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A Myanmar court heard arguments on Monday in the appeal of two Reuters reporters sentenced to seven years in jail on charges of breaking the Official Secrets Act. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2CvIUET

The mastermind of militant car bombs that killed 26 people and injured nearly 40 others in Mogadishu in 2017 was executed in Somalia on Monday, the prosecutor of the military court said. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2BNJe0b

Indonesian fisherman Yadi was at his seaside home on the west coast of Java island when he felt a light breeze picking up on Saturday night as hundreds of people milled about in nearby restaurants, enjoying barbecued fish. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2QNIBhs

South Korea denied on Monday that one of its warships had locked its targeting radar on a Japanese patrol plane, which drew a strong protest from Tokyo amid increasingly frosty relations between the regional neighbors. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2T6TibC

Women’s March leader claims she was kicked out of progressive group for being Jewish, report says The rift over identity politics and privilege Olympics among organizers of the Women’s March in New York City is so extreme, two marches on the same day will be held next month on the streets of New York, according to a bombshell report.

Goose, gull that swallowed pills in California park recovering A Canada goose and a ring-billed gull were recovering after they apparently swallowed random pills left at a park in Southern California.

New York couple driven to their wedding by friendly police officer after crash Suffolk County Police Officer Cody Matthews saved the day in more ways than one on Saturday for a bride and groom in New York who had crashed their SUV on the way to their wedding. 

Body of girl who died at US border returns to Guatemala The body of a 7-year-old girl who died while in custody of the U.S. Border Patrol arrived in her native Guatemala on Sunday and was to be driven hours into the countryside and handed over to family members for a last goodbye.

Florida police officers bust a move with flash mob at mall Two Florida police officers who appeared to be breaking up a flash mob in a mall surprised shoppers when they jumped on in the fun.

Garamendi: The president does not have an understanding of what’s at stake in Syria, ISIS has not been defeated California Democrat Rep. John Garamendi weighs in on Trump’s decision to pull U.S. troops out Syria.

6 hurt when car crashes into church, shatters stained glass Authorities in Ohio say a car smashed through a church wall during Sunday morning services, injuring six people and shattering stained glass.

After criticism, Trump pushes out Mattis sooner than planned President Donald Trump says Defense Secretary Jim Mattis will leave his post on Jan. 1.

Ratcliffe: We need to take border wall funding as far as we can until Republicans no longer have control of the House Texas Republican Rep. John Ratcliffe weighs in on the battle over border wall funding.

Lawsuit: Wyoming boss required Scientology for employee A former employee of a Wyoming occupational therapy office alleges the owner of the business made her take Scientology courses as a condition of her employment.

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said there are parties in Lebanon that do not want a new government to be formed, al-Akhbar newspaper reported on Monday, pointing to the depth of complications that have derailed its formation. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2LypdyR

Washing avocados? Why the FDA recommends cleaning the fruit before eating it Do you wash an avocado before eating it? According to a recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) report, you should, as the skin of the fruit could contain trace amounts of Listeria monocytogenes.

African boy, 8, brought to US for surgery by NBA great Dikembe Mutombo dies, foundation says An eight-year-old African boy who was brought to the U.S. for surgery on a facial tumor died Friday night, NBA great Dikembe Mutombo’s Foundation said.

Elizabeth Warren wants the government to manufacture its own generic drugs, but what would happen during a shutdown? The potential 2020 presidential candidate's plan is examined by a doctor on 'Fox & Friends.'

The Anak Krakatau volcano may have triggered Saturday's tsunami that killed at least 281 people. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2BAkl7X

Patrick Shanahan will succeed James Mattis as defence secretary on 1 January - earlier than expected. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2rUeHcs

A Chinese drama is the most-searched show, despite Google being largely blocked in China. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2T9nhj8

Chris Dawson is accused of killing his wife, Lynette, who vanished from their Sydney home in 1982. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GAawws

A Trump aide says deadlock over federal budget spending could drag on until the next Congress. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2T8KTUL

More than 80,000 people attend as Emperor Akihito gives a last birthday address before his abdication. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Acz5K8

Der Spiegel is to file a criminal complaint against its rogue reporter Claas Relotius. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Lw5lML

The US president's decision to withdraw all troops from Syria has alarmed allies, including France. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2EMRQrs

Demonstrators block roads as violent anti-government protests continue for a fifth straight day. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Q0Bmxg

Angel "Baby" Etchecopar must give guests 10 uninterrupted minutes to speak each week for five months. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2EGJTDs

Multiple deaths have been reported and the death toll is expected to rise. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GAz0Wv

The story behind one of the world's favourite Christmas carols, first performed on this day in 1818. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ELba8F

Residents of Heilongjiang in China spray hot water into freezing air to mark the shortest day. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Cx8BVD

Anti-government protesters hurled objects at police and chased after them in central Paris. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2rR9DFN

BBC Africa finds out how children from across the continent will be celebrating Christmas 2018. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Re0Iw5

Mamadou Gassama saved a boy dangling from a Paris balcony. But what happened when the media moved on? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2T5E9XO

The volcano in Indonesia is now entering a new, deadly phase, writes US volcanologist Jess Phoenix. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GEnoBX

In 2018, Instagram has become an increasingly important way for Africans to make and share news. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2T5Zcth

The centuries-old tradition of husky racing is alive and well in Alaska. But for how much longer? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2T7V0cC

The BBC's Adrian Goldberg is entitled to a German passport - and it might come in very useful. But his family history makes him think twice about taking this step. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2T7JVIq

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