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World News Briefs -- December 22, 2018
Daily Mail: 'There is nothing I can do': Trump blames Dems for shutdown which leaves 800,000 government workers without pay and federal services suspended in dispute over $5BILLION border wall fund
The U.S. government officially shut down on Friday at midnight
Donald Trump hit out at the 'Democrat shutdown' in a video posted to Twitter
Government closed after Congress failed to pass a funding bill and rejected Trump's $5.7billion border wall proposal
It means 420,000 Americans will be forced to work without pay over the holidays and 380,000 federal employees will be furloughed
Senators said Friday evening they would not vote on any additional legislation to keep the government open until the president strikes a deal with Democrats
In his video, Trump asked for the Democrats help, saying: 'Let's get out, let's work together, let's be bipartisan and let's get it done'
Essential agencies will continue to run, albeit without pay, such as 53,000 TSA agents and 54,000 customs and border patrol agents
Nine departments impacted include homeland security, transport, commerce, state, agriculture, interior, treasury and housing and urban development
No visitor services will be provided at tourist attractions such as the nation's national parks
Lawmakers will convene Saturday at 12pm EST to negotiate a deal
The U.S. government officially closed early Saturday morning and lawmakers are set to convene at the nation's capital today to sort out a last minute plan.
The partial government shutdown ignited anger and frustration on Capitol Hill after Democrats rejected President Donald Trump's proposed a $5.7billion bill to fund his U.S. - Mexico border wall.
As a result, by midnight the funding for government agencies expired, leaving roughly 800,000 federal workers without paychecks.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syrian rebels say U.S. troops remain in key garrison near Iraq.
Kurdish-led forces 'may not be able to contain ISIL prisoners'.
Erdogan delays Syria operation, welcomes US troop withdrawal. Turkey’s Erdogan delays operation against Kurdish forces in Syria.
Iran says US troop presence in Syria 'wrong' from start.
UN agrees Yemen ceasefire resolution after fraught talks and US veto threat. UN Security Council approves Yemen ceasefire monitors for Hodeidah.
UN team arrives in Yemen to monitor Hodeida ceasefire.
Saudi Arabia restructures intelligence agencies after Khashoggi death.
Israeli forces kill three Palestinians in Gaza protests.
ASIA
President Trump 'to pull thousands of troops' from Afghanistan.
NATO stresses Afghan commitment despite US withdrawal.
China seeks economic stimulus to tackle sluggish growth.
Canadian former diplomat detained in China denied access to lawyers.
Canada, US call for 'immediate release' of two Canadians held by China.
Beijing calls US 'arrogant' after Chinese citizens accused of hacking, stealing trade secrets.
Indian troops kill six militants in Kashmir.
North Korea says it will never give up nukes unless US removes threat.
Report: North Korea removes restrictions on regional travel.
Papua leaders demand end to Indonesian military operation.
Bangladesh opposition website shut down ahead of polls: party.
Thailand has the greatest wealth gap in the world: Report.
AFRICA
Al-Shabab declares war on IS in Somalia.
Somalia blast kills at least 16 near presidential palace.
Sudan opposition leader says 22 killed in bread protests. Sudan protests resume for 4th day over prices, shortages.
Boko Haram mastermind of deadly Nigeria blasts arrested: police.
Ethiopian rebels fire verbal volley over peace deal.
ICC warns against election violence in DR Congo.
Burundi crisis summit postponed again: official.
Mozambique's anti-fraud drive calls on civil servants to prove they are alive.
EUROPE
Russia warns of global conflict over nuclear pact collapse.
Protesters in Hungary reject Orban’s nationalist government.
Catalan protests as Spanish cabinet meets in Barcelona. Clashes in Barcelona over Spanish cabinet meeting.
Ukraine’s leader orders Orthodox Church to change its name.
Ukrainian Parliament erupts in braw.
Gatwick flights operating after 2 arrested for using drone.
Germany's last black hard coal mine Prosper-Haniel closes.
U.N. tells UK: Allow Assange to leave Ecuador embassy freely.
AMERICAS
U.S. government partially shut down in fight over Trump's wall.
Trump vows 'very long' shutdown in border wall standoff.
US Senate in last-minute talks to find deal to avert shutdown.
US Lawmakers tell Trump his decision to pull troops out of Syria is a ‘costly mistake’ .
Nicaraguan authorities raid, shut down critical TV station.
Canada to press allies on bid to free detainees in China: Ottawa.
Cristina Fernández de Kirchner: Argentina ex-president faces trial.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Six suspected Jihadists killed in French airstrike in Mali, says military.
GOP lawmaker: Afghanistan troop drawdown could raise odds of 9/11-style attack.
Israel is using an algorithm to spot the next 'lone wolf terrorist', and soon other countries will too.
Canada judge refuses to ease former Guantanamo detainee's bail conditions.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
US stocks suffer worst week in a decade.
Spotify settles $1.6bn lawsuit over songwriters' rights.
Trump has discussed firing Federal Reserve chairman Powell: Bloomberg.
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