U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel arrived in Egypt Wednesday, following stops in Israel, Jordan and Saudi Arabia.

Hagel’s visit to Cairo comes amid political tensions between Egypt’s mostly secular opposition and its Islamist leaders. Low-key meetings with President Mohamed Morsi and Defense Minister Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi are expected to cover defense ties, security concerns, and regional developments.

The U.S. has been working to keep channels open with Egypt’s new government … [Read More]

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Source: VOA News: War and Conflict