Latest in Tag: White House Highlight
Latest in Tag: White House
Iran says not considering alternative UN pick
AFP- Iran signalled its defiance Saturday over America’s refusal to grant a visa to its chosen UN ambassador, saying it does not plan to pick an alternative envoy. Tehran also said it was examining its legal options over the row, which has undermined a cautious thaw in relations after decades of enmity following the storming …
Kerry scrambles to save his torpedoed peace effort
The top US diplomat, who has made the quest for a long-elusive peace treaty his personal holy grail, was blindsided late Tuesday as minutes before a press conference at the NATO headquarters, both sides went rogue.
Egypt should adhere to democratic road map: White House
White House expresses concern about “the detention of journalists, of political activists, and… death sentences for such a shockingly large number of people” in Egypt
Russia vows no Ukraine invasion as leaders seek solution
Ukraine is now entering a crucial phase in its development after the fall of pro-Kremlin president Viktor Yanukovych in February, as the clock ticks down to 25 May presidential elections which are expected to cement Kiev’s pro-West course.
Ukraine vows not to fight Russia over Crimea
Turchynov said Russian President Vladimir Putin had so far resisted intense international pressure and refused all contacts with Kiev aimed at resolving the worst breakdown in East-West relations since the Cold War.
Crimea votes for independence ahead of referendum to join Russia
Yanukovych still enjoys Moscow’s recognition and remains a political wildcard who the Kremlin says is pushing for Russia’s immediate invasion of Ukraine in the most explosive east-west standoff since the Cold War.
Egypt remains confused by White House policy
By Adel El-Adawy Conversations with senior Egyptian officials indicate that Washington should focus on preserving its strategically important geopolitical interests, not on using aid suspensions to influence the country’s domestic politics. There is consensus among Egypt’s political elite that no country could replace the strategic relationship with the United States. At the same time, the …
Foreign ministry reveals ‘anonymous third party’ relationship with US lobby firm
$250,000 monthly fee paid to Glover Park Group
US, EU condemn violence in Egypt
Spokespeople denounce ongoing violence that have killed dozens
White House: Iran overtures ‘clearly not sufficient’
White House national security spokesman Ben Rhodes said President Barack Obama has no plans to meet Rowhani at the UN General Assembly next week, and would maintain pressure on Iran when he addresses the body.
Hagel and Al-Sisi discuss events in Egypt
Hagel calls on interim government to show commitment to the roadmap.
US-Russia relations in White House press conference
US President Barack Obama is to hold a rare White House news conference on Friday
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 urges Egypt to return to “civilian-led, democratically elected government”
The US State Department says it is still determining whether Egypt witnessed a coup
White House official expresses support for Egyptian transition
Top US official on Middle East reaffirms importance of US-Egypt relationship
White House official visits Cairo
Obama’s Middle East coordinator visits Cairo for high level meetings