Reuters Morning Digest: September 17, 2015

Click to View in Browser Thursday, September 17, 2015 Exclusive: Syrian army starts using new weapons from Russia - military source BEIRUT (Reuters) - The Syrian military has recently started using new types of air and ground weapons supplied by Russia, a Syrian military source told Reuters on Thursday, underlining growing Russian support to Damascus that is alarming the United States. Global stocks at three-week highs as Fed decision looms LONDON (Reuters) - World stocks inched to a three-week high on Thursday while the dollar drifted lower against other currencies, as investors consolidated positions ahead of a nail-biting U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate decision. China will work with U.S. on hacking, defend its interests: official BEIJING (Reuters) - China opposes Internet attacks and wants to work with the United States in cyberspace but will defend its interests, a senior Chinese official said on Thursday after U.S. President Barack Obama warned of a forceful response to Beijing over hacking. Boeing rejects Aerojet Rocketdyne bid for ULA launch venture NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (Reuters) - Boeing Co on Wednesday said it had rejected an unsolicited bid from Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings Inc for United Launch Alliance, a 50-50 rocket launch venture of Boeing and Lockheed Martin Corp . Boxing-South African boxer dies from injuries sustained in knockout CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - South African boxer Mzwanele Kompolo has died after a first round knockout in a fight on Tuesday, the country's sports ministry has said. Russian comedians say played 'Putin' in prank Elton John call MOSCOW (Reuters) - A pair of Russian comedians say they impersonated Russian President Vladimir Putin in a prank phone call to British singer Elton John, Russian media reported on Wednesday. China to prosecute former official for 'crazily luxurious' club BEIJING (Reuters) - China's ruling Communist Party will prosecute a former senior city government official who connived with businessmen to build a "crazily luxurious" private club modeled on Beijing's famous "Water Cube" Olympics swimming venue. Related Video Small plane lands on California street Republican hopefuls spin debate performances Great Debate What made Vladimir Putin's 'call' to Elton John so believeable Pssst! Need a passport? Forgery a lifeline for fleeing Syrians. 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