Shutdown deadline looms, wall talks stall

The White House has not ruled out another federal government shutdown, even as it signalled a willingness to obtain funding for US President Donald Trump’s proposed border wall by other means.

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Trump may not be free at 2020 poll: Warren

Democrat presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren has taken aim at US President Donald Trump, saying he ‘may not even be a free person’ by next year’s election.

 

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Bulgaria probe into 3rd UK poison suspect

Bulgaria will investigate reports of a third suspect in last year’s nerve agent poisoning of a Russian ex-spy in England, an official says.

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Thai party faces ban over royal nomination

Thailand’s Election Commission is due to meet to consider possible punishments for the political party that nominated Princess Ubolratana – the king’s older sister – as its candidate for prime minister, an official says.

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India illegal alcohol toll nears 100

Toxic alcohol has claimed nearly 100 lives in northern India, with dozens still hospitalised, while more than 200 people are being held in a police crackdown.

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