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U.S.-Egypt Relations in Turmoil; Troubleshooting Obamacare
Egypt says relations with the U.S. are in “turmoil” after the cancellation of some American military assistance. Which country needs the other the most?
By Warren Olney • • 51m ListenEgypt says relations with the U.S. are in “turmoil” after the cancellation of some American military assistance. Which country needs the other the most?
Also, after President Obama admitted that HealthCare.gov is not working the way it's supposed to, can he reassure people soon enough to avoid disaster?
Banner image: Military personnel stand next to an armoured personnel carrier during a protest near Al-Azhar University in Cairo October 20, 2013. Egyptian security forces fired bird shot and tear gas to prevent supporters of deposed Islamist President Mohamed Mursi from marching on Sunday to the site of a protest camp at Rabaa al-Adaweya mosque that was destroyed two months ago, a Reuters witness said. The crowd of about 500 people were students from Al-Azhar University. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany
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