Venezuela navy confronts Exxon oil ship in Guyana border dispute

Venezuela's navy "intercepted" a ship exploring for oil on behalf of Exxon Mobil Corp in Guyanese waters over the weekend, neighboring Guyana's foreign ministry said in a statement, while Venezuela said the incident occurred within its territory.

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Air traffic control fault halts services at Britain's Birmingham airport: BBC

Services have been halted at the Birmingham Airport in Britain due to an air traffic control fault, the BBC reported https://bbc.in/2BBr6GI on Sunday.

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New best story on Hacker News: Congress votes to make open government data the default in the United States

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Tsunami Set Off by Volcanic Eruption Kills 222 in Indonesia

At least 222 people were killed as waves smashed into houses, hotels and other beachside buildings Saturday night along Indonesia’s Sunda Strait, in a disaster that followed an eruption and possible landslide on Anak Krakatau, one of the world’s most infamous volcanic islands.

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Argentina radio host ordered to have feminists on show

Angel "Baby" Etchecopar must give guests 10 uninterrupted minutes to speak each week for five months.

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Trump, Erdogan to coordinate as U.S. pulls out of Syria: Turkish presidency

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed on Sunday to coordinate to prevent an authority vacuum from developing as the United States withdraws from Syria, the Turkish presidency said.

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Lebanese protest over economy and politics, briefly closing some roads

Several hundred people protested in Beirut on Sunday over the state of Lebanon's economy and politics with some demonstrators briefly blocking several main roads in the capital.

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Fears of new Indonesia tsunami as Anak Krakatau volcano seethes

Waves thought linked to the Anak Krakatau volcano killed at least 222 people in Indonesia on Saturday.

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Trump talks to Turkey leader about 'slow' Syria troop withdrawal

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he spoke with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan about "a slow and highly coordinated" withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria, a decision that sparked criticism from U.S. lawmakers, including fellow Republicans.

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Bangladesh says foreign election observers welcome, rejects U.S. criticism

Bangladesh said on Sunday it had approved 175 foreign observers for next weekend's national election, dismissing U.S. criticism for failing to secure accreditation for a U.S funded monitor.

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Thousands make ice fog to mark winter solstice in China

Residents of Heilongjiang in China spray hot water into freezing air to mark the shortest day.

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Trump names acting defence secretary

Donald Trump announces dep defence secretary Shanahan as acting Pentagon chief following James Mattis's resignation

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Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Defense Secretary James Mattis to leave on January 1; Trump taps Patrick Shanahan as replacement

12/23/18 8:55 AM

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Syria conflict: Macron criticises Trump's withdrawal decision

The US president's decision to withdraw all troops from Syria has alarmed allies, including France.

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Top Trump aide Mulvaney says shutdown may go into new year

U.S. President Donald Trump's budget director and chief of staff on Sunday said the partial U.S. government shutdown could continue to January 3, when the new Congress convenes and Democrats take over the House of Representatives.

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'Super Saturday' fails to boost retailers

Heavy discounting has not been enough to get shoppers to High Streets for last-minute Christmas gifts.

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New best story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Favorite nonfiction books of 2018?

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Sudan doctors strike as protests enter fifth day

An opposition leader says 22 people have been killed in the unrest, though officials say the toll is lower.

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France's Macron says deeply regrets Trump decision on troops in Syria

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday he deeply regretted U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria.

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Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Mick Mulvaney told 'Fox News Sunday' it is 'very possible' the partial government shutdown will extend into 2019

12/23/18 6:52 AM

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Afghan President names two former spy chiefs to key posts

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani named two former heads of the intelligence services to key security posts in his government on Sunday in a step that could affect both next year's presidential election and moves toward peace with the Taliban.

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Indonesia tsunami: Buildings flattened on Sunda Strait after Krakatau eruption

Multiple deaths have been reported and the death toll is expected to rise.

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Tsunami kills at least 222 in Indonesia after Krakatau eruption

A tsunami killed at least 222 people and injured hundreds on the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra following an underwater landslide believed to have been caused by the erupting Anak Krakatau volcano, officials said on Sunday.

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Turkey bolsters military on Syrian border as U.S. readies pull out: media

Turkey is sending reinforcements to its border with Syria, Demiroren News Agency (DHA) reported on Sunday, adding that some 100 vehicles including mounted pickup trucks and weaponry had made their way to the area.

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Der Spiegel 'fake news' reporter could faces charges

Der Spiegel is to file a criminal complaint against its rogue reporter Claas Relotius.

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Venezuela navy intercepts Exxon oil ship in Guyanese waters: Guyana

Venezuela's navy on Saturday "intercepted" a ship exploring for oil on behalf of Exxon Mobil Corp in Guyanese waters, neighboring Guyana's foreign ministry said in a statement, in the latest incident in a century-old border dispute.

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Egypt appoints new military intelligence chief: security sources

Egypt has appointed Major General Khaled Megawer to serve as the head of the country's military intelligence service, replacing Mohamed al-Shahat, two security sources told Reuters on Sunday.

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Emperor Akihito: Huge crowds at Japan monarch's last appearance

More than 80,000 people attend as Emperor Akihito gives a last birthday address before his abdication.

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Gilet Jaunes: Clashes in Paris at 'yellow vest' protests

Anti-government protesters hurled objects at police and chased after them in central Paris.

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