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United States steps up HASM movement’s terror designation, places leaders on terror list
Egypt

United States steps up HASM movement’s terror designation, places leaders on terror list

The United States on Thursday designated Egypt’s “Sawa’d Masr” islamist militant group, known as “HASM” as a foreign terrorist organization, according…
US angers Palestinians with reversal on Israeli settlements
Middle East

US angers Palestinians with reversal on Israeli settlements

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Monday said it no longer considers Israeli settlements in the West Bank to…
Egypt refutes criticism of US 2018 report on human rights conditions: Spokesperson
Egypt

Egypt refutes criticism of US 2018 report on human rights conditions: Spokesperson

Spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry Ahmed Hafez refuted criticisms addressed by the US Department of State on conditions of human…
US to help fund Egypt’s democratization projects
Egypt

US to help fund Egypt’s democratization projects

The United States has declared its willingness to fund institutions with plans aimed at emboldening democratization efforts in Egypt. The US…
Washington denies new delivery of Apache helicopters
Egypt

Washington denies new delivery of Apache helicopters

US Department of State Deputy Spokesperson Marie Harf denied reports circulating last week announcing the new delivery of 10 Apache…
New US Secretary of State Kerry to visit Egypt
Egypt

New US Secretary of State Kerry to visit Egypt

Newly appointed US Secretary of State John Kerry is set to visit Egypt in early March as part of stops…
World concern mounts after Morsy’s power grab
Egypt

World concern mounts after Morsy’s power grab

  The United States, the European Union and the United Nations have all expressed concern at President Mohamed Morsy’s decision…
Clinton: Supporting Arab nations fulfills ‘strategic’ need
World

Clinton: Supporting Arab nations fulfills ‘strategic’ need

Supporting democratic transitions in Arab and North African nations is "a strategic necessity" for the United States, Secretary of State…
US State Department talks Egypt aid with Congress
Egypt

US State Department talks Egypt aid with Congress

The US State Department is in talks with the Congress to unblock US$450 million of economic aid promised to Egypt,…
Obama seeks to unblock US$450 mn in aid for Egypt
Egypt

Obama seeks to unblock US$450 mn in aid for Egypt

  US President Barack Obama’s administration said Monday it is trying to convince the US Congress to unblock about US$450…
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