French far-right threatens to upset Sarkozy's poll hopes

PARIS (Reuters) - French leader Nicolas Sarkozy faces a battle to avoid a shock first round exit in April presidential elections, a poll showed on Thursday, after far-right candidate Marine Le Pen closed to within two points of the incumbent.

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Source: http://uk.reuters.com/article/2012/01/19/uk-france-sarkozy-poll-idUKTRE80I27N20120119?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews

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