Reuters: U.S. House gives final approval to tax bill, delivers victory to Trump
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives gave final approval on Wednesday to the biggest overhaul of the U.S. tax code in 30 years, sending a sweeping $1.5 trillion tax bill to President Donald Trump for his signature.
In sealing Trump’s first major legislative victory, Republicans steamrolled opposition from Democrats to pass a bill that slashes taxes for corporations and the wealthy while giving mixed, temporary tax relief to middle-class Americans.
The House approved the measure, 224-201, passing it for the second time in two days after a procedural foul-up forced another vote on Wednesday. The Senate had passed it 51-48 in the early hours of Wednesday.
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MIDDLE EAST
US says Russia's and Syria's 'porous' defenses allow ISIS to flee.
More than 9,000 killed in battle for Mosul: AP.
Iraqi Kurdish region: Five killed in anti-KRG protests.
Saudi-led Coalition in Yemen: 83 ballistic missiles fired into Saudi Arabia.
Yemen war: Iran denies supplying rebel missile fired at Riyadh.
Coalition raids hit Yemen rebels after missile targets Riyadh.
UN: Scores of Yemeni civilians killed by Saudi-led coalition.
Fresh anti-Trump protests in Palestinian territories.
Jerusalem: Haley sends warning letter to UN members.
Hezbollah's young adherents emboldened after US announcement on Jerusalem.
Saudi permanently closes only land border with Qatar.
Magnitude 5.2 earthquake felt in Iran capital.
ASIA
US in talks with China on new N.Korea sanctions: diplomats.
President Xi puts his stamp on China's economy, permits more debt.
Taliban attack NATO convoy, kills 14 Afghan soldiers in separate attacks.
3 dead, including civilian, as violence surges in India-held Kashmir.
US asks UN to blacklist vessels carrying banned North Korean cargo.
South Korea proposes war games delay ahead of 'peace Olympics'.
Report: U.S. envoy did not meet N. Korean official.
North Korea's Choe Ryong Hae replaced, report says.
Taiwan and Japan begin fresh round of maritime cooperation talks in Taipei.
Myanmar bars UN human rights investigator.
AFRICA
Congo and Uganda to launch joint operation against rebel ADF.
Exclusive: Cameroonian troops entered Nigeria without seeking authorization, sources in Nigeria say.
Ugandan MPs vote to scrap presidential age limit.
EU urges probe after dozens killed in Ethiopia clashes.
Egyptian forces clash with militants near Sinai airport.
Row over oil money to fight Boko Haram in Nigeria.
South Sudan's warring parties may sign cease-fire Friday .
State agents, militia 'planned' DRC massacres: rights group.
Kenya's economy suffers after presidential election turmoil.
South Africans hope new ANC leader will bring real change.
Report: Pistorius appeals sentence for killing girlfriend.
EUROPE
U.S. sanctions Chechen leader, four others under Magnitsky Act. US turns sanctions screw on Russia, blacklists Chechnya's Kadyrov.
European Commission triggers Article 7 against Poland, which could result in sanctions.
EU says UK will have no say during short Brexit transition.
EU says Brexit transition to end by 31 December 2020.
Observers raise alarm about fighting in eastern Ukraine.
Russia working on defensive measures to counter possible new U.S. sanctions: Kremlin.
Catalonia’s divided residents head to the polls again.
Disgraced US Cardinal Bernard Law dies aged 86: Vatican.
Islamic instant divorce 'not legal' under EU law, says ECJ.
AMERICAS
White House, GOP celebrate passing sweeping tax bill.
Trump suggests US will cut off aid for countries that vote for UN resolution.
Ethics watchdog says Trudeau vacation on private island broke conflict rules. Trudeau apologizes for violating ethics laws with visits to Aga Khan's island.
Honduras opposition's Nasralla accepts talks over elections.
US, Canada to co-host meeting on North Korean nuclear threat in January.
Venezuela's Maduro says 'terrorists' stole weapons from military unit. Venezuelan rogue cop surfaces in online video showing raid on military armory.
Peru moves to impeach scandal-hit president Pedro Pablo Kuczynski. Facing ouster, Peruvian president seeks support of regional body.
Desperate Venezuelans peddle wares door-to-door in Colombia to survive.
Argentina: Ex-Ford executives on trial for aiding 1970s dictatorship torture.
Eight Canadian synagogues receive anti-Semitic letters.
Returning winds churn up heightened alert in fire-hit California.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
More than 120 US air strikes in Yemen in 2017: Pentagon.
Ex-CIA adviser denies report that Obama thwarted anti-Hezbollah operation to save Iran deal.
Militant underground in North Caucasus wiped out — FSB director.
US air strike in Somalia kills eight al-Shabaab fighters.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Wall Street edges lower, pauses as tax bill clears Congress.
Top EU court: Uber subject to same rules as taxis.
US tax reform breaks global rules, EU says.
Bitcoin exchanges targeted by North Korean hackers, analysts say.
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