The closure of all but critical government services would start on Sunday after midnight [04:00 GMT Sunday].

The closure of all but critical government services would start on Sunday after midnight [04:00 GMT Sunday].
Torrential downpours trigger flooding, disrupting subway service as authorities declare a state of emergency.
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United States urges Belgrade to stand down after deployment of Serbian tanks and artillery near Kosovo border.
US Navy to begin random testing of elite unit in November, US Army special forces will implement testing at later date.
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The incident underscores ongoing risks for migrants and asylum seekers in border areas that criminal gangs control.
About quarter of the US GDP is government expenditure. A drop in that spending will have knock-on effect on the economy.
Top Democrat on House foreign policy panel calls for withholding US assistance over Cairo’s human rights record.
A Georgia bond bailsman, Hall was accused of participating in an effort to remove and tamper with election equipment.
US authorities say Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis ‘ordered’ the drive-by shooting that killed the celebrated US rapper.
Allegations India linked to Canadian Sikh leader’s killing ‘not consistent’ with New Delhi’s policy, top diplomat says.
Labour strikes are taking place across North America as a labour shortage helps worker demand better pay and rights.
Union leader says 7,000 more workers will join strike as talks with US auto giants fail to make ‘meaningful progress’.