Three Britons freed and one killed in Nigeria abduction
The Foreign Office says Alanna Carson David Donovan and Shirley Donovan were freed and Ian Squire was killed after four Britons were abducted in Niger Delta on Oct 13. Families thank Nigerian authorities for negotiating their release as investigations continue. In Bonn the UN weather agency says 2017 may be among the hottest years on record amid climate talks.
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Weather and Climate Agency
World Meteorological Organization
Bonn
Germany
Paris
Tax overhaul clears key House panel amid partisan clash
The House Ways and Means Committee approved changes to the GOP tax plan 24-16 along party lines. The panel restored the child care exemption for employees but added new requirements to the working family tax credit as Republicans push toward a full House vote before Thanksgiving.
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Texas
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Massachusetts
December shutdown risk climbs as budget talks stall
Washington faces a potential December government shutdown with a spending bill due by December 8. Democrats push for protections and funding for Dreamers and domestic agencies while Republicans seek a large Pentagon hike and border wall funding. Trump wavers, with talks framed by tax reform and looming defense and health care priorities. Senate negotiators face deadlines as McCain battles brain cancer.
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Trump pressures North Korea as he pressed Japan to join
President Trump urged Japan to match a hard line against North Korea amid missile tests. He warned of possible military action, said the era of strategic patience is over, and pressed Japan to buy large amounts of U.S. military equipment. He noted Abe would shoot down missiles if needed and outlined Japan’s defense ambitions including upgraded interceptors. Trump planned to visit Camp Humphreys near Seoul to reinforce alliance ties with South Korea.
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Puigdemont arrival sparks Belgian political storm
In Brussels the Catalan crisis is described as a nightmare for Belgium as exiled Catalan president Carles Puigdemont and his lawyer face an extradition investigation. Flemish nationalist critics attack Spain, while Belgium condemns police violence tied to the October 1 referendum.
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