Monday

April 4, 2016

Armed conflicts

Boko Haram insurgency

Nigeria's army says it has arrested Khalid al-Barnawi, a leader of the Boko Haram splinter group Ansaru. (Reuters)

Iraqi Civil War (2014–2017)

More than 20 people have been killed in attacks targeting Shiite militias and government forces. (Reuters)

Business and economy

Alaska Airlines announces plans to acquire Virgin America for $4 billion. (Street Insider)

Tax inversion

The U.S. Treasury Department announces new regulations to curb tax-avoiding corporate inversions, i.e., where U.S. companies slash their tax bills by claiming a new tax home overseas, though their core operations and management remain in the United States. The pending $160 billion merger of Pfizer Inc. and Allergan, Plc could be cancelled because of these new rules. (CNN Money) (Reuters)