French presidential primary pits Sarkozy against rival Juppe

PARIS (AP) — Nine contenders formally declared their candidatures for France's conservative presidential primary Friday, but the race is expected to come down to a tight battle between former president Nicolas Sarkozy and former prime minister Alain Juppe. The winner will have a strong shot at the presidency in elections expected to hinge on security and the economy. Here's a look at the two men and their rivalry: