French presidential campaign heats up

Nicolas Sarkozy and socialist challenger hold Paris rallies with Francois Hollande clear favourite in polls.

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French President Nicolas Sarkozy and his Socialist challenger Francois Hollande have stepped up their election campaigns by holding huge – and near simultaneous rallies – in rival districts of Paris.  

Opinion polls show Sarkozy on course for defeat after a single term in office.

Emma Hayward reports from Paris.

Source: Al Jazeera