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Newsline 23.04.2012 | 16:15 UTC News France Merkel reaffirms Sarkozy support after first round German and international leaders have begun responding to the first round vote in France, with Chancellor Merkel's office seeking to stick by Nicolas Sarkozy while also reaching out to Francois Hollande. Advantage Hollande in French presidential race World Politics Controversy over Burmese constitution flares as EU lifts sanctions The EU agreed to lift sanctions against the former pariah state Myanmar, as a new controversy over the constitution flares up and opposition leader Suu Kyi refused to take her seat in parliament. Suu Kyi's party delays entry to parliament Suu Kyi's upcoming Europe trip is of great political significance British premier Cameron makes historic Myanmar visit Victorious Suu Kyi heralds a new era Afghanistan Pakistan and Iran are accused of exerting influence on the Afghan media Iran and Pakistan are accused of pursuing their own interests in Afghanistan by influencing the media. Hamid Karzai's government has now slammed the practice. Opinion: NATO runs for Afghan exit Taliban attacks - the start of a spring offensive? Poverty and violence push northwestern Pakistanis to extremes Culture Chinese poet in exile on the power of words The Chinese writer Bei Ling recently presented his autobiography in Berlin. His book talks about Beijing's literary underground in the 1980s and the trials of being a writer in exile. Controversial German exhibition closes in Beijing Writers organize global reading for Nobel laureate Liu Xiaobo Chinese poet in exile has many more stories to tell France French business sees potential in neglected suburbs In the last French presidential election, social issues in the poorer suburbs were a key issue. This time, the politicians have forgotten the suburbs. But investors see their increasing potential. Listen to Naomi Scherbel-Ball's report Socialist Hollande wins round one of French elections Opinion: French election a challenge to Sarkozy France Hollande bests Sarkozy in round one as Le Pen surprises As expected, French socialist Francois Hollande has won the first round of the presidental poll. But populist extremist parties have also brought in record results. Hollande leads in presidential vote Hollande leads Sarkozy into runoff election Opinion: French election a challenge to Sarkozy 'German-style reforms would be a disaster for France' Newsletters More DW Womentalkonline – An interactive blog for women DW has started a blog for and about women in South Asia covering issues like forced marriage, women's rights, women's health care and equal employment. The blog will provide background information for women in the region More DW Public online voting has opened for DW's 2012 KLICK! photo competition Online voting for DW's photo competition "KLICK! Your view of culture and education" is underway! Check out a selection of photos submitted by contestants from more than 30 countries and pick your favorite now!   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2012