Politics

US Senate Advances Bill to End Government Shutdown

Washington: The US Senate advanced a bill to partially fund the government by a majority of 60 votes in an attempt to end the 40-day government shutdown. The Senate vote was 60 to 40 with eight Democrats voting in favor of the bill, as an initial step…

Dame Susan Langley Takes Office as First Ever London Lady Mayor

London: Dame Susan Langley took office on Sunday as the 697th Lord Mayor of London, becoming the first ever woman to carry the title of Lady Mayor after being assigned to the post for a one-year term. In an ancient procession that dates back to the 13…

Kremlin Denies Presidential Directives for Nuclear Tests

Moscow: Kremlin has again denied that President Vladimir Putin has issued any directive to begin preparations for nuclear tests, affirming that the Russian Federation remains committed to the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and has no int…