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To avoid a shutdown, the US Congress is gearing up for a series of votes.
On Saturday, lawmakers will return to Washington, DC, without having reached an agreement on how to avoid a government shutdown that could affect everything from national parks to financial regulation.
The Republican-controlled House of Representatives has failed to pass legislation tha...
Explainer: What Members of Congress in the United States Are Arguing About as the Government Shutdown Looms
The House of Representatives, which is controlled by Republicans, and the Senate, which is controlled by Democrats, are at odds over the priorities that each chamber would like to see included in any legislation that would continue to fund the government into the new fiscal year, which begins on ...
The House passes a massive government spending bill, avoiding a government shutdown.
Despite strong opposition from House Republicans, Congress approved the $1.7 trillion bill to fund the government.
After ugly partisan bickering on the House floor that foreshadowed potential dynamics in the new Congress, the House passed a massive bill to fund the government on Friday,...
Hours before the deadline, Congress passes a bill to prevent a shutdown of the federal government
Amid concerns that a shutdown could look bad for Democrats in the weeks leading up to the midterm elections, Congress passed a deal on Friday to prevent a shutdown before the midnight deadline.
This bill breezed through the House on Friday and is on its way to Vice President Joe Biden...
Nord Stream 1 has been shut off by Russia. What does it mean for the EU
The Nord Stream 1 pipeline was first stopped for upkeep. The West's sanctions, according to Russia, are the reason it has been stopped.
Russian officials shutting down a vital gas pipeline to Europe is evidence, in the eyes of EU officials, that the Kremlin is weaponizing energy sup...
Numerous swimming pools in France are shut down due to rising energy prices
Approximately 30 swimming pools were shut down on Tuesday after their operator claimed that rising heating costs rendered them unprofitable. French sports and education organizations expressed displeasure at the decision.
The French Swimming Federation (FFN) demanded the pools' &quo...
What is each EU country's position on shutting off Russia's oil and gas
There are plans to restrict all Russian coal imports beginning in August, although their worth is significantly lower than that of oil and gas.
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy has encouraged the European Union to put sanctions on Russian oil and given a date for the country's gas ...
Singapore’s Shuttler Yeo Jia Min Tests Positive for Covid-19
Singaporean female shuttler Yeo Jia Min tested positive for the Covid-19 after returning from New Delhi where the player just withdrew from the Indian Open.
Last Thursday, the player had high-fever and had announced her withdrawal from the tournament.
The Singapore Badmi...
BUSINESSES VIOLATING SUSPENSION OF WORK AMID STATE OF EMERGENCY IN JAPAN TO BE FINED
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- Businesses violating suspension of work amid state of emergency in Japan to be fined.
- A fine of 500,000 yen could be imposed if orders are not followed.
- Prefectural governors will be allowed to issue legally binding order...
SOUTH KOREA’S FOOD DELIVERY MARKET ONE AMONGST THE BEST IN THE WORLD
- Jungkook of BTS fame could not have explained the question of diet and choice of food more marvellously, when put forth the question.
- He was all praises for the Korean online food delivery system. He said that with a few taps on his mobile, he is served the best food in town an...
TEXAS JUDGE UPHOLDS EL PASO BUSINESS SHUT DOWN, SAYS IT WAS NECESSARY
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• In wake of rising new coronavirus cases, El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego had ordered a shut down of two weeks for non-essential activities
• The order by judge Samaniego was challenged by Attorney General Ken Paxton stating it illegal because it g...
SEIBU LIONS STREGTHENS BID FOR PACIFIC LEAGUE PLAYOFF SPOT
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- Seibu Lions strengthens bid for Pacific League playoff spot on Tuesday match.
- Lions won against Nippon Ham Fighters by 5-4 in the 7th inning RBI.
- Takumi Kuriyama and Cory Spangenberg hit a home run for the Lions. ...
SCHOOLS IN SEOUL RESUME REMOTE LEARNING WITH VIRUS BOUTS RESURFACING
- South Korean pupils in Seoul face lackluster school days once again with schools resuming full remote learning, starting Wednesday.
- The precautions are due to the country lately experiencing a fresh bout of the novel coronavirus and concerns are growing over school safety. ...
GYMS IN NEW YORK ARE READY TO OPEN ITS DOORS STARTING MONDAY
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- Gyms in New York are ready to open its door starting Monday.
- Many gym centres are busy upgrading their sanitation protocols as COVID-19 countermeasure.
- States have been given certain guidelines for opening the gyms. ...
JAPANESE RESEARCH COMPANY REPORTED LOWER BANKRUPTCIES FOR THE MONTH OF JULY
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- Japanese Research Company reported lower bankruptcies for the month of July.
- The number fell by 1.6 percent last month to 789 cases.
- Data showed that around 89 firms were out of business due to the pandemic.
- T...
GERMAN CRUISE SHIP SAIL WITH THE HOPES OF THWARTING VIRUS THREAT
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- German cruise ship Mein Schiff 2 has set sail for the first time since the lockdown due to coronavirus pandemic.
- The whole cruise industry was shut down due to the strict lockdown precautions that were meant to keep passengers and crew as s...
MITSHUBISHI CORP. TO SHUT DOWN THE PAJERO SUV PLANT IN GIFU PREFECTURE
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- Mitsubishi Corp. to shut down the Pajero SUV plant in Gifu prefecture.
- The final decision will be made on July 27.
- Only two domestic factories will be used to assemble vehicles hereafter.
- In 2018, the Gifu pla...
U.S. STOCK STUMBLES AMID SPECULATIONS OF A SECOND WAVE OF INFECTION HITTING THE NATION SOON
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- In past 12 weeks, the U.S. stocks witnessed an all time low.
- There is an atmosphere of uncertainty among the investors amid speculations of a ...
KIA MOTORS CONTINUES DOMESTIC SHUTDOWN OF ITS PLANTS
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- Kia Motors has extended the domestic shutdown of its production plants.
- The shutdown comes due to slow global demand over the rising pandemic.
- The company has decided to shut its No.2 line in Gwangju for two weeks. ...
CHINA’S ECONOMY ALMOST FREEZES WITH NO PURCHASE ORDERS FROM THE WEST
After reporting the first case of coronavirus, China was once again in the news though this time for all the negative reasons. May it country’s exotic animal meat market or accusations made by the U.S. of making the COVID-19 and intentionally spreading it worldwide, China is constantly goin...