Briefly World: Hollande to represent Left in presidential race

Francois Hollande will try to unseat Frances conservative President Nicolas Sarkozy and return a Socialist to the Elysee Palace for the first time in 17 years

Hollande to represent Left in presidential race

PARIS: Francois Hollande will try to unseat Frances conservative President Nicolas Sarkozy and return a Socialist to the Elysee Palace for the first time in 17 years in an election just over six months from now. Hollande won a US-style primary ballot Sunday to designate the Socialist Partys presidential challenger. He won with over 56 per cent of the vote.

Libyan forces seize most of Bani Walid

TRIPOLI: Rebels have captured almost all of Bani Walid,one of Muammar Gaddafis last remaining strongholds,officials said Monday. Fighters said they entered the city centre but were still fighting Gaddafi supporters in surrounding villages.

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3 Indians killed, one injured, 5 rescued in Mozambique boat accident

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Three Indian nationals were killed and one was injured in a boat accident off the coast of Beira in Mozambique. Five others were rescued and the Indian High Commission has extended their condolences to the families. The mission is coordinating with local authorities to locate the missing 5 Indians.

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