US Lawmakers Begin Last-Ditch Effort on Debt Ceiling -- Voice of America
The U.S. Senate prepared for a last ditch effort Wednesday to avoid a historic lapse in the government's borrowing authority, a breach that President Barack Obama has said could lead to default and deliver a damaging blow to the global economy.
After a day of stop-and-go negotiations, the top Democrat and Republican in the U.S. Senate were said to be close to agreeing on a proposal to raise the debt limit - and reopen the partially shuttered government - for consideration by the full Senate on Wednesday. The measure's fate remained uncertain in the fractured Republican-controlled House of Representatives, which failed twice Tuesday to produce its own plan.
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MIDDLE EAST
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World powers examine Iran proposal at nuclear talks.
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ASIA
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AFRICA
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France to boost troops in Central African Republic as crisis deepens.
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EUROPE
Britain's PM Cameron says Snowden files damaged national security.
Hungary charges former top communist official with war crimes.
Greek parliament cracks down on Golden Dawn MPs.
EU accuses Turkey of using excessive force during protests.
Russian opposition leader Navalny freed, vows defiance.
Dutch diplomat attacked in Russia. Russia 'regret' over attack on Dutch diplomat.
Ireland is to close a tax loophole used by Apple.
AMERICAS
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