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Egypt responds to US Department of State travel warning
Egypt
July 21, 2017
Egypt responds to US Department of State travel warning
Egyptian Foreign Affairs Minister Samih Shokary on Thursday assigned the Egyptian Embassy in the US with the task of expressing Egypt’s…
US warns its citizens from travel risks to Egypt due to terrorists’ threats
Egypt
July 20, 2017
US warns its citizens from travel risks to Egypt due to terrorists’ threats
The US Department of State issued a message on Wednesday warning citizens to consider the risks of traveling to Egypt due to the…
Arab nations’ demands revised, Al-Jazeera network closure “not necessary”
Middle East
July 19, 2017
Arab nations’ demands revised, Al-Jazeera network closure “not necessary”
The Saudi-led alliance of Arab countries that severed links with Qatar is now urging Doha to accept six steps—down from…
New South Korea government proposes military talks with North
World
July 18, 2017
New South Korea government proposes military talks with North
South Korea on Monday proposed military talks with North Korea, the first formal overture to Pyongyang by the government of…
EgyptAir chairman says electronics ban on US flights lifted Wednesday
Egypt
July 12, 2017
EgyptAir chairman says electronics ban on US flights lifted Wednesday
The United States will lift the in-cabin ban on laptops and other large electronic devices on US-bound flights from EgyptAir…
Iranian cancer researcher denied entry to US despite visa
World
July 12, 2017
Iranian cancer researcher denied entry to US despite visa
An Iranian cancer researcher was detained at Boston’s Logan International Airport and put on a return flight, according to US Customs…
US, Qatar sign anti-terror deal to end diplomatic spat
World
July 12, 2017
US, Qatar sign anti-terror deal to end diplomatic spat
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has announced an agreement with Qatar targeting the financing of extremist groups. Tillerson, who is…
China says ‘responsibility theory’ on North Korea has to stop
World
July 11, 2017
China says ‘responsibility theory’ on North Korea has to stop
China hit back on Tuesday in unusually strong terms after receiving repeated calls from the United States to put more…
US soldier arrested after pledging loyalty to Islamic State
World
July 11, 2017
US soldier arrested after pledging loyalty to Islamic State
An active duty US soldier was arrested on terrorism charges after authorities say he pledged allegiance to the Islamic State…
Tillerson aims to ease Qatar crisis
Middle East
July 10, 2017
Tillerson aims to ease Qatar crisis
As the Gulf crisis over Qatar festers, US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is embarking on his first shuttle diplomacy…