Senate showdown over military sexual assault bill

Last Updated: Monday, November 18, 2013, 09:59

A female Democratic senator has secured public support from nearly half the Senate, but not enough votes, for her proposal to give victims of rape and sexual assault in the military an independent route outside the chain of command for prosecuting attackers.

John Kerry to warn US Senate off new Iran sanctions

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 13:31

Kerry faces a potentially hostile reception Wednesday when he urges skeptical US lawmakers not to proceed with proposed new sanctions aimed at halting Iran`s nuclear drive.

US Senate passes rights bill for LGBT

Last Updated: Friday, November 8, 2013, 17:32

US Senate approved a bill prohibiting discrimination at work over sexual orientation or gender identity, but the measure faces an uncertain future in the House of Representatives.

Italy Senate to vote on Berlusconi expulsion November 27

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 6, 2013, 19:44

Italy`s Senate on today announced it will vote on November 27 on whether to strip former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi of his seat under a law banning convicted criminals from parliament.

Italy Senate to vote on Berlusconi expulsion November 27

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 6, 2013, 09:20

Italy`s Senate on Tuesday announced it will vote on November 27 on whether to strip former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi of his seat under a law banning convicted criminals from Parliament.

US senate confirms Indian-American dancer to art job

Last Updated: Friday, October 18, 2013, 10:20

The US Senate has confirmed noted Indian American Bharatanatyam exponent Ranee Ramaswamy as a member of the prestigious National Council on the Arts for a five-year term.

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.

US debt ceiling day October 17: What happens?

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 20:53

The US Treasury says that starting Thursday it will not have enough cash to pay its bills unless Congress increases the USD 16.7 trillion cap on its power to borrow more money.

Senate in spotlight as US on brink of possible default

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 19:43

US lawmakers embarked on another day of high-stakes political brinkmanship Wednesday, battling to scrape together an eleventh hour deal to protect Washington`s battered financial standing.