Chirac to leave politics

French President Jacques Chirac has announced he is to leave politics.

Mon, 12 Mar, 2007 - 07:21

French President Jacques Chirac has announced he is to leave politics.

The veteran leader said last night that he would not seek a third term in elections six weeks away.

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