US to support transition in Egypt: Obama
WASHINGTON – US President Barack Obama said on Thursday Washington would support an “orderly and genuine” transition to democracy in Egypt, a key ally in the Middle East, after reports that President Hosni Mubarak may step down imminently after weeks of protests.
The Obama administration has tried to walk a fine line during the evolving crisis in Egypt, the most populous Arab country. Egypt’s powerful military gets about $1.3 billion a year in aid from Washington. “What is