US shutdown end boosts hopes for Antarctic reserve

Last Updated: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 21:45

A long-awaited deal to create the world`s largest marine sanctuary in Antarctica appears to have survived a last-second obstacle the US government shutdown and could be approved next week.

Shutdown encouraged US foes, depressed friends: Obama

Last Updated: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 21:04

US President Barack Obama warned Thursday that America`s political dysfunction had encouraged its enemies and depressed its friends, and said the crisis had left "no winners" in Washington.

US shutdown end boosts hopes for Antarctic reserve

Last Updated: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 16:29

A long-awaited deal to create the world`s largest marine sanctuary in Antarctica appears to have survived a last-second obstacle the US government shutdown and could be approved next week.

US government reopens for business after two week shutdown

Last Updated: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 15:16

The US government reopens for business Thursday after a two-week shutdown and a dangerous flirt with running out of cash to pay its bills and avert a calamitous, unprecedented default.

US government employees ordered back to work on Thursday

Last Updated: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 11:35

The White House moved quickly early on Thursday to get the U.S. government back up and running after a 16-day shutdown, directing hundreds of thousands of workers to return to work.

Obama signs bill ending US shutdown, raising debt ceiling

Last Updated: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 10:13

In all likelihood the government shutdown is now expected to end today when over five lakh furloughed federal employees are expected to return to their service.

Oil down as investors take profits after US deal

Last Updated: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 09:09

Oil prices eased in Asian trade Thursday as investors booked profits from a rally inspired by an 11th-hour deal in the United States to raise the country`s debt ceiling.

US Congress ends debt impasse, Obama vows to sign bill

Last Updated: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 08:55

Obama vowed to sign the bill and begin reopening the government "immediately."

US budget deal: another kick down the road?

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 23:29

US Senate leaders announced a deal Wednesday to resolve the budget and debt ceiling impasse that threatened to force the country to default on its obligations.

US Senate leaders agree to raise debt ceiling, end shutdown

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 22:32

The US Senate announced a last-minute deal on Wednesday to avert a historic lapse in the government’s borrowing ability and a potentially damaging debt default, and to reopen the government after a two-week shutdown.

US shutdown ends as Senate Democrats, Republicans strike deal

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 22:09

According to reports, US Senate leaders on Wednesday agreed to raise the debt limit from the existing USD 16.7 trillion cap and reopen federal agencies that have been closed for two weeks.

US lawmakers close to deal on debt ceiling, reopening government

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 21:34

The US Senate appeared ready to announce a last-minute deal on Wednesday to avert a historic lapse in the government`s borrowing ability and a potentially damaging debt default.