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US government shutdown ends with Donald Trump signature

Tue Jan 23, 2018 09:11:19

US President Donald Trump has signed a bill reopening the country’s government and ending a 69-hour partial shutdown.

The bizarre alliance between the US and Saudi Arabia is finally fraying

Sun Nov 26, 2017 13:58:35

As the conflict in Yemen rages, there are plenty of signs that times are changing.

Russia-Iran sanctions bill stalls in House after senate passage

Wed Jun 21, 2017 12:44:15

House Republican leaders said Tuesday that the Senate has to amend a Russia and Iran sanctions bill it passed overwhelmingly before the House can take it up, prompting Democrats to accuse the GOP of delaying tactics.

NEW Greenlight of US Senate to Saudi Arabia for $1.15BN Arms Sale

Thu Sep 22, 2016 11:59:11

The US Senate gave the go-ahead for a $1.15 billion sale of tanks and other military equipment to Saudi Arabia by blocking the bill opposing the controversial transaction.

France Senate Supports Resolution to Remove EU Sanctions on Russia

Thu Jun 9, 2016 14:46:26

The French Senate has voted for a resolution aimed at lifting EU sanctions that were imposed on Russia over the crisis in eastern Ukraine and reunification with Crimea back in 2014. An influential senator says the future of the French Republic is "inconceivable without dialogue with Russia."

Obama Hails What He Called “A victory for Diplomacy”

Fri Sep 11, 2015 13:07:50

President Barack Obama issued a statement Thursday after Democrats in the US Senate managed to block a Republican resolution to reject the nuclear agreement between Iran and the P5+1 group of countries.

CIA illegally searched Senate computers: US senator

Wed Mar 12, 2014 08:55:18

A senior US senator has accused the CIA of criminal activity in improperly searching a computer network set up for lawmakers investigating allegations of torture.

US defiant in jailing military sex offenders in Japan

Mon Feb 10, 2014 09:58:11

Most perpetrators of sex crimes at US military bases in Japan have not been going to prison for their offenses; Instead, they've received punishments including demotions, fines, or even just a letter of reprimand, Freedom of Information documents reveal.

Number of foreign militants in Syria rises: US

Thu Jan 30, 2014 09:15:40

More than 7,000 foreign militants are fighting for the militants in Syria's conflict and some are being trained to return home and conduct attacks, US spy chiefs has told lawmakers.

US congress fails to impose new sanctions on Iran

Wed Jan 29, 2014 09:19:49

An attempt to impose new sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program has stalled in the US Congress and lawmakers are discussing whether to introduce a much weaker measure, congressional aides say.

Hawkish senators vow to override Obama’s veto on Iran

Sat Dec 21, 2013 16:50:08

A veto threat from US President Barack Obama, has not curbed ambitions by hawkish senators in Congress to press forward with additional sanctions against Iran.

Senate rushes for new Iran sanctions amid veto threat

Sat Dec 21, 2013 08:05:55

The US Senate is rushing with a controversial move for imposing new sanctions on Iran, as soon as next month, following a veto threat by the White House.

WH urges Senate to delay Iran sanctions

Fri Oct 4, 2013 14:07:18

Under Secretary of State Wendy Sherman, the lead US negotiator with Iran, has urged US lawmakers to hold off on imposing additional sanctions against Iran ahead of the talks.

US bans to hit Russia over Snowden

Fri Jul 26, 2013 08:54:15

The United States’ Senate is weighting possible trade sanctions against Russia over its attempt to grant asylum to US whistleblower Edward Snowden.

90% of Americans disapprove of Congress: Poll

Wed Jul 3, 2013 11:46:41

A new poll shows that only 10 percent of Americans have confidence in Congress as an institution.