Kerry: Egypt Key Ally in Islamic State Battle

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry Saturday hailed Egypt as an "important partner" in the emerging coalition aimed at confronting the militant Islamic State group, while stressing that the need for Cairo's support would not lead Washington to ignore human rights concerns. During a visit to Cairo, Kerry referred to Egypt as "an intellectual and cultural capital to the Muslim world," saying it has a "critical role" to play in denouncing the extremist...

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