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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/TWK799/3CFZPB/LI85YC/GKB29U/   Europe morning headlines Tuesday June 18 2013 Financial Times - Europe homepage   G8 shifts on isolating Putin over Syria G8 communiqué being drafted by British officials will attempt to find whatever common ground it can, including a condemnation of use of chemical weapons http://link.ft.com/r/TWK799/1OYDKN/3O9UZD/972ETW/JQVFDL/4O/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=18   EU and US launch trade talks Talks launched but France's ruling Socialist party lashes out at José Manuel Barroso over Paris push to exclude films and music http://link.ft.com/r/TWK799/1OYDKN/3O9UZD/972ETW/IECRK6/4O/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=18   Liberty Global enters race for KDG Indicative offer by John Malone's media group for Germany's largest cable operator is €85 per share, surpassing Vodafone's bid of about €80 a share http://link.ft.com/r/TWK799/1OYDKN/3O9UZD/972ETW/1OJABP/4O/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=18   Turkey steps up moves against protesters Ankara is to introduce new measures against social media as it continues its crackdown and has warned striking unions not to join the demonstrations http://link.ft.com/r/TWK799/1OYDKN/3O9UZD/972ETW/3CF78L/4O/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=18   Fed likely to signal tapering move is close Bernanke is likely to signal that further tapering depends on further improvement in the economy and in no way brings forward an interest rate rise http://link.ft.com/r/TWK799/1OYDKN/3O9UZD/972ETW/LSA3IU/4O/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=18   Markets   Asia investors cautious ahead of Fed Stocks edge lower ahead of Ben Bernanke's press conference on Wednesday, with traders looking for any hints about a possible 'tapering' of QE http://link.ft.com/r/TWK799/1OYDKN/3O9UZD/972ETW/WHIOUM/4O/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=18   UK agrees EU deal on City regulation A deal between the countries reviewing the EU's key markets legislation represents a significant step forward after 30 months of fierce negotiations http://link.ft.com/r/TWK799/1OYDKN/3O9UZD/972ETW/DXGEM8/4O/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=18   Bolton retires after failing to crack China Although performance in the Fidelity China Special Situations fund has improved recently, shares in the fund are below their 2010 launch price http://link.ft.com/r/TWK799/1OYDKN/3O9UZD/972ETW/GYOSW6/4O/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=18   Oil prices edge higher on Syrian crisis Concerns the conflict would spill over to neighbouring countries after US announcement on providing arms to rebel groups pushes up oil prices http://link.ft.com/r/TWK799/1OYDKN/3O9UZD/972ETW/6AP40L/4O/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=18   World News   Rohani pledges nuclear transparency Iran's president-elect raises hopes for faster progress on negotiations, in which world powers want Iran to curb most controversial parts of programme http://link.ft.com/r/TWK799/1OYDKN/3O9UZD/972ETW/5235OX/4O/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=18   Brazil's 'bus fare' protests gather pace Tens of thousands of people march through the streets of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro to show their discontent with the nation's political class http://link.ft.com/r/TWK799/1OYDKN/3O9UZD/972ETW/LSA3I6/4O/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=18   Samaras buckles in wake of ERT ruling Greek PM was forced to backtrack and make concessions to his coalition partners after the council of state ordered the broadcaster's reopening http://link.ft.com/r/TWK799/1OYDKN/3O9UZD/972ETW/MJZPEH/4O/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=18   China breaks silence over Snowden claims China demands that the US explain extensive internet surveillance revealed by Edward Snowden, and rejects suspicions that he was spying for Beijing http://link.ft.com/r/TWK799/1OYDKN/3O9UZD/972ETW/1OJABI/4O/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=18   Peña Nieto promises radical Pemex reform Mexico's new president vows that liberalisation of the country's energy sector will transform the economy while giving investors certainty http://link.ft.com/r/TWK799/1OYDKN/3O9UZD/972ETW/EK8Q5C/4O/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=18   Europe News   In search of the clever country Reform not political imperative will help boost Russia's place in the global economy http://link.ft.com/r/TWK799/1OYDKN/3O9UZD/972ETW/GYOSWS/4O/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=18   EU finds €1bn Egypt aid had little effect The EU watchdog found that the Egyptian government had shown even less interest than its predecessor in EU-sponsored programmes to foster civil society http://link.ft.com/r/TWK799/1OYDKN/3O9UZD/972ETW/Q34TJZ/4O/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=18   Obama sends coded warning on trade deal The big worry in Washington has always been – and remains – that the scope of the agreement will be narrowed dramatically over the course of the talks http://link.ft.com/r/TWK799/1OYDKN/3O9UZD/972ETW/3CF78W/4O/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=18   Poland: Time to go high-tech The country has transformed its once decrepit economy but must now undertake profound reforms to foster an ecosystem of more innovative businesses http://link.ft.com/r/TWK799/1OYDKN/3O9UZD/972ETW/WHIOUD/4O/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=18   Make privacy part of US-EU trade talks It is time for American and European citizens to take action to address the threat from the public-private partnership for surveillance http://link.ft.com/r/TWK799/1OYDKN/3O9UZD/972ETW/1OJABJ/4O/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=18   European Companies News   Investors urged to reject Exillon's plans The Association of British Insurers and other shareholder lobby groups say plans by the company to adopt new articles limit shareholders' rights http://link.ft.com/r/TWK799/1OYDKN/3O9UZD/972ETW/871XV9/4O/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=18   Oil and gas: Gazprom looks east to restore fortunes as US shale gas booms The state monopoly is taking a gamble on Siberian pipeline http://link.ft.com/r/TWK799/1OYDKN/3O9UZD/972ETW/MJZPEU/4O/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=18   AT&T/Telefónica: a challenging deal Telefónica is heavy with debt and in an odd way that could make such a tie-up with the US peer easier but there are other challenges ahead http://link.ft.com/r/TWK799/1OYDKN/3O9UZD/972ETW/FD694Z/4O/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=18   Talk of AT&T bid lifts Telefónica shares Shares rise after the Spanish telecoms group was forced to deny reports Madrid has knocked back takeover approach from the US group http://link.ft.com/r/TWK799/1OYDKN/3O9UZD/972ETW/5235OQ/4O/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=18   Pensions industry views CDCs with caution Britain's savings industry is likely to press for a much looser regulatory regime if the government proceeds with ideas that lead to collective schemes http://link.ft.com/r/TWK799/1OYDKN/3O9UZD/972ETW/CWBI78/4O/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=18   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. 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