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French head of state's remarks have been condemned by his political opponents who said the language used was "unworthy" of the presidential office.

Some 86% of public back constitutional change to allow French citizenship to be taken from bi-nationals if convicted of terrorist offences.

In exercise in 'open democracy', text of the Digital Republic bill is online and open to suggestions from French citizens until October 17.

The two men of Tunisian origin, who are believed to be members of an al Qaeda cell in Yemen, were arrested while trying to leave the country.

President Francois Hollande condemns 'cowardly attack' in Kenya that has claimed lives of two French citizens among at least 59 people killed.

Interior minister Manuel Valls says the 'hundreds' of homegrown Islamist militants fighting in Syria could pose a problem when they return home.

Anti-terror judge tells media he is worried about the implication of large numbers of French Muslims heading to Syria to fight a holy war.