US official: Egypt is Washington’s key non-NATO ally
An official source at the US State Department told Amwal Al Ghad on Thursday that the US relations with Egypt are…
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US State Department criticises Egypt for freezing NGO assets
The US State Department condemned what it called the “restrictions” imposed by the Egyptian authorities on civil…
US issues Jordan travel warning after fatal attacks
The US State Department has issued a travel warning for all of Jordan because of "threats from terrorist groups"…
US, Russia commit to further Syrian aid
US Secretary of State John Kerry spoke to his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov on Saturday and the two…
BREAKING: US issues worldwide travel alert over terror threats effective until Feb 24
The United States has issued Tuesday a worldwide travel alert for its citizens in response to "increased terrorist…
U.S. Kerry to visit Europe, Middle East from Wednesday to Sunday
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is to visit Europe and the Middle East from Wednesday to Sunday for talks on a…
US welcomes Sisi’s pardon of prisoners
The United States welcomed Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's pardoning of 100 prisoners Wednesday,…
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…
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…
US State Dept. approves Potential Sale of Hellfire Missiles to Egypt
US State Department has approved the sale of US$57 million in Hellfire missiles to Egypt, spokesman Jeff…
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…
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…
Congress Allows Obama to Reopen Military Aid to Egypt
The long-term spending bill that Congress is expected to adopt this week would allow the State Department to resume…
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,…
US Condemns Terrorist Attack in Egypt’s Sinai
The United States denounced the terrorist attack against a military target in Egypt's Sinai peninsula, a State…
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…
US Unfreezes Military Aid to Egypt amid Kerry’s Visit
The US State Department said on Sunday $575 million - a tranche of some $1.5 billion annual aid Egypt receives from…
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…
Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis Placed on Egypt Terrorist List
The Court for Urgent Matters has officially labeled Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis a terrorist organisation. Lawyer Ahmed…
US ‘Shocked’ by Egypt Death Sentences
The United States expressed shock Monday after an Egyptian court handed down death sentences against 529 supporters…
US Kerry to Decide ‘Soon’ on Resuming Egypt Aid
US Secretary of State John Kerry said Wednesday he hoped to decide soon on whether to restore the full $1.5 billion…
Egypt Criticises ‘US Appointing Itself Human Rights Advocate’
Egypt's foreign ministry spokesman denounced Saturday the US "appointing itself a lawyer and an advocate for human…
US Warns Egypt Not to Target Media
A US diplomat pressed Cairo to respect "basic rights and freedoms" Thursday, warning that Egypt's stability and…
Al-Jazeera Journalists to Go on Trial in Egypt
Twenty journalists, including four foreigners, are to go on trial in the Egyptian capital, Cairo. They face…
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…
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…
US Remains Committed to Help Egypt’s Economy- State Department
The United States confirmed its commitment to helping Egypt’s economy succeed in a keynote speech given at the…
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.…
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…
Robert Ford Nominated As US Ambassador to Egypt
Outgoing ambassador, Anne Patterson, was accused by some secular and revolutionary groups in Egypt of backing the…
Kerry to Make Statement on Syria at 18:00 GMT
US Secretary of State John Kerry will make a statement on Syria at 2 pm (18:00 GMT), the State Department said on…
US Reopens Its Embassy in Yemen
The State Department says the US Embassy in Yemen – one of 19 embassies and consulates closed earlier this month…
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…
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…
Ex U.S. Ambassador to Syria Considered for Egypt – Reports
Former U.S. envoy to Syria Robert Ford is being considered as Washington's next ambassador to Cairo, sources…
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:…
U.S. Lawmakers Could Ease ‘Coup’ Ban on Aid to Egypt
U.S. lawmakers will begin to vote as soon as next week on legislation that could continue aid to Egypt even if the…
US Says Egypt Needs To Do More on Religious Tolerance
State Department says statement issued by Cairo regarding Morsi's comments about 'bloodsucking Zionists' an…