France Prepares To Vote In Presidential Election -- BBC
France is set to vote in a presidential election amid widespread disaffection caused by the eurozone crisis and high unemployment.
Centre-right incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy is seeking re-election, saying only he can preserve a "strong France".
But he is facing a tough challenge from Socialist Francois Hollande, who has said it is "the left's turn to govern".
There are 10 candidates in all, and if none wins more than 50% of the votes there will be a run-off round on 6 May.
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More News On Today's Presidential Elections In France
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Economy could doom Sarkozy as France heads to polls -- Reuters
France Set to Elect New President -- RIA Novosti
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Five things to know about the French election -- CNN
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