Jackie Northam

Jackie Northam appears in the following:

The World Bank Needs A New President

Friday, January 25, 2019

The World Bank is searching for a new president after the last one abruptly resigned. The position has traditionally gone to an American, but there could be international competition this time around.

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Rebranded Trade Deal Gives Member Countries An Edge Over The U.S.

Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Shortly after he took office, President Trump withdrew the U.S. from negotiations for the Trans-Pacific Partnership. The TPP is moving forward, and the remaining members stand to gain economically.

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State Department Brings Employees Back To Work Despite Shutdown

Thursday, January 17, 2019

The department said it "is taking steps to make additional funds available to pay employee salaries." State has 75,000, including nearly 50,000 local hires, most of whom have been receiving pay.

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Pompeo Meets With Crown Prince While In Saudi Arabia

Monday, January 14, 2019

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is in Saudi Arabia — the latest stop in his swing through the Middle East. While there, he met with Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman. What did they talk about?

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Secretary Of State Pompeo Continues His Extensive Mideast Travels

Friday, January 11, 2019

While in Cairo on Thursday, Mike Pompeo gave a speech blaming many of the region's problems — in particular the rise of ISIS — on a lack of leadership from former President Obama.

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'They Conveniently Forgot To Notify Us': EU Diplomat Downgraded In D.C.

Tuesday, January 08, 2019

The chief of the EU Mission to the U.S. noticed he was called up last as he paid his respects to late President George H.W. Bush.

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Saudi Arabia Prosecutors Request Death Penalty For People Accused Of Killing Jamal Khashoggi

Thursday, January 03, 2019

Saudi Arabia held a hearing Thursday for the men accused of killing columnist Jamal Khashoggi. The kingdom faces charges it's covering up the suspect who ordered the killing.

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U.S. Aims To Stall China's Efforts To Be The Global Leader In The Race For 5G

Wednesday, December 19, 2018

The Trump administration is expected to crack down on Chinese hacking in a bid to curb Beijing's effort to be a world leader in advanced technologies by 2025.

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Journalist's Death Stops Western Firms From Doing Business With Saudi Arabia

Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Hollywood moguls are among the western executives who are steering clear of deals with Saudi Arabia after the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

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Top Exec Of Chinese Technology Giant, Huawei Arrested In Canada At Request Of U.S.

Thursday, December 06, 2018

A senior executive of Huawei, the largest telecom equipment company in the world was arrested in Canada and faces extradition to the U.S. for alleged violations of Iran sanctions.

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At G-20 And At Home, A Test For Saudi's Crown Prince: Can He Survive Khashoggi Fallout?

Saturday, December 01, 2018

The summit marks a test of how far world leaders will seek to distance themselves from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the wake of the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

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How Saudi Arabia Decides Who Will Lead Kingdom

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Saudi Arabia's crown prince has survived the fallout over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi so far, but it's far from certain he will be named king once his father dies.

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Why Trump Has Continued His Defense Of Saudi Crown Prince

Monday, November 19, 2018

The Trump administration has invested a lot in Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Now, the president is hesitant to blame him for the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

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Treasury Department Sanctions Saudi Officials In Response To Killing Of Jamal Khashoggi

Thursday, November 15, 2018

Saudi prosecutors say they're seeking the death penalty for high-ranking officials linked to the killing of Jamal Khashoggi. But they stop short of blaming the Kingdom's powerful crown prince.

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Saudi Prosecutor Says 5 Suspects Should Be Executed In Khashoggi Case

Thursday, November 15, 2018

Saudi Arabia is seeking the death penalty for five suspects in the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The Washington Post contributor was last seen walking into the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul.

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Turkey Keeps Pressure On Trump To Respond To Killing Of Jamal Khashoggi

Monday, November 12, 2018

Turkey's president says he gave tapes of the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi to a number of western countries, including the U.S. The Trump Administration still faces pressure to respond.

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Iran And Trading Partners Will Find Ways To Skirt Sanctions, Analysts Say

Sunday, November 11, 2018

The Trump administration hopes the sanctions will force Iran to negotiate a new nuclear deal. But analysts point out there are overt and covert activities to avoid the penalties.

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U.S. Sanctions On Iran Could Impact How Trump Responds To Killing Of Jamal Khashoggi

Tuesday, November 06, 2018

The sanctions could make it less likely the White House will punish Saudi Arabia for the killing, because Saudi oil will be needed to replace Iranian oil being taken off the market.

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Friends Of Journalist Jamal Khashoggi Make Fresh Calls For Justice In His Killing

Friday, November 02, 2018

A group calling for justice held a memorial for slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi on Friday in Washington, D.C. His fiancée delivered a video tribute from Istanbul.

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Jamal Khashoggi's Eldest Son Leaves Saudi Arabia After His Father's Killing

Thursday, October 25, 2018

Jamal Khashoggi's eldest son, Salah, has left Saudi Arabia after authorities there lifted a year-long travel ban. It's believed he will head back to the U.S. to join his three siblings.

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