Morning Digest: Ukraine says Russian aid convoy won't be let in, denounce Moscow's 'cynicism'

	Click to View in Browser 08/13/2014 Ukraine says Russian aid convoy won't be let in, denounce Moscow's 'cynicism' KIEV (Reuters) - Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseny Yatseniuk denounced on Wednesday the dispatch of a Russian humanitarian aid convoy to Ukraine as an act of Russian "cynicism" and the country's interior minister said it would not be allowed in.. Iraq's Maliki says Abadi's appointment as PM 'has no value' BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq's Nuri al-Maliki said on Wednesday the appointment of Haider al-Abadi to replace him as prime minister was a "violation" of the constitution and "had no value".. Brokerages face exodus as advisers get better deal in indie firms NEW YORK (Reuters) - The four biggest U.S. brokerage firms are facing an exodus of employees who are finding they can make more money and save on taxes by taking their clients and starting an independent firm before they retire.. Comedy great Robin Williams hanged himself at home SAN RAFAEL Calif./LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Oscar-winning actor and groundbreaking comedian Robin Williams hanged himself with a belt in his Northern California home after he had sought treatment for depression, a coroner said on Tuesday, based on preliminary findings.. With Clippers deal in hand, Ballmer turns focus to fans LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Steve Ballmer, the former head of Microsoft , completed a $2 billion purchase of the Los Angeles Clippers basketball team on Tuesday, ending an ugly saga involving former owner Donald Sterling who was banned for life over racist remarks.. Amazon.com builds brick-and-mortar presence with card-swiping device SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc unveiled a $10 credit-card reader and mobile app for brick-and-mortar businesses on Wednesday, marking the latest step by the U.S. online retailer to expand its presence in the physical world.. Europe's last cargo ship reaches space station CAPE CANAVERAL Fla. - A European resupply line to the International Space Station closed on Tuesday with the arrival of a fifth and final freighter to the orbital outpost.. Portland bridge for sale, if you have somewhere to put it PORTLAND Ore. (Reuters) - If you have somewhere to put it, local officials in Portland, Oregon, are offering a decrepit 1,100-foot-long (335-meter-long)steel bridge at a knock-down price.. Related Video Stocks slip; Kate Spade shares mauled Williams died from asphyxia due to hanging Great Debate Robin Williams: Appreciations of his talent, his work and his life Putin's already paying dearly for Ukraine – and looks willing to sacrifice much more 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 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend