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Scobey: No change to Egypt’s military aid
Egypt
May 21, 2011
Scobey: No change to Egypt’s military aid
In a press conference on Saturday, US Ambassador to Egypt Margaret Scobey reiterated that no revisions will be made to…
US and Pakistan try to salvage ties as Kerry visits Islamabad
World
May 16, 2011
US and Pakistan try to salvage ties as Kerry visits Islamabad
ISLAMABAD – A top US emissary warned Pakistan on Monday that "actions not words" are needed to tackle militant sanctuaries,…
Postcard from Midland: Chips and salsa
Life & Style
May 15, 2011
Postcard from Midland: Chips and salsa
It's a town where cowboy hats are still worn. To work. Where the occasional tumbleweed still rolls through downtown. Belt…
Mideast peace envoy Mitchell resigns
World
May 14, 2011
Mideast peace envoy Mitchell resigns
Middle East peace envoy George Mitchell announced his resignation on Friday, throwing a new question mark over the Obama administration's…
US soldiers returning to central Illinois from duty in Egypt
Egypt
May 13, 2011
US soldiers returning to central Illinois from duty in Egypt
Milan--The US Illinois Army National Guard says 440 soldiers who are part of a field artillery unit will return home…
US attacks militants in Pakistan as pressure grows
World
May 12, 2011
US attacks militants in Pakistan as pressure grows
Islamabad -- A US drone aircraft fired missiles at militants in Pakistan on Thursday, killing eight of them, Pakistani officials…
Iraqi PM open to US troop presence if blocs agree
World
May 11, 2011
Iraqi PM open to US troop presence if blocs agree
Baghdad -- Iraq's prime minister said Wednesday he might ask thousands of American troops to remain in the country next…
US condemns sectarian violence in Egypt
Egypt
May 10, 2011
US condemns sectarian violence in Egypt
Washington--The United States on Monday denounced deadly sectarian violence in Egypt, and called for restraint as it urged the authorities…
US denies reports on Egypt debt exemption
Egypt
May 9, 2011
US denies reports on Egypt debt exemption
The US Embassy in Cairo has denied any intention to cancel US$1 billion of Egypt’s debts to the US. A…
Under fire, Pakistan’s PM to address nation on bin Laden death
World
May 9, 2011
Under fire, Pakistan’s PM to address nation on bin Laden death
Islamabad -- Political rivals took aim at Pakistan's leaders on Monday over the killing of Osama bin Laden, compounding US…