Jackie Northam appears in the following:
A new anti-gay law in Uganda calls for life in prison for those who are convicted
Monday, May 29, 2023
The bill, signed into law by President Yoweri Museveni on Monday, calls for life imprisonment for anyone convicted of homosexuality. It drew swift condemnation from rights groups around the world.
G-7 leaders consider how to counter China's economic threats
Thursday, May 18, 2023
China has increased its use of tariffs and import restrictions on countries that go against its foreign policy objectives. In Japan, G-7 leaders will discuss how to counter this economic coercion.
Late to the race, White House wants U.S. to become a leader in electric vehicles
Friday, April 28, 2023
There's a race for dominance in electric vehicles and the batteries that power them. China leads right now, but other countries — including the U.S. — are trying hard to catch up.
The U.S. has evacuated embassy staff from Sudan
Sunday, April 23, 2023
After days of fighting in Sudan, President Biden has confirmed that all American government personnel and their families have been evacuated from the U.S. embassy in Khartoum.
In Sudan, efforts are underway to evacuate thousands of international workers
Saturday, April 22, 2023
The fighting in Sudan has trapped tens of thousands of international workers. Battlegrounds have included the nation's airport.
U.S. makes evacuation plans to get embassy staff, but not all Americans, out of Sudan
Friday, April 21, 2023
The White House says there are no plans to evacuate all Americans in Sudan as the fighting there tips into a second week.
Many American companies that waited to exit Russia are now struggling to leave
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Many American companies left Russia shortly after it invaded Ukraine. Others that waited are now finding it challenging to leave.
The EU is trying to sanction diamonds from Russia
Sunday, April 09, 2023
A large part of the world's supply of diamonds comes from Russia. The U.S. and Europe may try to cut off the revenue the country is raising from the gems given the war in Ukraine.
White House applies more pressure on those helping Russia evade sanctions
Monday, April 03, 2023
The U.S. is trying to step up enforcement of sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine — looking to make countries and their companies fear losing business if they evade sanctions.
China brokers talks to restore diplomatic ties between Middle East rivals
Friday, March 10, 2023
Iran and Saudi Arabia announced Friday they plan to re-establish diplomatic relations, following talks hosted by China on the sidelines of a political conference.
Wall Street veteran Ajay Banga is nominated to head the World Bank
Tuesday, March 07, 2023
The U.S. has nominated Ajay Banga to head the World Bank. A naturalized American, Banga has decades of experience in finance but faces major challenges at the multilateral lending institution.
How Russia's war in Ukraine is changing the world's oil markets
Thursday, March 02, 2023
Russia's war in Ukraine is causing a shift in oil markets, creating new geopolitical alliances. Analysts say it's comparable to the 1970s Arab oil embargo. (Story aired on ATC on Feb. 28, 2023.)
How Russia's war in Ukraine is changing the world's oil markets
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Russia's war in Ukraine is causing a profound and permanent shift in the world's oil markets, creating new geopolitical alliances. Analysts say it's comparable to the 1970s Arab oil embargo.
Search and rescue teams from all over the world are descending on Turkey
Wednesday, February 08, 2023
It's a highly coordinated effort, but war and complicated politics can hamper progress. Dozens of countries have offered to help, including Taliban-ruled Afghanistan.
The EU is cutting off imports of Russian oil products
Sunday, February 05, 2023
The European Union is cutting off imports of Russian oil products. It's meant as a blow to Vladimir Putin's economy but it will require new sources of vital diesel fuel for Europe.
Europe is set to ban Russian oil products, the latest strike on the Kremlin war chest
Friday, February 03, 2023
Starting Sunday, the EU will prohibit imports of Russian gasoline, diesel and other products from Russian refineries used throughout Europe.
Europe is set to stop buying oil products like diesel from Russia
Wednesday, February 01, 2023
After already ending imports of Russian oil, Europe's next move against Russia's economy starts this weekend, when it stops buying oil products like the diesel fuel widely used across the continent.
Russia has amassed a shadow fleet to ship its oil around sanctions
Saturday, January 21, 2023
Russia would have to use tankers willing to get around sanctions to ship its crude to Asia. It's known in the oil industry as a "shadow fleet."
Russia relies on 'shadow fleets' for crude oil sales
Monday, January 16, 2023
Facing sanctions for its Ukraine invasion, Russia's looking further afield to find customers for its crude oil, and it is having to rely on so-called "shadow fleets" to do so.
Facing sanctions, Russia finds crude oil customers in 'shadow fleets'
Saturday, January 14, 2023
Facing sanctions for its invasion of Ukraine, Russia is looking further afield to find customers for its crude oil. It is having to rely on so-called "shadow fleets" to do so.