Chirac Appeals to Voters After Narrow First Round Loss
President Jacques Chirac urged voters to back reforms in a televised address after his Rally for the Republic Union for French Democracy coalition captured 29.9 percent in the first parliamentary round. The Socialists led with 40.6 percent while the far right National Front won 15 percent amid strikes and protests.
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French election comments shape runoff selections
The article notes 32 percent of voters did not cast ballots in the first round and that some far right voters may shift to conservatives. Jean-Marie Le Pen planned to direct supporters on voting in districts where his party has little chance. Jospin promotes youth jobs programs and shorter workweeks with pay to counter reforms.
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Fears of Kobe serial killer arise
A Kobe neighborhood reels after an 11 year old boy Jun Hase was found killed and decapitated near a junior high in a pattern of violence that includes a schoolgirl slaying. Police probe links to March assaults as fear of a serial killer grows.
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Australian woman scales Everest first for her nation
Brigitte Muir reached Everest summit at 10 30 a m with two Nepalese guides becoming the first Australian woman to stand atop the peak. A Sherpa guide died during descent as fierce winds and storms thwarted others attempting the ascent.
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