US economy posts strong growth in Q4 but underlying weakness
Most economists expect a recession by the second half of the year, though a short, mild one compared to previous ones.
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Tensions soar in Haiti’s capital after police officers killed
Protesters erect burning barricades in Port-au-Prince as anger bubbles over following recent killings by Haitian gangs.
US officers involved in Tyre Nichols’s death face murder charges
Family says Nichols was beaten for three minutes by officers during traffic stop before dying in hospital days later.
Peru pulls ambassador from Honduras amid regional criticism
Peru has struggled with diplomatic isolation as left-wing governments criticise its crackdown on protesters.
‘Appalled’: Dozens of Democrats slam Biden’s border policies
New US restrictions on asylum 'will not solve' challenge at country's border with Mexico, Democratic legislators say.
What is the US debt ceiling & why can’t Congress delay decision?
A default by the US government could have catastrophic effects on both domestic and global economies.
Fresh US sanctions target Russia’s Wagner mercenary group
Washington says Moscow is relying on Wagner Group in Ukraine war amid biting Western sanctions and battlefield setbacks.
Photos: More than 150 dead as Afghans battle cold wave
Afghanistan is facing its worst winter in more than a decade amid an unprecedented humanitarian crisis.
Asteroid will miss Earth in one of closest approaches ever: NASA
Scientists say a truck-sized asteroid is expected to pass Earth on Thursday, within the orbit of broadcast satellites.
Pakistan’s rupee plunges as IMF says mission to visit next week
Pakistan is seeking $1.1bn from the fund, part of its $6bn bailout package, to avoid default.
Russia labels news outlet Meduza an ‘undesirable organisation’
Authorities allege Latvia-based publication threatens Russia's constitutional system and security.
US shuts down major ransomware network Hive
US officials say Hive ransomware network extorted more than $100m from victims in more than 80 countries.
Thousands of Cubans left scrambling after new US asylum policy
A new policy under the Biden administration to restrict border crossings creates hurdles for Cuban asylum seekers.
Blinken to head to Middle East amid Israeli-Palestinian tensions
Washington says US secretary of state will stress 'upholding the historic status quo' of the holy sites in Jerusalem.
Canada appoints first representative to fight Islamophobia
Advocacy group welcomes appointment of Amira Elghawaby to advisory role as 'historic moment for Muslims in Canada'.
Transgender rapist will not serve time in women’s jail: Sturgeon
Scotland's first minister says a trans woman convicted of raping two women will not serve a sentence in Cornton Vale.
UK gender battle stirs talk of independence in Scotland
Scots voted to stay in the union nine years ago, but a new cultural conflict with London has restarted a heated debate.
India invites Pakistan foreign minister to attend SCO summit
Pakistan yet to accept the invite but experts say it will not lead to thaw in ties as it is a multilateral summit.
Kenyan court convicts Venezuelan diplomat of murdering ambassador
Dwight Sagaray found guilty of killing Olga Fonseca, Venezuela's envoy in Nairobi, in 2012 over a power struggle.
Israeli army kills four Palestinians, including elderly woman
At least 13 others injured with live ammunition during large-scale raid on Jenin refugee camp.