Report reveals details of U.S.-Egypt relationship

By Laurel Adams and Laurel Adams

Recent political protests calling for the resignation of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak pose serious policy questions for the U.S. governm

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"… Research Service) …"

"… cially the $2 billion in U.S. economic and military assistance provided to Egypt annually.Since 1979, Egypt has been the second—largest recipient of U.S. …"

"… S. economic and military assistance provided to Egypt annually.Since 1979, Egypt has been the second—largest recipient of U.S. foreign aid, after Israel. …"

"… uary 2011 suggests that the terms of recent debate over U.S. assistance to Egypt may change significantly in the coming months,” according to a Congressi …"

Few options for Obama administration in Syria

By Laurel Adams

Existing sanctions on Syria severely limit Obama's options to step in as civilians are killed

Excerpts from this story referencing "Egypt":

"… icant support to some of the new political groups in the Middle East, like Egypt and Libya, its role in Syria has been stunted by aid restrictions. Syria …"

Osama Bin Laden: How the U.S. helped midwife a terrorist

By Ahmed Rashid

A history of U.S. involvement in Central Asia, leading to the rise of Muslim radicals in 43 countries.

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"… hans [Filipino Moros, Uzbeks from Soviet Central Asia, Arabs from Algeria, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, and Uighurs from Xinjiang in China who had all c …"

"… The report said that Bin Laden was financing terrorist camps in Somalia, Egypt, Sudan, Yemen . . . and Afghanistan. In April 1996, President Clinton sign …"

"… ess to his fortune of an estimated US$250-300 million. A few months later, Egyptian intelligence declared that Bin Laden was training 1,000 militants, a se …"

"… Kashmir. Seven outsiders were killed in the strike — three Yemenis, two Egyptians, one Saudi and one Turk. Also killed were seven Pakistanis and 20 Afgh …"

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Afghanistan: Heart of darkness

By Ahmed Rashid

LAHORE, Pakistan, August 5, 1999 — As the Taliban launch a new offensive against opposition forces, the threat which this Islamic regime pos

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"… es hundreds of wanted terrorists who have fled governments from Algeria to Egypt and Kenya—gained prominence last year when it helped the Taliban capture …"

Third annual Arab investigative journalism conference

By Simona Raetz

Our colleagues at the Arab Reporters for Investigative Journalism (ARIJ) are staging their third annual conference in Amman, Jordan, Novembe

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"… f the independent liberal weekly magazines TelQuel and Nichane, as well as Egypt’s newspaper publisher and democracy activist Hisham Qassem. Also schedul …"

Exporting an epidemic

By Jim Morris

Human toll reaches millions as asbestos industry expands worldwide

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"… st: Perilous conditions have been documented from Mexico City to Ahmedabad, India. And yet, despite waves of asbestos-related disease in North A …"

"… actories in the Indian state of Gujarat alone, concentrated in the city of Ahmedabad, and the national market is growing at the rate of 30 percent a year, due …"

"… criminal cases against owners of a 48-year-old asbestos cement factory in Ahmedabad, Gujarat Composite Ltd., alleging egregious health violations. At least 75 …"

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Interview: Unprecedented opportunity

Rami Khouri, a veteran editor and reporter who currently serves as editor-at-large for the Lebanese English language newspaper, The Daily St

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"… development in Palestine, which, again, has largely gone unnoticed. And in Egypt, there’s been a movement in the last four months or so, three, four mont …"

"… to now have a fifth term, meaning he would be president for 30 years. And Egyptians are saying, no, that’s enough, 24 years. And he’s not really elect …"

"… are saying, no, that’s enough, 24 years. And he’s not really elected. Egypt is a one-party state. The party in power, the National Democratic Party, c …"

"… ’s an insult to the basic dignity, intelligence and humanity of ordinary Egyptians and Arabs. And what’s happened in Palestine and in Egypt and in Leba …"

Analysis — U.S. interests at risk in six Mideast nations

By Barbara Slavin

Snapshots of six pivotal nations: Turmoil in Middle East threatens U.S. interests in short term even if more democratic governments emerge..

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"… policies will impact U.S. national security:The most populous Arab nation, Egypt has vied with Saudi Arabia as the premier Arab ally of the United States. …"

"… ted States. Once the trend-setter in Arab politics, culture and diplomacy, Egypt stagnated during Hosni Mubarak’s 30-year reign. With Mubarak’s resigna …"

"… a major share in the next government. As a nation that relies on tourism, Egypt cannot afford to renounce peace with Israel or to impose Islamic law. The …"

"… cannot afford to renounce peace with Israel or to impose Islamic law. The Egyptian military will not want to jeopardize its supply of U.S. military hardwa …"

WikiLeaks and the classification follies

By Julian Hattem

Egypt’s leader has trouble hearing, while Italy’s prime minister enjoys “partying hard.” The Sultan of Oman is too busy to read books. A dip

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"… ? They contain “many examples of silly over-classification,” she added. …"

"… it with a relative, another diplomatic correspondent reported in 2008 that Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, “now 80, is in solid health, notwithstanding …"

New investigative award for Arab journalists

By David E. Kaplan

Our colleagues at Arab Reporters for Investigative Journalism have launched a welcome new prize, the Seymour Hersh Investigative Journalism

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"… ARIJ Executive Director Rana Sabbagh.Eligible countries: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, Tunisia and Yemen.To ap …"

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