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Polling opens under tight security in presidential first round
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Early turnout figures up on 2012 in French presidential poll
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French vote turnout nearly 70% by mid-afternoon
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French expats line-up to vote at embassies and consulates
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Projections say Macron, Le Pen go through to runoff in French vote
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Macron tops French first round to fight Le Pen for presidency
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European leaders welcome Macron showing in first round