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Charlie Hebdo

France's far right is glibly exploiting the Charlie Hebdo attacks

And borrowing a page from the English no less. Here's a tweet from Jean-Marie Le Pen, the founder of France's right-wing Front National, which is now led by his daughter Marine Le Pen:

The Front National has gained popularity in recent years as part of a rising trend of anti-immigrant sentiment in Europe, and analysts say the party could use the recent Charlie Hebdo attacks to further bolster its standing.