Egypt will respect International Non-proliferation Nuclear Agreements: Sisi
Egypt is a signatory to the nuclear non-proliferation treaty and will abide by its international pledges, President…
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US ‘does not believe’ Egypt and Russia will end Dollar Usage
US State Department spokesperson Jen Psaki said she does not believe the use of US dollars between Egypt and Russia…
US ‘would not oppose’ Egyptian-Russian Nuclear Power Deal
The US would not oppose a nuclear deal for peaceful purposes between Russia and Egypt, state department…
US ‘Disappointed’ with Egypt for Denying Entry to US Scholar
"We are disappointed at the government in Egypt's decision to deny entry to Ms Dunne," US State Department…
U.S. Welcomes ‘Flexibility’ in $1.4 bln Aid to Egypt
The Obama administration said Tuesday that it welcomes new flexibility in providing up to $1.4 billion in aid to…
US ‘Ridiculous’ Line on Egypt? Jen Psaki Caught on Hot Mic
US State Department spokesperson Jen Psaki has been caught on a hot mic calling one of her prepared statements…
US Supports Egypt’s Establishment of a Buffer Zone around Gaza
The Obama administration has reiterated its support for the Egyptian regime's on-going war against terrorism,…
USAID Tamped down Internal Criticism over Egypt Work: Report
Auditors and employees at the U.S. Agency for International Development say critical assessments of the agency's…
U.S. Resuming Some Military Aid to Egypt as Kerry Certifies Ties
The U.S. is resuming some of the military aid to Egypt it halted last year, including delivery of 10…
Egypt Dismisses US Criticism of Journalist Trial
Egypt's foreign ministry on Thursday dismissed US criticism of the charges placed against Al-Jazeera journalists…
In Egypt, Just Speaking to Brotherhood Is a Risk for Foreign Reporters
When Hosni Mubarak was in power, a foreign journalist could spend unlimited time with members of the opposition…
Rights Groups Condemn Egypt over Jazeera Crew Trial
Global rights groups have strongly condemned Egypt's decision to try journalists working for Qatari-owned…
US, Egypt Army Officials Discuss Military Ties in Cairo
Egypt’s Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Sedky Sobhy received on Wednesday Deputy Commander of the United States…
U.N. Chief Invites Iran to Geneva 2, Syria Opposition Threatens to Withdraw
Syria's political opposition said on Monday it will withdraw from international peace talks scheduled this week…
US Says No Decision Yet on Unblocking Egypt Aid
The US administration is closely watching the results of Egypt's referendum, but has not yet decided whether to…
Kerry Heads to Mideast for More Israeli-Palestinian Talks
Secretary of State John Kerry is set to return to the Middle East on New Year’s Day in his effort to bring…
US Not Considering Designating Muslim Brotherhood As a Terrorist Group
A US official said the Egyptian government was going "way too far" in the crackdown on the Brotherhood, but added…
South Sudan Refugees Swell As Americans Are Evacuated
The U.S. military on Sunday rushed to evacuate American citizens from a rebel-held town in South Sudan, the latest…
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. Reopening 18 Diplomatic Posts, State Department Says
The State Department will reopen 18 U.S. embassies and consulates tomorrow that were temporarily closed amid a…
Egypt’s Ousting of Mohamed Morsi Was a Coup, Says John McCain
John McCain has become the first US official to describe the ousting of former Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi as…
Egypt Bristles As US Senators Urge Freeing Islamist Prisoners
Two U.S. Senators came to Egypt Tuesday with a message for the country’s new military-backed leaders: Release…
Kerry Finalizing U.S. Team For Peace Talks
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is finalizing his selection of a team to help shepherd Middle East peace talks…
Egypt Needs Longer-Term Reform Plans – US State Department
U.S. State Department Spokesman Jen Psaki said on Tuesday that Washington is still reviewing its status on sending…
Burns Says Washington Does Not Back A Side In Egypt, Supports Democracy
The most senior U.S. official to visit Egypt since its elected president was ousted said Monday that Washington is…
U.S. State Department Calls for Morsi Release
U.S. State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki called Friday for the release of ousted Egyptian President Mohamed…
Hardening Split in Egypt as Islamists Stage Huge Demonstrations
Hundreds of thousands of Egyptian Islamists and other supporters of Mohamed Morsi, the country’s first freely…
White House Avoids the Obvious on Egypt
The White House briefing room has always been a bit of a zoo, but on Tuesday afternoon it became official. In…
White House: Cutting Aid to Egypt Now Not in the USA’s Best Interests
The White House said on Monday it is not in the best interests of the United States to immediately change its aid…
U.S. Says ‘Very Concerned’ about Unrest in Egypt: State Dept
The United States is 'very concerned' about the situation in Egypt, the U.S. State Department said on Wednesday of…
Kerry Renews $1.3 Billion Aid Package For Egypt
Secretary of State John Kerry last month approved $1.3 billion in annual US military aid to Egypt, despite concerns…