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Sunday, 5 May, 2002, 14:56 GMT 15:56 UK
In pictures: France votes
Millions of French are turning out to vote in the crucial run-off in the presidential elections, following the extreme right wing's shock first-round triumph
Voting got off to a brisk start after polls opened
Many voters are anxious to halt Jean-Marie Le Pen's progress...
... and fear apathy could boost his chances of success
In protest at the choice of candidates, some voters underwent a mock disinfection
French President Jacques Chirac is expected to win easily...
... despite Mr Le Pen's shock success in the first round
Many French people greeted the first-round result with revulsion
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