Reuters Morning Digest: February 23, 2016

Click to View in Browser Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Syrian govt. accepts halt to 'combat operations' in line with U.S.-Russian plan DAMASCUS (Reuters) - The Syrian government said on Tuesday it accepted a halt to "combat operations" that does not include the Islamic State group, the al Qaeda-linked Nusra Front, or groups connected to it, in line with a U.S.-Russian plan. Oil prices slip on doubts potential output cap will erode glut LONDON (Reuters) - Oil futures eased on Tuesday, eroding some of the previous day's gains, over doubts a potential production freeze will have any impact on a supply glut. Facebook's Zuckerberg both woos and lashes out at phone industry BARCELONA (Reuters) - Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg on Monday tried to extend an olive branch to mobile phone companies, on which the popular social network company increasingly relies, but which are also among his biggest critics. Scientists find how 'superbugs' build their defences LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists in Britain have found how drug-resistant bacteria build and maintain a defensive wall -- a discovery that paves the way for the development of new drugs to break through the barrier and kill the often deadly "superbugs". Jordan's Prince Ali calls for delay in FIFA vote LONDON (Reuters) - Lawyers for FIFA presidential candidate Prince Ali bin al Hussein have urged the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to suspend Friday's vote for a new head to lead the world soccer body out of its worst ever corruption crisis. Sacha Baron Cohen unveils new alter-ego Nobby in 'Grimsby' LONDON (Reuters) - British actor and comedian Sacha Baron Cohen unveiled his latest fictional alter-ego at the premiere of "Grimsby" on Monday night, an English beer-drinking soccer fan called Nobby. Mysterious high-pitched tone keeps Oregon residents up at night PORTLAND, Ore. (Reuters) - An unexplained high-pitched tone has kept residents of a Portland suburb awake at night for at least a week, confounding the best efforts of police and firefighters to pinpoint its source, officials in the community said on Monday. Related Video Fijian islands still cut off after cyclone, fear of disease outbreaks. Remote Fijian areas still cut off days after super cyclone Great Debate The Pentagon doubles down on its favorite new weapon: anti-ship missiles Why Russia may be a smart business partner for Israel 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