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French jobless total surges in August by most in three years

Figures have dealt a blow to President Hollande's hopes of turning around the jobs market in the approach to next year's presidential election.

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France's jobless total surged in August by nearly the most in three years, dealing a blow to President François Hollande's hopes of turning around the labour market in the approach to next year's presidential election, reports Reuters.

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