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WATCH: Senate convenes as House Republicans continue budget battle and shutdown deadline nears

By Lisa Mascaro, Stephen Groves, Associated Press

The federal government would begin to shut down if funding is not secured by Sunday, Oct. 1, the start of the new fiscal year.

Is broadband an essential utility, like water or electricity? New net neutrality effort makes the case

By Associated Press

The proposed rules would return fixed and mobile broadband service to its status as an essential telecommunications service under Title II of the Communications Act.

Belarus' top diplomat says he can't imagine his country entering the war in Ukraine alongside Russia

By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press

The foreign minister of Belarus says he can't envision a situation where his country would enter the war in Ukraine alongside Russian forces. Belarus has a strategic partnership with Russia.

Hardline UK immigration chief says international rules make it too easy to seek asylum

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

Britain's immigration minister has argued Tuesday that international refugee rules must be rewritten to reduce the number of people entitled to protection.

Government shutdown deadline looms amid new concerns about potential effects

By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura

More warnings about the potential effects of a government shutdown came Tuesday with concern from both the Department of Justice and the American Legion that national security could be affected and a signal from Moody’s that it would downgrade U.S.

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Harris calls potential government shutdown 'completely irresponsible'

By Amna Nawaz, Matt Loffman, Tess Conciatori

Several issues are swirling this week with potential economic and political fallout, including the ongoing auto workers strike, a looming government shutdown and the first hearing in the impeachment inquiry into President Biden. Geoff Bennett spoke to Vice President Kamala…

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In UN speech, India's top diplomat avoids dispute with Canada over Sikh separatist leader's killing

By Krutika Pathi, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press

India's top diplomat has steered clear of his country's row with Canada over the killing of a Sikh separatist leader when he addressed the U.N. General Assembly meeting of world leaders.

Dozens dead in gas station explosion as Nagorno-Karabakh residents flee to Armenia

By Avet Demourian, Associated Press

The separatist government's human rights ombudsman Gegham Stepanyan said 68 people were killed and nearly 300 more were injured by the blast, the cause of which remains unclear.

WATCH: Congress enters crisis mode as Senate unveils bipartisan bill to avoid a government shutdown

By Lisa Mascaro, Stephen Groves, Associated Press

The House is expected to vote Tuesday on a package of government funding bills, but it's unclear if McCarthy has the support needed.

Researchers have verified 1,329 hunger deaths in Ethiopia's Tigray region since the cease-fire

By Associated Press

A study by local health authorities and Mekele University in the regional capital found that hunger is now the main cause of death in Tigray, accounting for more than 68 percent of deaths investigated by the researchers.