Congress narrowly averts government shutdown
Washington (CNN) -- Congress narrowly averted a government shutdown that was slated to take effect at midnight. The House approved a $1.1 trillion spending bill that keeps the government open through September. The Senate agreed to a two-day extension of current funding levels to give itself time to approve the House bill.
Six Afghan soldiers killed in Kabul suicide bombing
At least six Afghan soldiers have been killed by a suicide bomber on the outskirts of the capital Kabul, police and officials say.
Hong Kong protests: Authorities begin site clearance
The authorities had warned protestors to leave ahead of the operation, but some vowed to remain.
China urges U.S. to “correct ways” after torture report
China urged the United States on Wednesday to “correct its ways”, after the U.S. Senate said in a report the CIA misled the White House and public about its torture of detainees and acted more brutally and pervasively than it acknowledged.
Malala to star in Nobels ceremony
Malala Yousafzai picks up her Nobel Peace Prize today, but the youngest ever laureate already has an even more startling memento from her young life: the blood-soaked school uniform she wore when shot by the Taliban.
Putin hopes to expand ties with India
Russian president Vladimir Putin has voiced hope for expanding ties with India during his visit there and sought to assuage New Delhi’s concern about Moscow’s ties with Pakistan.
Delhi bans Uber cabs after rape
US online ride-hailing service Uber has been banned from operating in the Indian capital after a female passenger accused one of its drivers of rape, a case that has reignited a debate about the safety of women in the South Asian nation.Uber, which had employed the driver even though he had been arrested on allegations of sexual assault three years ago.
17 killed in Nepal bus accident
Police say an overcrowded bus has plunged off a mountain road in Nepal, killing at least 17 people and injuring 50 more.
Racism, bias in US will take time to tackle: Obama
The US president Barack Obama is prescribing time and vigilance to tackle problems as entrenched in American society as racism and bias.
IS setting up Libya training camps: US
IS advance in east Syria kills 19
