Jackie Northam
Stories
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How Iran might respond to Israel’s assassination of Hezbollah’s leader
Iran has considered Hezbollah a key proxy against Israel and has armed the militant group for decades. Now there are questions of whether Iran will -- or even can -- respond to Israel's attacks.
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Iran remains on the sidelines as the Israel-Hezbollah fight intensifies
As the battle between Israel and Hezbollah intensifies, western nations aim to prevent the conflict from spiraling into a broader regional war –- one that could draw in Iran, Hezbollah’s key backer.
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Fact checking Trump's claims about Iran in the debate
In Tuesday's debate, Trump said that Biden administration policies provided a windfall for Iran. We decided to look into the truth of that claim.
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An Iranian writer is sentenced to 12 years after tweeting a dot at the supreme leader
Hossein Shanbehzadeh has been sentenced after replying with a period in response to a post on the social platform X by Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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The U.S. has seized Venezuelan President Maduro's plane
The Justice Department alleges the Dassault Falcon 900EX aircraft was purchased in Florida by the Venezuelan leader's associates through a shell company in violation of sanctions and export controls.
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Canada faces a massive impending railway strike
Canada’s two largest freight rail networks could come to a halt Thursday as thousands of workers are threatening to go on strike. Industry groups say it will have a devastating impact on businesses across North America
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Trying to sell Russian oligarch's seized luxury assets is running into trouble
After Western governments seized millions in assets from Russian oligarchs, a question remains: What should be done with their yachts?
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Iran may be making calculations before retaliatory attack on Israel
The Middle East is bracing for Iran to launch a retaliatory attack on Israel. Here's a look at what could be holding the operation up.
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What does the future of hostage diplomacy look like?
The recent hostage swap with the Kremlin raises questions about the risks of future detentions.
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Pentagon sounds alarm over Russia-China cooperation in the Arctic
The Pentagon is increasingly concerned about cooperation between Russia and China in the vast, inhospitable Arctic. A new strategy is aimed at countering that.
