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Formation of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party

TOKYO, Japan, Oct. 1 Kyodo - Undated photo shows a banner reading "Party name: Liberal Democratic Party" marking the inauguration of the LDP on Nov. 15, 1955, through the merger of the Democratic and Liberal parties. At that time, it controlled 298 seats in the House of Representatives and 115 seats in the House of Councillors. The party's birth initiated the so-called "1955 system" in Japan, where two major political parties emerged to vie for power. (Kyodo)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240708) -- BEIJING, July 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron arrive at a polling station in Le Touquet, northern France, July 7, 2024. The left-wing parties' alliance, the New Popular Front (NFP), wins the 2nd round of France's legislative elections, and is expected to hold between 175 and 205 seats in the National Assembly, according to projections published by research firm Elabe. Macron's coalition comes in second with the possibility of getting 150 to 175 seats, while the far-right wing party and its allies would only obtain 115 to 150 seats, Elabe said in its projections. No party would get the absolute majority of 289 seats in the 577-member French National Assembly. (Photo by Frank Bonham/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FRANCE-PARIS-LEFT-WING PARTIES ALLIANCE-LEGISLATIVE ELECTIONS

(240708) -- PARIS, July 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- President of French far-right wing party, the National Rally (RN), Jordan Bardella attends an event after the second round of France's legislative election in Paris, France, July 7, 2024. The left-wing parties' alliance, the New Popular Front (NFP), wins the 2nd round of France's legislative elections, and is expected to hold between 175 and 205 seats in the National Assembly, according to projections published by research firm Elabe. French President Emmanuel Macron's coalition comes in second with the possibility of getting 150 to 175 seats, while the far-right wing party and its allies would only obtain 115 to 150 seats, Elabe said in its projections. No party would get the absolute majority of 289 seats in the 577-member French National Assembly. TO GO WITH: "Roundup: Left-wing parties alliance wins France's legislative elections, PM vows to resign" (Photo by Henri Szwarc/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FRANCE-PARIS-LEFT-WING PARTIES ALLIANCE-LEGISLATIVE ELECTIONS

(240708) -- PARIS, July 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- President of French far-right wing party, the National Rally (RN), Jordan Bardella attends an event after the second round of France's legislative election in Paris, France, July 7, 2024. The left-wing parties' alliance, the New Popular Front (NFP), wins the 2nd round of France's legislative elections, and is expected to hold between 175 and 205 seats in the National Assembly, according to projections published by research firm Elabe. French President Emmanuel Macron's coalition comes in second with the possibility of getting 150 to 175 seats, while the far-right wing party and its allies would only obtain 115 to 150 seats, Elabe said in its projections. No party would get the absolute majority of 289 seats in the 577-member French National Assembly. TO GO WITH: "Roundup: Left-wing parties alliance wins France's legislative elections, PM vows to resign" (Photo by Henri Szwarc/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FRANCE-PARIS-LEFT-WING PARTIES ALLIANCE-LEGISLATIVE ELECTIONS

(240708) -- PARIS, July 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Head of French left-wing party La France Insoumise (LFI) Jean-Luc Melenchon (C) attends an event after the second round of France's legislative election in Paris, France, July 7, 2024. The left-wing parties' alliance, the New Popular Front (NFP), wins the 2nd round of France's legislative elections, and is expected to hold between 175 and 205 seats in the National Assembly, according to projections published by research firm Elabe. French President Emmanuel Macron's coalition comes in second with the possibility of getting 150 to 175 seats, while the far-right wing party and its allies would only obtain 115 to 150 seats, Elabe said in its projections. No party would get the absolute majority of 289 seats in the 577-member French National Assembly. TO GO WITH: "Roundup: Left-wing parties alliance wins France's legislative elections, PM vows to resign" (Photo by Xose Bouzas/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FRANCE-PARIS-LEFT-WING PARTIES ALLIANCE-LEGISLATIVE ELECTIONS

(240708) -- PARIS, July 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Head of French left-wing party La France Insoumise (LFI) Jean-Luc Melenchon (C) attends an event after the second round of France's legislative election in Paris, France, July 7, 2024. The left-wing parties' alliance, the New Popular Front (NFP), wins the 2nd round of France's legislative elections, and is expected to hold between 175 and 205 seats in the National Assembly, according to projections published by research firm Elabe. French President Emmanuel Macron's coalition comes in second with the possibility of getting 150 to 175 seats, while the far-right wing party and its allies would only obtain 115 to 150 seats, Elabe said in its projections. No party would get the absolute majority of 289 seats in the 577-member French National Assembly. TO GO WITH: "Roundup: Left-wing parties alliance wins France's legislative elections, PM vows to resign" (Photo by Xose Bouzas/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FRANCE-PARIS-LEFT-WING PARTIES ALLIANCE-LEGISLATIVE ELECTIONS

