Day: January 14, 2011

Côte d’Ivoire: UN Has ‘Concrete Intelligence’ of Ex-President’s Incitement to Violence

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–14 January 2011 – The United Nations has “concrete intelligence” that the former Côte d’Ivoire president, who refuses to step down despite his election defeat, is inciting violence against its peacekeepers and his own countrymen, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, again raising the prospect of a trial by the[Read More…]

Citing Rise in Illegal Israeli Actions, UN Expert Urges Protection for Palestinians

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–14 January 2011 – An independent United Nations human rights expert today called on the international community to intervene following what he described as a series of illegal acts by Israeli authorities in the occupied Palestinian territories. According to UN Special Rapporteur Richard Falk, these acts include the killing[Read More…]

Updated NORML Report Reviews Nearly 200 Studies On The Therapeutic Use of Cannabis

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 14, 2011.  NORML made available this week the Fourth Edition of its popular and comprehensive booklet “Emerging Clinical Applications for Cannabis & Cannabinoids: A Review of the Recent Scientific Literature. Updated and revised for 2011, this report reviews approximately 200 newly published scientific studies assessing the safety and efficacy[Read More…]

FTC Offers Tips on Making the Most of Your Auto Warranty

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 14, 2011. Can a dealer void your car’s warranty if you have someone else do routine maintenance on the vehicle?  The answer is no, and the Federal Trade Commission wants to make sure consumers know it. Under federal law, it is illegal for manufacturers or dealers to refuse[Read More…]

Large Network of Private Schools Pays $215,000 to Settle Lawsuit Alleging Discrimination Against Children with Disabilities

WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—January 14, 2011. The Justice Department today announced the settlement of a lawsuit filed to enforce the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) against Nobel Learning Communities, Inc. (NLC), a private, for-profit entity that operates a nationwide network of more than 180 preschools, elementary schools and secondary schools.   These entities[Read More…]

DOD Announces Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemoration Program

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 14, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today its program to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. The program will: • Thank and honor veterans of the Vietnam War, including personnel who were held as prisoners of war or listed as missing in action, for their service[Read More…]

U.S. Announces Clean Air Act Settlement to Protect Indiana Public Health

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 14, 2011. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Justice Department announced yesterday a global Clean Air Act settlement with Northern Indiana Public Service Co. (NIPSCO) that will cover all of NIPSCO’s coal-fired power plants, located in Chesterton, Michigan City, Wheatfield and Gary, Ind. NIPSCO has agreed to[Read More…]

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