WorldWhite House says Obama 'would likely sign' clean, short term bill raising debt cap10 Oct 05:23 PM
WorldWhite House: Boehner proposal for short-term debt ceiling deal an 'encouraging sign'10 Oct 05:09 PM
WorldAP sources: Boehner to ask House Republicans for short-term debt ceiling increase.10 Oct 02:03 PM
BusinessUS unemployment benefit applications spike to 374,000 due to California backlog, shutdown10 Oct 12:35 PM
New ZealandNZ scientists pick up Antarctic researchNew Zealand scientists will take over research operations in Antarctica as the United States withdraws its teams during the government shut-down.10 Oct 02:48 AM
WorldUS cutting millions in aid to EgyptThe United States is cutting hundreds of millions of dollars in aid to Egypt in response to the ouster of President Mohamed Morsi and the crackdown by the military-backed government on his supporters.09 Oct 09:53 PM
New ZealandAntarctic air link should continueAntarctica New Zealand is confident the US shutdown won't affect its vital air link between NZ and Antarctica when operations are reduced.09 Oct 07:42 PM
WorldObama meeting with House Democrats Wednesday; meetings with others in Congress planned soon09 Oct 12:29 PM
New ZealandKiwis offer support to Americans on iceKiwis at Scott Base are offering support to neighbouring McMurdo base as it runs out of money because of the US government shutdown.09 Oct 05:18 AM
WorldUS spies ordered homeThe United States will begin recalling its spies from overseas missions because of the government shutdown, the CIA says.09 Oct 02:30 AM
WorldBoehner: We won't 'surrender' to ObamaHouse Speaker John Boehner says President Barack Obama is demanding the GOP surrender the budget and debt limit fight unconditionally, but Republicans won't do it.09 Oct 02:13 AM
WorldUS shutdown: Antarctic work on iceThe US federal government shutdown is reaching all the way down to the South Pole.09 Oct 12:04 AM