Jackie Northam
Stories
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World
Is Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman A Reformer Or Not?
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman came to international attention with his economic reforms and his creation of more opportunities for women, but he's now known for repressive acts.
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World
Secretary Of State To Talk With Saudi King About Disappearance Of Jamal Khashoggi
President Trump sent Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to talk to the Saudi King about how rogue actors could have killed a Saudi journalist in Istanbul. The moves signal efforts that could be aimed at resolving the international crisis.
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National
Saudi Arabia Promises Retaliation If U.S. Levies Sanctions In Khashoggi Case
Tensions between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia are on the rise as the Saudis continue to deny reports that they murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
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Politics
Is The Trump Administration Being Too Soft On Saudi Arabia's Crackdown On Dissenters?
The disappearance of a Saudi journalist who went into one of Saudi Arabia's consulates has prompted only muted response from the White House.
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World
Concern Grows After Internationally Known Saudi Commentator Goes Missing
A prominent U.S.-based Saudi journalist has gone missing in Istanbul after visiting the Saudi consulate there. It raises concern he's caught up in the Kingdom's crackdown on free speech.
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World
There's A Showdown Coming Between The U.S. And Countries Doing Business With Iran
Iranian oil exports are tumbling ahead of the reimposition of sanctions in early November by the Trump administration. But Iran's biggest oil customer, China may try and circumvent the sanctions to keep the oil coming.
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Politics
News Brief: Kavanaugh And Ford Hearings Preview, Iran Sanctions
We preview the testimony of Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford in front of a Senate committee Thursday. Also, the U.S. is reimposing sanctions on Iran, despite European opposition.