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Boko Haram 'holding kidnapped French priest'

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Banned Nigerian Islamist group claims it was they who kidnapped Georges Vandenbeusch from his home near Koza in northern Cameroon.

Hollande's popularity hits new low of 15%

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After falling to a record low of 26 percent in October, approval for French president has collapsed even further according to latest poll.

Hollande tells French not to risk lives

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French president warns citizens living in or travelling to 'high-risk' areas abroad not to do anything that could increase threat of kidnapping.

France risks ‘social explosion’ over high taxes

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In a secret report leaked to the press, regional officials warn government that France risks civil unrest over public anger at tax hikes.

French priest kidnapped in Cameroon

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Georges Vandenbeusch, who was seized at Koza about 30km from the Nigerian border, had chosen to remain in the area despite the risks.

French economy slumps back into contraction

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France's economy shrank by 0.1% in the third quarter but ministers insist that the overall figures for 2013 will show growth.

New racist slur against black French minister

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Ministers examine moves to block publication of weekly far-right magazine that makes 'banana' jibe against justice minister Christiane Taubira.

EU leaders in Paris promise jobs for "lost generation" of youth

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Summit hosted by French president Francois Hollande pledges to make youth unemployment top priority but offers no new ideas to tackle it.

Hollande to be first French president to visit Australia

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The visit, in recognition of 'key role' Australia is playing in the world, will take place around the G20 summit in Brisbane in November 2014.

Nuclear deal with Iran 'close', says France

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Foreign minister Laurent Fabius says world powers 'not far' from striking a nuclear deal with Iran, days after France blocked an initial accord.