US to deliver 10 Apache helicopters to Egypt: Pentagon
Hagel and Sobhi discuss regional issues, including ISIS
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Egypt looks to secure US relationship on new terms
US aid to Egypt to be reviewed to avoid it being used “as a tool for pressure”
Egypt could see US military aid return
Kerry set to certify Egypt’s commitment to relationship with US and obligations under Israel peace treaty, unable to certify democratic progress
Hagel phones Al-Sisi ahead of referendum
The US Secretary of Defence stressed the importance of a transparent referendum
Hagel shares concerns with Al-Sisi
The US Defence Secretary discussed developments with the Egyptian Defence Minister Abdel Fatah Al-Sisi on the phone
Pentagon chief talks drones with Pakistan PM
Ties have been seriously strained over US drone strikes in Pakistan’s tribal belt as well as over sanctuaries for Afghan Taliban insurgents inside Pakistan’s borders.
Hagel expresses support for roadmap despite recent criticism
US Defence Secretary hopes Egypt will fulfil roadmap “with the least possible tension”
Role of outside powers in region must change: Fahmy
Foreign Minister calls for all countries in the region to reassess their approach to security
Fahmy to address Manama Dialogue summit
Foreign minister scheduled to attend two international summits this week
Egypt criticises decision to ‘recalibrate’ US aid
US state department announced it would halt parts of its aid to Egypt pending progress towards democratically elected civilian government
Hagel and Al-Sisi discuss events in Egypt
Hagel calls on interim government to show commitment to the roadmap.
Egypt must get back to ‘inclusive approach’: US
Hagel reiterated Washington’s appeal for dialogue amid ongoing bloodshed in Egypt
El-Haddad rejects Kerry’s “restoring democracy” statement
Brotherhood spokesperson calls on US public to stand up to administration for “supporting tyranny and dictatorship”
US reconsidering whether to arm Syria rebels
After having rejected the idea previously, Obama’s deputies were weighing the option of providing weapons to Syria’s outgunned opposition
Hagel presses Islamist-led Egypt on reforms
Hagel met with his Egyptian counterpart, General Abdul Fattah Al Sissi, and President Mohammad Morsi