 Bloomberg | Anti-Euro Le Pen's Record Vote Set to Weigh on French Election Bloomberg Almost one in five French voters cast their ballots for National Front leader Marine Le Pen's call to abandon the euro and turn her country into an anti- immigrant fortress. While that wasn't enough to propel her into the final round of the ... Newspaper review: French election results analysed in papers French Socialist Hollande will face Sarkozy in runoff Turnout solid in French presidential election |
 Los Angeles Times | Turnout solid in French presidential election BusinessWeek By JAMEY KEATEN Center-right French President Nicolas Sarkozy's career was on the line on Sunday as voters turned out in solid numbers for the first round of France's presidential election, a contest that could shake-up Europe's political landscape and ... French Socialist Hollande will face Sarkozy in runoff French presidential hopefuls eye far-right votes Francois Hollande (left) and Nicolas Sarkozy will go head-to-head in two weeks |
 Moneycontrol.com | Poll result a 'crushing blow' for Sarkozy ABC Online The head of the School of Social and Political Studies at the University of Sydney, Professor Simon Tormey, joins The World Today to look closer at the French presidential election. He says President Nicholas Sarkozy's second-place standing in the ... Francois Hollande (left) and Nicolas Sarkozy will go head-to-head in two weeks Hollande, Sarkozy advance to runoff in France Sarkozy, Hollande head for presidential runoff |
 BBC News | France election: Nicolas Sarkozy and Francois Hollande head for runoff BBC News French President Nicolas Sarkozy faces an uphill struggle in the second round of the presidential election, after coming second in Sunday's first vote. He won only 27.1%, while his socialist rival Francois Hollande took 28.6% of the vote, ... Sarkozy, Hollande head for presidential runoff French presidential run-off begins Sarkozy in need of miracle: UK press |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Hollande claims victory, setting up runoff with Sarkozy for French presidency CNN International By the CNN Wire Staff Paris (CNN) -- Socialist candidate Francois Hollande declared victory Sunday in the first round of France's presidential election, setting up a showdown with incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy in May. The proclamation, made to a crowd of ... Le Pen voters to arbitrate Hollande-Sarkozy duel Hollande beats Sarkozy in French vote French presidential election: 'A beginning not an end' |
 Toronto Star | Le Pen voters to arbitrate Hollande-Sarkozy duel Reuters By Paul Taylor and Emmanuel Jarry | PARIS (Reuters) - Far-right voters may decide who becomes France's next president after anti-immigration crusader Marine Le Pen's record first-round score jolted the race between Socialist frontrunner Francois ... French presidential election: 'A beginning not an end' Who is Francois Hollande? A surge from France's right as Sarkozy, Hollande prepare to face off |
 The Associated Press | Hollande, Sarkozy heading to French vote runoff The Associated Press By ANGELA CHARLTON, AP â€" 2 minutes ago PARIS (AP) â€" Francois Hollande, a mild-mannered French Socialist who wants to take better care of the jobless and the poor, is heading to a presidential runoff election against tough-on-immigration Nicolas Sarkozy ... Polls see clear win for Hollande in French runoff Hollande victory could impact US markets this week French Far-Right Soars in Presidential Vote |
 The Associated Press | US, Afghanistan reach deal on strategic pact The Associated Press By HEIDI VOGT, AP â€" 1 hour ago KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) â€" The US and Afghanistan reached a deal Sunday on a long-delayed strategic partnership agreement that ensures Americans will provide military and financial support to the Afghan people for at least ... With Pact, US Agrees to Help Afghans for Years to Come US, Afghan officials initial proposal on future ties US and Afghanistan ink strategic partnership agreement |
Toronto Star | Hollande Emerges as Frontrunner in French Presidential Election Voice of America April 22, 2012 Hollande Emerges as Frontrunner in French Presidential Election VOA News Socialist Francois Hollande has emerged as the frontrunner in France's presidential election after beating incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy in Sunday's first round. French elections: Socialist challenger Hollande takes Round 1, promises growth French election gag sparks fun and fury on web French presidential election: Hollande on top but Le Pen delivers record result |
 The Guardian | French presidential election: Hollande on top but Le Pen delivers record result The Guardian François Hollande has moved a step closer to becoming the first Socialist president of France in a generation by beating the incumbent, Nicolas Sarkozy, in the first round of elections for the Elysée. But the surprisingly high vote for the ... Analysts' view: Hollande tops Sarkozy in French vote Hollande's tortoise-style campaign bests hyper-president Sarkozy in Round 1 of ... Sarkozy the fighter in battle of his career |
 USA TODAY | Presidential candidate Moussa says Egypt is in crisis USA TODAY By Nasser Nasser, AP Egyptian presidential candidate Amr Moussa speaks during a press conference at his residence in Cairo on Sunday. By Nasser Nasser, AP Egyptian presidential candidate Amr Moussa speaks during a press conference at his residence in ... Egypt's Moussa promises army voice in key policy body Presidential candidate Moussa says Egypt in crisis |
 NEWS.com.au | Exit polls show Sarkozy 2nd in French vote CNN International By the CNN Wire Staff Paris (CNN) -- Exit polls from the French presidential elections show Socialist candidate Francois Hollande with 28.4% of the vote and President Nicolas Sarkozy with 25.5%, according to French television. France poll: Francois Hollande 'wins first round' Sarkozy, Hollande set to advance in French runoff election Hollande, Sarkozy set to advance to French runoff |
