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French government closely watching UK parliament vote on Syria airstrikes

As MPs debate joining attacks on Islamic State group in Syria, France regards a 'yes' vote as being of high military and diplomatic importance. 

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A vote for Britain to join airstrikes against Islamic State in Syria would be hailed a major political success in Paris and a diplomatic boost for French president François Hollande, reports The Guardian.

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