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Churches reject calls for international protection for ‘persecuted’ Copts
Egypt

Churches reject calls for international protection for ‘persecuted’ Copts

Representatives of the three Egyptian Churches and several Coptic activists condemned on Tuesday a demand made to the US Congress…
Netanyahu to outline peace vision in speech to US Congress
World

Netanyahu to outline peace vision in speech to US Congress

Washington - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would set forth his view of a future Middle East peace in…
US Congress discusses Brotherhood’s place in Egypt’s future
Egypt

US Congress discusses Brotherhood’s place in Egypt’s future

The US Congress on Wednesday discussed the place of the Muslim Brotherhood group in Egypt’s future political scene. Robert Satloff…
Egypt FM blasts US congressional hearing on alleged persecution of Mid-East Christians
Egypt

Egypt FM blasts US congressional hearing on alleged persecution of Mid-East Christians

The Egyptian Foreign Ministry on Sunday criticized a recent US congressional hearing that discussed the issue of  perceived "discrimination" faced…
Does Congress really want democracy in Egypt?
Opinion

Does Congress really want democracy in Egypt?

The US Senate proposed a bill over a week ago that calls on the United States to pressure the Egyptian…
AmCham head moves to thwart US congressional bill critical of Egypt
Egypt

AmCham head moves to thwart US congressional bill critical of Egypt

American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Egypt President Shafik Gabr arrived in Washington on Wednesday to meet with members of…
US slashes funds for democratization in Egypt
Egypt

US slashes funds for democratization in Egypt

The US Senate Budget Committee, headed by Senator Patrick Leahy, announced a decision last Thursday to cut funds allocated to…
Mixed reaction in Egypt to human rights bill in US Senate
Egypt

Mixed reaction in Egypt to human rights bill in US Senate

A United States Senate draft resolution to support democracy and human rights in Egypt, provoked mixed reactions among Egypt’s political…
US to punish Arab sat channels for ‘inciting hatred’
Egypt

US to punish Arab sat channels for ‘inciting hatred’

Members of the US Senate are currently debating proposed legislation aimed at adding countries to Washington's "terrorism watch list" for…
US Congress: Gamal will inherit power
Egypt

US Congress: Gamal will inherit power

A recent study issued by the US Institute of Peace -- which is associated with the US Congress -- found…
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