 BBC News | France election: Francois Hollande wins first round BBC News French Socialist Francois Hollande has won most votes in the first round of the country's presidential election, early estimates say. He got more than 28% of votes, according to projections based on partial results, against about 25% for centre-right ... French election gag sparks fun and fury on web Turnout solid in French presidential election Francois Hollande beats Nicolas Sarkozy in presidential election first round |
 Telegraph.co.uk | French election gag sparks fun and fury on web Reuters By Brian Love | PARIS, April 22 (Reuters) - France's endeavours to prevent premature leaks of Sunday's first round presidential election results set the web-warped world of Twitter alight with jibes, jokes and cryptic messages recalling coded World War ... Turnout solid in French presidential election Hollande promises 'a new wind' for France French election turnout higher than expected |
 The Guardian | French lacking in joie de vivre as dutiful voters fear it's all plus ça change The Guardian Outside the polling station in the socially mixed part of the third arrondissement of Paris there was a sense of ennui surrounding France's 10th presidential election. The voters had turned out as expected despite the rain, but outside people spoke of ... Turnout solid in French presidential election French election turnout higher than expected Voting begins in France, economy may sink Sarkozy |
 CBC.ca | Voting begins in France, economy may sink Sarkozy Reuters By Brian Love and Elizabeth Pineau | PARIS (Reuters) - French voters headed to the polls on Sunday in round one of a presidential ballot, with economic despair on course to make Nicolas Sarkozy the first president to lose a fight for re-election in ... Europe's political landscape in the balance as French vote for next president Turnout solid in French presidential election French head to the polls at critical moment for Europe |
 Christian Science Monitor | French head to the polls at critical moment for Europe Christian Science Monitor President Nicolas Sarkozy and Socialist challenger Francois Hollande are among the 10 presidential candidates vying to be the two finalists in a May 6 runoff. By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press / April 22, 2012 French president Nicolas Sarkozy casts his ... French voters frustrated on eve of election day Sarkozy on shaky ground as French voters decide Sarkozy-Hollande Duel Shapes Up in French Election Fight |
 The Associated Press | French Go to Polls in Closely Watched Presidential Race New York Times PARIS â€" French voters cast ballots on Sunday in the first round of a closely watched presidential election that could have significant implications for Europe and the euro as the region struggles to emerge from a prolonged economic malaise. France's Sarkozy fights to keep job as voters to go polls French election rivals in final race for workers Sarkozy-Hollande Duel Shapes Up in French Election Fight |
 The Guardian | Voting begins in France, economy may sink Sarkozy Reuters * Some 44.5 million can vote in country of 65 million * Debt and austerity tie hands of frontrunners * "Here's hoping," says Hollande as he votes * Sarkozy and ex-model wife Bruni vote together By Brian Love and Elizabeth Pineau PARIS, ... Turnout solid, but less than in 2007, in first round of French presidential ... France's Sarkozy fights to keep job as voters to go polls Turnout solid in French presidential election |
 CBC.ca | France Holds Round One of Presidential Election Voice of America April 22, 2012 France Holds Round One of Presidential Election Diaa Bekheet Voting began in France Sunday, in the first round of a presidential election that current President Nicolas Sarkozy is expected to lose. The latest opinion polls indicate that ... Voting begins in France, economy may sink Sarkozy Turnout solid in French presidential election Polls Open For French Presidential Election |
 USA TODAY | First round of presidential election begins in France, with jobs, sour economy ... Washington Post PARIS â€" Voting began Sunday in France in President Nicolas Sarkozy's uncertain bid for re-election, with polls showing that many French are dissatisfied with his response to concerns about the economy and jobs. The voting will winnow down a list of 10 ... French election under way as voters go to the polls France's 1st round of presidential voting begins Voting begins in France, economy may doom Sarkozy |
 Globe and Mail | While Syria awaits more UN monitors, cities under fire again, opposition says CNN By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- Syrians in the devastated city of Homs endured another day of heavy shelling Sunday, opposition activists said, a day after the UN Security Council voted to send up to 300 observers to monitor a shaky cease-fire. Activists: Syrian troops storm Damascus suburb Activists: Syrian Troops Attack Damascus Suburb U.N. council authorizes up to 300 Syria truce monitors |
 CBC.ca | French Take to the Polls Wall Street Journal AP PARISâ€"Voting began Sunday in France in President Nicolas Sarkozy's uncertain bid for re-election, with polls showing that many French are dissatisfied with his response to concerns about the economy and jobs. The voting will winnow down a list of 10 ... Polls open in France for presidential election France voters go to polls in first round of presidential election French voters head to polls for presidential election |
 The Hindu | Voting begins in France, economy may doom Sarkozy Reuters By Catherine Bremer | PARIS (Reuters) - France voted on Sunday in round one of a presidential ballot, with a feeble economy that could make Nicolas Sarkozy the country's first president to lose a fight for re-election in more than 30 years. French voters head to polls for presidential election Polls open in France for presidential election France votes as Sarkozy era hangs by thread |
