World news: Hollande optimism not shared by backers, Merkel’s co...

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/BLH300/RPKZ4W/81LZB2/V1W98Z/   World news briefing: Tuesday July 23 2013 World News   Hollande optimism not shared by backers Despite a positive outlook for the economy, the French president is struggling to convince his own backers that a significant turnround is in view http://link.ft.com/r/BLH300/3CSOMT/A7P8KJ/872V4U/3C3FAK/6C/h?a1=2013&a2=7&a3=23   Merkel's coalition partner breaks ranks Free Democratic party pledges to scrap the 'solidarity surcharge' that has been levied on German taxpayers to pay the costs of unification http://link.ft.com/r/BLH300/3CSOMT/A7P8KJ/872V4U/RPKWLM/6C/h?a1=2013&a2=7&a3=23   Irish homes' first price rise in 5 years Official data reveal price increase of 1.2% for homes across Ireland for the first time since January 2008, as interest grows from buyout groups http://link.ft.com/r/BLH300/3CSOMT/A7P8KJ/872V4U/1OFJVK/6C/h?a1=2013&a2=7&a3=23   Nine killed in Egypt clashes Supporters and opponents of ousted president Mohamed Morsi continue to engage in violent clashes in Cairo and around the country http://link.ft.com/r/BLH300/3CSOMT/A7P8KJ/872V4U/T1YKHZ/6C/h?a1=2013&a2=7&a3=23   Australia warns UK against EU exit Australian ministers have sent letters to their counterparts in Whitehall, saying an EU exit would jeopardise the UK's standing as a major global economy http://link.ft.com/r/BLH300/3CSOMT/A7P8KJ/872V4U/T1YKHW/6C/h?a1=2013&a2=7&a3=23   Skopje heritage project proves divisive "Skopje 2014", encompassing huge bronze statues, new offices and museums, fountains and coloured lights, has transformed the Macedonian capital http://link.ft.com/r/BLH300/3CSOMT/A7P8KJ/872V4U/WHQI87/6C/h?a1=2013&a2=7&a3=23   Brazil offers frenzied welcome to pope Crowds flock around pope's car as he returns to his home continent for a seven-day visit designed to fan the fervour of the faithful around the globe http://link.ft.com/r/BLH300/3CSOMT/A7P8KJ/872V4U/87T14F/6C/h?a1=2013&a2=7&a3=23   US commander cites risks of Syria action Gen Martin Dempsey warns of 'unintended consequences' of military action, and cautions that collapse of Assad regime could boost extremists http://link.ft.com/r/BLH300/3CSOMT/A7P8KJ/872V4U/MJMZNC/6C/h?a1=2013&a2=7&a3=23   Tepco hit over slow admission of leak Fukushima nuclear plant operator admits contaminated groundwater has been leaking into the ocean, a problem long suspected by experts http://link.ft.com/r/BLH300/3CSOMT/A7P8KJ/872V4U/3C3FAX/6C/h?a1=2013&a2=7&a3=23   Entrepreneurs key to PNG resource 'curse' As an LNG project nears completion, Papua New Guinea faces the question of whether it can spread the benefits of its mineral riches more widely http://link.ft.com/r/BLH300/3CSOMT/A7P8KJ/872V4U/K9Z2R8/6C/h?a1=2013&a2=7&a3=23   In depth - FT.com Libor scandal Austerity Europe Great tax race US states of emergency 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..