Jackie Northam

Jackie Northam appears in the following:

A debate is centered on what to do with $300 billion in seized Russian assets

Monday, March 11, 2024

The U.S. wants to divert that money to support Ukraine in its fight against Russia's full-scale invasion. The European Union, however, says not so fast.

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Biden announces over 500 new sanctions for Russia's war in Ukraine and Navalny death

Friday, February 23, 2024

President Biden has announced more than 500 new sanctions over Russia's war in Ukraine and the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

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The deadly fates of Putin critics

Saturday, February 17, 2024

Plane crashes, poisonings and exile — a reminder of the fate of a number of Vladimir Putin critics.

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The war in Gaza is spilling over into Israeli universities

Thursday, January 25, 2024

Palestinian students are being suspended over accusations they supported the Oct. 7 Hamas attack, and some Jewish students say they won't attend classes with Palestinian professors.

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Eilat: A tourist town during war

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

A visit to the southern resort town to see how it - and its tourism business - are faring during the Gaza war. Many of the hotels are filled with displaced Israelis.

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Secretary of State Blinken makes his 4th trip to Israel since war with Hamas began

Tuesday, January 09, 2024

Antony Blinken is meeting with Israeli leaders in Tel Aviv as part of his Mideast visit aimed at containing the war in Gaza, and preventing a wider conflict.

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Blinken is in Israel on his Mideast tour aimed at trying to contain the war in Gaza

Monday, January 08, 2024

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Israel on Monday as part of a multi-country trip to try to curb Israeli attacks on Palestinians in Gaza and prevent a wider regional war.

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Many in the American business community are reconsidering their close ties to China

Saturday, December 23, 2023

As China's economic growth slows and its bilateral relationship with the United States deteriorates, many in the American business community are considering their options.

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The Israel-Hamas war could impact the 3-year-old Abraham Accords

Friday, November 24, 2023

The Israel-Hamas war has complicated Israel's relations with some Arab countries that had begun to formally normalize relations with the Jewish state.

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Both sides of the Israeli-Hamas war are being accused of war crimes

Sunday, November 12, 2023

Climbing civilian death tolls are leading to accusations of war crimes, but determining whether there are violations depends on evidence and the judgements made by commanders.

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One of Israel's military challenges in Gaza is dealing with Hamas' network of tunnels

Thursday, November 02, 2023

In the vast network of tunnels is where the ammunition, weapons and rocket launchers are kept. It's also where they have command and control centers.

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The impact of the Israel-Hamas crisis on Prime Minister Netanyahu's political future

Thursday, October 26, 2023

For many Israelis, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu bears responsibility for the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas. Critics say he took his eye off the ball when it came to the nation's security.

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Diplomatic efforts are underway to facilitate the release of more hostages in Gaza

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

The International Committee of the Red Cross said it facilitated Monday's release of two hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. The aim is to free more hostages before Israel's expected ground invasion.

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Palestinian deaths in the occupied West Bank are escalating

Monday, October 23, 2023

Violence is increasing in the occupied West Bank, where dozens of Palestinians have been killed by Israeli settlers and the Israeli military since Hamas attacked Israel.

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Biden makes deal on aid delivery to Gaza

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

In his visit to Israel, President Biden made a deal on limited humanitarian aid delivery to Gaza. Twelve days ago, Hamas killed 1,400 people in Israel. More than 3,400 people have been killed in Gaza.

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Canada says India was involved in Sikh leader's death. Allies haven't condemned India

Friday, September 22, 2023

Allies of Canada have so far had a muted response to allegations that a Canadian Sikh leader was killed by agents of the Indian government. Indian officials deny involvement.

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What to know about the tensions between Canada and India over the killing of a Sikh

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Canada says India is linked to the June killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a prominent activist for the creation of a Sikh homeland in India. India considered Nijjar a terrorist but denies involvement.

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Fallout continues after a Sikh activist was murdered on Canadian soil

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Canada and India are engaging in an escalating war of words and tit for tat diplomatic expulsions, as the fallout over the murder of a Sikh activist on Canadian soil continues.

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Canada blames India's government for the assassination of a Sikh leader

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused the government of India of carrying out the killing of a Sikh leader in British Columbia in June. India dismissed the allegation as absurd.

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Biden ends Hanoi trip by making trade agreement with Vietnam

Monday, September 11, 2023

President Biden visits Vietnam as part of an effort to improve relations with the Asian nation. Trade between the two former enemies has soared in recent years.

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