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Washington in limbo as House marks 15th day without speaker

Oct 20, 2023

Washington [US], October 20: US lawmakers rejected hardline conservative Jim Jordan's bid for speaker of the House of Representatives for a second time on Wednesday, as the leadership vacuum paralyzed Washington for a 15th day with no clear resolution in sight. The lower chamber of Congress has been in a tailspin since Republican speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted by his party's far right on October 3 - leaving it unable to address a looming government shutdown or war in the Middle East. Jordan, an acolyte of scandal-engulfed Donald Trump, could only afford to lose four Republican votes, but 22 of his colleagues rejected his candidacy in the second ballot - two more than were against him a day earlier.

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Ukrainian troops face new Russian assault on eastern town of Avdiivka

Oct 20, 2023

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West Bank a possible 'third front' for Israel

Oct 20, 2023

Jerusalem [Israel], October 20:Violence in the occupied West Bank has surged since Israel began bombarding the Gaza...

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Thani Al Zeyoudi attends World Investment Forum to accelerate investment in high-potential markets

Oct 20, 2023

Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 20:Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade,...