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                  French Oil CEO Killed in Moscow Runway Crash

   by VOA News

   The head of French oil giant Total was killed late Monday when his
   private jet collided with a snow plow on a Moscow runway.

   Christophe de Margerie, 63, and three crew members died in the crash,
   which Russian transportation officials said happened during takeoff at
   the capital's Vnukovo International Airport.

   Total confirmed de Margerie's death on their website Tuesday. The
   company said the four victims were pronounced dead at the scene.

   Known for his bushy moustache and thin, round eyeglasses, de Margerie
   took over as chief executive officer of Total in 2007. He added
   Chairman to the title three years later.

   The company operates with nearly 100,000 employees in more than 130
   countries.
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