Reuters Morning Digest: August 3, 2015

Click to View in Browser Monday, August 3, 2015 U.S. to defend Syrian rebels with airpower, including from Assad WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States has decided to allow airstrikes to defend Syrian rebels trained by the U.S. military from any attackers, even if the enemies hail from forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, U.S. officials said on Sunday. HSBC sells up in Brazil as profits jump on Hong Kong boom HONG KONG/LONDON (Reuters) - HSBC Holdings beat expectations with a 10 percent rise in first-half profit thanks to a strong performance in Hong Kong and said it had agreed a $5.2 billion sale of its business in Brazil. India orders clampdown on Internet porn, sparks censorship debate NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India has blocked hundreds of adult websites to prevent pornography becoming a social nuisance, a government official said on Monday, sparking a debate about censorship and freedom in the world's largest democracy. U.S. Air Force closely following SpaceX blast probe: general WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Air Force is involved in and closely following a SpaceX-led investigation into the explosion that destroyed an unmanned Falcon 9 rocket minutes after liftoff from Florida on June 28, a top general said on Friday. Faroese soccer success steals limelight from Joensen KAZAN, Russia (Reuters) - With a population of around 49,500, the windswept Faroe Islands has heralded distance swimmer Pal Joensen as their top sporting talent since he won triple gold at the European Junior Championships in 2008. China investigating liquor suppliers for Viagra in alcohol BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese police are investigating if two distillers in the southwestern region of Guangxi added impotence treatment drug Viagra to their liquor in the latest food-safety scare in China. Related Video Sandstorm hits Jordanian capital CCTV footage shows moment when escalator at Shanghai mall "devours" cleaner's foot Great Debate No where to go, but never at home Forgotten flaw in Iran nuclear deal: It lets killers go free 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