Reuters Morning Digest: October 19, 2015

Click to View in Browser Monday, October 19, 2015 Kerry says to meet on Israel-Palestinian unrest, Syria in Europe MADRID (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said it was important that Israeli and Palestinian leaders clarify the status around Jerusalem's al-Aqsa mosque compound and agree on steps to calm unrest during talks this week. Valeant Pharma revenue rises 36 percent (Reuters) - Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc , which is under fire for massive price hikes of its two heart drugs, reported a 36 percent rise in quarterly revenue, as sales of dermatology products rose in the United States. China tried to hack U.S. firms even after cyber pact: CrowdStrike (Reuters) - Hackers associated with the Chinese government have tried to penetrate at least seven U.S. companies in the three weeks since Washington and Beijing agreed not to spy on each other for commercial reasons, according to a prominent U.S. security firm. Prawn sex-change boosts male yields, say scientists An Israeli-developed method to enhance prawn yields without resorting to genetic modification has started to take hold in Asia, the researcher who has developed the technology said. Mets beat Cubs and Arrieta for 2-0 series lead NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Mets struck early, using a combination of pitching and power to post a 4-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday and take a commanding 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven National League Championship Series. Eddie Murphy awarded Mark Twain prize for humor WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - Known for his roles in "Beverly Hills Cop", "Trading Places", and "Coming to America", comedian Eddie Murphy has been awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center in Washington. Zambia seeks divine help to tackle economic woes LUSAKA (Reuters) - Zambians took part in a national day of prayer on Sunday seeking divine help for the country's economic woes following a collapse in global copper prices. Related Video Balkans struggles with growing backlog of migrants Egyptians finally head to polls Great Debate The three gravest threats facing our world Why hasn't this key government post been filled? 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