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Walt Mossberg, Veteran Technology Journalist, Quits Facebook

By DANIEL VICTOR from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2QBl8Qv

Right to maintain no-deal Brexit planning: UK communities minister

British Communities Secretary James Brokenshire said on Tuesday that preparing for a no-deal Brexit was the right course of action for the government to take despite the fact that it was not what it wanted to happen. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2A05p2U

Japan to buy more U.S.-made stealth jets, radar to counter China, Russia

Japan will accelerate spending on advanced stealth fighters, long-range missiles and other equipment over the next five years to support U.S. forces facing China's military in the Western Pacific, two new government defense papers said. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2S1WmFE

FOX NEWS: Asylum seekers stake claims on patch of US soil at border

Asylum seekers stake claims on patch of US soil at border Several asylum seekers, joined by two members of the U.S. Congress, waited on a small patch of U.S. soil for hours demanding that their claims be processed immediately, challenging a U.S. policy to make people wait in Mexico if there are capacity constraints.

FOX NEWS: After Trump urging, Japan announces plan to bolster defense with purchase of 147 F-35s

After Trump urging, Japan announces plan to bolster defense with purchase of 147 F-35s Japan’s government on Tuesday approved its first aircraft carrier and various increases in its military defense capabilities amid pressure from the Trump administration to spend "massive amounts" on American military defense products to lower its trade surplus with the U.S., The Wall Street Journal reported.

FOX NEWS: In 2019, Mideast economic troubles loom as wars wind down

In 2019, Mideast economic troubles loom as wars wind down As the Middle East ushers in 2019, the decade's ruinous conflicts in Syria, Yemen, Libya and Iraq seem to be winding down after exacting a painful price — many thousands killed, millions uprooted from their homes and entire cities reduced to rubble.

FOX NEWS: Venezuelan migrants hit Peru's street, dancing to survive

Venezuelan migrants hit Peru's street, dancing to survive The three Venezuelan migrants eke out a living 90 seconds at a time in a busy intersection of Peru's capital.

FOX NEWS: Beloved McDonald's worker in Australia retires after three decades

Beloved McDonald's worker in Australia retires after three decades A man with down syndrome who 30 years ago offered hope to many with disabilities in Australia after securing a job at McDonald's announced his retirement from the fast-food chain in order to focus on his health, reports said. 

FOX NEWS: Haley: It's in our interest to have communication, relations

Haley: It's in our interest to have communication, relations Outgoing U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley weighs in on U.S. relations with Russia.

FOX NEWS: UN condemns North Korea rights violations and nuke spending

UN condemns North Korea rights violations and nuke spending The U.N. General Assembly on Monday condemned North Korea's "systematic, widespread and gross violations of human rights" and its diversion of resources into pursing nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles over the welfare of its people.

FOX NEWS: Trump to review murder case against former Green Beret

Trump to review murder case against former Green Beret Maj. Matthew Golsteyn facing murder charges for death of suspected Taliban bomb maker in Afghanistan; his attorney Phillip Stackhouse speaks out.

FOX NEWS: Cease-fire in Yemen's port goes into force after fighting

Cease-fire in Yemen's port goes into force after fighting A cease-fire went into force early Tuesday in Yemen's Red Sea port of Hodeida after intense fighting between government-allied forces and Shiite rebels erupted shortly before the U.N.-brokered truce took hold in the contested city, Yemeni officials said.

FOX NEWS: Strasbourg Christmas market killer's alleged gun source faces preliminary terror charges

Strasbourg Christmas market killer's alleged gun source faces preliminary terror charges A man suspected of supplying the gun used to kill five people at a Christmas market in Strasbourg, France last week was indicted on preliminary terror charges, multiple media outlets reported Monday.

FOX NEWS: Investigation shows Jamaican resorts’ troubling history of covering up sexual assault

Investigation shows Jamaican resorts’ troubling history of covering up sexual assault Jamaican resorts have a disturbing history of offering cash and confidentiality agreements to silence sexual assault victims.

