World news: Syria’s strife sparks fears over Lebanon, Israeli-Pa...

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/OZMCDD/PNMJWB/LAZ95E/M9C43G/   World news briefing: Monday May 27 2013 World News - latest world news headlines - FT.com   Syria's strife sparks fears over Lebanon Rockets strike Hizbollah's Beirut stronghold while international powers push for peace amid fear of a sectarian backlash in Lebanon http://link.ft.com/r/OZMCDD/FDU28E/3O9UZD/ORQHY4/EKGWKE/QR/h?a1=2013&a2=5&a3=27   Israeli-Palestinian group calls for peace Leaders tell World Economic Forum they represent a 'silent majority' of their compatriots who want a two-state solution and an end to the conflict http://link.ft.com/r/OZMCDD/FDU28E/3O9UZD/ORQHY4/ULKULC/QR/h?a1=2013&a2=5&a3=27   Greek business sees cause for optimism Many Greeks working in the private sector are sounding cautiously confident as the Athens business sentiment index hit a 3½ -year high last month http://link.ft.com/r/OZMCDD/FDU28E/3O9UZD/ORQHY4/Q35F36/QR/h?a1=2013&a2=5&a3=27   Petition rebellion aims to oust Morsi Campaigners are defying harrassment from the police and skirmishes with Brotherhood supporters with a petition to try to end Mohamed Morsi's rule http://link.ft.com/r/OZMCDD/FDU28E/3O9UZD/ORQHY4/ULKUL8/QR/h?a1=2013&a2=5&a3=27   India cricket head hits out at allegations Srinivasan, chief of governing body, defends his role amid controversy surrounding the annual tournament as the event's final http://link.ft.com/r/OZMCDD/FDU28E/3O9UZD/ORQHY4/1OS8OK/QR/h?a1=2013&a2=5&a3=27   China struggles to find wealth fund chief Concern for those asked to run $500bn fund is it may have nasty surprises on its books and they are afraid it will prove a poisoned chalice http://link.ft.com/r/OZMCDD/FDU28E/3O9UZD/ORQHY4/3CROC5/QR/h?a1=2013&a2=5&a3=27   Rajoy set to reverse abortion law reform Analysts said drive to overhaul the abortion regime reflects prime minister's desire to appease the conservative base of his Popular party http://link.ft.com/r/OZMCDD/FDU28E/3O9UZD/ORQHY4/FD8XDS/QR/h?a1=2013&a2=5&a3=27   Maoists kill 28 in Indian convoy attack Two Congress party leaders were among those killed in an attack on a convoy in Chhattisgarh, one of the bloodiest in recent times http://link.ft.com/r/OZMCDD/FDU28E/3O9UZD/ORQHY4/HIODIN/QR/h?a1=2013&a2=5&a3=27   ECB steps in on 'Robin Hood tax' Central bank's offer to 'engage constructively' in design of levy suggests it has deep reservations about its impact on markets and the economy http://link.ft.com/r/OZMCDD/FDU28E/3O9UZD/ORQHY4/1OS8OW/QR/h?a1=2013&a2=5&a3=27   Progress seen in Farc peace talks Negotiations have been focused on the contentious issue of rural development and agrarian reform, the underlying cause of the insurgency http://link.ft.com/r/OZMCDD/FDU28E/3O9UZD/ORQHY4/52NC2I/QR/h?a1=2013&a2=5&a3=27   In depth - FT.com Great tax race Austerity Europe 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..