The powerful quake has killed 68 people, injured hundreds and destroyed homes and churches.
He said the shutdown could be an opportunity to "clear out dead wood", giving no hint of concessions to Democrats.
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After another defeat for Rangers, Russell Martin says mentality is to blame and not the tactical approach of his team.
Despite defeat by Shakhtar Donetsk, Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin was encouraged on Thursday.
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Visitor numbers to the country have fallen sharply in the face of renewed US sanctions.
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