World news: Malaysian PM steals opposition’s thunder, Obama back...

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/S4XZQQ/06EHWC/53PVL0/FXHVQP/   World news briefing: Monday May 06 2013 World News - latest world news headlines - FT.com   Malaysian PM steals opposition's thunder The incumbent, canny enough to sense disaffection with crony politics, has begun to roll back the repressive state and played on electorate's fears http://link.ft.com/r/S4XZQQ/YG52XC/EWTCE3/KQKLH0/GYGW2W/1G/h?a1=2013&a2=5&a3=6   Obama backs rise in US gas exports The decision over new export terminals coincides with a White House rethink of energy policy, aimed to give it an elevated place in US diplomacy http://link.ft.com/r/S4XZQQ/YG52XC/EWTCE3/KQKLH0/ULW391/1G/h?a1=2013&a2=5&a3=6   Brussels increases tax clampdown efforts EU looks to force all its members share confidential information on individuals' investment income and capital gains for the first time http://link.ft.com/r/S4XZQQ/YG52XC/EWTCE3/KQKLH0/SU5FE1/1G/h?a1=2013&a2=5&a3=6   Israeli raid rocks Damascus outskirts Israel's target was a consignment of missiles in transit from Iran through Syria to the Hizbollah militant group, according to US officials http://link.ft.com/r/S4XZQQ/YG52XC/EWTCE3/KQKLH0/IE6K7E/1G/h?a1=2013&a2=5&a3=6   Bangladesh pledges to reform labour laws After the garment factory collapse, the Bangladeshi government is to improve safety and building inspection as it seeks to prevent western market exit http://link.ft.com/r/S4XZQQ/YG52XC/EWTCE3/KQKLH0/WHKUJG/1G/h?a1=2013&a2=5&a3=6   Gaddafi-era officials barred from office 'Political isolation' law throws into question status of Ali Zidane, prime minister, who served as a diplomat under the former Libyan leader http://link.ft.com/r/S4XZQQ/YG52XC/EWTCE3/KQKLH0/3CS81O/1G/h?a1=2013&a2=5&a3=6   Germany on edge over trial of neo-Nazis Zschäpe, lead defendant and last surviving member of the cell, is accused of complicity in 10 murders, plus at least two bombings that left 23 injured http://link.ft.com/r/S4XZQQ/YG52XC/EWTCE3/KQKLH0/RPMRYJ/1G/h?a1=2013&a2=5&a3=6   Levy on China solar panels risks discord EU trade commissioner arrived at provisional duties figure after concluding that Chinese manufacturers benefited from illegal state subsidies http://link.ft.com/r/S4XZQQ/YG52XC/EWTCE3/KQKLH0/A5UA6X/1G/h?a1=2013&a2=5&a3=6   Gay workers gloomy over immigration bill The US Senate is considering bill to overhaul immigration system in almost three decades. But the bill does not recognise gay couples http://link.ft.com/r/S4XZQQ/YG52XC/EWTCE3/KQKLH0/OFA9XE/1G/h?a1=2013&a2=5&a3=6   Zambia opposition fears clampdown Michael Sata faces accusations from opponents and church leaders that his autocratic tendencies threaten to roll back Zambia's democratic gains http://link.ft.com/r/S4XZQQ/YG52XC/EWTCE3/KQKLH0/DXTMC5/1G/h?a1=2013&a2=5&a3=6   In depth - FT.com BP trial Libor scandal Bank bonuses Great tax race 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..