US government spending bill extends farm programs, some nutrition aid
By Leah Douglas The stopgap funding bill to keep the U.S. government open signed by President Joe Biden
2023-11-17 22:51
School Strike 4 Climate: Australian students with 'sick note' demand climate action
Thousands skipped class in nine cities to demand climate action, backed by a "sick note" from climate experts.
2023-11-17 14:50
US's Biden signs stopgap spending bill, White House says
U.S. President Joe Biden signed on Thursday a stopgap spending bill to avert government shutdown, the White House
2023-11-17 14:47
US House Speaker Johnson's 'honeymoon' ends as hardline Republicans rebel
By David Morgan WASHINGTON A group of hardline Republicans has put new U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson on
2023-11-17 01:58
U.S. Senate to vote on stopgap government funding bill on Wednesday night -Schumer
WASHINGTON The U.S. Senate will vote Wednesday night on a stopgap measure to avert a partial government shutdown,
2023-11-16 11:27
US Senate aims for quick vote to avoid shutdown, but possible potholes ahead
By David Morgan and Katharine Jackson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Democratic and Republican leaders in the U.S. Senate said on Wednesday they
2023-11-16 01:18
US House Speaker passes bill to avert shutdown with Democratic support
The new Speaker Mike Johnson passes his first major test, despite a major revolt from his backbench.
2023-11-15 11:59
Republican tempers flare as US House weighs bill to avert shutdown
Hours before an expected vote, Kevin McCarthy was accused of elbowing a fellow Republican
2023-11-15 02:15
Vote to avert US government shutdown first big test for new House speaker
By David Morgan WASHINGTON U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson faces a key test on Tuesday, as he tries
2023-11-14 21:16
Takarazuka Revue: Japan theatre company sorry 'overworked' actress took her life
The all-female Takarazuka Revue apologised for "loss of life" but has not offered compensation.
2023-11-14 20:53
We will do all we can to release girl - Irish PM
Emily Hand's family believed she had been killed by Hamas but it is now thought she is a hostage
2023-11-14 15:46
Top US Senate Democrat Schumer shows tentative support for Republican short-term funding bill
By Moira Warburton WASHINGTON Top U.S. Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer on Monday expressed tentative support for U.S. House
2023-11-14 05:20