The Senate will meet again on Monday to try to pass a bill to reopen the government but the chances appear slim.

The Senate will meet again Monday to try to pass a bill to reopen the government but the chances of it passing appear slim.

Rescue teams have been deployed to clear the snow on the world's tallest mountain, Chinese state media reports.

Police used pepper spray to disperse demonstrators amid growing turmoil in the Caucasus country.

Strikes have continued in Gaza as mediators prepare to head to Egypt for talks starting on Monday.