Egyptians cancel meetings with U.S. lawmakers after aid warnings

6 February 2012, 3:43 pm

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An Egyptian military delegation abruptly cancelled its meetings with U.S. lawmakers to return to Cairo on Monday after warnings from both Congress and the White House that Egypt's crackdown on non-governmental groups could threaten its $1.3 billion in annual U.S. military aid. ... Read More »

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