House Republicans Say US Government Shutdown Likely To Drag On -- CNN
Washington (CNN) -- Many House Republicans concede the government shutdown likely won't be resolved until the next major congressional deadline in mid-October when Congress needs to raise the nation's debt ceiling.
"I don't see anything happening with the shutdown until we get to some kind of a plan for a bigger agreement," Louisiana Rep. Charles Boustany told reporters after House Speaker John Boehner and other GOP leaders huddled with House Republicans on Friday.
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MIDDLE EAST
Assad: Turkey will pay for supporting 'terrorists'.
Thousands who protested peacefully languish in Syrian jails: HRW.
Qatar World Cup boss: tournament will not be built on 'blood of innocents'.
Syrians, Lebanese job competition adds to tensions.
Hezbollah hands over checkpoints in Lebanon to avoid strife.
Iran military official: Obama has surrendered.
Report: Israel eyes anti-Iran security pact with gulf states.
Netanyahu says Iranian missiles could eventually reach U.S..
Netanyahu says he would 'consider' meeting with Rouhani.
Most Israelis support Iran strike: Poll.
Israel to run for U.N. Security Council seat for 2019-20.
ASIA
Legendary Vietnam Gen. Vo Nguyen Giap dies at 102.
Former warlord named as 'mentor' of 9/11 mastermind to run for president in Afghanistan.
Pakistan wants talks with insurgents despite attacks.
Former Afghan warlords announce joint ticket for 2014 election.
China shores up regional deals as Obama cancels Asia trip.
China’s leader, Xi Jinping, consolidates power with crackdowns on corruption, Internet.
North Korea lashes out at South Korean President.
India announces warm-up for world's biggest election.
Security alert after mystery drone aircraft crashes into Sydney harbour bridge three days before Prince Harry arrives for international fleet review.
Anger over Pakistan Sindh instant message ban proposal.
AFRICA
Madagascar imposes curfew after mob killings.
At least four killed in Egypt as Islamists mount bold protests.
Attack on Egypt army convoy kills 2 soldiers.
Thousands of Muslim Brotherhood protesters march in Cairo.
Nigeria's military: Scores of Islamic militants killed in air raids in northeast Nigeria.
Kenya clashes leave several dead. Youths burn church, riot in Kenya's Mombasa after imam killed.
Kenyan police actions since Westgate attack raise red flags.
Arrests made after Mali military camp unrest.
France moves to shore up African state in turmoil.
Tunisian government and opponents to start talks Saturday.
UN Security Council to visit Africa Great Lakes region.
EUROPE
Stability fund chief expects third Greek bailout.
Envoys ask Ukraine leader to pardon jailed rival to save EU deal.
Italian Senate panel recommends Berlusconi's expulsion.
Spain's biggest corruption trial ends with 53 people convicted.
Merkel Germany: Delicate coalition talks begin. Merkel to hold another round of coalition talks with SPD Oct. 14.
Italian Senate committee starts Berlusconi expulsion process.
Portugal passes latest eurozone bailout test.
Vatican administration needs total overhaul, Cardinals tell Pope.
Ireland will need EU support when bailout ends this year, says IMF.
Cash-strapped Ireland asks voters to close Senate.
European rights court raps Russia for Kasparov arrest.
Dutch take legal action over Greenpeace ship in Russia.
Italy sinking: Search resumes for missing migrants. Italy boat sinking: hundreds of migrants still missing off Lampedusa.
AMERICAS
White House, Congress agree on something: Back-pay for federal workers.
US shutdown: Barack Obama cancels Asia trip.
Colombia peace talks: Farc points to 'modest progress'.
Brazil electoral court rejects new opposition party.
Conflict brews in Cuba over sales ban of imported goods.
Venezuela's Maduro stuck in shadow of 'El Comandante' Chavez.
Argentina prosecutors seek jail for de la Rua.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Former intelligence analyst: "Al-Qaeda's bigger now than it ever has been".
A creeping terrorist threat in Nigeria.
Yemen army assault to retake Qaeda-held HQ kills 10.
Tunisian extradited to US over NATO bomb plot.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
One big doubt hanging over Twitter's IPO: Fake accounts.
Lockheed Martin to furlough 3,000 workers due to shutdown.
Silk Road seizure increases pressure on virtual currency Bitcoin.
World rankings: Top 10 universities in 2013.
Twitter unveils IPO filing; Aims to raise $1 billion.
Gates, Ballmer seek re-election to Microsoft board.
US Treasury out of tools to pay US bills.
Global economy in ‘epic scale’ change, says IMF’s Lagarde.
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