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House Speaker Mike John has called Congress back to Washington to vote on a measure to end the government shutdown. [Brooke Anderson/TNA]
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US gov't shutdown: What is it and what will happen next?

The US government shutdown has cut to the poor, grounded flights and stopped salaries for federal workers. What can be expected next?

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11 November, 2025
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Obama accused of dehumanising Palestinians in Gaza truce post

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10 October, 2025
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Trump accuses Obama of treason, calls for prosecution

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23 July, 2025
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Jimmy Carter briefly unites US as presidents attend funeral

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10 January, 2025
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The Obamas give boost to Harris's presidential campaign at DNC

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21 August, 2024
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Obama rejects Israeli criticism of UN settlements vote

The New Arab
10 January, 2017
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Obama says goodbye in last presidential speech

The New Arab
10 January, 2017
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Trump claims Russia hacking 'did not affect' US election

The New Arab
07 January, 2017
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Kerry cautions Israel over settlements in last-ditch peace bid

The New Arab
28 December, 2016
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Obama vows to retaliate against Russian hacking

The New Arab
16 December, 2016
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Russia interfered to help Trump win election: CIA report

The New Arab
10 December, 2016
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Carter urges Obama to recognise Palestinian state

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29 November, 2016
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Arab Trump asks fake Obama: Where is the cutlery?

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18 November, 2016
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Iran nuclear deal 'not legally binding': US

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11 November, 2016
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Obama mulls fresh Syria sanctions as Aleppo burns

The New Arab & agencies
06 October, 2016
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Washington forgets its policy on Jerusalem at Peres' funeral

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01 October, 2016
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President Obama defends Syria policy as bombs pound Aleppo

The New Arab & agencies
29 September, 2016
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Obama to veto 9/11 victims' bid to sue Saudis

The New Arab & agencies
22 September, 2016
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Qatar's emir criticises US, UN for failing Syrian people

The New Arab
21 September, 2016
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Iraqi forces launch operation to retake Shirqat, near Mosul

The New Arab
20 September, 2016
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Obama gathers advisers amid unease over Syria truce

The New Arab & agencies
16 September, 2016