France elects finalists Sarkozy and Royal in second round
France's presidential race narrows to Conservative Nicolas Sarkozy and Socialist Segolene Royal after Francois Bayrou secures third. Turnout hits 84.6 percent as voters weigh tax cuts versus higher spending while awaiting a historic first female president.
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Haitians recall Duvalier era as exile ends threat to return
Haiti remembers the fall of Jean-Claude Duvalier as loyalists urge a return from exile in France. Supporters say the dictator’s party could regain power while opponents fear renewed repression amid Haiti’s current instability. Jesus Duvernois, 71, recalls a past of hunger and violence.
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Barclays to buy ABN Amro in record 67 billion euro deal
Barclays PLC will acquire ABN Amro NV for 67 billion euros, creating a global bank and signaling the largest takeover in financial services. ABN will sell LaSalle Bank to Bank of America for 21 billion dollars as part of the deal, while rivals eyed talks that were later called off.
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Ambassador says U S will respect Iraqi wishes on wall halt
In Baghdad the U S ambassador said Washington would respect Iraq's government after Prime Minister Maliki ordered a halt to a three mile concrete barrier in Azamiyah. Despite praise for security aims, Sunnis protest the project as segregation while deadly bombings across the country kill at least 46 and wound about 90.
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