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Obama set to speed aid to Egypt, official says
Business
January 26, 2012
Obama set to speed aid to Egypt, official says
US President Barack Obama plans to accelerate the pace of American aid to Egypt, a top State Department official said…
Egyptian ambassador: US unlikely to take hard line against Islamists
Egypt
December 13, 2011
Egyptian ambassador: US unlikely to take hard line against Islamists
The US is unlikely to take a hard line against Islamists in Egypt in the event of them assuming power,…
White House says it will approve any winners of Egypt’s election
Egypt
November 29, 2011
White House says it will approve any winners of Egypt’s election
A White House statement has said Egyptian parliamentary elections have been going well so far. It added that President Barack…
Wednesday’s papers: Threats surround Iran’s nuclear program, constitutional amendments ‘insufficient’
Egypt
November 9, 2011
Wednesday’s papers: Threats surround Iran’s nuclear program, constitutional amendments ‘insufficient’
The fourth day of Eid proves to be somewhat of a slow news day, as indicated by the lack of…
Obama hails Tunisia as ‘inspiration’ of Arab Spring
World
October 8, 2011
Obama hails Tunisia as ‘inspiration’ of Arab Spring
President Barack Obama heralded Tunisia's progress toward democracy after a White House meeting with Prime Minister Beji Caid Sebsi on…
Hamas: We won’t give Abbas new chance for negotiations with Israel
World
May 24, 2011
Hamas: We won’t give Abbas new chance for negotiations with Israel
Hamas leader Mahmoud al-Zahar said the movement still refuses to allow Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas another chance to negotiate with…
Arab League calls for action on Palestinian statehood
World
May 20, 2011
Arab League calls for action on Palestinian statehood
Arab League chief Amr Moussa called on President Barack Obama to follow through with his support for a Palestinian state…
Netanyahu: US ‘does not understand reality’
World
May 20, 2011
Netanyahu: US ‘does not understand reality’
Washington - Israel said the United States "does not understand reality," as its leader arrived in Washington on Friday after…
Following seaport attack, Obama reiterates commitment to oust Qadhafi
World
May 20, 2011
Following seaport attack, Obama reiterates commitment to oust Qadhafi
Washington/Tripoli - Only Muammar Qadhafi’s exit from power will allow Libya a democratic transition and the clock is ticking on…
Arabs see Obama speech as late, not enough
Egypt
May 20, 2011
Arabs see Obama speech as late, not enough
US President Barack Obama's speech on uprisings sweeping the Arab world show Washington is struggling to guide democratic movements…