Egypt FM Says Ties with United States in ‘Turmoil’
Egypt’s foreign minister said Wednesday that relations between his country and the United States are in ‘‘turmoil’’…
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U.S. Lawmakers Begin Last-Ditch Effort on Debt Ceiling
The U.S. Senate prepared for a last ditch effort Wednesday to avoid a historic lapse in the government's borrowing…
Obama Says He Believes Fiscal Impasse Will Be Resolved
President Barack Obama sought to inject a reassuring tone into the frantic efforts to avoid a U.S. debt default…
US Military Aid Freeze to Egypt Is a Symbol, Not a Blow
The US decision to suspend a substantial chunk of military aid to Egypt may have prompted a defiant response from…
Egypt Not Expected to Be Hit Hard by U.S. Aid Cuts
The U.S. decision to suspend delivery of tanks, helicopters and fighter jets to Egypt is more of a symbolic…
U.S. Quietly Observes Coup Law on Egypt Aid, But Shuns Term
Despite withholding most military aid to Egypt until it makes progress on democracy and human rights, the U.S.…
Starbucks CEO Starts Petition Against Government Shutdown
Starbucks Corp (SBUX.O) plans to circulate petitions to customers across the United States urging lawmakers to…
Obama, Republicans Aim to End Crisis After Meeting, Hurdles Remain
President Barack Obama and Republican leaders appeared ready to end a political crisis that has shuttered much of…
Obama Trims Military Aid to Egypt As Part of Diplomatic ‘Recalibration’
The Obama administration announced on Wednesday it was cutting off sales of some military hardware to Egypt in…
U.S. Stocks End Lower on 2nd Day of Shutdown
U.S. stocks closed lower Wednesday as the partial government shutdown entered its second day and a private-sector…
