Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'jackie northam'

U.S.-Afghan Force Raids Suspected Taliban Hideout

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EDT

NPR's Jackie Northam has the second in her two reports on U.S. Special Forces in Afghanistan. Northam accompanies the commandos during an air assault on a suspected Taliban hideout. It's the first time a journalist has been allowed to accompany the Afghan-U.S. commandos on an operation.

U.S. Troops Train Afghans To Take Their Place

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EDT

In Afghanistan, U.S. Special Forces are undertaking an ambitious program — training thousands of Afghan soldiers to be commandos. The U.S. military says their Afghan counterparts are a long way from standing up on their own. But American commandos feeling the strain of so many tours of duty since late 2001 say they see the Afghans as their ticket out of the country. This is the first of two reports from NPR's Jackie Northam, who is embedded with the Special Forces unit.

Training Afghan Forces Is Mission Critical For U.S.

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 09:21:00 EDT

Training Afghan security forces is seen as a critical component of stabilizing the country. NPR's Jackie Northam is embedded with U.S. Special Forces in Afghanistan, and she talks with host Liane Hansen about efforts to get the new Afghan army battle-ready.

Men Accused in Sept. 11 Attacks Face Tribunal

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Five men accused of helping organize the Sept. 11 attacks are being arraigned Thursday at the U.S. prison camp at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The group includes Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind of the attacks. NPR's Jackie Northam is in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Deciding the Future of Guantanamo

Sat, 23 Jun 2007 16:00:00 EDT

Bush administration officials are debating the future of the U.S. prison camp at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice want it closed down; Vice President Cheney and Attorney General Alberto Gonzales want to keep it open. Debbie Elliott talks with Jackie Northam about the new focus on Guantanamo.

Traveling on the Beirut-Damascus Highway

Fri, 04 Aug 2006 16:00:00 EDT

Among the targets of the latest wave of Israeli airstrikes was the only major road left linking Beirut to Damascus. NPR's Jackie Northam traveled that road today and has a reporter's notebook.

Oil Slick Threatens Lebanese Coast

Thu, 03 Aug 2006 06:00:00 EDT

Tons of oil spilled into the Mediterranean sea after Israeli warplanes bombed storage tanks near Beirut in the first days of the conflict. Environmentalists worry that if the slick isn't contained soon it could damage the fragile ecosystem. Jackie Northam reports.

Lebanon Pleas for Safety of Ancient Roman Ruins

Wed, 02 Aug 2006 06:00:00 EDT

Lebanon is asking Israel to avoid hitting ancient Roman ruins in Baalbek as the Jewish state attacks targets in the eastern Bekaa Valley. At the same time, Israeli operations continue to make it difficult to move humanitarian aid into many of Lebanon's rural regions. Renee Montagne talks to Jackie Northam.

A Family Displaced: Life in Lebanon

Thu, 27 Jul 2006 17:56:00 EDT

As many as 700,000 Lebanese civilians have fled their homes as a result of the Israeli campaign against Hezbollah. NPR's Jackie Northam focuses in on a family from the town of Srifa, deep in south Lebanon, which came under heavy Israeli bombing in the opening days of the conflict.

New Guantanamo Docs Reveal ID's of Detainees

Thu, 09 Mar 2006 00:00:00 EST

Several reports have described the inhumane treatment of detainees held at the Guantanamo Bay detention facility in Cuba -- accounts the Bush administration has denied. Noah Adams speaks with Jackie Northam, reporting from Guantanamo Bay, about newly released documents that detail the identities of the facility's inmates and how they're being treated.

Bin Laden Purportedly Resurfaces with New Audio Warning

Thu, 19 Jan 2006 00:00:00 EST

Al Qaeda's leader resurfaces on the airwaves... or does he? Osama bin Laden has not been heard from for more than a year -- now the Al-Jazeera television network is broadcasting an audiotape, purportedly of the reclusive terrorist leader, warning of further attacks against the United States. Madeleine Brand speaks with Jackie Northam about the tape and how U.S. intelligence officials are responding to it.

White House Takes On Iraq Critics

Thu, 17 Nov 2005 00:00:00 EST

The White House is striking back at critics of the administration's use of pre-Iraq war intelligence. Bush officials are stressing that everyone -- including senators critical of the White House -- saw the same data. National security correspondent Jackie Northam assesses the strategy.

The Evolution of Al Qaeda

Fri, 08 Jul 2005 00:00:00 EDT

The London bombings Thursday showcased the evolution of al Qaeda and its tactics over the years. NPR's Jackie Northam looks at the pre- and post-Sept. 11 strategy of the terrorist organization.

London Attacks Update

Thu, 07 Jul 2005 00:00:00 EDT

NPR's Jackie Northam summarizes the details of Thursday morning's blasts and provides the latest details.

Debating the Future of Guantanamo Bay

Wed, 15 Jun 2005 00:00:00 EDT

NPR's National Security Correspondent, Jackie Northam, talks about the debate over the Guanatanamo Bay prison. The Senate Judiciary Committee holds a hearing on the issue on Wednesday.