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US ready to prove they can beat top teams, says McKennie

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 - 01:03 GMT

The Americans play the four-times champions on Saturday in East Hartford, Connecticut, in what may be a rare opportunity to face a major European power before co-hosting the 2026 World Cup.

'Captain America' Pulisic faces sky-high World Cup expectations

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 - 09:39 GMT

The pressure is on for "Captain America" Christian Pulisic to put on a superhero performance on his World Cup debut in Qatar, building on years of sky-high expectations from his U.S. fans.

Egypt’s Foriegn Minister discusses mutual relations, regional efforts with US Secretary and stresses 'Cairo Declaration' as ultimate solution for Libyan crisis

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 - 05:23 GMT

Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry discussed mutual relations between Egyptian and the United States as well as means to boost them with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in a phone call on Thursday.

Iran says US asked for proportionate response to Soleimani killing

Sat, 04 Jan 2020 - 12:31 GMT

Tehran vowed to avenge.

American Airlines follows Southwest in pulling 737 MAX until early March

Sat, 09 Nov 2019 - 12:00 GMT

American had previously canceled about 140 flights a day through Jan. 15 and now expects a return to service on March 5.

Gunman kills 20 at Texas Walmart store in latest US mass shooting

Sun, 04 Aug 2019 - 06:39 GMT

A gunman armed with an assault rifle killed 20 people when he opened fire on shoppers at a packed Walmart store in Texas.

'Apologize to America,' Trump tells Democratic congresswomen

Mon, 22 Jul 2019 - 07:44 GMT

.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday stepped up his attacks on four Democratic congresswomen who have criticized his policies, calling on them to apologize as he himself faced charges of racism

Cairo among cities to receive more tourists next decade

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 - 12:56 GMT

The World Travel and Tourism Council has put Cairo on the list of the top cities that are expected to receive more tourists in the next decade.

American Chamber of Commerce praises economic reform in Egypt

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 - 03:23 GMT

The members of the American Chamber of Commerce praised the economic reform in Egypt and the measures taken to improve the investment environment.

A Voice of the Diaspora

Mon, 21 Jan 2019 - 09:55 GMT

San Francisco-based, Ethiopian-born singer-songwriter Meklit Hadero oscillates between cultures and genres with a smoothness and fluency only a hybrid as distinctive as herself can manage to achieve.

New Salvadoran migrant caravan forms; hundreds wait at U.S.-Mexico border

Mon, 19 Nov 2018 - 03:00 GMT

At least 150 Salvadorans set off on Sunday from their impoverished Central American country in a U.S.-bound caravan.

U.S. Iran envoy aims to zero Iran oil exports without spike in price

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 - 08:38 GMT

The United States has been very careful and successful in applying maximum pressure on Iran through sanctions.

Pence paints China as enemy in US election

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 - 10:20 GMT

Pence accused China of military aggression, commercial theft and rising human rights violations.

Youssra: Artists should mirror their cultures, lives

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 - 09:54 GMT

Egypt Today interviewed Youssra el-Hawary in the small town of Lyons, Nebraska during her participation in the fourth season of US-sponsored Center Stage.

Dina el-Wedidi on her U.S. tour: Music breaks down language barriers

Fri, 21 Sep 2018 - 10:50 GMT

Tracking the band’s tour in the U.S., Dina el-Wedidi tells us about her participation in Center Stage program, band’s impression on cultural exchange experience

Nebraska conducts first US execution with fentanyl

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 - 01:40 GMT

Nebraska on Tuesday carried out America's first execution using fentanyl -- the opioid at the center of the country's deadly overdose crisis.

Manafort accountant asked at trial about loan from Russian oligarch

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 - 09:32 GMT

An accountant for Paul Manafort, U.S. President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman, was asked by a prosecutor on Monday at Manafort's trial.

Massive California wildfire becomes 5th largest in state history

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 - 02:30 GMT

A massive, out-of-control Northern California wildfire that destroyed 68 homes and forced thousands to flee has become the fifth largest in state history.

U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo plays down North Korea sparring

Sun, 05 Aug 2018 - 11:55 GMT

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Sunday played down an exchange of contentious remarks with North Korea

Egypt’s FM heads to Washington ahead of Sisi’s visit to US

Sun, 05 Aug 2018 - 03:47 GMT

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry will head to Washington on Monday morning in preparation for President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi's upcoming visit to the US.

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