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11/9/06

BBC NEWS: French rivals hold last TV debate


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The three rivals hoping to be France's Socialist presidential candidate have laid out their views on foreign affairs in a final televised debate.Front-runner Segolene Royal faced ex-ministers Laurent Fabius and Dominique Strauss-Kahn - both perceived to have more international experience.

The debate covered Iran's nuclear programme, Turkey's position in Europe and France's relationship with the EU. Ms Royal, who leads France's Poitou-Charentes regional council, retains a clear lead over her rivals, polls say. But she may yet be forced into a run-off contest on 23 November.

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