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Massive spending bill and tax plan passes US Congress
US congressional leaders have passed a $1.1 trillion spending bill, avoiding a government shutdown.
The massive bill includes both Republican-backed initiatives and Democratic priorities.
The spending...
Malawi 'suspends' anti-homosexual laws
Malawi has imposed a moratorium on anti-homosexual laws pending a decision on whether to repeal the legislation, Justice Minister Samuel Tembenu has said.
He added...
Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini get eight-year bans
FIFA president Sepp Blatter and UEFA boss Michel Platini have been suspended for eight years from all football-related activities following an ethics investigation.
They were...
World Powers meeting to push Syria ceasefire plan
World powers are meeting in New York to try to move forward a tentative plan to bring about a ceasefire in Syria.
Countries on both...
IMF chief Lagarde 'to stand trial in France'
International Monetary Fund, IMF, chief Christine Lagarde is to stand trial in France for alleged negligence over a 400 million Euros payment to a...
Jose Mourinho sacked as Chelsea manager
Jose Mourinho has been sacked as Chelsea manager with the reigning champions 16th in the Premier League.
Chelsea has lost nine of their 16 league...
World Bank approves 1.5 billion US dollars loan for toilets in India
The World Bank has approved a US$1.5 billion loan for a state-led sanitation program in India, where millions of people have no access to...
Japanese women lose surname law case
The Japanese Supreme Court has upheld a law that married couples must have the same surname, in a blow to women's rights activists.
Campaigners have...
Tornado rips roofs off homes as record winds lash Sydney
A tornado has ripped through Sydney, Australia with one weather station recording the fastest ever wind speeds in the state of New South Wales.
Destructive...
Chris Gayle vows to make Test return in 2016
Cricket super star Chris Gayle has been quoted in Australia as saying one of his goals for the New Year is to resume his...
