Jackie Northam appears in the following:
New Cuba Relationship Could Be A Boon For American Farmers
Friday, December 19, 2014
Two-thirds of the food Cubans eat is imported — but the reestablishment of ties with the U.S. could open opportunities for American farmers.
Oil Prices Go Down, Russia's Gold Buying Goes Up
Saturday, December 13, 2014
It's been a rough ride for the Russian economy and it keeps getting worse. Low oil prices helped push the ruble to another record low on Friday. This spate of bad economic news is probably just accelerating an existing trend: Russia's purchase of gold at an astounding rate.
Russia's central ...
For World's Oil Exporters, Falling Prices Have A Domino Effect
Friday, December 05, 2014
Falling oil prices have been good news for the U.S. But they're causing multiple problems for some exporters. Government budgets are strained. Economies are struggling. Currencies are crashing.
Why Does Saudi Arabia Seem So Comfortable With Falling Oil Prices?
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Normally, the "central banker of oil" would slow production to push up prices. Not so now. Some say it's a geopolitical tactic aimed at Russia and Iran; others say it's just protecting market share.
After Shootings, Canada Takes Steps To Balance Security With Tradition
Saturday, October 25, 2014
A debate has begun in Canada about how to respond to this week's murders of two Canadian soldiers, and the government plans to introduce new measures to strengthen the powers of the security services.
Canada Re-evaluates Security After Shooting In Ottawa
Friday, October 24, 2014
The Canadian government says it will increase surveillance and provide the security forces with more authority to detain suspects after Wednesday's shooting in the capital, Ottawa. NP...
Parliament Attack Shakes Otherwise Quiet Ottawa
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Canadian police have identified the man who went on a shooting spree in the Canadian capital on Monday. The shooter killed a soldier before entering Parliament where he was shot dead by an official.
In Canada, Investigation Continues After Shooting Near Parliament
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Canadian police have lifted a lockdown in Ottawa, one day after a gunman killed a soldier at a war memorial and then stormed the city's Parliament building. Steve Inskeep gets the lat...
U.S. And Japan Hit Snag In Major Trade Pact Negotiations
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Japanese and American negotiators have been trying to shore up an agreement on agriculture and automobile tariffs. The two allies are the biggest players in the Trans-Pacific Partners...
Three Forlorn Presidents Bring Ebola Wish List To The World Bank
Thursday, October 09, 2014
The leaders of Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone pleaded for help at the annual World Bank-IMF meeting: "This slower-than-the-virus response needs to change."
Ebola Protective Suits Are In Short Supply
Tuesday, October 07, 2014
The Ebola outbreak created a demand for personal protective equipment. Clinics can go through hundreds of PPE suits a day. Manufacturers increased production but agencies say there's still a shortage.
Ebola's Toll: Farmers Aren't Farming, Traders Aren't Trading
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone were just starting to see economic progress after years of conflict. The blow of Ebola, says the World Bank, could be "catastrophic."
Ebola Response Hampered By Limited Air Travel
Monday, September 15, 2014
Many airlines don't want to have their crews overnight in an Ebola area or send them to a place where they can't get adequate health care if something goes wrong.
Kerry Faces Tall Order In Organizing Regional Coalition Against ISIS
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Secretary of State John Kerry was in Saudi Arabia on Thursday trying to wrangle a coalition against ISIS from a group of nations that have trouble uniting on anything — Qatar, Egypt, Turkey and others.
Ebola Supply Shipments Delayed By Transportation Issues
Monday, September 08, 2014
Getting the experts and materiel into West Africa is difficult as many airlines have canceled flights to Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea. Shipping lines are refusing to dock at the countrys' ports.
With Home-Grown Technology, Israel Becomes Leading Arms Exporter
Friday, August 29, 2014
One by-product of the recurring battles between Israel and its Arab neighbors is that Israel has developed a home-grown weapons industry that addresses its very specific needs.
Over the decades, this has included a number of cutting-edge technologies, from drones to night-vision equipment, which have been widely exported.
A more ...
Gaza Violence Tests Once-Unshakable Allies U.S. And Israel
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Both sides have traded barbs and criticism over the other's policies. Some believe the public feud stems from a personal animosity between President Obama and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The Districts On World Cafe
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
The Pennsylvania band performs a set of alternately (and simultaneously) fun and menacing rock 'n' roll on stage at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia.
Hamas Conflict Could Have Lingering Impact On Israel's Economy
Monday, August 18, 2014
With a shaky cease-fire holding, Israel is starting to take stock of how much the monthlong war with Hamas will cost.
More Military Families Are Relying On Food Banks And Pantries
Monday, August 18, 2014
A survey by Feeding America, a network of U.S. food banks, found that one-quarter of all U.S. military households used a food pantry in 2013. But service members are often reluctant to seek such help.