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Walker's World: France, growth and Europe MARTIN WALKER || UPI Editor Emeritus PARIS, April 30 (UPI) -- The French presidential election has taken on a broader meaning with France offering a growth-oriented alternative to the German-led politics of austerity. [ FULL STORY ]

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EU commits to Myanmar long term YANGON, Myanmar, April 30 (UPI) -- The European Union is committed to supporting Myanmar through long-term development programs, the EU foreign policy chief said from Yangon. [ FULL STORY ]

Sudan attacks Unity, SPLA claims JUBA, South Sudan, April 30 (UPI) -- A spokesman for the South Sudanese military said forces from Sudan struck targets on the south side of the border in Unity state. [ FULL STORY ]

HRW questions Libyan election vetting NEW YORK, April 30 (UPI) -- Standards used to vet candidates running for office in upcoming elections in Libya are far from clear, said Human Rights Watch. [ FULL STORY ]

Cairo lays out presidential campaign rules CAIRO, April 30 (UPI) -- Egyptian presidential candidates have a $1.6 million spending limit and 60 minutes of free air time for the first round of voting, an elections commission said. [ FULL STORY ]

Red Cross condemns slaying of Pakistan aid worker QUETTA, Pakistan, April 30 (UPI) -- The killing of member of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Pakistan was an act of barbarism, the organization said. [ FULL STORY ]

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Iran weighs nuclear work ahead of embargo MOSCOW, April 30 (UPI) -- Iran is studying a proposal offered by Russia to halt some nuclear activity in exchange for protection from European sanctions, an envoy said. [ FULL STORY ]

Iceland firm to study green energy cable REYKJAVIK, Iceland, April 30 (UPI) -- Iceland's state-owned renewable energy company says it will study the feasibility of laying the world's longest submarine electric cable to Europe. [ FULL STORY ]

Libyan oil minister found dead in Austria VIENNA, April 30 (UPI) -- The body of the former leader of Libya's state-run National Oil Corp. has been found in the Danube River, Austrian officials said. [ FULL STORY ]

Jordan considers nuclear power AMMAN, Jordan, April 30 (UPI) -- The Jordanian Atomic Energy Commission said it was considering two offers to build a nuclear reactor in the kingdom. [ FULL STORY ]

Total says safety is key to profitability PARIS, April 30 (UPI) -- The natural gas leak off the coast of Scotland shows French energy company Total must commit fully to offshore safety, the company's top executive said. [ FULL STORY ]

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Red Cross condemns slaying of Pakistan aid worker QUETTA, Pakistan, April 30 (UPI) -- The killing of member of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Pakistan was an act of barbarism, the organization said. [ FULL STORY ]

HRW questions Libyan election vetting NEW YORK, April 30 (UPI) -- Standards used to vet candidates running for office in upcoming elections in Libya are far from clear, said Human Rights Watch. [ FULL STORY ]

India's border regions facing tough times NEW DELHI, April 30 (UPI) -- One of India's top air force chiefs warned that the Wagah border region could become unstable when U.S. and international forces start leaving Afghanistan. [ FULL STORY ]

EU commits to Myanmar long term YANGON, Myanmar, April 30 (UPI) -- The European Union is committed to supporting Myanmar through long-term development programs, the EU foreign policy chief said from Yangon. [ FULL STORY ]

Cairo lays out presidential campaign rules CAIRO, April 30 (UPI) -- Egyptian presidential candidates have a $1.6 million spending limit and 60 minutes of free air time for the first round of voting, an elections commission said. [ FULL STORY ]

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