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Fetterman: Shutdown would ‘plunge the country into chaos, risk a recession’
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) said he believes a government shutdown would plunge the United States “into chaos” and risk sending the country into a recession. “Shut the government down, plunge the ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Austria's new government is stopping family reunions immediately for migrants
The new Austrian government says it has decided to immediately stop family reunion procedures for migrants because the country is no longer able to absorb newcomers adequatelyABC News - Mar. 12 -
Encrypted messaging apps promise privacy. Government transparency is often the price
States and cities across the country are grappling with how to stay on the right side of government transparency laws as the use of encrypted messaging apps becomes more widespreadABC News - 2d -
Hungary's government targets LGBTQ community, dual citizens in proposed constitutional changes
Hungary’s governing party has proposed constitutional changes that could mean a ban on an annual march celebrating the LGBTQ community and the expulsion of citizens with dual citizenship if they ...NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Government debt costs in richest nations at highest since 2007
Payments by OECD countries outstrip amount spent on defence, police services and housing, report finds. Business live latest updates The cost of government debt payments in the world’s richest ...The Guardian - 2d -
Sudan's military says it has retaken seat of country's government for the first time in two years
Sudan’s military said Friday that it had retaken the Republican Palace in Khartoum, the last heavily guarded bastion of rival paramilitary forces in the capital, after nearly two years of fighting.NBC News - 1d -
Italian government approves draft law targeting femicide, with punishment up to life in prison
The Italian government has approved a draft law that for the first time introduces the legal definition of femicide in the country’s criminal law and punishes it with life imprisonmentABC News - Mar. 8 -
Iberdrola chair warns of surge in Spanish power prices if country shuts nuclear plants
Ignacio Galán urges Madrid government to avoid repeating Germany’s ‘big mistake’Financial Times - 2d -
Syrian government reaches deal with Kurdish-led SDF to integrate north-east region
Agreement recognises Kurdish rights as president Ahmed al-Sharaa seeks to achieve nationwide ceasefire. Syria’s government has reached a deal with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Syrian Government Signs Breakthrough Deal With Kurdish-Led Forces
The agreement marked a major victory for Damascus in its quest to unify the country, as violent unrest continues to grip Syria’s coastal region.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Portugal is to hold an early election in May after minority government’s fall
Portugal's president has announced that the country will hold an early general election on May 18ABC News - Mar. 13 -
UK’s devolved governments can learn from each other on welfare reform
There is no reason why the four countries can’t share information to see which approach is workingFinancial Times - 5d -
Government debt interest costs hit highest level since 2007
Payments surpass defence spending and have risen to 3.3% of GDP for richest countries, says OECDFinancial Times - 2d -
Hungary’s government submits bill to ban Budapest Pride event
Ruling coalition continues its crackdown on LGBTQ+ people under its ‘child protection’ legislation. Hungary’s ruling coalition is continuing its crackdown on the country’s LGBTQ+ community, as ...The Guardian - 5d -
Sweden is 'no longer a country that cannot be trusted'
Sweden and Finland's defence sectors are benefiting from their countries joining Nato.BBC News - Mar. 6 -
Which Social Security offices are expected to close this year?
