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Death toll in Indonesia tsunami soars past 220

Bloomberg The death toll from a tsunami triggered by suspected volcanic activity near the Sunda Strait in Indonesia has topped 200 as rescuers continue to search for dozens missing in the tourist region. More than 220 people, mostly tourists, are confirmed dead, at least 843 injured and dozens are missing in the two provinces hit by waves late on Saturday, ...

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US shutdown may last past Christmas

Bloomberg The US government shutdown has entered a second day. It’s likely to last at least until late in the week, and maybe into January, as the White House and Democrats remain at an impasse over President Donald Trump’s demand for billions of dollars in border wall funding. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the Senate would adjourn for regular ...

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‘Theresa May hopes to seal Brexit deal’

Bloomberg UK Prime Minister Theresa May’s allies are plotting to keep her in Downing Street for at least another two years, the Sunday Times reported, citing a senior cabinet minister it didn’t name. The plans being floated would see May hang on to power until the autumn of 2021 when she would hand over to a new Conservative leader, according ...

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