Hollande defeats Sarkozy, vows to bring change

Last Updated: Monday, May 7, 2012, 09:11

French President-elect Francois Hollande said he felt proud of bringing hope to France and that change will start from now.

Francois Hollande: The next French President

Last Updated: Monday, May 7, 2012, 08:46

Socialist Party leader Francois Hollande defeated incumbent President Nicolas Sarkozy in decisive presidential runoff in France.

Hollande beats Sarkozy to be crowned French President

Last Updated: Sunday, May 6, 2012, 12:11

In what could have strong implications for the future of France and eurozone, Francois Hollande has won the French Presidency.

Polls open in France`s overseas territories

Last Updated: Sunday, May 6, 2012, 08:54

Voters began casting ballots in election that could affect everything including Europe`s efforts to fight its debt crisis.

Indian votes split between Sarkozy, Hollande

Last Updated: Sunday, May 6, 2012, 00:05

Indian-origin community also seems to be split between the incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy and his challenger and the current favourite, Francois Hollande of the Socialist Party.

Presidential rivals fight over France`s economy

Last Updated: Saturday, May 5, 2012, 09:11

Socialist challenger Francois Hollande, whom polls are predicting could win the presidency, hounded Sarkozy for his handling of the country`s economy.

Obama`s image an issue in French presidential race

Last Updated: Friday, May 4, 2012, 23:42

A photo of Barack Obama in a campaign video for French President Nicolas Sarkozy is upsetting the team of Sarkozy`s rival, Socialist Francois Hollande.