Egypt 'has key role' in fight against Islamic State - KerryBarbara Plett-Usher says Egypt and the US are united against a common threat Egypt has a key role to play in countering Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria, US Secretary of State John Kerry said on a visit to Cairo. He said Egypt could "publicly renounce" IS ideology, reaffirming US support for Egypt's battle against Sinai militants. Foreign fighters crossing Sinai en route for Syria are adv
