Senate Democrats, who are demanding extended health care subsidies for low income families, refused to help the majority Republicans approve a House-passed bill that would have reopened the government for several weeks while negotiations continue.
Traders were taking the boat from an area in Kogi State to a market in Illushi in Edo State on the other side of the river bank when the accident happened on Tuesday, authorities in Kogi State said.
Anti-government protesters in Madagascar called for fresh demonstrations and a general strike on Wednesday, seeking to force President Andry Rajoelina to step down.
Wanaharakati wa mitandaoni, Innocent Paul Chuwa maarufu kama Kiduku, na Farida Mikoroti, waliokamatwa kwa tuhuma za makosa ya mtandao, wameachiwa kwa dhamana kutoka Kituo Kikuu cha Polisi cha Kati (Central Police) Dar es Salaam, Jumatano Oktoba 01, 2025.
However, they were released on condition. The conditions of their release stipulate that they must report to the police station daily, pending further legal proceedings.
Hundreds of thousands of federal workers could be furloughed, but those considered essential would keep working.
Gold hit a record high and Wall Street futures fell with the dollar Wednesday as the US government shut down after lawmakers failed to reach a funding deal, though most Asian and European markets edged up.
Government operations began grinding to a halt at 12:01 am (0401 GMT) Wednesday, after a frenetic but ultimately failed bid in the Senate to rubber-stamp a short-term funding resolution already approved by the House of Representatives.
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