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Clinton hopes for imminent resolution of foreign NGOs dispute
Egypt
February 21, 2012
Clinton hopes for imminent resolution of foreign NGOs dispute
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton voiced hope Monday that Egypt and the US will resolve an ongoing dispute over…
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…
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…
Authorities release Australian journalist, US student
Egypt
February 14, 2012
Authorities release Australian journalist, US student
Authorities have released an Australian journalist and an American student who were detained on suspicion they had distributed cash to…
Egypt bars British woman from leaving country
Egypt
February 10, 2012
Egypt bars British woman from leaving country
Egyptian authorities barred a British woman from leaving Egypt on Friday because she is on a list of foreigners under…
US says it has not seen Egypt charges against NGO staff
Egypt
February 10, 2012
US says it has not seen Egypt charges against NGO staff
WASHINGTON — The United States issued a correction Thursday, saying it has not yet obtained a document outlining the formal…
US primary candidate likens Egypt activist trials to Iran hostage crisis
World
February 7, 2012
US primary candidate likens Egypt activist trials to Iran hostage crisis
White House hopeful Newt Gingrich likened Cairo's apparent plans to put 19 Americans on trial over charges of illegal funding…
Syrian forces bombard Homs, Russian FM arrives for talks
World
February 7, 2012
Syrian forces bombard Homs, Russian FM arrives for talks
Syrian forces renewed their bombardment of Homs on Tuesday as Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Damascus for talks…