
“The Obama administration attempted to sidestep questions over the legality of military aid to Egypt on Monday, claiming it was not in its ‘best interests’ to decide yet whether the armed overthrow of the country’s elected president amounted to a coup or not. US law prevents any administration providing support to the leaders of a military coup, but the White House announced it will not suspend foreign aid to Egypt for now, pending further review. ‘We have had a long relationship with Egypt and the Egyptian people and it would not be wise to abruptly change our assistance programme,’ said spokesman Jay Carney.”
Related posts:
Operation Dead-Mouse Drop
Australia: Sending mixed messages to China
Police Fatally Shoot Okla. Man While Forcibly Rescuing Him From Flood
This $21,700 Land Rover Lookalike to Go on Sale in China
Sen. Chambliss: 'We can't just leave event security to communities'
Bursting Switzerland’s bubble
Rwandan woman stripped of U.S. citizenship after lying about role in genocide
Bitcoin Companies and Entrepreneurs Can't Get Bank Accounts
Venezuela inflation soars to record monthly high 6.1%; 35% annualized
Suicide of Deloitte partner Daniel Pirron linked to Standard Chartered's Iran scandal
Supreme Court: Warrants Are Generally Needed to Collect Cellphone Location Data
Iraq issues arrest warrant for ex central bank chief, other officials
The Rush to Coin Virtual Money With Real Value
In Swat Valley, U.S. drone strikes radicalizing a new generation
Russia Says World Is Nearing Currency War as Europe Joins