French voters are casting ballots in the decisive round of their presidential election, with incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy trying to battle back a challenge from socialiast Francois Hollande, winner of the first round. Hollande would be the first socialist candidate to win a French presidential election since 1988. The election is being closely watched for the impact it is expected to have on the euro zone debt crisis going forward.
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