US announces the Launch of Higher Education Initiative in Egypt
In a statement released by the State Department on Tuesday, the U.S. Government has announced the launch of the…
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Release of US Military aid not Endorsement of Cairo’s Human Rights Record
Washington has said a recent decision by President Barack Obama's administration to lift its hold on military…
Egypt Received Apache Helicopters in November Not December: US State Department
Egypt received a shipment of ten Apache helicopters from the US in November, a state department spokesperson said…
Is the U.S. Losing its Influence in Egypt?
The United States should demonstrate restraint and deal with demonstrators by American and international…
US Rebuts Egypt’s Ferguson Remarks, Says Situation ‘Not Comparable’
In response to Egypt’s call for restraint regarding protests in Ferguson, United States, State Department Deputy…
Sisi is Leading Democratic Transition in Egypt: US
Deputy spokesperson of the United States State Department Marie Harf said in a press briefing on Monday that…
US Says Relationship with Egypt ‘Strong’ Despite Sisi’s Russia Visit
"Egypt is free to have relationships with whoever it wants," US State Department deputy spokesperson, Marie Harf…
Egypt Bars Human Rights Activists Ahead of Critical Report
Two members of the U.S.-based group Human Rights Watch say Egypt has barred them from entering the country ahead of…
Egypt Denies Using US Weapons on Protesters
Egyptian Foreign Ministry described a comment by a United States State Department spokeswoman as “sheer fantasy”…
U.S. Condemns Terrorist Attack in Egypt’s Western Desert
The United States strongly condemns Saturday’s terrorist attack in Egypt’s western desert near al-Farafra, which…
US to Send Delegation to Attend al-Sisi’s Inauguration
The US will send an official delegation to attend the inauguration of Egypt’s president-elect, Abdel-Fattah…
EU’s Ashton Criticises Collective Death Sentence in Egypt
European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton has voiced alarm at the death sentences handed out to more…
US ‘Shocked’ by Egypt Death Sentences
The United States expressed shock Monday after an Egyptian court handed down death sentences against 529 supporters…
US Criticises Russia’s Backing of El-Sisi for Presidency
The United States on Thursday rebuked Russian President Vladimir Putin for throwing his weight behind Egypt's…
Egypt Resumes Voting on Constitution Today
Voting resumed across Egypt Wednesday in a referendum on a new constitution, with the turnout expected to hold the…
US Urges Egypt to Lift State of Emergency
The United States called again Thursday on Egypt's interim authorities to lift a state of emergency in force since…
US Urges Egypt to Allow Pro-Morsi Protests
The United States on Tuesday urged Egypt's military-backed interim government to allow supporters of ousted…
Cairo Airport on High Alert Following Interpol Warning
A state of emergency has been declared at Cairo International Airport Sunday as Interpol issued a global security…
Al-Qaeda Threat Leads to Some U.S. Embassy Closings, Egypt Included
The U.S. closed 21 embassies and consulates from Egypt and Libya to Yemen and Afghanistan today after issuing a…
Complex Contractual Issues Complicate Debate over Military Aid to Egypt
As U.S. lawmakers weigh measures to restrict aid to Egypt, one crucial consideration is being largely overlooked:…