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    Jean-Marie Le Pen's parliamentary immunity revoked

    EU lawmakers on Tuesday lifted the parliamentary immunity of former French far-right leader Jean-Marie Le Pen, a move sought by French prosecutors who want to try him for allegedly inciting race hate, AFP reported.

    MEPs endorsed the decision by a show of hands after reviewing a 2014 clip the former National Front leader posted on the party website.

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