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Washington, D.C. — The Democratic-controlled U.S. Senate on Thursday passed a bill to fund the government through mid-February, averting the risk of a shutdown after overcoming a bid by some Republicans to delay the vote in a protest against vaccine mandates. The 69-28 vote leaves government funding at current levels through Feb. 18, and gives … Continue reading Government Shut down Averted by U.S. Senate
The United Nations General Assembly adopted, with a large majority, a resolution rejecting Israel's unilateral actions in Jerusalem and calling for respect for the historic status quo at the holy places of the occupied city. Spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Haitham Abu Al Foul, highlighted that the adoption of the resolution … Continue reading UN Adopts Resolution Rejecting Israeli Unilateral Measures in Jerusalem
Amman — Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were signed between Jordan and Japan on Monday, according to the Jordanian News Agency (Petra). The Minister of Planning and International Cooperation, Nasser Shraideh, signed the MoUs on behalf of Jordan while Japan's Ambassador to Jordan, Shimazaki Kaoru, and JICA's Chief Representative in Amman, Chie Miyahara, were signed on … Continue reading $100 Million Loan MoUs Signed by Jordan and Japan
Saudi launches awareness campaign before female motorists drive News Dated June 21st, 2018 | republished. Curated from epeak A mixture of excitement and fear has enveloped the religiously conservative kingdom of Saudi Arabia as it awaits the lifting of a decades-long ban on women driving on June 24. In only three days the … Continue reading Saudi launches awareness campaign before female motorists drive | News
Leon/Neal/Getty Curated from the Daily Beast - BBC Two pro-Brexit officials, including the most senior official responsible for handling Britain’s departure from the European Union, resigned Sunday amid tensions with Prime Minister Theresa May, according to BBC News and The Guardian. Both David Davis, Brexit secretary, and Steve Baker, Brexit Department minister, will be leaving … Continue reading Brexit Chief Resigns, Sending British Government Into Chaos
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