Jackie Northam appears in the following:
U.S. and European allies move to cut Russian banks off from SWIFT
Sunday, February 27, 2022
U.S. and European authorities tightened sanctions on Russia by moving to cut off certain Russian banks from SWIFT, the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication.
U.S. and EU to punish Russia with new economic sanctions
Thursday, February 24, 2022
The U.S. and EU are planning more sanctions on Russia, aimed at crippling its economy by targeting banks, oil and gas sectors. But it's uncertain the new sanctions will affect Russia President Putin.
Biden announces sanctions as Russian troops move into Ukraine
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
As Russian troops move into separatist regions in eastern Ukraine, President Biden gives his latest remarks on what measures the United States and its allies are planning to take.
Putin's decision to recognize 2 breakaway regions in Ukraine triggers sanctions
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
The United States, United Kingdom and the European Union are promising sanctions for Russia's decision to recognize the independence of two separatist areas in Ukraine.
Natural gas is playing a major role in the Russia-Ukraine crisis
Thursday, February 10, 2022
One of the strongest levers the U.S. has against Moscow is sanctions against key Russian commodities, like oil and gas. Earlier this week, President Biden warned that includes a natural gas pipeline.
Explaining why natural gas plays such a big role in the Russia-Ukraine crisis
Wednesday, February 09, 2022
As much as 40% of Europe's natural gas supply comes from Russia, a reliance that puts U.S. allies like Germany in a jam when it comes to finding a sanctions solution to the crisis.
Blinken heads out to reassure Asian nations that the U.S. is still focused on China
Tuesday, February 08, 2022
Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads out on an Asia swing this week to reinforce the administration's continued focus on competition with China despite the crisis in Ukraine.
What could make Russia turn its energy sector into a weapon?
Tuesday, February 01, 2022
Europe gets 40% of its natural gas from Russia. If Russia cuts supply as retaliation for possible future sanctions, it would be an immediate blow to the West — and also a long-term blow to Russia.
NATO is threatening Russia with sanctions to protect Ukraine, but do sanctions work?
Saturday, January 22, 2022
Sanctions that the West has imposed on Russia since 2014 seem to have had only a limited effect. So why does NATO believe it can prevent an invasion of Ukraine by threatening similar actions?
Could the U.S. really cripple the Russian economy like Biden warns?
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
President Biden has threatened Russia with massive sanctions if it follows through on threats to take more Ukrainian territory.
Richard Leakey, whose discoveries helped prove mankind began in Africa, is dead at 77
Monday, January 03, 2022
Famed Kenyan conservationist and fossil hunter Richard Leakey has died at age 77. His discoveries helped prove Africa was the cradle of civilization.
Afghanistan is struggling without aid, but unfreezing funds to the country is tricky
Monday, December 06, 2021
Afghanistan faces a humanitarian crisis. It had been relying on foreign aid, much of which has been cut since the Taliban took over in August. There are now shortages of money, food and health care.
Shipping industry is pressured to cut pollution caused by merchant fleet
Wednesday, December 01, 2021
The global shipping industry is coming under increasing pressure to cut the pollution created by the world's merchant fleet. The effort to reduce ship emissions isn't going well.
A U.S. weapons sale is raising doubts about Biden's promise to help end war in Yemen
Thursday, November 25, 2021
The Biden administration has promised to help end the war in Yemen, but it continues to approve weapons sales to the Saudi government that is blamed for prolonging the war.
Claire, a Scottish deerhound, has won the National Dog Show for the 2nd time
Thursday, November 25, 2021
The show reopened to spectators this year in Philadelphia. Claire, a 4-year old Scottish deerhound, won best in show in 2020 too. It's the first time in 20 years that a dog has won twice in a row.
The pandemic economy's latest victim? The lowly shipping container
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Delayed containers are a symptom of and contributor to global supply chain problems. But imagine a world without them.
Shipping containers can't be emptied and refilled fast enough to keep up with demand
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Shipping containers aren't much more than steel boxes. But they have become increasingly valuable during the worldwide supply chain crisis.
Computer chip makers can't share all the data the U.S. wants for examining shortages
Monday, November 08, 2021
The Commerce Department wants semiconductor makers to provide details on their products and customers in a bid to understand what's causing bottlenecks. Many companies say it may reveal trade secrets.
As shipping woes drag on, businesses search for alternatives
Thursday, October 21, 2021
Delays for container ships at the nation's ports are forcing companies to come up with workarounds. Despite the poor reliability, shipping companies are making record profits.
China's massive infrastructure initiative across Asia, Europe and Africa hits snags
Wednesday, October 06, 2021
China invested heavily in a plan to rebuild Pakistan's infrastructure. It is part of the Belt and Road Initiative. But many projects have stalled because of corruption and COVID-19.