Dozens of Social Security Administration offices across the country are expected to close this year as part of the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) cuts to the federal government. DOGE ...The Hill - 3d -
Why Germany Wants to Loosen Its Debt Brake
An incoming government wants to borrow much more to revamp the economy and rebuild the military. That means a change in the country’s Constitution — and its culture.The New York Times - 4d -
UK Treasury omits defence from National Wealth Fund priority sectors
Decision comes even as government joins other European countries in seeking to raise military spendingFinancial Times - 3d -
US and Israel approach African countries to resettle Gazans
Idea of displacing Palestinian population has been widely opposed, including by countries being approachedFinancial Times - Mar. 14 -
Finland is the happiest country in the world for the eighth year in a row
For the eighth year in a row, Finland ranked in the top spot on the World's Happiness Report's annual ranking of the happiest countries in the world.CNBC - 3d -
Ringo Starr reflects on being "the country guy in The Beatles"
Former Beatle Ringo Starr goes on stage at Nashville's legendary Ryman Auditorium alongside famous friends for an epic 2-night country "tour."CBS News - Mar. 7 -
Ringo Starr reflects on being "the country guy in The Beatles"
Former Beatle Ringo Starr goes on stage at Nashville's legendary Ryman Auditorium alongside famous friends for an epic 2-night country "tour."CBS News - Mar. 7 -
'Country music is so incredibly camp': Chappell Roan on unsung LGBTQ country culture
Pop star Chappell Roan highlighted LGBTQ contributions to country music in an Apple Music interview posted Friday.NBC News - Mar. 14 -
The country that kicked out USAID
Two decades after Eritrea expelled the American agency, other nations must now find a way to survive without itFinancial Times - 3d -
Nine things about Lesotho - the country 'nobody has ever heard of'
Lesotho is called the kingdom in the sky - it is the only country entirely above 1,000m.BBC News - Mar. 5 -
Russia's next move? The countries trying to Putin-proof themselves
The countries on Nato's eastern flank are preparing for the possibility of being targeted by RussiaBBC News - 2d -
They crossed the world to reach the US. Now deported under Trump, they're stuck in Panama
Over the past week, Panama's government has released dozens of migrants from around the world who were deported from the U.S. The migrants fled conflict, religious persecution, poverty and ...ABC News - Mar. 12 -
Trump on European countries spending more on their security
President Trump weighed in on European countries spending more to maintain their security. The comments came during his meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. CBS News' Willie James Inman ...CBS News - 1d -
Trump Offers South African Farmers Expedited Citizenship
The president falsely claimed on social media that the South African government was confiscating farmland, echoing previous statements that the country was mistreating white people.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Myanmar's military leader announces dates for general election
State-run media in Myanmar say the head of the military government has declared the country will hold a general election within 10 monthsABC News - Mar. 8 -
What We Know About the Clashes in Syria
Scores have been killed in fierce clashes between government forces and gunmen loyal to the Assad regime, in a serious challenge to the country’s new rulers.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Hungary's leader orders price controls on basic foods as inflation spikes
Hungary’s government is limiting the profit margin for grocers on a number of basic food items in response to growing inflation hitting consumers in the Central European countryABC News - Mar. 11 -
Independent government oversight is dying
The more than 45 years of bipartisan support for independent oversight — oversight that has demonstrably improved government services and saved billions of taxpayer dollars — may be coming to an end.The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Lutnick defends Trump tariffs: ‘This is the way you run the country’
Commerce Sec. Howard Lutnick defended President Trump’s approach to tariffs, saying on Sunday the president is focused on stopping fentanyl from entering the country and is actively engaging with ...The Hill - Mar. 9 -
Tuberville says Trump’s tariffs 'only shot' at 'getting our country back'
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) said he thinks President Trump’s tariffs on other countries are the “only shot” at “getting our country back.” Tuberville joined John Catsimatidis for his radio show ...The Hill - 6d -
Senate votes to avoid government shutdown
The Senate voted mostly along party lines Friday afternoon to pass the House Republican-drafted bill to fund government through September, avoiding a government shutdown only hours before funding ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Kootenai Nordic: A legacy of cross country skiing in Libby
Mar. 14—For nearly 45 years, the Kootenai Nordic ski team has provided young athletes in Libby with a pathway to develop their skills in cross-country skiing. While this season has brought ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
With Democrats' help, Senate votes to avert a government shutdown
The Senate passed a House-approved government funding bill that averts a government shutdown that was set to be triggered at the end of the day Friday.ABC News - Mar. 14 -
Klaebo notches first six-gold cross-country sweep
Norway's Johannes Hoesfolt Klaebo completing an unprecedented sweep by winning all six golds at the cross-country world championships.ESPN - Mar. 8 -
The EU wants to increase deportations and supports 'return hubs' in third countries
The European Union wants to increase deportations and is opening the way for “return hubs” to be set up in third countries for rejected asylum-seekersABC News - Mar. 11