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UK to ramp up 'no-deal' Brexit preparations amid impasse LONDON — Britain's government ramped up preparations Tuesday for the possibility the U.K. could leave the European Union in 101 days without a deal, urging thou... by The Associated Press - December 18, 2018

Girl's death highlights language gaps at border Shortly before a 7-year-old Guatemalan girl died in U.S. custody, her father signed a form stating that his daughter was in good health. But it's unclear how mu... by JULIE WATSON The Associated Press - December 18, 2018

Delayed Brexit vote set for January; pressure mounts to prevent economic damage after exit Prime Minister Theresa May said Monday that the postponed vote in Parliament on Britain's agreement to exit the European Union will be held the week of Jan. 14 ... by JILL LAWLESSand DANICA KIRKA The Associated Press - December 18, 2018

U.S. strikes kill 60 militants in Somalia Six U.S. airstrikes that killed more than 60 people in a coastal Somali town were pre-emptive strikes to prevent a major extremist attack, according to a Somali... by ABDI GULED The Associated Press - December 18, 2018

Saudis blast Senate rebuke on Khashoggi Saudi Arabia lashed out Monday at the U.S. Senate for holding the crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, personally responsible for the murder of a Saudi dissident ... by Ben Hubbard The New York Times - December 18, 2018

Ex-FBI chief rebukes GOP Former FBI director James Comey on Monday accused President Donald Trump of trying "to burn down the entire FBI" and argued that congressional Republicans were ... by Karoun Demirjian The Washington Post - December 18, 2018

U.S., Taliban hold talks on war's end The Taliban held another round of talks with U.S. officials on Monday in the latest attempt to bring a negotiated end to Afghanistan's 17-year war. by KATHY GANNON The Associated Press - December 18, 2018

Trump, top Turk converse on Syria Turkey's leader said Monday that he received "positive answers" from President Donald Trump on the situation in northeastern Syria, where Turkey has threatened ... by The Associated Press - December 18, 2018

Balkans cold spell blamed in 2 deaths Two men reportedly froze to death in Serbia as a cold spell throughout the Balkan region slowed down traffic, disrupted power supplies and closed down schools i... December 18, 2018

Jesuit order issues list of priests accused of sex abuse The Maryland Province Jesuits, a Catholic religious order with priests serving throughout the Washington area and across eight states, released a list Monday of... by Julie Zauzmer The Washington Post - December 18, 2018

The World in Brief Home damage spurs West Bank clashes December 18, 2018

May says postponed Brexit vote to be held week of Jan. 14 LONDON — Prime Minister Theresa May said Monday that the postponed vote in Parliament on Britain's Brexit agreement with the European Union will be held the wee... by The Associated Press - December 17, 2018

U.S. conducts 6 airstrikes against Somalia extremists, 62 dead NAIROBI, Kenya — Six U.S. airstrikes that killed more than 60 people in a coastal Somali town were pre-emptive strikes to prevent a major extremist attack, acco... by The Associated Press - December 17, 2018

Russian meddling detailed in report; study of posts shows ’16 effort A report prepared for the Senate that provides the most sweeping analysis yet of Russia's disinformation campaign around the 2016 election found the operation u... by Craig Timberg and Tony Romm The Washington Post - December 17, 2018

North Korea issues warning to U.S.; pressure tactics will fail, it says North Korea on Sunday warned the United States that continued escalation of its sanctions and human-rights campaigns threatens to permanently shatter any chance... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - December 17, 2018

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