Nicolas Sarkozy (C), France's UMP political party presidential candidate, waves to the crowd as he exits the polling station after casting his ballot in the second round vote in Neuilly-sur-Seine, near Paris, May 6, 2007. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo) Photo Gallery >>>

Nicolas Sarkozy, France's UMP political party presidential candidate, adjusts his tie in front of the home of relatives in Neuilly-Sur-Seine, outside Paris, May 6, 2007. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo) Photo Gallery >>>

    Voting starts in French overseas territories

    PARIS, May 5 (Xinhua) -- Voting started in France's overseas territories Saturday for the presidential run-off, one day earlier than mainland France, as right-winger Nicolas Sarkozy has extended his lead over left-wing Socialist Segolene Royal to some 9 percent in the latest polls.

    Some 5,000 voters in the tiny Atlantic islands of Saint Pierre and Miquelon off Canada were the first to cast their ballots, French media reported. Polling stations opened at 8 a.m. local time (1000 GMT). Full story

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