World news: Russian business deals on hold, UK set for bleak Bud...

If this email is not displayed correctly, please click on the following link or open your browser and paste the link into the address field: http://view.ed4.net/v/M2ZOXX/XBX6HM/CBG4OM/0GINVW/   World news: Wednesday March 20 2013 Financial Times - World   Russian business deals on hold The island is home to billions of dollars in Russian deposits but is thought to be more important as a hub for investment and trade in Russia http://link.ft.com/r/M2ZOXX/067337/GKB29U/2OL6DK/WHW822/1G/h?a1=2013&a2=3&a3=20   UK set for bleak Budget and rising debt Osborne to admit his target to cut public debt as a percentage of gross domestic product – standing at 75% – has been pushed back http://link.ft.com/r/M2ZOXX/067337/GKB29U/2OL6DK/OFVPBG/1G/h?a1=2013&a2=3&a3=20   US trade chief vows to fight for farmers Demetrios Marantis tries to reassure lawmakers as Washington presses ahead with negotiations for Japan to join proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership http://link.ft.com/r/M2ZOXX/067337/GKB29U/2OL6DK/VT4GVA/1G/h?a1=2013&a2=3&a3=20   Shanty town celebrates papal inauguration As Pope Francis was inaugurated in Rome residents of Villa 31, a shanty town in Buenos Aires, recalled his regular visits with affection http://link.ft.com/r/M2ZOXX/067337/GKB29U/2OL6DK/NRC3HU/1G/h?a1=2013&a2=3&a3=20   Chemical attack reported near Aleppo In the first credible report of the use of chemical weapons in Syria's war, both the regime and rebels deny firing a Scud rocket near a northern city http://link.ft.com/r/M2ZOXX/067337/GKB29U/2OL6DK/WHW827/1G/h?a1=2013&a2=3&a3=20   Ntaganda faces war crimes charges Diplomats speculate why warlord has surrendered his freedom, but his captivity could boost Rwanda's relations with western donors http://link.ft.com/r/M2ZOXX/067337/GKB29U/2OL6DK/1OIV5G/1G/h?a1=2013&a2=3&a3=20   Arm chief executive East to retire Welsh engineer to step down after more than a decade at the helm of the chipmaker he helped establish in the global technology market http://link.ft.com/r/M2ZOXX/067337/GKB29U/2OL6DK/20E24I/1G/h?a1=2013&a2=3&a3=20   Obama faces battle to woo Israeli public US president will try to win trust of ordinary Israelis on his first visit to the Jewish state, but there is little enthusiasm for him on the ground http://link.ft.com/r/M2ZOXX/067337/GKB29U/2OL6DK/4V9ZX4/1G/h?a1=2013&a2=3&a3=20   Indonesians left to pick up the pieces Poverty rates have fallen, but inequality has risen and nearly half still live on less than $2 a day as job creation lags behind economic growth http://link.ft.com/r/M2ZOXX/067337/GKB29U/2OL6DK/DX1YJQ/1G/h?a1=2013&a2=3&a3=20   Kurdish deal would fuel Turkey's goals Negotiations at home could help extend Turkish sway into the oil and gas-rich lands of Northern Iraq and reduce its dependence on Russian fuel http://link.ft.com/r/M2ZOXX/067337/GKB29U/2OL6DK/K96R1B/1G/h?a1=2013&a2=3&a3=20   FT.com - In depth BP trial Mali intervention Libor scandal Bank bonuses Tools Your account    Portfolio Email Briefings    Price alerts Keyword alerts    RSS feeds Subscribe to FT.com     © THE FINANCIAL TIMES LTD 2013 ABOUT THIS EMAIL You have received this email because you have signed up from the NBE preference page. FT.com Change Briefings  •   Unsubscribe  •   Change Email Address  •   Forward this email to a friend  •   Privacy Policy  •   About Us  •   Help This email was sent by or on behalf of a company owned by Pearson plc, registered office at 80 Strand, London WC2R 0RL. Registered in England and Wales with company number 53723..