United States

US Clears Key Hurdle In Race To Avert Government Shutdown

The House approved a bill that essentially puts off the problem until January of 2024 -- a presidential election year -- but the majority Republicans needed help from Democrats amid a rebellion among conservatives irritated by the temporary fix.

US Strikes Iran-linked Weapons Storage Site In Syria

It is the second time in roughly two weeks that the United States has targeted a location in Syria it said was tied to Iran, which supports an array of groups that Washington blames for a spike in attacks on its forces in the Middle East.

Democracy Worldwide Trending Downwards: Report

The Stockholm-based International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) said 85 out of 173 countries surveyed had "suffered a decline in at least one key indicator of democratic performance in the past five years".

Bitcoin Wins Boost On Hope Of Broader Trading

Bitcoin's price has risen strongly in recent weeks with the United States possibly set to allow a popular type of trading in the cryptocurrency that would further normalise the asset.

US Senate Approves Biden Pick For Israel Ambassador

Senators voted Tuesday to confirm President Joe Biden's nominee for US ambassador to Israel, filling a crucial posting that had been vacant for months as America's closest ally in the Middle East battles Hamas militants.

Attacks On US Forces Risk Conflict With Iran

Repeated attacks on American troops in the Middle East risk drawing the United States into a conflict with Iran even as Washington strives to prevent fighting between Israel and Hamas from spiraling into a regional war.

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