The French want to concoct a euro-zone block, with a direct line to the European Central Bank and fiscal harmonisation.

ECONOMIST: Charlemagne

Alexandria has had a wireless network up and running since April that covers an eight-block zone in its Old Town neighborhood, a heavily pedestrian area filled with shops and restaurants.

FORBES: Orlando Kills Municipal Wi-Fi Project

To the others it seemed that Mr Cameron was threatening to block a deal in the euro zone's darkest hour.

ECONOMIST: The European Union and the euro