Reuters Morning Digest: August 14, 2015

Click to View in Browser Friday, August 14, 2015 EU regulators to decide on FedEx, TNT deal by January 13 BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union antitrust regulators will decide by Jan. 13 instead of Dec. 8 whether to clear FedEx's 4.4-billion-euro ($4.90 billion) bid for Dutch rival TNT after the logistics companies asked for more time. Thailand's parliament votes not to ban 248 ex-lawmakers from politics BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's army-appointed parliament voted not to ban 248 ex-lawmakers from political office on Friday, a decision that should avert any immediate political unrest. U.S. crude oil hits six-and-a-half-year low on high stocks, China LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. crude oil fell to its lowest in almost six-and-a-half years on Friday as huge stockpiles and refinery shutdowns heightened concerns about global oversupply and slowing economies in Asia. Australian court curbs 'Dallas Buyers Club' piracy punishment SYDNEY (Reuters) - An Australian court on Friday forced makers of the film "Dallas Buyers Club" to cap penalties for illegal downloaders, a ruling welcomed by Internet companies as a "knockout blow" to the controversial tactic of threatening pirates into paying fines. Astronomers photograph a baby Jupiter in another solar system Astronomers have taken a photograph of a baby planet beyond the solar system that may reveal clues as to how planets such as Jupiter are formed and influence their planetary siblings, a study released on Thursday shows. Under-fire Kyrgios to keep Davis Cup spot, says captain Masur MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Nick Kyrgios's lewd taunt to double grand slam champion Stan Wawrinka was part of a "journey" and a "learning curve" for a young tennis player who needs support more than punishment, Australia's Davis Cup captain Wally Masur said on Friday. 'Straight Outta Compton' attendees dismiss theater security concerns LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Attendees at opening night screenings of rap biopic "Straight Outta Compton" in Southern California dismissed concerns about the film triggering violence amid heightened racial tension across the nation, although theaters stepped up the security presence. Man who flushed fake poker chips down toilet pleads guilty A North Carolina man pleaded guilty on Thursday to charges he brought counterfeit chips to an Atlantic City, New Jersey poker tournament in a scheme discovered after he flushed $2.7 million of the chips down a toilet in his hotel room. Related Video Cause of China chemical blasts still unknown Huge blasts at Chinese port kill 50, injure more than 700 Great Debate Your empire ain't over until the fat lady sings Why we disagree with Chuck Schumer on the Iran deal A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day. Register Today » » MORE NEWSLETTERS - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2015 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add newsletters@email.reuters.com to your address book. Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook