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US Congress considers awarding its Gold Medal to late President Anwar Sadat’s name in 2018
Egypt
September 28, 2017
US Congress considers awarding its Gold Medal to late President Anwar Sadat’s name in 2018
The US congress has hosted a celebration to rally support from its members for a bill to award the Congressional…
US officials discuss withholding aid to Egypt over NGO law
Egypt
July 27, 2017
US officials discuss withholding aid to Egypt over NGO law
US officials are discussing whether to withhold a portion of US assistance to Egypt in protest of a law that…
Trump under investigation for obstruction of justice
World
June 15, 2017
Trump under investigation for obstruction of justice
US President Donald Trump is being investigated by Special Counsel Robert Mueller for possible obstruction of justice, the Washington Post…
Saudis paid for US veterans to lobby against 9/11 lawsuit law
World
May 11, 2017
Saudis paid for US veterans to lobby against 9/11 lawsuit law
After Congress passed a new law allowing Sept. 11 victims’ families to sue Saudi Arabia in US courts, opponents mounted…
Obama’s intel chief denies Trump wiretapping but White House pushes on for investigation
World
March 6, 2017
Obama’s intel chief denies Trump wiretapping but White House pushes on for investigation
The White House said Sunday that Congress should expand its investigation of Russian meddling in the 2016 election to include…
Under pressure, Abbas plans first Fatah congress since 2009
Middle East
October 28, 2016
Under pressure, Abbas plans first Fatah congress since 2009
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas's Fatah party aims to hold its first congress since 2009 by the end of this year,…
Saudi warns of ‘disastrous consequences’ over US 9/11 law
World
September 30, 2016
Saudi warns of ‘disastrous consequences’ over US 9/11 law
Saudi Arabia on Thursday warned of "disastrous consequences" from a United States law allowing 9/11 victims to sue the kingdom,…
Congress rejects Obama veto, Saudi September 11 bill becomes law
World
September 29, 2016
Congress rejects Obama veto, Saudi September 11 bill becomes law
Congress on Wednesday overwhelmingly rejected President Barack Obama's veto of legislation allowing relatives of the victims of the Sept. 11…
North Korea’s Kim caps rare congress with colorful mass rally
World
May 10, 2016
North Korea’s Kim caps rare congress with colorful mass rally
Thousands of ecstatic North Koreans joined a mass rally and parade on Tuesday as leader Kim Jong Un capped off…
North Korea capital gears up for congress; South fears nuclear test
World
May 3, 2016
North Korea capital gears up for congress; South fears nuclear test
North Korea has started welcoming delegates from around the country to its first ruling party congress in 36 years, state…