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3:40pm, 2nd August, 2019

Puerto Rico House approves Pierluisi, positioning him for governor

Puerto Rico's House of Representatives on Friday approved the nomination of attorney Pedro Pierluisi as the island's next secretary of state, potentially positioning him to take over as governor from disgraced leader Ricardo Rosselló.

Congress approves Trump-backed two-year spending, debt limit deal

2:12pm, 1st August, 2019

Politics

Congress approves Trump-backed two-year spending, debt limit deal

The U.S. Senate on Thursday passed and sent to President Donald Trump a two-year budget deal that would increase federal spending on defense and an array of other domestic programs, significantly adding to rapidly escalating government debt.

Israel approves new homes for settlers, Palestinians in West Bank

4:39am, 31st July, 2019

World

Israel approves new homes for settlers, Palestinians in West Bank

Israel has approved the construction of 6,000 new homes for Jewish settlers and 700 new homes for Palestinians in an area of the occupied West Bank where it has full control, an Israeli official said on Wednesday.

U.S. Senate panel approves Trump nominee Rosen as deputy attorney general

10:33am, 9th May, 2019

US

U.S. Senate panel approves Trump nominee Rosen as deputy attorney general

The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee voted on Thursday to approve President Donald Trump's deputy attorney general nominee, Jeffrey Rosen, an action that paves the way for a confirmation vote on Rosen by the full Senate.

Pentagon approves 320 more personnel to Mexico border

5:40pm, 29th April, 2019

US

Pentagon approves 320 more personnel to Mexico border

The U.S. military said on Monday it would send about 320 Defense Department personnel to the border with Mexico in roles that would increasingly put them in contact with migrants, including driving them in vehicles and "monitoring" their welfare.

Parliament approves Brexit law forcing May to consult on delay

5:45pm, 8th April, 2019

UK

Parliament approves Brexit law forcing May to consult on delay

Britain's parliament approved legislation on Monday that gives lawmakers the power to scrutinise and even change Prime Minister Theresa May's request that the European Union agree to delay Brexit until June 30.

Senate panel approves Trump's pick for Interior Department

10:25am, 4th April, 2019

Politics

Senate panel approves Trump's pick for Interior Department

A key Senate committee approved U.S. President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Interior on Thursday, putting former energy lobbyist David Bernhardt closer to becoming the permanent head of the agency that oversees public lands.

U.S. House panel approves measure on FBI records of Trump obstruction probe

10:59am, 26th March, 2019

US

U.S. House panel approves measure on FBI records of Trump obstruction probe

The U.S. House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday unanimously approved a resolution directing the Justice Department to give Congress all records on a FBI obstruction of justice or counterintelligence probes against President Donald Trump.

El Salvador's top court approves extradition request for ex-President Funes

8:20pm, 21st March, 2019

World

El Salvador's top court approves extradition request for ex-President Funes

El Salvador's Supreme Court on Thursday approved a request by the country's attorney general that former President Mauricio Funes be extradited home from Nicaragua to face corruption charges.

Israel's top court disqualifies far-rightist, approves Arab party in ballot

1:14pm, 17th March, 2019

World

Israel's top court disqualifies far-rightist, approves Arab party in ballot

Israel's top court disqualified on Sunday a far-right candidate from next month's national ballot and approved the candidacy of an Arab party, overturning March 6 decisions by the election board, a court statement said.

U.S. House approves expanded background checks for gun sales

4:47pm, 27th February, 2019

US

U.S. House approves expanded background checks for gun sales

The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill that would expand background checks for gun sales to include firearm purchases at gun shows and over the internet, a measure likely to face Senate and White House opposition.

Tunisian parliament approves prime minister's cabinet reshuffle

6:46pm, 12th November, 2018

World

Tunisian parliament approves prime minister's cabinet reshuffle

The Tunisian parliament approved on Monday a cabinet reshuffle proposed by Prime Minister Youssef Chahed amid a political and economic crisis.