FOX NEWS: Jet2 passengers evacuated from plane after ‘mid-air bomb threat’

Jet2 passengers evacuated from plane after ‘mid-air bomb threat’ Cops searched the Jet2 plane after it touched down in Prague on Sunday night.

FOX NEWS: Tourist stranded in Thailand and ‘may never walk again’

Tourist stranded in Thailand and ‘may never walk again’ Tourist stranded in Thailand and ‘may never walk again’ since insurance company refuses to pay for flight home.

FOX NEWS: Southwest passenger claims airline forced her to leave pet fish at airport

Southwest passenger claims airline forced her to leave pet fish at airport TSA allows passengers to travel with fish in clear, transparent carriers.

FOX NEWS: Disneyland float collapse launches Santa off sled during parade

Disneyland float collapse launches Santa off sled during parade Here comes Santa Claus, right off Santa Claus’ sleigh.

FOX NEWS: Tourist stranded in Thailand and ‘may never walk again’ after diving into pool

Tourist stranded in Thailand and ‘may never walk again’ after diving into pool Sophie Wilson was just one week into a six-month dream trip when she was injured in a diving accident.

FOX NEWS: Locals furious with 'sex pest' antics at nude beach

Locals furious with 'sex pest' antics at nude beach For the third time in three months, a North South Wales, Australia council has voted to keep one of its most beautiful beaches clothing optional despite it becoming infamous for being a “sex pest hot spot”.

FOX NEWS: Coast Guard suspends search for Carnival Cruise passenger who went overboard

Coast Guard suspends search for Carnival Cruise passenger who went overboard The Coast Guard is searching for a 26-year-old male Carnival Cruise Victory passenger who reportedly went overboard approximately 35 miles south of Islamorada, Fla.

FOX NEWS: Carnival Cruise Line's new ship will feature 'first roller coaster at sea'

Carnival Cruise Line's new ship will feature 'first roller coaster at sea' The largest Carnival Cruise Line ship ever constructed will also feature the industry's first-ever roller coaster at sea when it debuts in 2020

FOX NEWS: Carnival Cruise Line's new ship will feature 'first roller coaster at sea'

Carnival Cruise Line's new ship will feature 'first roller coaster at sea' Carnival's highly anticipated Mardi Gras will feature BOLT: Ultimate Sea Coaster, an open-air thrill ride encompassing hundreds of feet of twists, turns and drops.

German police raid mosque over suspected financing of Syria fighter

German Police on Tuesday raided a mosque in Berlin whose preacher was suspected of transferring funds to an Islamist fighter in Syria for the purpose of carrying out "terrorist criminal acts", prosecutors said. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2QArQWE

Lebanon seen closer to new government, minister says could be within days

Lebanon appeared to be edging toward clinching a deal to form a new national unity government after more than seven months of wrangling over cabinet posts, as the finance minister was quoted as saying there could be a new administration within days. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2S9kN3V

Russia builds new barracks on disputed islands near Japan; Tokyo protests

Russia said on Monday it had built new barracks for troops on a disputed chain of islands near Japan and would build more facilities for armored vehicles, prompting a diplomatic protest from Tokyo. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2A4fImt

Afghanistan ceasefire push in focus in U.S., Taliban talks

Talks between U.S. and Taliban officials aimed at arranging peace negotiations in Afghanistan were set for a second day on Tuesday after discussions around the future of foreign forces and a possible six-month ceasefire, Taliban sources said. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2S9kLsP

El Salvador court frees woman jailed under anti-abortion law

A Salvadoran woman accused of the attempted murder of her newborn baby under the country's strict abortion laws after she was raped by her stepfather was freed by a court on Monday after more than 18 months in jail. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2SVMs8r

China's Xi urges implementation of reform but offers no new measures

Chinese President Xi Jinping called on Tuesday for the unswerving implementation of reforms on Beijing's terms but offered no new specific measures in a closely watched speech marking 40 years of market liberalization. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2PKLLwL