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- Cyber-disconnect at joint US-China press conference. Is that a problem?
Defense Secretary Hagel called a new US-China cyberaffairs working group a 'venue for addressing issues of mutual concern.' His counterpart denied there was a problem.
- Why Iraqi request for help fighting Al Qaeda poses dilemma for US
A surge of Al Qaeda-inspired violence has Iraq seeking support – and big weapons – from the US. Counterterrorism is a US priority, but some in Congress balk at certain arms sales. One reason: bloodshed in Egypt.
- Detention of journalist's partner highlights broad UK terror laws
The partner of Glenn Greenwald, who broke the recent NSA leaks, was detained yesterday under a 2000 law.
- After more than 900 deaths in Egypt, EU weighs cutting aid
The EU pledged $6.7 billion to Egypt to help along its democratic transition, but it was conditional on reforms that have largely not happened.
- US security interests kept Obama from cutting aid to Egypt. What are they?
When Obama, in response to Egypt's brutal crackdown on protesters, refrained from cutting off US military aid, he cited US 'national interests.' Broadly, they boil down to one main idea: stability.
- More thugs and guns on the streets of Cairo
Some Muslim Brotherhood supporters have taken up weapons, and the Egyptian military and police are heavily armed. But now, it seems, they have company.
- Battles across Egypt, and alarmed comparisons to Syria and Iraq
Comparisons of Egypt to regional nations that have witnessed ruinous civil wars are premature – but worth noting.
- Battles across Egypt, and alarmed comparisons to Syria and Iraq
Comparisons of Egypt to regional nations that have witnessed ruinous civil wars are premature – but worth noting.
- Egypt's crackdown divides regional leaders
Muslim Brotherhood ally Turkey has condemned the attacks, while Gulf monarchies, which have pledged $12 billion in support, voiced support for the military.
- How the Egyptian military may see unfolding events
A return to long-term military management of politics has a certain charm for Egypt's generals. Here's why.
- Kerry tempers earlier praise of Egypt's military
The US secretary of State initially hailed Egypt's military as 'restorers of democracy,' but after more than 500 were killed in Cairo yesterday, he is changing his tune.
- Baghdad bombings put pressure on Iraq government
Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is being pushed to do more to stop violence that has spiked this summer in Iraq.
- A massacre in Cairo and a failure of US diplomacy in Egypt
The US strained mightily to avoid calling Morsi's ouster a coup and to continue military aid. Egypt's military answered back today.
- As military makes its move, forget about liberal democracy in Egypt
The Egyptian military's violent dispersal of a Muslim Brotherhood protest camp in Cairo overnight left scores dead and has set the stage for a bloodier period in Egypt.
- Violent breakup of pro-Morsi protest camp ends Cairo's tense calm
After days of warning, Egypt's interim government finally moved to clear protest camps filled with supporters of the deposed president.
- Kerry: The settlements are illegitimate - and not a problem for peace talks
The Israeli government's latest settlement expansion, just days before another round of peace talks, is nothing to worry about, according to Secretary Kerry.
- Jihadis claim responsibility for failed Israel attack, but did they really do it?
It's unlikely that the little-known jihadi group could launch a rocket attack on a heavily fortified Israeli town, but that won't stop them from claiming it.
- Boko Haram appears to take new tactic: Kill Muslims as they pray
As the Nigerian Army cracks down on Boko Haram, the radical group escalates with attacks on mosques, after last month killing dozens of children.
- Israel's Iron Dome destroys rocket fired from Egypt's Sinai
Sinai-based Islamist militants claimed the attack was in retaliation for a drone strike that killed four of their own last week.
- Obama calls for outside review of NSA intelligence collection
President Barack Obama bowed to public concerns over US government data collection today.