Egypt-US relations
Pentagon: US, Egypt defense chiefs back security ties
Egypt
February 6, 2013
Pentagon: US, Egypt defense chiefs back security ties
US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta spoke by phone with his Egyptian counterpart on Tuesday to hear an update on the…
US condemns Egypt violence, urges accountability
Egypt
February 5, 2013
US condemns Egypt violence, urges accountability
The United States has condemned police brutality and sexual harassment aimed at protesters over the past week during demonstrations against…
Defense minister praises growing military cooperation with US
Egypt
February 3, 2013
Defense minister praises growing military cooperation with US
Defense Minister Abdel Fattah al-Sisi praised the growing military cooperation between Egypt and the US Sunday after receiving four aircraft…
White House condemns violence in Egypt
Egypt
January 28, 2013
White House condemns violence in Egypt
The United States condemned on Monday the deadly violence that has swept Egypt in recent days and called on leaders…
US says Egypt needs to do more on religious tolerance
Egypt
January 18, 2013
US says Egypt needs to do more on religious tolerance
The United States on Thursday called an Egyptian statement about religious tolerance "a good first step" but said Egypt must…
US to send fighter planes, tanks to Egypt on Monday
Egypt
January 17, 2013
US to send fighter planes, tanks to Egypt on Monday
The United States plans to send a batch of F-16 fighter planes and 200 military tanks to Egypt on Monday,…
Thursday’s papers: Nation mourns loss of innocent lives
Egypt
January 17, 2013
Thursday’s papers: Nation mourns loss of innocent lives
Grief is a prominent press theme Thursday following the deaths that resulted from a train taxi-collision in Giza and two…
Morsy: Remarks about Jews were ‘misquoted’
Egypt
January 16, 2013
Morsy: Remarks about Jews were ‘misquoted’
President Mohamed Morsy said statements he made in 2010 about the Israeli aggression against Palestinians in Gaza were “misquoted,” and…
US Senator McCain calls for dialogue during Egypt visit
Egypt
January 16, 2013
US Senator McCain calls for dialogue during Egypt visit
Republican Senator John McCain and a US delegation are encouraging the Egyptian opposition to engage in dialogue with President Mohamed…
Military source: US arms deal continuing despite lawmakers’ objections
Egypt
January 13, 2013
Military source: US arms deal continuing despite lawmakers’ objections
Egypt's negotiations with the US to acquire F-16 aircraft and M1A1 Abrams tanks are proceeding smoothly, a senior Egyptian military…