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US government opens back up but deep political divisions remain
AMERICANS BLAME REPUBLICANS AND DEMOCRATS ALMOST EQUALLY Neither party appears to have emerged as a clear winner. A Reuters/Ipsos poll…
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Trump signs deal to end longest US government shutdown in history
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Nov 12) signed legislation ending the longest government shutdown in US history, roughly…
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US House to vote on deal to end longest government shutdown in history
WASHINGTON: The House of Representatives took a procedural step toward ending the longest government shutdown in United States history on…
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Asian markets up on hopes over US shutdown deal, Fed rate cut
Adding to the upbeat mood was expectations for a Fed rate cut in December after data from private payrolls firm…
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Asian stocks struggle as US shutdown rally loses steam
HONG KONG: Asian markets struggled to maintain early momentum on Tuesday (Nov 11) as a rally fuelled by hopes for…
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Asian stocks rise as record US shutdown nears end
HONG KONG: Most Asian markets rose for the second day in a row Tuesday (Nov 11) as United States lawmakers…
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US Senate passes Bill to end government shutdown, sends to House
WASHINGTON: The United States Senate on Monday (Nov 10) approved a compromise that would end the longest government shutdown in…
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US government shutdown could disrupt air travel, officials warn
A shutdown could cost the tourism industry more than €100 million a day. ADVERTISEMENT A partial shutdown of the US…
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Fitch’s move to downgrade US credit rating angers the White House
The White House has reacted sharply to a move by Fitch to downgrade the United States’ credit rating, describing it…
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US Senate avoids default in vote on debt ceiling and spending cuts
The US Senate has avoided a government default by passing a bill to lift the debt ceiling and introduce spending…
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