Hagel calls Egyptian counterpart to discuss security situation

Last Updated: Friday, September 6, 2013, 12:15

US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel has called his Egyptian counterpart to discuss the current security situation in the country.

Russia holding UN Security Council `hostage`: Samantha Power

Last Updated: Friday, September 6, 2013, 11:08

US Ambassador Samantha Power shrugged off President Vladimir Putin`s claim that Russia might support a UN resolution authorising military force against Syria.

World powers fail to heal Syria rift at G20 dinner

Last Updated: Friday, September 6, 2013, 08:37

World powers discussed the Syria crisis over dinner at the G20 summit but failed to bridge deeply entrenched divisions over a US push for military action.

US considers training Syria rebels: US officials

Last Updated: Friday, September 6, 2013, 08:15

The Obama administration is considering a plan to use US military trainers to help increase the capabilities of the Syrian rebels.

White House: 2011 revolt still fresh for Egyptians

Last Updated: Thursday, August 22, 2013, 23:13

The White House says Egypt`s 2011 revolution is "still fresh" in the minds of the country`s people and that they have shown little desire to return to the regime of its former long time ruler.

1,300 killed in Syria; UNSC holds emergency meeting

Last Updated: Thursday, August 22, 2013, 08:40

The UN Security Council said it was necessary to clarify an alleged chemical weapons attack in the suburbs of Damascus.

UN calls for `maximum restraint` in Egypt

Last Updated: Friday, August 16, 2013, 10:38

The UN Security Council has called on the Egyptian government and the Muslim Brotherhood to exercise "maximum restraint".

Canada shutters embassy in Egypt

Last Updated: Friday, August 16, 2013, 10:35

Canada has shuttered its embassy in Egypt, citing concerns about staff safety amid growing unrest in Cairo.

UN officials warn of attacks on Christians in Egypt

Last Updated: Friday, August 16, 2013, 10:15

Coptic Christians make up between six and ten percent of Egypt`s population and their community has been the target of sectarian violence in the past.