Jackie Northam appears in the following:
Biden Tells Netanyahu He Expects Israel To Significantly De-Escalate By Today
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
As the battle between Israel and Hamas enters its 10th day, President Biden pressed Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to de-escalate the fighting "on the path to a ceasefire," the White House says.
Fighting Continues Between Israel, Hamas After Biden Calls For Cease-Fire
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Israeli warplanes carried out another round of airstrikes against Hamas targets in Gaza, leveling a six-story building, while militants fired dozens of rockets into Israel.
Battle Between Israel And Hamas Enters 2nd Week, Gaza Tunnels Targeted
Monday, May 17, 2021
The battle between Israel and Hamas shows little sign of letting up. Militant rocket fire into Israel continues as do Israeli air strikes.
Biden Supports Cease-fire In Call To Netanyahu As Israel-Hamas Violence Escalates
Monday, May 17, 2021
In Washington, calls for an end to the fighting have intensified, including among Democrats in Congress who support Israel and even some Republicans.
Saudi Arabia, Iran Meet In Effort To Reduce Middle East Tensions
Saturday, May 15, 2021
Saudi Arabia and Iran have been holding talks in the Middle East. Both sides say there are many contentious points to address.
Iran's Foreign Minister Apologizes For Leaked Comments
Sunday, May 02, 2021
Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, appeared to chastise the foreign minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, in a speech Sunday. Zarif had criticized the influence of the Revolutionary Guards.
North Korea Warns U.S. Over Biden's 'Big Blunder'
Sunday, May 02, 2021
Citing President Biden's speech to Congress, North Korea says the United States will face a grave situation if it continues to pursue its "hostile policy" toward the country's nuclear program.
Giant Container Ship Bogged Down Again. This Time By Egyptian Authorities
Friday, April 23, 2021
Trouble keeps mounting for the massive ship that was stuck in the Suez Canal. Egypt has seized the Ever Given, its thousands of containers and the crew while demanding $1 billion in compensation.
With Troops Out Of Afghanistan, Biden Can Focus On Other Foreign Policies
Friday, April 16, 2021
The U.S is withdrawing all troops from Afghanistan to focus on more urgent foreign policy priorities.
Biden Administration Confirms Plans To Hit Russia With Sanctions
Thursday, April 15, 2021
Officials in the Biden administration are preparing to issue wide-ranging sanctions against Russia in retaliation for the massive cyber breach discovered late last year.
Cargo Overboard, Intense Rolling: The Risks Of Fully Loaded Mega-Container Ships
Thursday, April 01, 2021
More than 100 ships of similar size to the Ever Given ply the world's waterways, creating logistical challenges and concerns about mishaps — including "spectacular losses of cargo," one analyst says.
Mega Ships, Brimming With Containers, Challenge Narrow Waterways
Thursday, April 01, 2021
Giant ships are loaded down with cargo, mostly consumer goods during the pandemic, which is causing concern about more mishaps like the one in the Suez Canal, and containers going overboard.
Biden Administration Considers Whether To Continue Trump's Hard Line Against Huawei
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
The Biden administration is weighing whether to continue former President Trump's hard line against Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei. It's part of the broader review of China-related policies.
Salvage Teams Race To Reopen Blocked Suez Canal
Monday, March 29, 2021
A massive container ship that has blocked the Suez Canal for six days has been partially freed. Traffic has not yet resumed in the canal, which is among the world's most important waterways.
Here's How A Long Shutdown Of The Suez Canal Might Roil The Global Economy
Friday, March 26, 2021
With one of the world's largest container ships solidly lodged in the Suez Canal, blocking billions of dollars' worth of commerce each day, NPR takes a look at the worldwide implications.
Traffic Halted: Massive Container Ship Runs Aground In Suez Canal
Thursday, March 25, 2021
In Egypt, a ship the length of four football fields has run aground in the Suez Canal — backing up cargo and oil tanker traffic on one of the world's busiest routes.
An Enormous Cargo Ship Is Stuck Blocking One Of The World's Key Shipping Routes
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
An enormous cargo ship is stuck in the Suez Canal in Egypt, blocking one of the world's key shipping routes.
2 Canadians To Face Trial For Espionage In China
Friday, March 19, 2021
Trials in China for two Canadians charged with espionage are seen as retaliation after Canada arrested a Chinese executive at request of the U.S. Washington wants that exec extradited to the U.S.
What It Would Take For Biden To Revive The Iran Deal
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
President Biden wants to rejoin the Iran nuclear deal that his predecessor pulled out of. It's at a standstill, but analysts say the Biden administration can make gestures to bring Iran to the table.
Biden Has Options To Leverage Trump's Sanctions On Iran
Monday, March 15, 2021
The tough sanctions that former president Trump slapped on Iran are still in place and President Biden has a few options to use them to bring Iran back to the nuclear deal.