U.S. Shutdown Live-Blog: A Growing Sense Of Optimism -- Slate
Welcome to Day 14 of the shutdown. The weekend came and went with the attention increasingly turning to the Senate, where both parties continue to negotiate in hopes of striking a deal to turn the government lights back on and to lift the debt ceiling. But with the nation only three days from Oct. 17—which Treasury Secretary Jack Lew has said will mark the day the nation will reach its borrowing limit—there's little if any room for error.
John Dickerson, Dave Weigel, Matt Yglesias, and the rest of Slate will continue to bring you in-depth analysis from Washington. But below you'll find a running list of today's smaller developments, rumors, links, and theories floating around inside the Beltway and out of it.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syria chemical weapons: OPCW plea for short ceasefires.
Syria civil war: Car bomb kills 20 after Red Cross workers kidnapped.
Kerry calls for 'urgent' Syrian peace talks.
Talks with Iran on nuclear program start Tuesday.
U.S. senators would ease sanctions only after Iran concessions.
Iran rejects West's demand to ship out enriched uranium.
In Israel, surprise, anger over US aid cuts to Egypt.
Gaza chokes as Egypt's economic garotte tightens.
Kurdish militant leader demands meaningful Turkey negotiations.
Report confirms polonium found on Arafat's clothing.
Muslims gather in Mecca for Hajj. Two million Muslim pilgrims begin annual hajj in Mecca.
ASIA
North Korea rejects US's non-aggression pact offer.
With Li visit, Thailand, China move to strengthen ties.
China denounces Spanish court's Tibet case against ex-president.
India's Ratangarh temple stampede deaths rise to 115.
US ship with armed guards detained at Tuticorin; no papers authorising possession of arms.
Malaysian court: 'Allah' is Muslim-only word.
AFRICA
Nigeria on high alert ahead of Muslim holiday.
In Egypt, deposed President's family say Mursi won't negotiate.
France to send more troops into Africa.
Tunisia opposition calls fresh demo to demand new govt.
Zimbabwe police beat miners' wives protesting over unpaid wages.
Prominent Somali pirate 'arrested in Belgium'. Belgium traps Somali pirate chief with lure of stardom.
African governance improving, index finds.
No winner for $5m African leader prize, again.
EUROPE
Police foil 'Mumbai-style' terrorist plot in London, say security sources. Terror raid: London suspects questioned.
Over 1,600 migrants rounded up after ethnic riots in Moscow.
Austria's biggest parties agree coalition talks.
Russia denies bail for Greenpeace U.S. captain, two activists.
Italy steps up migrant boat patrols after tragedies.
France's Hollande's popularity hits record low, new poll says.
French National Front party wins bellwether by-election.
EU Parliament report: Europe has 880,000 slave laborers.
Russia opens case against potash boss, seeks extradition.
AMERICAS
Obama and Biden to meet leaders of Congress at White House – live updates.
U.S. has defaulted at least twice.
Power outage shuts U.S. food stamp program for hours in 17 states.
Five Americans among crew of ship detained by Venezuela.
North America’s largest city moves to legalize pot.
Colombian governor Kiko Gomez charged with murder.
Argentina Cristina Fernandez goes home after brain surgery.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Officials: Libyan al-Qaida suspect arrives in US for trial after questioning aboard US warship.
France remands 'top al-Qaeda man' Naamen Meziche.
Al-Qaida: September attack targeted joint Yemeni-US drone base.
U.S. allies let funds flow to al Qaeda in Syria.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
IMF chief warns a US default could spark recession.
Chevron goes to trial in New York over $18 billion Ecuador award.
Gulf oil production hits record.
Nobel Prize U.S. winner warns of 'bubbly' global home prices.
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