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House vote likely Wednesday on ending US government shutdown
WASHINGTON: The effort to end the longest-ever US government shutdown on Wednesday (Nov 13) heads towards a final vote, as…
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Markets boosted by hopes for deal to end US shutdown
Optimism for an end to the standoff helped equities rise in Asia. Tokyo and Hong Kong each rose more than…
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US flights could ‘slow to a trickle’ as shutdown bites: Transport secretary
“MASSIVE DISRUPTION” Travellers expressed their frustration on social media. “Moral of the story, if you don’t have to travel and…
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Major US air traffic staffing shortages snarl thousands of flights
FLIGHT REDUCTIONS TO INCREASE ON TUESDAY The FAA instructed airlines to cut 4 per cent of daily flights starting on…
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More than 1,200 flights cancelled across US in government paralysis
WASHINGTON: More than 1,200 flights were cancelled across the United States on Friday (Nov 7) after the Trump administration ordered…
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How airport woes went from bad to worse in the US government shutdown
Air travellers are starting to feel the pain of the US government shutdown, as shortages of air traffic controllers cause…
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The US government shutdown is the longest ever. Why does this keep happening?
Which government functions are unaffected? Military operations, air traffic control, medical care of veterans and federal criminal investigations are among…
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Americans facing hunger as shutdown enters second month
AIR TRAVEL HIT WIC – the food aid program for pregnant women, new mothers and infants – is also on…
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Americans facing hunger as shutdown enters second month
WASHINGTON: The US government shutdown barreled towards its second month Friday (Oct 31) – and the pain is spreading fast…
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US expects flight delays to worsen as controllers miss paychecks
PHILADELPHIA: US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Friday (Oct 24) he expects more flight delays as air traffic controllers prepare…
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