Star Wars Episode VII Release Date Announced

An official release date for Star Wars Episode VII has been announced.

On Friday, director JJ Abrams made the announcement.

The as of yet untitled movie, will release on December 18, 2015.

Dismay came from Star Wars fans, who knew May would be the month for the movie, as every other Star Wars film has debuted at sometime in May.

It is unclear why Abrams and Disney decided to break with the tradition.

Toyota Recalling 30,000 Vehicles

Toyota is recalling thirty thousand vehicles, around the world.

Most of the vehicles are in Japan, four thousand are in the US, and a few thousand are spread through other countries.

All of the vehicles are 2013 models, of varying types.

Engine valve springs may develop cracks and then break, which would harm performance or kill the engine.

Owners will be contacted, by mail, if their vehicle is included in the recall.

Fighting Breaks Out Between Militias in Libya

Fighting broke out between rival militias, in Triploi, Libya, on Thursday.

One person was killed and ten were wounded, in the fighting.

Street fighting continued into the night, though not as serious as the initial clashes, which involved rocket propelled grenades and other heavy weapons.

Libya's government has little control of the many militias, around the country.

Pakistan Taliban Selects Fazlullah as New Leader

On Thursday, the Pakistani Taliban announced the selection of a new leader.

They chose Mullah Fazlullah to replace Hakimullah Mehsud, who was killed in a drone strike, on November 1.

The selection of Fazlullah has many Pakistanis concerned, and the international community wary.

Fazlullah is one of the most violent leaders, within the Taliban.

Everywhere he goes, he has enforced an extremely strict version of Shariah law.

His selections could also be a sign that any hopes for peace talks are nowhere near being an option anymore.

Another worry is that he is supported by the Afghanistan Taliban, and may feel forced to heed their bidding.