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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/NA70KK/YGJRK9/P54FKJ/8ANBW9/   World news briefing: Monday August 05 2013 World News   Life sentence for Turkey's ex-chief of staff Ergenekon case seen by some as key step towards democratisation by holding military to account, but others say it is little more than witch hunt http://link.ft.com/r/NA70KK/MJVYWX/A7P8KJ/Z8BIKX/B48CT2/LE/h?a1=2013&a2=8&a3=5   UK considers legal action over Gibraltar UK taking advice to determine if vehicle searches by Spanish police that are causing seven-hour delays are against EU free movement laws http://link.ft.com/r/NA70KK/MJVYWX/A7P8KJ/Z8BIKX/K97W29/LE/h?a1=2013&a2=8&a3=5   Marina Berlusconi tipped as successor With a real possibility that the former premier will be jailed for tax fraud and banned from office, attention turns to his possible successor http://link.ft.com/r/NA70KK/MJVYWX/A7P8KJ/Z8BIKX/7ZT8P6/LE/h?a1=2013&a2=8&a3=5   Search for Israel bank chief intensifies Two bungled appointments have prompted calls from Israeli government critics to overhaul the vetting procedures for senior civil service appointees http://link.ft.com/r/NA70KK/MJVYWX/A7P8KJ/Z8BIKX/ULEJKJ/LE/h?a1=2013&a2=8&a3=5   Zimbabwe market plunges on Mugabe victory The 11% fall in the $6bn market reflects investor jitters over the outcome of the poll and the direction the country will take in the next five years http://link.ft.com/r/NA70KK/MJVYWX/A7P8KJ/Z8BIKX/RPDQWN/LE/h?a1=2013&a2=8&a3=5   US extends shutdown of embassies Diplomatic posts to close for most of the week in countries from Egypt to Bangladesh, as terrorist 'chatter' sparks fears of attacks this month http://link.ft.com/r/NA70KK/MJVYWX/A7P8KJ/Z8BIKX/87H612/LE/h?a1=2013&a2=8&a3=5   Turkey reaches out to Syrian Kurds Ankara is worried about collateral damage from the fighting at the border and fears such skirmishes are setting back efforts to overthrow Assad http://link.ft.com/r/NA70KK/MJVYWX/A7P8KJ/Z8BIKX/203LRO/LE/h?a1=2013&a2=8&a3=5   Thai police probe Facebook coup rumours One investigator threatens to charge anyone who 'liked' the postings on the social media site, which the police say 'do not hold any truth' http://link.ft.com/r/NA70KK/MJVYWX/A7P8KJ/Z8BIKX/FDCZ85/LE/h?a1=2013&a2=8&a3=5   Sky-high demand for luxury New York condos As buyers compete with bidding wars and cash offers for high-end property, critics accuse the city's administration of causing the growing inequality http://link.ft.com/r/NA70KK/MJVYWX/A7P8KJ/Z8BIKX/OFWY79/LE/h?a1=2013&a2=8&a3=5   In depth - FT.com US states of emergency Libor scandal Austerity Europe 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..