Counterterrorism
Friday, August 16, 2013 - 07:40
Such cooperation between the U.S. allies has increased since last month's ouster of Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi, these officials say.
Friday, August 16, 2013 - 06:34
During his meeting with military attaché of United Kingdom (UK) embassy in Sana'a Robert Boldtaft, Ahmed accentuated that the military and security services are dealing with the threats strictly and resolutely.
Friday, August 16, 2013 - 06:18
But these methods have proven less effective against groups who blend in to the communities around them.
Wednesday, August 14, 2013 - 15:44
An Egyptian military spokesman says Egyptian Air Force helicopters have been carrying out strikes close to the Israeli border, in an effort to root out Islamist militants operating in the area.
Wednesday, August 14, 2013 - 15:32
A high-ranking Libyan official has told to Asharq Al-Awsat that Libyan authorities have opposed “intense American pressure” to allow the US to use military drones in eastern Libya.
Wednesday, August 14, 2013 - 15:27
Tunisia on Monday carried out air strikes on Islamist militants holed up in the Mount Chaambi area near the Algerian border, an army source said, stepping up a campaign against radical jihadis under pressure from the secular opposition.
Wednesday, August 14, 2013 - 15:17
Tunisian Foreign Minister Othman Jarandi wrapped up his two-day visit to Algeria on Wednesday (August 7th) with agreements to enhance security co-ordination.
Wednesday, August 14, 2013 - 15:12
American diplomatic outposts reopened throughout the Middle East on Sunday, easing the sense of imminent danger that has preoccupied the Obama administration since it learned of a possible terrorist attack.
Wednesday, August 14, 2013 - 14:27
Press Secretary Jay Carney addresses the apparent failure of external mediation in Egypt, the embassy closings, and the terror threat in the Middle East.
Wednesday, August 14, 2013 - 14:17
Press Secretary Jay Carney addresses counterterrorism cooperation with Yemen and the recent closings of U.S. embassies