Obama, Congressional Leaders To Meet On Shutdown -- Voice of America
The House of Representatives is holding a series of votes on measures to partially reopen the U.S. government, ahead of a crucial White House meeting between congressional leaders and President Barack Obama.
The House votes would restore funding to some parts of the government, while other services and offices stay closed. Even if the measures pass the Republican-led House, Senate Democrats likely will reject them.
President Obama has invited House and Senate leaders from both parties for talks on how to end the govermment shutdown, which is about to enter its third day.
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MIDDLE EAST
U.S. to 'wait and see' on use of force in Syria: army chief of staff.
Al Qaeda-linked group advances on Syrian rebels near Turkey.
Syria: massacre reports emerge from Assad's Alawite heartland.
World powers on 'right track' on Syria chemical arms: Putin.
Turkish government seeks renewed mandate to send troops to Syria.
UN urges immediate aid access to Syria.
No real progress in 'constructive' Iran-IAEA talks: Diplomats.
For Israel, attack on Iran seems off the table.
Israel PM calls Iran leader 'wolf in sheep's clothing'.
Iran dismisses Israeli 'sabre-rattling'.
Iran parliament endorses President Rouhani's diplomatic outreach.
Iraq violence leaves almost 1,000 dead in September.
Yemen's army retakes base seized by Qaeda militants.
ASIA
India says fighting big Kashmir incursion from Pakistan side.
Afghans baulk at U.S. push for operations after 2014: Spokesman.
Institute: Further signs NKorea reactor restarted.
South Korea, U.S. sign new pact to deter North Korea nuclear threat. U.S., S. Korea agree to work more on deterring N.Korea.
Pakistani Taliban accept government offer of peace talks, propose cease-fire.
Violence rocks western Myanmar as president visits.
Japan-U.S. security talks likely to highlight Tokyo's cyber-defense woes.
Taiwan jails retired vice admiral for spying for China.
Gandhi forces Indian government to drop move on convicted politicians.
AFRICA
Russian Embassy in Libya attacked, no injuries among diplomats.
Uganda president dares exiled general to try to remove him by force.
Bodies pulled from Nairobi mall as Shebab vows terror.
Mali frees Tuareg rebel prisoners in bid to revive peace process.
Mali violence hitting civilians hard, warns Red Cross.
Mali's President Keita cuts short France visit after weekend of violence.
Is the Arab Spring moving south? Violent anti-government protests hit Sudan.
'Threats' to Tunisia union mediating political crisis.
Libyan oil back in days - politics permitting, says minister.
Army-backed government spruces up Egypt's Tahrir Square ahead of planned rival rallies.
Coptic Christian says Egyptian military ignoring persecution.
Insight: Pre-electoral feuding threatens Nigeria's economy.
Zimbabwe manufacturing in 'dire' state: industry.
Rhino poaching hits new record in South Africa, leading to fears of extinction.
EUROPE
Ten killed in shootout in Russia's Dagestan.
Political row threatens Slovenia government, efforts to avert bailout.
Italy crisis: PM Letta wins vote after Berlusconi U-turn.
UK's Cameron puts economy center-stage in re-election bid.
Spain's jobless claims rise in September, government data shows.
Ukraine police fire tear gas to disperse protest in Kiev.
Greek court frees far-right MPs pending trial.
NSA leaker Snowden among finalists for Europe’s prestigious Sakharov Prize.
Greenpeace activists charged with piracy by Russian authorities.
Pussy Riot's Nadezhda Tolokonnikova ends nine-day hunger strike.
AMERICAS
D.C. awash with blame game as Hill leaders head to White House.
Pakistan Taliban say US drones must stop before peace talks.
Obama summons Hill leaders to White House on shutdown's second day.
Obama Asia trip cut into as shutdown continues.
Obama urges Republicans to back down with shutdown set to enter second day.
Shutdown could last weeks; Dems and GOP trade blame.
US expels Venezuela diplomats in tit-for-tat row.
Brazil property rights: Tribes and farmers battle to the death.
Violent gangs recruit kids from age 6 in Guatemala.
Work halted on Curitiba stadium in latest World Cup setback.
Ecuador officers face arrest over 'crimes against humanity'.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Kenya: A week after Westgate mayhem ends, Al Shabab is gloating.
Taliban commander Mullah Fazlullah claims credit for assassinating Pakistani general.
Al-Qaeda loosens its admissions standards.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Obama to meet heads of big banks on shutdown, debt limit.
Exclusive: Microsoft investors push for chairman Gates to step down.
US budget deadlock spooks investors.
Feds seize 'Silk Road' drug site, arrest operator.
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