(240708) -- PARIS, July 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Head of French left-wing party La France Insoumise (LFI) Jean-Luc Melenchon attends an event after the second round of France's legislative election in Paris, France, July 7, 2024. The left-wing parties' alliance, the New Popular Front (NFP), wins the 2nd round of France's legislative elections, and is expected to hold between 175 and 205 seats in the National Assembly, according to projections published by research firm Elabe. French President Emmanuel Macron's coalition comes in second with the possibility of getting 150 to 175 seats, while the far-right wing party and its allies would only obtain 115 to 150 seats, Elabe said in its projections. No party would get the absolute majority of 289 seats in the 577-member French National Assembly. TO GO WITH: "Roundup: Left-wing parties alliance wins France's legislative elections, PM vows to resign" (Photo by Xose Bouzas/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FRANCE-PARIS-LEFT-WING PARTIES ALLIANCE-LEGISLATIVE ELECTIONS

(240708) -- PARIS, July 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Head of French left-wing party La France Insoumise (LFI) Jean-Luc Melenchon attends an event after the second round of France's legislative election in Paris, France, July 7, 2024. The left-wing parties' alliance, the New Popular Front (NFP), wins the 2nd round of France's legislative elections, and is expected to hold between 175 and 205 seats in the National Assembly, according to projections published by research firm Elabe. French President Emmanuel Macron's coalition comes in second with the possibility of getting 150 to 175 seats, while the far-right wing party and its allies would only obtain 115 to 150 seats, Elabe said in its projections. No party would get the absolute majority of 289 seats in the 577-member French National Assembly. TO GO WITH: "Roundup: Left-wing parties alliance wins France's legislative elections, PM vows to resign" (Photo by Xose Bouzas/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FRANCE-PARIS-LEFT-WING PARTIES ALLIANCE-LEGISLATIVE ELECTIONS

(240708) -- PARIS, July 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Head of French left-wing party La France Insoumise (LFI) Jean-Luc Melenchon (C) attends an event after the second round of France's legislative election in Paris, France, July 7, 2024. The left-wing parties' alliance, the New Popular Front (NFP), wins the 2nd round of France's legislative elections, and is expected to hold between 175 and 205 seats in the National Assembly, according to projections published by research firm Elabe. French President Emmanuel Macron's coalition comes in second with the possibility of getting 150 to 175 seats, while the far-right wing party and its allies would only obtain 115 to 150 seats, Elabe said in its projections. No party would get the absolute majority of 289 seats in the 577-member French National Assembly. TO GO WITH: "Roundup: Left-wing parties alliance wins France's legislative elections, PM vows to resign" (Photo by Xose Bouzas/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FRANCE-PARIS-LEFT-WING PARTIES ALLIANCE-LEGISLATIVE ELECTIONS

(240708) -- PARIS, July 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Head of French left-wing party La France Insoumise (LFI) Jean-Luc Melenchon (C) attends an event after the second round of France's legislative election in Paris, France, July 7, 2024. The left-wing parties' alliance, the New Popular Front (NFP), wins the 2nd round of France's legislative elections, and is expected to hold between 175 and 205 seats in the National Assembly, according to projections published by research firm Elabe. French President Emmanuel Macron's coalition comes in second with the possibility of getting 150 to 175 seats, while the far-right wing party and its allies would only obtain 115 to 150 seats, Elabe said in its projections. No party would get the absolute majority of 289 seats in the 577-member French National Assembly. TO GO WITH: "Roundup: Left-wing parties alliance wins France's legislative elections, PM vows to resign" (Photo by Xose Bouzas/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FRANCE-PARIS-LEFT-WING PARTIES ALLIANCE-LEGISLATIVE ELECTIONS

(240708) -- PARIS, July 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- President of French far-right wing party, the National Rally (RN), Jordan Bardella attends an event after the second round of France's legislative election in Paris, France, July 7, 2024. The left-wing parties' alliance, the New Popular Front (NFP), wins the 2nd round of France's legislative elections, and is expected to hold between 175 and 205 seats in the National Assembly, according to projections published by research firm Elabe. French President Emmanuel Macron's coalition comes in second with the possibility of getting 150 to 175 seats, while the far-right wing party and its allies would only obtain 115 to 150 seats, Elabe said in its projections. No party would get the absolute majority of 289 seats in the 577-member French National Assembly. TO GO WITH: "Roundup: Left-wing parties alliance wins France's legislative elections, PM vows to resign" (Photo by Henri Szwarc/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM