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Egyptian NGO crackdown could impact US aid, says White House
Egypt
February 7, 2012
Egyptian NGO crackdown could impact US aid, says White House
The White House said on Monday that an Egyptian crackdown on pro-democracy non-governmental groups that has enmeshed a number of…
Egyptian military delegation holds talks in Washington over arms deal, NGOs
Egypt
February 2, 2012
Egyptian military delegation holds talks in Washington over arms deal, NGOs
An Egyptian military delegation and US officials in Washington are discussing Egypt's purchases of American weapons as part of the…
Top US human rights official urges Egypt to lift Emergency Law
Egypt
January 27, 2012
Top US human rights official urges Egypt to lift Emergency Law
The US State Department's top human rights official on Thursday urged Egypt's military rulers to unconditionally lift the much-maligned Emergency…
Official: Iraq will take legal action over US raid
World
January 27, 2012
Official: Iraq will take legal action over US raid
BAGHDAD — Iraq will take legal action to ensure justice for the families of 24 unarmed Iraqi civilians killed in…
Somali captors move US hostage after SEAL raid
World
January 27, 2012
Somali captors move US hostage after SEAL raid
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Pirates moved an American hostage at least three times in 24 hours and threatened Thursday to kill him…
Pakistan rejects US self-defense claim on strikes
World
January 23, 2012
Pakistan rejects US self-defense claim on strikes
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan's army on Monday formally rejected a US claim that American airstrikes that killed 24 Pakistani troops last…
Sources: US seeks new home for Yemen strongman
World
January 20, 2012
Sources: US seeks new home for Yemen strongman
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration is engaged in an intensive effort with Yemen's embattled strongman Ali Abdullah Saleh to find…
US military chief in Israel to discuss Iran
World
January 20, 2012
US military chief in Israel to discuss Iran
JERUSALEM — The top general of the United States military has begun a round of closed talks with Israeli leaders,…
Iran warns region against ‘dangerous’ stance on Hormuz
World
January 20, 2012
Iran warns region against ‘dangerous’ stance on Hormuz
ANKARA — Iran's foreign minister warned neighboring states not to put themselves in a "dangerous position" by aligning themselves too closely…
US senators threaten aid halt over NGO closures in Egypt
Egypt
January 19, 2012
US senators threaten aid halt over NGO closures in Egypt
A number of US senators threatened on Wednesday to cut off aid to Egypt if its ruling military council fails…