Hollande wins first round in France vote

Socialist challenger Francois Hollande is leading the race for the French presidency ahead of right-wing incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy, setting up the probability of a May 6 runoff between the two. Andrew Simmons reports.



Socialist candidate Francois Hollande is leading France's presidential election race. He has won the first round of voting, but the situation is still uncertain. Holande still faces opposition from incumbent President Nicolas Sarkozy and pressure from the electorate of far-right candidate Marine Le Pen. Tim Friend reports from Paris.