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The economy makes a campaign comeback

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Jobs and the economy are top of François Hollande's agenda - as he tries to make his voice heard amid Sarkozy's rush for far-right National Front voters.

IN THE PAPERS
By Elena CASAS

Les Echos sizes up the two candidates' plans to cut France's sky-high jobless rate - and says neither of them will make much difference.

L'Express accuses Sarkozy of putting pressure on firms to delay layoffs until after the election to avoid embarrassing him - while Libération says his right-wing rhetoric is alienating a lot of his own party.

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French singer Mano Solo dies aged 46
11/01/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

French singer Mano Solo dies aged 46

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07/01/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

The only known survivor of both atomic bombings has died

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