US
Study alleges tear gas used on protesters in Cairo potentially ‘lethal’
Egypt
July 2, 2011
Study alleges tear gas used on protesters in Cairo potentially ‘lethal’
The “We Are All Khaled Saeed” Facebook page has published a detailed research paper on the tear gas used by security forces…
Clinton outlines road ahead for Arab democracy
World
July 1, 2011
Clinton outlines road ahead for Arab democracy
VILNIUS, Lithuania-- US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Friday that the rule of law, political parties and democratic…
US overtures to Egypt Islamists show pragmatism
Egypt
July 1, 2011
US overtures to Egypt Islamists show pragmatism
A US decision to resume contact with the Muslim Brotherhood is a pragmatic move that recognizes its popular appeal…
US to forgive a third of Egypt’s debt over 3 years
Business
June 30, 2011
US to forgive a third of Egypt’s debt over 3 years
The United States has agreed to cancel one-third of Egypt's debts over the course of three years, the state news…
Washington didn’t respond to requests to freeze accounts, says official
Egypt
June 29, 2011
Washington didn’t respond to requests to freeze accounts, says official
The United States did not respond to requests from the Egyptian government to freeze the bank accounts of members of…
US, EU condemn violence in northeastern Nigeria
World
June 28, 2011
US, EU condemn violence in northeastern Nigeria
Maiduguri, Nigeria - The United States and European Union on Tuesday condemned a spate of bombings and assassinations in northeastern…
Trade between Egypt and US increases 10.4%
Business
June 28, 2011
Trade between Egypt and US increases 10.4%
Trade exchange between Egypt and the United Sates increased by 10.4 percent between January and April, compared to the same…
Hizbullah says CIA recruited members to spy
World
June 25, 2011
Hizbullah says CIA recruited members to spy
Beirut - Hizbullah's leader said Friday that the Islamic militant group had captured three spies in its ranks, two of…
US House weighs cutting off funds for Libya mission
World
June 24, 2011
US House weighs cutting off funds for Libya mission
Washington - Clearly frustrated with President Barack Obama, Republican leaders are propelling the House toward crucial votes on the US…
US Congressman calls on Egypt to release ‘spy’
Egypt
June 23, 2011
US Congressman calls on Egypt to release ‘spy’
JERUSALEM--US Congressman Gary Ackerman called on Egyptian authorities Wednesday to release a constituent and former intern whom Egypt accuses of…