Tag Archives: Egypt

Leaks, Facebook and Twitter Are Now Used for Briefings

Posted on September 23, 2012 by DRenegade

See additional comments on Tea Party Nation. The events of the past two weeks have shown the American public a clearer picture of the administration’s foreign policy: The president is aligned with the Muslim governments in the Middle East in … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: Does Libya Attacks Change U.S. Foreign Policy Moving Forward?

Posted on September 16, 2012 by DRenegade

From YouTube: Ben Swann Reality Check takes a look at whether past failures in Libya will alter U.S. plans for Syria

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Al Qaeda-led Salafis hit three Egyptian Sinai bases, down Egyptian chopper

Posted on September 16, 2012 by DRenegade

Salafi Bedouin and al Qaeda bands Sunday, Sept 16, expanded their Sinai offensive to three Egyptian bases along a 70-kilometer front three days after they raided the US-led Multinational Force base south of El Arish in northern Sinai and hoisted … Continue reading →

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US Foreign Policy in Shambles

Posted on September 15, 2012 by DRenegade

Obama’s response to the Arab Fall in his weekly radio address today (September 15th, 2012) is appeasement followed by empty rhetoric: “I have made it clear that the United States has a profound respect for people of all faiths. Yet there … Continue reading →

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At least 4 casualties in Al Qaeda attack on US-led Sinai peacekeeping mission

Posted on September 14, 2012 by DRenegade

Unconfirmed reports of at least four peacekeepers hurt when scores of Salafi Bedouin linked to al Qaeda stormed the Multinational Force’s camp in northern Sinai with grenades, mortars and automatic guns Friday night Sept. 14. The casualties were transferred to … Continue reading →

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Egypt confronts Israel with 6,000 Sinai Islamists as an approved militia

Posted on September 3, 2012 by DRenegade

To keep the truce with the Islamist terrorist networks in Sinai in place, while avoiding a large-scale military operation to suppress them, Egypt is now releasing dozens of jailed Salafist gunmen in batches every few days, so feeding the Islamists … Continue reading →

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This Is What Democracy Looks Like in Egypt

Posted on September 3, 2012 by DRenegade

Anchor dons hijab for 1st time on Egypt state TV An anchorwoman wearing a hijab head covering appeared on Egyptian state television for the first time in its 50-year existence on Sunday, sparking fears the move represents a further shift … Continue reading →

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Egypt Rejects US Demand for Attacking Iranian Vessel in Suez Canal

Posted on August 26, 2012 by DRenegade

Consider the source of this report’s authenticity: Far News Agency. True or not, the relationship between Egypt and the United States has undergone “fundamental change”. David DeGerolamo   The Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority said that Egypt’s Navy has … Continue reading →

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Cairo uses illicit Sinai tanks to bargain for massive US aid

Posted on August 20, 2012 by DRenegade

Egyptian M60 tanks transported to Sinai Aug. 9 Israel’s deployment of an Iron Dome anti-missile battery in Eilat Sunday, Aug. 19, came five days after two Grad missiles were launched against its southernmost town. They exploded harmlessly.DEBKAfile’s military sources report … Continue reading →

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Muslim Brotherhood anti-army coup in Cairo. Tanks move up to Israel border

Posted on August 12, 2012 by DRenegade

HAVING GAINED CONTROL OF THE EGYPTIAN PARLIAMENT, GOVERNMENT AND PRESIDENCY, THE MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD HAS MADE ITSELF THE UNCHALLENGED RULER OF EGYPT. DEMOTING THE HEADS OF THE MILITARY LEAVES THE MB IN CONTROL OF THE BIGGEST ARMY IN THE ARAB WORLD. … Continue reading →

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Egypt parliament set to meet, defying army

Posted on July 9, 2012 by DRenegade

(Reuters) – Egypt’s parliamentary speaker said the chamber would reconvene on Tuesday, risking a showdown with the army after the new, Islamist president defied the generals by quashing the dissolution of the legislature they had ordered last month. Quoted by … Continue reading →

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Monday Morning Roundup: Egypt, Greece, France, Spain and Italy

Posted on June 18, 2012 by DRenegade

A supporter of the Muslim Brotherhood’s presidential candidate Mohamed Morsy kisses a picture of him during a celebration at Tahrir square in Cairo June 18, 2012. The Muslim Brotherhood’s Mohamed Morsy said on Monday after his group declared him winner … Continue reading →

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Let’s Hope This Is Not Foreshadowing US Elections

Posted on June 14, 2012 by DRenegade

Updated 11:20 AM: Egypt’s highest court on Thursday declared the parliament invalid, and the country’s interim military rulers declared full legislative authority, triggering a new level of chaos and confusion in the country’s leadership. Speculation is rampant in Egypt today as … Continue reading →

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Caution: Market Volatility Coming on June 17th

Posted on June 13, 2012 by DRenegade

Oanda has cancelled trading this Sunday (June 17, 2012) “due to the extreme volatility some market analysts foresee could result in the coming days“. Whether this trading moratorium will be extended past Monday will not be known but the elections in … Continue reading →

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Now What: Muslim Brotherhood to Rule Egypt

Posted on June 13, 2012 by DRenegade

The failed foreign policy of the Obama administration is taking on new threats daily. The civil war in Syria has been taking center stage but it appears that the Egyptian elections this weekend will hand control of the country to … Continue reading →

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