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US Pro-Democracy Workers on Trial in Egypt

Despite US pressure, Egypt is adamant; the new government is determined to put on trial 19 American pro-democracy NGO workers.

US Pro-Democracy Workers on Trial in Egypt

US, Egyptian Military Chiefs Set for Talks

The head of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff is set to meet with the head of Egypt's ruling Supreme Military Council a travel ban on Americans.

US, Egyptian Military Chiefs Set for Talks

Egypt Snubs US Ambassador on Americans In Cairo

Egypt's Justice Minister Hamid rejected a letter Tuesday from the U.S. Ambassador asking him to "review" a travel ban imposed on Americans.

Egypt Snubs US Ambassador on Americans In Cairo

Americans Take Shelter in US Embassy in Cairo

American citizens trapped in Cairo have taken shelter in the U.S. Embassy as the dispute between the two countries escalates.

Americans Take Shelter in US Embassy in Cairo

Egyptians Protest Gov't Raid on Pro-Democracy NGOs

The Egyptian Social Democratic Party called for a demonstration Monday night to protest last week's raid on a group of pro-democracy NGOs.

Egyptians Protest Gov't Raid on Pro-Democracy NGOs