Reuters Morning Digest: April 8, 2019

Click to View in Browser Monday, April 8, 2019 Battle for Libyan capital intensifies, deaths rise Eastern Libyan forces tried to push toward the center of Tripoli on Monday after their easy desert advance hit a tougher urban phase, with deaths and displacements mounting despite Western appeals for a truce and a return to a peace plan. SoftBank-backed Grab seeks another $2 billion funding in expansion drive Grab is looking to raise another $2 billion this year to ramp up expansion, its CEO Anthony Tan told Reuters, just weeks after announcing over $4.5 billion of funding in what has become Southeast Asia's largest round of private financing. In astrophysics milestone, first photo of black hole expected Scientists are expected to unveil on Wednesday the first-ever photograph of a black hole, a breakthrough in astrophysics providing insight into celestial monsters with gravitational fields so intense no matter or light can escape. Vols' Barnes new target in UCLA search: reports UCLA's search for a head basketball coach has taken a new turn, with multiple media outlets reporting that Tennessee coach Rick Barnes, fresh off guiding the Volunteers to the Sweet 16, is the new front-runner. Country stars shine in Vegas at Academy of Country Music awards Country music royalty turned out in force on Sunday for a glittering night of live performances and honors at the 54th annual Academy of Country Music awards. Texas civil court judge accidentally resigns An April Fools' Day resignation prank? One Texas civil court judge wishes it were so. Related Video Buttigieg takes swipe at Trump, Pence White House defies call for Trump's tax returns 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