Reuters Morning Digest: April 11, 2016

Click to View in Browser Monday, April 11, 2016 Islamic State regains Syrian stronghold near Turkey border: monitor AMMAN (Reuters) - Islamic State militants took back a stronghold in Syria near the border with Turkey on Monday, four days after losing it to a grouping of rebels, a monitoring group said. Germany says examining Turkish request to prosecute satirist BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany said on Monday it is examining a formal request made by Turkey for it to prosecute a comedian who recited an obscene poem about Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan in a satirical show on national television. Daily Mail parent in talks with private equity for Yahoo bid LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Daily Mail is in talks with potential partners to mount a joint bid for Yahoo's internet assets, eyeing a plan to buy the troubled U.S. Internet pioneer to help boost advertising revenues from the Mail's globally popular online news site. China internet regulator says web censorship not a trade barrier BEIJING (Reuters) - China's online censorship system protects national security and does not discriminate against foreign companies, the country's internet regulator said, after the United States labeled the blocking of websites by Beijing a trade barrier. SpaceX rocket booster makes breakthrough landing at sea CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (Reuters) - A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from Florida on a NASA cargo run to the International Space Station on Friday, and its reusable main-stage booster landed on an ocean platform minutes later in a dramatic spaceflight first. Borchers own goal hands Galaxy draw with Timbers (Reuters) - Portland defender Nat Borchers turned the ball into his own net with six minutes left as the defending Major League Soccer champions were held to a 1-1 draw with Los Angeles Galaxy on Sunday. Box Office: Melissa McCarthy and 'The Boss' Narrowly Beat 'Batman v Superman' LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) - Melissa McCarthy's star power lifted "The Boss" to an estimated $23.5 million opening weekend despite bad reviews and rough word-of-mouth for the R-rated comedy. Defense Against the Dark Arts: UK spies guarded against Harry Potter leak LONDON (Reuters) - Usually concerned with top secret matters affecting national security, Britain's eavesdropping spy agency GCHQ was also on the lookout for leaks of a yet-to-be-published Harry Potter book, its publisher has revealed. Related Video U.S. digs up Chinese plot to steal high-tech seeds Seoul confirms North Korean defections Great Debate What is Squad X, and how much will it change the U.S. Army? Islamic State, al Qaeda and nuclear madness 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