Paris terror attack halts presidential campaign, but looms large as vote nears

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Posted on AllSides April 21, 2017

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An apparent terror attack at one of Paris’ most storied landmarks has forced an early end to campaigning in Sunday’s presidential election, but the murder of a cop on the Champs-Elysees could have a huge effect on the race even as candidates are silenced.

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