US sues to stop JetBlue’s deal for Spirit, cites consumer harm
US DOJ said the merger would price out cost-conscious fliers as it would result in fewer seats and hence higher fares.
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How does the UK government plan to stop the Channel crossings?
Newly proposed legislation would mean unauthorised arrivals will be prevented from claiming asylum and deported.
US Fed’s Powell opens door to higher, faster interest rate hikes
Stronger-than-expected economic data indicates Fed may need to do more large rate hikes to temper inflation, he said.
Biden proposes taxes on the rich to cover Medicare expenses
US President Joe Biden is expected to unveil his proposed budget on Thursday as he prepares for likely re-election bid.
New UN rights chief opens ‘communication’ with China
Volker Türk's first speech falls short of activists' hopes for a tougher stand after UN report on abuses in Xinjiang.
Bolsonaro’s son says father returning to Brazil, deletes tweet
Ex-President Jair Bolsonaro went to US after losing re-election but has suggested he could return to lead opposition.
Two Americans dead, one injured in Mexico kidnapping: Official
Mexican official says two Americans abducted in Mexico are dead, two alive after Matomoros kidnapping.
Israeli forces kill at least 6 Palestinians in latest Jenin raid
At least 11 people wounded, including two with serious injuries, the Palestinian health ministry says.
Somalia working to ‘stop violence’ amid Somaliland tension
In an interview with Al Jazeera, President Mohamud talks Somaliland, the fight against al-Shabab and Somalia's future.
103 children among hundreds found in abandoned truck in Mexico
The people were found in good health and it was unclear why the truck driver parked and fled.
Sri Lanka expects IMF nod for $2.9bn package after China’s help
Nation expects final IMF approval in the third or fourth week of March, President Ranil Wickremesinghe tells parliament.
China FM warns of ‘conflict’ if US stays on path of confrontation
Foreign minister Qin Gang says the US engaged in 'malicious confrontation' rather than fair competition with Beijing.
Six Peruvian soldiers drown trying to flee protesters
Defence ministry said soldiers came under attack from people armed with slingshots and sticks at an anti-gov't protest.
Japan’s H3 rocket fails after liftoff in blow to space ambitions
JAXA intentionally destroys H3 rocket after the vehicle's second-stage engine failed to ignite following liftoff.
China blames Ukraine crisis on ‘invisible hand’
At wide-ranging press conference, Foreign Minister Qin Gang also describes Taiwan as a 'red line' in relations with US.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 377
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 377th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Trudeau orders probe into alleged election meddling by China
PM Trudeau and Canadian security officials have acknowledged interference attempts by China in Canada's elections.
N Korea warns US against shooting down its missile tests
Kim Yo Jong says North Korea will take any US attempt to intercept its missile launches as a 'declaration of war'.
Israeli attack puts Syria’s Aleppo airport out of service: Report
Syrian state media says Israeli missile attacks damaged the runway at the Aleppo International Airport.
At least 15 killed in Indonesia landslide, dozens missing
Landslide swept through homes in remote Serasan island on the edge of the South China Sea.