Tue, 27 Aug 2013 14:41:03 GMT
European shares fall most in nine weeks amid Syria tension
European shares declined the most in nine weeks as John Kerry announced the U.S. will hold Syria's government to account for deadly chemical-weapons attacks on its people, damping investors' risk appetite. The Stoxx 600 dropped 1.8% to 299.15 in London, adding to signs the index has still jumped 8.5% from the lowest level this year on June 24.