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Walker's World: The energy race MARTIN WALKER || UPI Editor Emeritus PARIS, April 23 (UPI) -- It is ironic that the United States seems set to become one of the world's cleanest and most energy-efficient counties, thanks in large part to fossil fuel. [ FULL STORY ]

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EU suspends some Myanmar sanctions LONDON, April 23 (UPI) -- It's right to suspend, not lift, sanctions against Myanmar because political gains made in the country aren't irreversible, the British prime minister said. [ FULL STORY ]

India developing anti-satellite weapons NEW DELHI, April 23 (UPI) -- Following its successful Agni-V ICBM test, India intends to develop anti-satellite weapons. [ FULL STORY ]

Seoul, Pyongyang row gets heated PYONGYANG, North Korea, April 23 (UPI) -- North Korea said it was ready to take aggressive action against Seoul after having a rally for the death of South Korea President Lee Myung-bak. [ FULL STORY ]

Turkey, Iraq lock political horns BAGHDAD, April 23 (UPI) -- Iraqi officials announced Monday they summoned Turkey's ambassador in Baghdad in reaction to disparaging remarks made last week by the Turkish prime minister. [ FULL STORY ]

Obama takes formal aim at atrocities WASHINGTON, April 23 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama announced Monday he issued an executive order aimed at stopping repressive regimes from using new technology for atrocities. [ FULL STORY ]

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Total says risk from Elgin gas leak low ABERDEEN, Scotland, April 23 (UPI) -- Tests on water and sediment near the site of a natural gas leak off the Scottish coast show no direct marine contamination, Total said. [ FULL STORY ]

Work starts on Nord Stream feeder line MOSCOW, April 23 (UPI) -- Work to extend a pipeline from western Russia to move natural gas to the Nord Stream system through the Baltic Sea is nearly completed, said Russia's Gazprom. [ FULL STORY ]

Competitors diminish Keystone XL clout DICKINSON, N.D., April 23 (UPI) -- The planned Keystone XL oil pipeline isn't as important to energy security due to new proposals, though it still has a role to play, a Nebraska official said. [ FULL STORY ]

BG Group starts production off Thai coast READING, England, April 23 (UPI) -- British energy company BG announced it started production at the Greater Bongkot South field about 125 miles of the coast of Thailand. [ FULL STORY ]

Russia says arctic oil spill controlled MOSCOW, April 23 (UPI) -- Russian authorities said they were able to control an oil spill from the Trebs oil field in the arctic two days after a leak was reported. [ FULL STORY ]

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U.N. frustration with Guinea-Bissau grows UNITED NATIONS, April 23 (UPI) -- The U.N. Security Council called for the "immediate restoration" of constitutional law in Guinea-Bissau following a military coup. [ FULL STORY ]

Iran said to mine data from U.S. drone TEHRAN, April 23 (UPI) -- The Iranian military announced it was able to get information from a U.S. surveillance drone recovered in its territory last year. [ FULL STORY ]

U.S., EU press for calm in Sudan WASHINGTON, April 23 (UPI) -- The United States calls on South Sudan and Sudan to agree to an immediate end to the hostilities and restate their commitment to peace, a spokeswoman said. [ FULL STORY ]

EU hits Syria with more sanctions LUXEMBOURG, April 23 (UPI) -- Despite a cease-fire, members of the European Union have expressed "deep concern" over the continuing violence in Syria, an official said Monday. [ FULL STORY ]

EU suspends some Myanmar sanctions LONDON, April 23 (UPI) -- It's right to suspend, not lift, sanctions against Myanmar because political gains made in the country aren't irreversible, the British prime minister said. [ FULL STORY ]

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