin have been dropped...

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