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Obama proposes $800M boost for “Arab Spring” countries

Obama proposes $800M boost for “Arab Spring” countries

The White House announced plans on Monday to help countries swept by "Arab Spring" revolutions with more than $800 million in economic aid, while maintaining US military assistance to Egypt despite a crisis triggered by an Egyptian crackdown on US democracy activists.

February 14, 2012 2:26
 
First official US visit discusses NGO case in Cairo

First official US visit discusses NGO case in Cairo

The top US military officer met Egypt's ruling generals in Cairo on Saturday and discussed the case of US pro-democracy activists charged in an investigation that has strained ties between Cairo and Washington.

February 12, 2012 2:29
 
Sanctions weigh on Lebanon-Syria banking ties

Sanctions weigh on Lebanon-Syria banking ties

Banks in Lebanon are quietly implementing US and EU sanctions to avoid jeopardising international business. As a result, some Syrian money may be flowing to Russia or UAE.

February 11, 2012 7:08
 
Egypt prevents travel ban Briton from boarding flight

Egypt prevents travel ban Briton from boarding flight

Cairo airport authorities prevented an English woman, who is banned from leaving Egypt until the end of a probe into NGOs' handling of cash and other activities, from flying to Britain on Friday, airport sources said.

February 11, 2012 6:08
 
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