The final candidates for the french presidency have been chosen but what economic challenges will the winnerface . We talk you through whats at stake. And 10,000 times stronger than the real thing we take a look at an Artificial Sun in germany and what it means for energy supply. Welcome to World Business report. Im sally bundock. Also in the programme, the euro has spiked in value following the outcome of sundays vote in france. Rico will have the latest in a moment. But first, as youve been hearing, the french have voted on who will go though to the final run off for the presidency on may 7th. As widely expected, centrist Emmanuel Macron and far right Marine Le Pen are through. Its been the most unpredictable president ial election in frances history but there are some constants namely, the economic problems and challenges that remain whoever walks into the elysee palace. A key issue is unemployment, currently at 10 in france. Almost three Million People are out of work. Not as bad a
Nonstop flights are available from most major airports. More information for your vacation planning is available at aruba. Com. And now, bbc world news. Tim this is bbc world news america. From washington, im tim willcox. Headtohead for the presidency. Emmanuel macron and marine le round. Roved to the final a special apart from the socalled Islamic State stronghold in Northern Syria, where the militants continue to lose ground. Reporter the in Islamic State will write about one thing, this is the place of their defeat. They are being driven more than 100 kilometers from here. Tim and talking to the president from spacetim . Americas recordbreaking astronaut Peggy Whitson gets a call from the white house. Hello, and welcome to viewers on Public Television in america and around the globe. Rounda watershed first that has redrawn the Political Landscape in france, it is too early to say who will ultimately win the president ial election. One thing is certain. A political outsider will be i
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Washington and beijing guns in america. It is easier in some community to find a gun than it is to find fresh vegetables taking his case for reform to chicago. President obamas message to communities in the crossfire. Plus, walls of sound. Inside the legendary electric lady stoodies built by jimmy hennedic hendriks, the birthplace to countless hits we begin with a shift in u. S. Strategy in the battle against i. S. I. L. The plan calls for more air strikes, raids on the groups strong holds in the iraq and syria. After saying no for so long, maybe more american troops on the ground in the most dangerous parts of the region. National security, jamie mcintyre, has that story. Secretary carters testimony before the Senate Arms Committee was a tacit emission that the u. S. Led war against i. S. I. L. Ground to a stalemate and challenges are needed to regain the momentum. Secretary ash carter pointed to the rescue of 70 i. S. I. L. Captives by iraq kurdish fighters backed by u. S. Delta forc