US Strengthens Egyptian Private Sector on Several Fronts
Mr. Fernandez said Egypt has the challenge to undertake reforms to shed the legacies of the past that have stunted private sector growth - including making it easier to start a business, to invest, to settle disputes, and even to just be an employee
Youth Unemployment Most Prevalent in North Africa and Middle East
At Conference on Economic Development Through Science and Technology Innovation in Morocco, Mr. Fernandez said that in emerging markets around the world there is a growing population of young people.
Military Surge Ramps Up Pressure on Al-Qaida and Taliban Insurgents
According to Ms. Clinton, all three surges - military, civilian, and diplomatic - are part of the vision for transition that NATO endorsed in Lisbon last December and that President Obama reaffirmed last night.
US Imposes Sanctions on Iran
She said the United States has also imposed sanctions against Iran Air, which was designated for providing material support and services to the IRGC and Iran's Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL), and also has facilitated prolif
Bahrain and United States Share Political, Economic and Security Interests
At the U.S. Embassy in Manama, Mr. Posner said reiterated that United States and Bahrain have a long-standing alliance based on shared political, economic and security interests. He said both countries benefit from stability and prosperity, and from
