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US must update its Cuba policy, Obama says
Freedom in Cuba will come from the work of activists, Obama said, but the United States can help in “creative” and “thoughtful” ways.
Furious Israel confronts US
The possible Iran nuclear deal might not only tie Israel’s hand in any future military action against Iran, but it could also have an unexpected knock-on effect and stymie U.S.-brokered negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians
Diplomats rush to Geneva amid hopes of Iran deal
US Secretary of State John Kerry was the first to announce he was joining negotiations with Iran in Geneva, followed by the foreign ministers of France, Britain and Germany
Democrats unseat Republicans in NY, Virginia in US voting
Tuesday’s vote was the first major round of balloting in the United States since President Barack Obama won a second term in the White House last year. Some races were seen as litmus tests for future national voting.
One dead as gunman opens fire at LA airport
The motive for the shooting was unclear, but the Federal Bureau of Investigation said it could not rule out terrorism.
France, Mexico demand answers over US spying
After new spying allegations leaked by former US security contractor Edward Snowden.
Kerry says Iran sanctions could be eased in months
Kerry: If Iran takes rapid measures to cooperate with international monitoring of its nuclear programme, Washington could begin lifting sanctions
Israel challenged by Iran charm offensive
Rouhani’s diplomatic overtures, which stand in stark contrast to the belligerent statements so commonly heard from his predecessor Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, are proving to be quite a challenge to the Israeli premier
US, Iran gear up for historic nuclear talks
The United States and Iran will Thursday have one of their highest-level meetings since the 1979 revolution
US sees ‘chance for diplomacy’ with Iran
Kerry: “I think Rowhani’s comments have been very positive, but everything needs to be put to the test and we’ll see where we go”
Obama ready to go it alone on Syria
Washington is ready to go it alone to strike Syria despite the British parliament’s rejection of military action and the lack of a UN mandate.
British parliament rejects military action in Syria
The government was defeated by just 13 votes in the House of Commons in its bid for a “strong humanitarian response” to the alleged use of chemical weapons by the Syrian regime
UN inspectors to leave Syria by Saturday
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has repeatedly spoken out against military action in Syria.
Putin, Rowhani agree chemical weapon use ‘impermissible’
The two presidents discussed the Syrian conflict “at the initiative of the Iranian side”.
‘Human’ intervention needed in Syria, Egypt: Tutu
Western powers have made it clear that any strike would be limited in scope, aimed only at punishing the regime and not at toppling Assad
US State Department remains vague on aid to Egypt
Thursday briefing stresses judicial transparency and press safety
Turkish FM tours Europe to discuss Egypt
Davutoğlu and counterparts share ‘deep concern’ about violence
US says Mubarak fate up to Egypt, Morsi should be freed
Reporters had for days asked the State Department to comment on the seemingly paradoxical situation of the two leaders.
UK ‘has secret Middle East web surveillance base’
The facility can intercept emails, telephone calls and web traffic for the United States and other intelligence agencies.
Twelve years after 9/11, retiring FBI chief still sees threat
Mueller expressed concern about the “shifting landscape in terms of the countries involved in the Arab Spring — Tunisia, Libya, Mali, to a lesser extent Algeria, Syria and, quite obviously in the last two months, Egypt.”
Syria chemical use would be ‘crime against humanity’: Ban Ki-moon
Damascus denied it unleashed chemical weapons, particularly at a time when the UN was in Syria to inspect three sites where other such attacks allegedly took place.
What are the West’s military options in Syria?
Following reports of a large-scale chemical weapons strike, pressure is mounting on the US and its Western allies to act to halt the violence in Syria.
‘Next generation’ of Qaeda being born in Egypt: analysts
The repression of the Muslim Brotherhood and the ouster of Islamist president Mohamed Morsi could see a new generation of radicals joining the movement founded by Osama bin Lade
Fahmy slams EU for ‘late condemnation of terror’
Egypt refuses equivalence between security force procedures and terror: Fahmy
US, Israeli defense chiefs talk Egypt, Syria
In a brief statement, the Pentagon said the two men “agreed to continue to maintain intensive dialogue on the multitude of challenges facing” their two countries
US criticizes arrest of Brotherhood leader in Egypt
The White House said the move ran contrary to the military’s commitments to foster an “inclusive political process.”
Pakistan charges Musharraf with Bhutto’s murder
An unprecedented move against an ex-army chief
US carrier passes through Suez Canal, despite tensions
The USS Harry Truman, along with two guided-missile destroyers and two cruisers, transited the strategic canal on Sunday
Egypt must get back to ‘inclusive approach’: US
Hagel reiterated Washington’s appeal for dialogue amid ongoing bloodshed in Egypt
Germany considering halting arms exports to Egypt: Merkel
Germany’s economic ministry indicated on Saturday that it had frozen all decisions on arms exports to Egypt.