Time running short to fund government as shutdown showdown in US Congress persists
Hundreds of thousands of federal workers will be furloughed and a wide range of services, from economic data releases to nutrition benefits, will be suspended beginning on Sunday if the two sides do not reach agreement. In Washington, the National Zoo says it would have to curtail its farewell party for three giant pandas before they return to China.
Christians should be alert to environmental risks posed by exotic trees in same way foreign religions eroded positives in African faiths
Eucalyptus is efficient at draining water away by its deep-seated roots. Cypress is efficient in doing the same via its small leaves. Therefore, instead of helping us to fight environmental degradation, climate change and desertification, they accelerate the wicked problems of our time.
End of Rupert Murdoch’s era at from Fox News and News Corp brings curtain down on polarising figure in Australia
Murdoch’s exit cuts a native tie between News Corp and Fox Corp and Australia, where Murdoch was born. His son Lachlan Murdoch, who becomes sole chairman of News Corp and continues as chair and CEO of Fox, was born in Britain.
It’s not just the economy, stupid! What was off-key about the Africa Climate Summit in Kenya
The fact that Africa suffers disproportionately from the crisis – 17 of the 20 worst-hit countries are located on the continent even though it accounts for less than 4 per cent of global emissions – was prominently repeated at the conference.
House Republicans push US government on edge of shutdown by defeating latest funding plan
In a crushing defeat on Thursday, a handful of Republican hardliners blocked a typically popular defence bill from advancing – the second time this week it was set back, an unheard-of loss for a House speaker. Even a stopgap bill to keep government funding past the September 30 deadline, called a continuing resolution or CR, is a non-starter for some on the right flank who have essentially seized control of the House.
Canadian PM calls for India’s cooperation in murder probe of Sikh separatist leader Nijjar
Traditional Canadian allies have so far taken a relatively cautious approach to the matter. Political analysts said this was partly because the United States and other major players see India as a counterweight to the growing influence of China.
Rupert Murdoch son Lachlan succeeds father as chairman of Fox, News Corp after mogul’s exit
The news comes just months after Murdoch, 92, scrapped a plan that would have reunited his media empire by merging Fox and News Corp, after several top shareholders rejected the proposal on the grounds that it would fail to realise the full value of the company.
Kenyan soldiers training Brazilian counterparts in jungle warfare to cope with harsh Congo forests
The course curriculum covers topics, including navigation in dense foliage, survival skills, patrolling techniques and medical care in austere conditions. Participants undergo gruelling physical and mental challenges, pushing them to their limits and preparing them for the unpredictable nature of jungle warfare.
Ex-White House’s chief medical advisor Fauci raked in millions from Covid pandemic, earns sky-high pension
Fauci is estimated to be collecting a federal pension that rivals a presidential salary, Andrzejewski added, calling it “the largest federal retirement package in history.”
Man United take heart in second half showing despite 4-3 loss to six-time Champions League winners Bayern
Bayern had to wait till the 20th minute for its first chance and had fortune on its side with United ’keeper André Onana deflecting Leroy Sané’s harmless-looking shot inside the right post in the 28th after Sané had played a one-two with Kane.
