Reuters Morning Digest: April 5, 2019

Click to View in Browser Friday, April 5, 2019 Biotech crops among sticking points in U.S.-China trade deal: sources China's lengthy approval process for genetically modified crops remains a sticking point in talks to end the trade war between China and the United States, according to two sources with knowledge of the talks. Ukraine presidential rivals undergo televised drug tests The two remaining candidates in Ukraine's presidential race underwent televised drug and alcohol tests on Friday, capping a week in which they traded jibes in tit-for-tat social media videos and goaded each other to agree to a live policy debate. GVC quarterly net gaming revenue rises on solid online performance Ladbrokes owner GVC Holdings Plc on Friday posted an 8 percent growth in quarterly net gaming revenue, as strong online performance in sports and gaming bets offset retail weakness in Britain. Scientists solve mystery of pristine weapons of China's Terracotta Warriors For decades, scientists have been perplexed by the marvelous preservation of bronze weapons associated with China's famed Terracotta Warriors, retaining shiny, almost pristine surfaces and sharp blades after being buried for more than two millennia. Kershaw on rehab start: 'Good first step' Clayton Kershaw was upbeat Thursday night despite producing a mediocre pitching line during a minor league rehab start. Chicago will sue actor Jussie Smollett after he refuses to pay for police overtime Chicago will sue actor Jussie Smollett for the costs of police overtime spent investigating his claims that he was the victim of a hate crime, which prosecutors say were false, a city official said on Thursday. Texas civil court judge accidentally resigns An April Fools' Day resignation prank? One Texas civil court judge wishes it were so. Related Video Man found in Kentucky is not missing boy-FBI Bezos' ex-wife cedes Amazon control in divorce deal Great Debate Cox: AT&T opens itself up to activist attack Cox: Amsterdam has first-world financial dilemma 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 2019 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