Reuters Morning Digest: January 29, 2016

Click to View in Browser Friday, January 29, 2016 Syrian government to start peace talks on Friday: U.N. GENEVA (Reuters) - The U.N. Syria envoy Staffan de Mistura will meet a Syrian government delegation in Geneva on Friday to kick off the first peace talks for almost two years and will later meet other participants in the talks, his office said in a statement. Oil gains on production cut prospects LONDON (Reuters) - Oil rose on Friday, ending the week sharply higher, on expectations of a deal by major exporters to cut production to reduce the massive over-supply that has sent prices tumbling. Chinese military force to take lead on cyber, space defense BEIJING (Reuters) - A new Chinese military outfit will lead the country's push to enhance its cyber warfare, space security and online espionage capabilities, Chinese military observers and analysts said. Mexican researchers fit dog with 3D printed prosthetic leg MEXICO CITY - A six-year-old dog named Romina, who was injured in a lawnmower accident, is fitted with an articulated prosthetic leg made with 3D printing technology. Ryder Cup-style competition coming for men's tennis MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Men's teams from Europe and the Rest of the World will begin a Ryder Cup-style competition in 2017 that will be named after Australian great Rod Laver, organizers said on Friday. Zayn Malik releases new single Some 10 months after he quit hugely popular boy band One Direction, Zayn Malik released his debut single "PILLOWTALK" on Friday under the name, ZAYN. Simply not cricket: Pakistan man faces jail for flying India flag ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - A Pakistani man has been arrested for hoisting the flag of arch rival India on his roof, an act police described as "anti-state" but which the accused says was a tribute to Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli, officials said on Wednesday. Related Video Severe weather downs trees, disrupts flights in Sydney Trump takes a stand against Fox News debate Great Debate Why Zika may be as tough to beat as Ebola If Marco Rubio is the best debater, why does he look so nervous? 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 2016 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