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Senators urge Obama: Pressure, and possibly arm, Syria opposition
World
February 17, 2012
Senators urge Obama: Pressure, and possibly arm, Syria opposition
A few US senators have in recent days urged the Obama administration to increase pressure on the Syria regime,…
US military chief argues against Egypt aid cut-off
Egypt
February 17, 2012
US military chief argues against Egypt aid cut-off
The top US military officer forcefully argued against a cut-off in aid to Egypt on Thursday but acknowledged there needed…
Iran seeks new talks with powers, vague on nuclear issue
World
February 16, 2012
Iran seeks new talks with powers, vague on nuclear issue
VIENNA — Iran, facing harsher sanctions targeting its economically vital oil exports, has told world powers it wants to resume…
Egypt NGOs say probe is to cover government failure
Egypt
February 15, 2012
Egypt NGOs say probe is to cover government failure
The Egyptian government's campaign against civil society groups including US-based organizations amounts to an attempt to divert public attention from…
Minister’s remarks on US intent to sow chaos stoke tensions
Egypt
February 15, 2012
Minister’s remarks on US intent to sow chaos stoke tensions
CAIRO — An Egyptian cabinet minister has stoked tension with the US over funding nonprofit groups working for democracy in…
US general urges Egypt to resolve dispute with US
Egypt
February 14, 2012
US general urges Egypt to resolve dispute with US
The top US military leader said Tuesday that he pleaded with Egypt's ruling generals to resolve the crisis with Washington…
Hackers attack American tear gas company that exports to Egypt
Egypt
February 14, 2012
Hackers attack American tear gas company that exports to Egypt
LONDON — A US security company whose tear gas has been used against Egyptian demonstrators has become the latest victim…
Tuesday’s papers: State-owned press pursues foreign funding issue
Egypt
February 14, 2012
Tuesday’s papers: State-owned press pursues foreign funding issue
Egypt’s state-owned press on Tuesday pursues its anti-American campaign with incendiary headlines about the testimony of Fayza Abouelnaga, the planning…
Military attache: Armed forces’ status will not change in new constitution
Egypt
February 14, 2012
Military attache: Armed forces’ status will not change in new constitution
The armed forces' status will not change in Egypt’s new constitution, Mohamed al-Keshky, Egypt’s military attache in Washington, said Tuesday.…
NDI official: NGOs do not implement US agenda
Egypt
February 14, 2012
NDI official: NGOs do not implement US agenda
Civil society organizations, including the National Democratic Institute, are not implementing an American agenda in Egypt, said the institute’s director…