Champagne harvest starts at record early date after summer heatwaves
The grape harvest in France's Champagne region is already underway - at a record early date. It is the result of repeated heat waves this summer.
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Ukraine attacks force Russia to seek new shipping routes
Russia is looking at “alternative shipping routes” after intense Ukrainian attacks in the Sea of Azov, east of Crimea.
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The shutdown in the US is over
US President Donald Trump has signed the budget deal that will allow the federal government to reopen. The shutdown has been the longest in US history, lasting almost 43 days.
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USA: Budget deal moves to the House of Representatives
The Senate has given the green light – now it is up to the House of Representatives whether the US government will reopen after the longest shutdown in history. The deal is very good, says President Donald Trump. Frustration is simmering among Democrats.
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Breakthrough in the Senate: Open state apparatus in sight
Senators in the US Congress have taken a major step towards reopening the government. A bill that would allow spending to continue until at least January 30 has been approved for a vote. Anger is growing among Democrats against fellow members of the party who support the bill.
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Trump administration: May not pay out food stamps
Donald Trump's administration must immediately and fully pay out the food stamps that nearly 42 million Americans are waiting for, according to a court order. But the government has asked the court for a postponement because it does not believe it has the right to use funds set aside for other purposes.
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Trump's Bold Claims: A New Era for America or Just Talk?
The USA's new golden age has just begun, claimed Donald Trump in the first speech to Congress during his term. We have accomplished more in 43 days than most governments do in four years, said the President. He did not comment on the USA's withdrawn support to Ukraine.
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120,000 iguanas to be put down – preferably with spears
Up to 120,000 lizards of the species green iguana are to be put down in Taiwan. The reptiles are said to cause too much damage to the island's agriculture.
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