World News Hits on Tuesday

See presents the most dominating headlines for Tuesday world news.

Malta Arrests Man Suspected of Acting As Go-Between in Journalist’s Murder

A man suspected of acting as a go-between in the contract killing of Malta’s most prominent anti-corruption journalist has been arrested, a police source said on Tuesday, a step the authorities hope will lead to the person who ordered the hit. (Reuters)

It’s Official: Boeing’s Troubled 737 Loses Title of World’s Most Popular Jet to Airbus’ A320

The European planemaker Airbus has just got ahead of its American rival, with its A320-family aircraft seizing the title of the world’s best-selling narrow-body airliner from Boeing’s scandal-plagued 737 and 737MAX models. (Russia Today)

France's 5G Spectrum Auction Delayed to March 2020

France is likely to delay its 5G spectrum auction at least until March 2020, three months later than the originally scheduled date, two sources close to the matter said. (Reuters)

Trump's Aides Eye Moving Impeachment Witnesses out of White House jobs

President Donald Trump's aides have explored moving some impeachment witnesses on loan to the White House from other agencies, such as Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, back to their home departments ahead of schedule, according to people familiar with the conversations. (CNN)

Ukrainians ‘Came to Understand What Was Required’ to Meet With Trump, State Dept. Aide Testifies

David Holmes told lawmakers last week that he was shocked to overhear a phone call in which a top diplomat assured President Trump that Ukrainian officials would pursue a probe of interest to him — later suggested to be an investigation of Joe Biden, Trump’s political rival. (The Washington Post)

Ex-Envoy to Testify He Didn’t Know Ukraine Aid Was Tied to Investigations

Kurt Volker will modify his testimony in the impeachment inquiry, saying he was kept out of the loop at key moments of Mr. Trump’s pressure campaign.(The New York Times)

U.S. No Longer Considers Israeli Settlements Illegal

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the U.S. no longer will consider Israeli settlements to be illegal under international law, a move that shifts decades of U.S. policy (The Wall Street Journal)

IDF Says Iron Dome Intercepted Four Projectiles Allegedly Launched From Syria

Earlier in the day, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said on Twitter that air-raid sirens went off in the northern part of Israel, in the area of the Golan Heights, without providing further details. (Sputnik News)