don t forget check of the headlines here on al jazeera, the u. s. federal reserve has raised interest rates again, despite recent turmoil in the banking sector. the benchmark rate is going up to 5 percent. it s highest level since 2007. as the fed tries to curb inflation. the process of getting inflation back down to 2 percent has a long way to go and is likely to be bumpy. we remain committed to bringing inflation back down to our 2 percent goal and to keep a longer term inflation expectations well anchored. reducing inflation is likely to require a period or below trend growth, and some softening and labor market conditions. and the u. k. could see a high can interest rates on thursday after inflation went up unexpectedly for the 1st time in months. february s increase was driven by high food and energy bills. food prices are at their highest level in 45 years. that s largely because of a shortage of vegetables. there been more protests against lebanon s financial crisis, p