PARIS, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) - French President Francois Hollande on Monday told U.S. President Barack Obama that alleged U.S. spying behaviors "are unacceptable," media quoted a statement made by Hollande's office as saying.
Hollande had demanded "explanations" from Obama, it said.
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