Iraqi PM discusses U.S. withdrawal from Syria with Pompeo

United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has assured Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi that the U.S. is still committed to fighting Islamic State in Iraq and other areas despite its planned withdrawal of troops from Syria, the latter's office said on Saturday.

from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2rLPpgy

At least five killed in two explosions in Somali capital

At least five people were killed and four wounded when a car bomb exploded in the Somali capital on Saturday, a police officer said.

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What’s on TV Saturday: ‘Isle of Dogs’ and ‘Remember the Night’

By SARA ARIDI from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2CsnSa6

What Happens When the Government Shuts Down?

By SARAH STEIN KERR and AINARA TIEFENTHÄLER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2QJ5bb1

British Forces Storm Cargo Ship After Stowaways Threaten Crew

By REUTERS from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2QMBipW

From Parks to Airports, How a Shutdown Would Affect Federal Agencies

By GLENN THRUSH and MITCHELL FERMAN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2BDrlAL

Trump Stokes Fears in Pre-Shutdown Video, Declaring ‘We Need a Great Barrier’

By SARAH MERVOSH from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2R7Vn9O