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In this Tuesday July 11, 2017 photo U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, left, and the Qatari Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani sign an memorandum of understanding in Doha, Qatar. Tillerson arrived in Qatar as he tries to mediate a dispute between the energy-rich country and its Gulf neighbours. (Alexander W. Riedel/US State Department via AP)

The Latest: Tillerson, Saudi king make no progress on Qatar

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FILE - This file photo posted on a file sharing website Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, by the Islamic State Group in Sinai, a militant organization, shows a deadly attack by militants on an Egyptian police checkpoint in el-Arish, north Sinai, Egypt. Egyptian officials say at least 10 security troops have been killed when a car bomb struck a military checkpoint followed by heavy gunfire in northeastern Sinai Peninsula. The officials say the Friday, July 7, 2017 attack started when a suicide car bomber rammed his vehicle into the checkpoint in southern Rafah village of el-Barth, followed by heavy shooting by dozens of masked militants on foot. Arabic reads, &quot;Walking around the building at the fire station after searching and taking control.&quot; (Islamic State Group in Sinai, via AP, File)

IS claims attack in Egypt’s Sinai that killed 23 soldiers

By ASHRAF SWEILAM and MAGGIE MICHAEL - Associated Press

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi. (Associated Press/File)

10 killed in blitz car bomb attack in Egypt’s Sinai

By Ashraf Sweilam - Associated Press

FILE - This file photo posted on a file sharing website Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, by the Islamic State Group in Sinai, a militant organization, shows a deadly attack by militants on an Egyptian police checkpoint in el-Arish, north Sinai, Egypt. Egyptian officials say at least 10 security troops have been killed when a car bomb struck a military checkpoint followed by heavy gunfire in northeastern Sinai Peninsula. The officials say the Friday, July 7, 2017 attack started when a suicide car bomber rammed his vehicle into the checkpoint in southern Rafah village of el-Barth, followed by heavy shooting by dozens of masked militants on foot. Arabic reads, &quot;Walking around the building at the fire station after searching and taking control.&quot; (Islamic State Group in Sinai, via AP, File)

IS claims attack in Egypt’s Sinai that killed 23 soldiers

By ASHRAF SWEILAM and MAGGIE MICHAEL - Associated Press

A woman takes a photo of a black-and-white depiction of Qatar's emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, that has attracted signatures and comments of support from residents amid a diplomatic crisis between Qatar and neighboring Arab countries, in Doha, Qatar, Monday, July 3, 2017. A group of Arab nations early on Monday extended a deadline for Qatar to respond to their list of demands in a diplomatic crisis roiling the Gulf by 48 hours, saying Kuwait's emir requested the delay as part of his efforts to mediate the dispute. (AP Photo/Maggie Hyde)

The Latest: UN chief sends envoy to Gulf amid Qatar crisis

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Coptic Christians in America watch Egypt situation anxiously

By Alex Zietlow - The Washington Times

Coptic Christians grieve for the 29 Copts killed in an Islamic State ambush of their bus on a trip to volunteer at a monastery. (Associated Press/File)

Egypt’s Coptic Christians seek Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi’s protection

By Jacob Wirtschafter and Mina Nader - Special to The Washington Times

FILE -- In this Monday, June 5, 2017 file photo, provided by Doha News, shoppers stock up on supplies at a supermarket in Doha, Qatar after Saudi Arabia closed its land border with Qatar, through which the tiny Gulf nation imports most of its food. Qatar said Monday, June 12, 2017, that it had begun shipping cargo through Oman to bypass Gulf countries that have cut off sea and land routes to the tiny, energy-rich nation, the latest move by Doha to show it can survive a diplomatic dispute with its neighbors. (Doha News via AP, File)

The Latest: Putin talks Qatar with Abu Dhabi crown prince

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Egypt’s El-Sissi praises Trump’s stance on Qatar

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In this Wednesday, June 7, 2017 photo released by Kuwait News Agency, KUNA, Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah, left, holds the hand of Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Doha, Qatar. Kuwait's emir traveled to Qatar to help mediate an end to a crisis that's seen Arab nations cut ties to the energy-rich nation home to a major U.S. military base, though Emirati officials warned there was &quot;nothing to negotiate.&quot; (KUNA via AP)

The Latest: Egypt seeks UN probe of alleged Qatar ransom

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A parked Qatari plane in Hamad International Airport (HIA) in Doha, Qatar, Tuesday, June 6, 2017. Qatar's foreign minister says Kuwait is trying to mediate a diplomatic crisis in which Arab countries have cut diplomatic ties and moved to isolate his energy-rich, travel-hub nation from the outside world. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban)

UAE says it will punish anyone who speaks out in defense of Qatar

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times

In this May 21, 2017, file photo, President Donald Trump, right, holds a bilateral meeting with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Trump sided with Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries Tuesday in a deepening diplomatic crisis with Qatar, appearing to endorse the accusation that the oil-rich Persian Gulf nation is funding terrorist groups. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Donald Trump offers to broker meeting with isolated Qatari leader and Gulf neighbors

By Guy Taylor and Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

This handout graphic provided by Flight Radar shows the original flight routes for Qatari flights before bans through the airspace of Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Egypt by flying over Iranian airspace. The political storm surrounding Qatar is impacting business in one of the world’s biggest natural gas producers and travel hubs. (Flight Radar via AP)

Qatar’s crisis is impacting business and millions of people

By AYA BATRAWY - Associated Press

Life proceeded as normal in Doha, Qatar, on Monday even as Saudi Arabia and three other Arab countries severed ties, accusing the nation of supporting terrorist groups. (Associated Press)

Arab neighbors isolate Qatar over terror ties

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times

FILE - In April 20, 2010 file photo, an Emirates airline passenger jet taxis on the tarmac at Dubai International airport in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Emirates said it is suspending flights to Qatar amid a growing diplomatic rift. The airline said on its website Monday, June 5, 2017, that flights would be suspended until further notice starting Tuesday. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili, File)

The Latest: US colleges say programs in Qatar continue

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Saudi, Egyptian foreign ministers meet to strengthen ties

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2 Republican US senators slam Egypt’s NGO law as ‘draconian’

By MENNA ZAKI - Associated Press

Egypt: 3 officers, 1 soldier dead in western desert

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In this Monday, Feb. 16, 2015, file photo, a man is comforted by others as he mourns over Egyptian Coptic Christians who were captured in Libya and killed by militants affiliated with the Islamic State group, outside of the Virgin Mary church in the village of el-Aour, near Minya, 220 kilometers (135 miles) south of Cairo, Egypt. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar, File)

Ramadan’s here — let the killing begin

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

Sudan ratifies ban on Egyptian imports, fueling tension

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