Jackie Northam
Stories
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World
Owners Of The Suez Canal Ship Have Reached A Compensation Deal With Egypt
The owners of the container ship that was stuck in the Suez Canal in March have reached a compensation deal with Egyptian authorities. Jammed for nearly a week, the blockage disrupted global shipping.
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Israel-Palestinian Fighting Takes A Vast Toll In The Gaza Strip
While pressure builds for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, strikes from both sides continue and the death toll mounts. Pressure builds on President Biden to get more involved.
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World
Israeli Warplanes Pound Hamas Tunnels In Gaza
There has been no letup in fighting as the battle between Israel and Hamas enters its 10th day, despite growing international calls for a cease-fire.
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World
Fighting Continues Between Israel, Hamas After Biden Calls For Cease-Fire
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.
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World
Battle Between Israel And Hamas Enters 2nd Week, Gaza Tunnels Targeted
The battle between Israel and Hamas shows little sign of letting up. Militant rocket fire into Israel continues as do Israeli air strikes.
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World
Israel Launches New Strikes As Gaza Conflict Enters Week 2
Palestinian officials say nearly 200 people have been killed by Israeli airstrikes in recent days, including many children. The death toll on the Israeli side stands at eight, including one child.
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Politics
North Korea Warns U.S. Over Biden's 'Big Blunder'
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.
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Business
Giant Container Ship Bogged Down Again. This Time By Egyptian Authorities
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.
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Business
Cargo Overboard, Intense Rolling: The Risks Of Fully Loaded Mega-Container Ships
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.
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Business
Mega Ships, Brimming With Containers, Challenge Narrow Waterways
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.