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U.S. "not happy" with F-35 engine cost overruns

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The top U.S. arms buyer said he was dissatisfied with cost overruns in the United Technologies Corp Pratt & Whitney engine powering the multinational F-35 fighter jet.
 

Obama urges 'genuine democracy' in Egypt

US President Barack Obama has called on the now-ruling Egyptian military to ensure a transition towards "genuine democracy," saying that the people of Egypt had spoken.
 

People have spoken in Egypt: Obama

US President Barack Obama said the people of Egypt had spoken after history moved at a "blinding pace," and called on the now-ruling military to ensure a transition towards "genuine democracy."
 

US lawmakers mulling tighter aid controls

Two weeks after protesters in Egypt choked angrily on "Made in USA" tear gas, US lawmakers on Friday were weighing tighter controls on exports that can help repressive regimes cling to power.
 

Military versions of Hummer excluded from GM sale

US company will keep building Hummers despite GM's sale of civilian brand to Chinese. The U.S. Army is assuring people that General Motors' deal to sell its Hummer brand to a Chinese company has nothing to do with the military version of the rugged vehicle.