U.S. House defeats bid to cut $300 million from Egypt aid allotment

U.S. House defeats bid to cut $300 million from Egypt aid allotment

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives has defeated an attempt to slash U.S. military aid to Egypt. A House panel voted overwhelmingly against an amendment that would have reduced U.S. military aid to Egypt by $300 million. On June 24, the amendment by Rep. Adam Schiff was opposed by both Democrats and […]

Obama requests military ‘options’ on Syria

Obama requests military ‘options’ on Syria

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States, under pressure to respond to a massive chemical weapons attack, has decided to flex its muscles toward Syria. Officials said President Barack Obama has requested military options against Syria in wake of CW attacks by the regime of President Bashar Assad. The officials said the president has […]