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White House urges Egypt to release detained journalists, academics
Egypt
February 5, 2014
White House urges Egypt to release detained journalists, academics
The White House said on Tuesday that it is deeply concerned about a recent crackdown by the Egyptian government on…
US says concerned with Egyptian law that restricts protests
Egypt
November 26, 2013
US says concerned with Egyptian law that restricts protests
The United States on Monday expressed concern over a new law in Egypt that restricts demonstrations and said it agrees…
Washington reiterates call for Morsy’s release
Egypt
July 23, 2013
Washington reiterates call for Morsy’s release
The United States urged Egypt's new government to release Mohamed Morsy after he was removed from the presidency by the…
White House condemns assaults on women at demonstrations
Egypt
March 30, 2013
White House condemns assaults on women at demonstrations
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE –– The White House on Friday condemned the rape and assault of women at recent demonstrations…
White House wants Romney to explain Israel remarks
Egypt
July 31, 2012
White House wants Romney to explain Israel remarks
The White House called Monday on Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney to explain recent remarks including his apparent endorsement of…
Washington’s NGO firestorm
Opinion
February 26, 2012
Washington’s NGO firestorm
Egypt's case against NGO workers, including at least 16 Americans, has sparked an unprecedented uproar in Washington, triggering what many…
White House says it will approve any winners of Egypt’s election
Egypt
November 29, 2011
White House says it will approve any winners of Egypt’s election
A White House statement has said Egyptian parliamentary elections have been going well so far. It added that President Barack…
White House urges that elections be held on time
Egypt
November 21, 2011
White House urges that elections be held on time
The White House says the eruption of violence in Egypt should not stand in the way of elections and the…
Obama hails Tunisia as ‘inspiration’ of Arab Spring
World
October 8, 2011
Obama hails Tunisia as ‘inspiration’ of Arab Spring
President Barack Obama heralded Tunisia's progress toward democracy after a White House meeting with Prime Minister Beji Caid Sebsi on…