Amid Grumbling From Both Sides, Senate Scheduled To Vote On Debt Deal -- NPR
After the House passed the debt ceiling deal with a surprising lopsided 269-161 vote, yesterday, the Senate is scheduled to vote on the bill at noon, today. If it passes, it heads to the president's desk and with a signature the debt ceiling is immediately raised by $400 billion. And it would all happen just hours before the day the Treasury said the country would run out of money.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syria death toll rises, Italy recalls envoy. Syria forces in Hama push as crackdown continues.
US troops must have legal immunity to stay in Iraq. US urges 'quick Iraq decision' on troop stay.
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Yemen air raid kills 13 militants-local official.
Netanyahu may accept U.S. plan to counter Palestinian UN bid.
ASIA
No end to violence in Pakistan's Karachi; 26 killed in 24 hours.
China vows crackdown over Xinjiang attacks.
Japan sees further expansion of China maritime activities.
Death in seconds: Radiation pockets found at Fukushima plant.
AFRICA
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Ousted Egyptian President Mubarak prepares to stand trial in Cairo.
Somalis waste away as insurgents block escape from famine.
Ex-military leader to run as Sierra Leone president.
EUROPE
Lawyer: Norwegian attacker makes demands.
US is 'parasite' on global economy, Russian PM Vladimir Putin says.
Putin supports merger of Russia and Belarus.
25 migrants found dead on boat travelling to Lampedusa.
AMERICAS
US debt deal agreed but may not save AAA credit rating.
Drug-running submarine seized in the Caribbean – a Coast Guard first.
Hugo Chávez shows off new haircut.
Castro says he will ease travel restrictions on Cubans.
21 top prosecutors quit as Mexico continues purge.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
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