Feb 18 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
- Saudi Arabia plans to increase its oil output in the coming months, reversing a recent big production cut, say advisers to the Kingdom, a sign of growing confidence over an oil-price recovery. https://on.wsj.com/3qwT6n0
- Boeing (NYSE:BA) Co BA.N said two longtime directors would step down as the aerospace giant's board undergoes more changes in the wake of the 737 MAX crisis. https://on.wsj.com/3rYz5G4
- Facebook Inc FB.O said it would restrict publishers and users in Australia from viewing or sharing news articles, ramping up a standoff with the government there over a proposal that would force tech companies to pay newspapers for content. https://on.wsj.com/3s1lXjC
- Two Americans accused of helping former auto titan Carlos Ghosn escape from Japan have made a last-ditch appeal to the Biden administration to stop the pair from being extradited to Japan or to put new conditions on their extradition. https://on.wsj.com/37oQrUU