US Social Security funds to run out ahead of schedule

Demographic pressures are increasing the stress on Social Security, which provides income for 90% of US retirees

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Scottish independence movement faces uncertain future

Scotland will have a new first minister after Nicola Sturgeon announced that she was departing frontline politics

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The US Supreme Court is set to rule on Halkbank’s claim of sovereignty immunity from charges of evading US sanctions

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Italy’s coalition has agreed on legislation to curb irregular migration by limiting the rescue capabilities of NGO ships

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House Republicans have established a new Select Committee on China with significant support from Democrats

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Growth is expected to slow sharply this year while the challenges facing public finances will increase

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South Africa appears poised to be greylisted for underperformance on combating money laundering and terrorist financing

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The president's February State of the Union address set out a platform for a re-election campaign

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Indonesia’s ranking has fallen in the latest Corruption Perceptions Index

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Elections are set to take place in three of India’s north-eastern states

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