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US denounces new Egyptian counterterrorism law
Egypt
August 19, 2015
US denounces new Egyptian counterterrorism law
The United States denounced Egypt's newly expanded counterterrorism law Tuesday, expressing concern about its potential impact on human rights in…
US expresses deep disappointment over Mohamed Sultan life sentence
Egypt
April 12, 2015
US expresses deep disappointment over Mohamed Sultan life sentence
The US administration expressed disappointment toward the life sentence handed to Mohamed Sultan, son of Muslim Brotherhood leader, by the…
Washington welcomes Egypt, Ethiopia Nile agreement
Egypt
March 26, 2015
Washington welcomes Egypt, Ethiopia Nile agreement
The United States has welcomed the initial agreement signed by Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan for resolving disputes over Nile River…
Washington welcomes bathhouse acquittals
Egypt
January 13, 2015
Washington welcomes bathhouse acquittals
Washington has welcomed the acquittal of 26 men accused in December of committing actions of “debauchery” inside a popular bathhouse…
Biggest US economic delegation to visit Egypt Sunday
Egypt
November 8, 2014
Biggest US economic delegation to visit Egypt Sunday
US State Department will take part in a visit by the American Chamber of Commerce’s delegation starting Sunday until Tuesday.The…
Washington concerned for jail of activists over unlicensed protests
Egypt
October 29, 2014
Washington concerned for jail of activists over unlicensed protests
The United States has expressed concerns over a jail sentence issued against 23 Egyptian activists over charges of breaking protest…
Pakistani sectarian leader added to US global terrorist list
World
February 7, 2014
Pakistani sectarian leader added to US global terrorist list
The United States has added the founder of a banned Pakistani militant group to its list of global terrorists, blaming…
Foreign Ministry: US statement on trial of journalists ‘unacceptable’
Egypt
January 30, 2014
Foreign Ministry: US statement on trial of journalists ‘unacceptable’
Badr Abdel Aaty, spokesperson for the Egyptian Foreign Ministry, rejected a US statement criticizing the prosecution of journalists in Egypt…
Official: US committed to Egypt’s democratic transition
Egypt
January 9, 2014
Official: US committed to Egypt’s democratic transition
US State Department Spokesperson Jenifer Psaki said on Wednesday that the United States remains committed to a longstanding relationship with…
U.S. to name Nigeria’s Boko Haram as terrorist group: sources
World
November 13, 2013
U.S. to name Nigeria’s Boko Haram as terrorist group: sources
The State Department will formally designate the Nigerian Islamist militant group Boko Haram as a "foreign terrorist organisation" on Wednesday,…