US-Egypt

U.S. May Cancel Joint Exercise with Egypt

Official says U.S. is considering cancelling a joint military exercise with Egypt because of the violence in the country.

Al-Qaeda Head Blames U.S. for Egypt Coup

Ayman al-Zawahiri accuses the United States of "plotting" with Egypt's military, secularists and Christians to overthrow Morsi.

White House Condemns Egypt Violence, Won't Suspend Aid

The White House condemned the bloodshed and violence in Egypt, but took no steps to suspend military assistance to the country.

Obama Won't Define Egypt Situation as a 'Coup'

U.S. does not plan on defining the overthrow of Egypt’s government as a coup, which would require cutting off of aid.

U.S. Delays Delivery of F-16s to Egypt

The U.S. is delaying the planned delivery of four F-16 fighter jets to Egypt because of the situation in the country, says the Pentagon.

McCain and Graham: Cut Off Aid to Egypt

“Not all coups are created equal, but a coup is still a coup," write Senators John McCain and Lindsey Graham.

U.S. Navy Patrolling Near Egypt's Coast

Two U.S. Navy ships patrolling in the Middle East moved closer to Egypt's Red Sea coast in recent days, said the top Marine Corps general.

Obama Orders Review of U.S. Aid to Egypt

President Obama orders a review of U.S. assistance to Egypt's government, hours after officials say that Egypt will receive F-16s.

White House Cautious About Saying 'Coup' Happened in Egypt

White House spokesman says the U.S. needs to review what happened in Egypt, when asked if Obama sees the regime change as a coup.

Obama on Egypt: We Don't Support One Party or Another

The United States is “not aligned” with any political party or group in Egypt, President Barack Obama clarifies.

Egypt's Foreign Minister: There Was No Military Coup

Egyptian FM Mohamed Kamel Amr tells John Kerry that the overthrow of President Mohammed Morsi was not a military coup.

Egypt Assures Hagel: We're Committed to Peace with Israel

Egypt’s leaders have assured visiting U.S. Defense Secretary that they are committed to their country’s peace treaty with Israel.

First Lady Michelle Obama, State Dept. Honor Egyptian 9/11 Fan

First Lady Michelle Obama and U.S. Secy of StateJohn Kerry this week will honor a woman who celebrated Al Qaeda’s 9/11 attack on America.

Egypt Receives First Batch of F-16s from the U.S.

Egypt receives four F-16 aircraft from the United States, the first of a group of 20 that will be delivered this year.

Fruits of Arab Spring

Sen. McCain Warns: Egyptians Face Islamist State or Revolt

Egypt could become an Islamist state or face another military takeover if Morsi's judicial power grab is left unchecked, warns McCain.

Republican Congresswoman Seeks to Block Aid to Egypt

Representative Kay Granger of Texas announces she plans to block the distribution of an emergency $450 million to Egypt.

Egypt's PM Urges U.S. Businessmen to Invest

Egypt’s Prime Minister Hisham Kandil urges a delegation of U.S. businessmen to invest in post-Mubarak Egypt.

U.S. to Relieve Egypt of $1 Billion Debt

The Obama administration is nearing an agreement with Egypt’s new government to relieve $1 billion of its debt.

A Short History of Results of US Aid to Islamists

Good news: The US intends to give Egypt more aid to fight Sinai terror. Bad news: History shows the guns are used against the West.

Egyptian Liberalism's Problem

Hillary Clinton Gets Hostile Reception In Egypt

The poster children of Egypt's Arab Spring turned out to vent their frustration and conspiracy theories on Hillary Clinton.

US 'Welcomes' Dialog with Muslim Brotherhood

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says the Obama administration wants to open a dialog with the radical Islamist Muslim Brotherhood.

Obama's Commitment to the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty?

Will the Obama Administration feel any commitment towards pushing a new Egyptian government to maintain the peace treaty with Israel?

US Threatens to Cut Aid to Egypt

The White House says aid to Egypt is being “reviewed.” Former US officials press Obama to cut military assistance but face strong Egyptian lobby.