Mattis approves U.S. troops for border with Mexico

11:14am, 26th October, 2018

US

Mattis approves U.S. troops for border with Mexico

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has authorized the deployment of troops to the U.S.-Mexico border, U.S. officials said on Friday, bolstering President Donald Trump's battle against a caravan of Central American migrants trekking toward the United S...

Ethiopia's parliament approves Sahle-Work Zewde as first female president

4:08am, 25th October, 2018

World

Ethiopia's parliament approves Sahle-Work Zewde as first female president

Ethiopia's parliament has approved senior diplomat Sahle-Work Zewde as the country's first female president, proceedings on state television showed, cementing another shift in the country's political system from Prime Minister Abiy Ahm...

U.S. approves $330 million military sale to Taiwan

2:40am, 25th September, 2018

World

U.S. approves $330 million military sale to Taiwan

The U.S. State Department has approved the sale to Taiwan of spare parts for F-16 fighter planes and other military aircraft worth up to $330 million, the Pentagon said on Monday.

U.S. approves possible $330 million military sale to Taiwan: Pentagon

5:22pm, 24th September, 2018

World

U.S. approves possible $330 million military sale to Taiwan: Pentagon

The U.S. State Department has approved the possible sale to Taiwan of spare parts for F-16 fighter planes and other military aircraft worth up to $330 million, the Pentagon said on Monday.

Senate panel narrowly approves Trump's consumer financial protection chief pick

10:04am, 23rd August, 2018

Politics

Senate panel narrowly approves Trump's consumer financial protection chief pick

The U.S. Senate Banking Committee voted on Thursday to advance President Donald Trump's pick to lead the nation's top consumer watchdog, despite criticism from Democratic senators.

U.S. judge approves plan to reunite separated immigrant families

5:34pm, 17th August, 2018

US

U.S. judge approves plan to reunite separated immigrant families

A federal judge on Friday approved a plan to reunite hundreds more families who were separated by border officials after they entered the United States from Mexico.

BHP says Brazil court approves Samarco settlement

6:19pm, 9th August, 2018

World

BHP says Brazil court approves Samarco settlement

Mining heavyweight BHP said on Thursday a federal court in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais approved an agreement between miner Samarco and Brazil authorities, marking a milestone in the legal battle over a deadly 2015 dam failure.

Queen approves Brexit law that will end membership of EU

7:39am, 26th June, 2018

UK

Queen approves Brexit law that will end membership of EU

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Queen Elizabeth granted royal assent to Prime Minister Theresa May's flagship Brexit legislation on Tuesday, ending months of debate over the legislation that will formally end the country's European Union...

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Puerto Rico House approves Pierluisi, positioning him for governor

Congress approves Trump-backed two-year spending, debt limit deal

Israel approves new homes for settlers, Palestinians in West Bank

U.S. Senate panel approves Trump nominee Rosen as deputy attorney general

Pentagon approves 320 more personnel to Mexico border

Parliament approves Brexit law forcing May to consult on delay

Senate panel approves Trump's pick for Interior Department

U.S. House panel approves measure on FBI records of Trump obstruction probe

El Salvador's top court approves extradition request for ex-President Funes

Israel's top court disqualifies far-rightist, approves Arab party in ballot

U.S. House approves expanded background checks for gun sales

Tunisian parliament approves prime minister's cabinet reshuffle

Mattis approves U.S. troops for border with Mexico

Ethiopia's parliament approves Sahle-Work Zewde as first female president

U.S. approves $330 million military sale to Taiwan

U.S. approves possible $330 million military sale to Taiwan: Pentagon

Senate panel narrowly approves Trump's consumer financial protection chief pick

U.S. judge approves plan to reunite separated immigrant families

BHP says Brazil court approves Samarco settlement

Queen approves Brexit law that will end membership of EU

After election threat, MPs begin no-deal Brexit showdown

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