NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–23 October 2011. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon was deeply saddened to learn of the loss of life and destruction in Sunday’s earthquake in eastern Turkey and pledged the readiness of the United Nations to assist if requested. At least 70 people reportedly died when the 7.2-magnitude quake shattered buildings near the[Read More…]
Day: October 23, 2011
Statement by President Obama on the Earthquake in Turkey
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 23, 2011. We have been following reports of the earthquake in Turkey’s eastern province of Van with great concern. On behalf of the American people, I express my deepest condolences to the families of the victims. Our thoughts and prayers are with the brave men and women[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Declaration of Liberation in Libya
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 23, 2011. On behalf of the American people, I congratulate the people of Libya on today’s historic declaration of liberation. After four decades of brutal dictatorship and eight months of deadly conflict, the Libyan people can now celebrate their freedom and the beginning of a new[Read More…]
Statement by Secretary of State Clinton on the Liberation of Libya
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 23, 2011. The United States joins the Libyan people as they celebrate liberation from more than four decades of Qadhafi’s brutal dictatorship. The Libyan revolution was the work of ordinary, brave Libyans who demanded their freedoms and dignity. The United States is proud to have supported them[Read More…]
Statement by Secretary of State Clinton on the Earthquake in Turkey
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 23, 2011. I join President Obama and send my deepest condolences to the people of Turkey in the wake of today’s earthquake. My thoughts and prayers are with the friends and families of those killed and injured. The United States stands ready to assist in the effort[Read More…]
Occupy Chicago: 128 Arrested at the Horse
Yesterday at 7pm, thousands marched from La Salle and Jackson to The Horse (Michigan and Congress) to occupy a place to peacefully assembly and protest. Police arrested about 128 for staying past parking close hours. Pictures of arrests, click on the picture below. Click for more pictures Source: www.occupychi.org
Occupy Chicago: Free Speech Does Not Stop at 11pm – The Occupation Will Continue!
City of Chicago Refuses to Grant Occupiers First Amendment Rights CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 23, 2011. Yesterday, thousands marched from the Federal Reserve to Michigan and Congress, where organizers attempted, for a second time, to build a new home for Occupy Chicago, exercising their First Amendment right to peaceably assemble, and petitioning the[Read More…]
Egyptian Revolutionaries from the April 6 Movement to Conduct Teach-In at Freedom Plaza 4:00 PM Today; Leaders of the Tahrir Square Revolt Will Speak to DC Occupiers
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 23, 2011. The October2011.org Movement was inspired in part by the revolt in Egypt. October2011.org is currently occupying Freedom Plaza and will hear from the Egyptian Revolutionaries today at 4:00 PM on Sunday, October 23 at Freedom Plaza. A Statement of Solidarity between Egyptian Revolutionaries and the October2011.org[Read More…]
Statement by the NATO Secretary General on the Earthquake in Turkey
BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–23 October 2011. The following statement is attributed to NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen: I am saddened by the news of the powerful earthquake that struck south-eastern Turkey earlier today, which is reported to have caused the loss of many lives and considerable damage. On behalf of NATO, I[Read More…]
Magnitude 7.2 Earthquake Strikes Turkey
Istanbul, Turkey—(ENEWSPF)—October 23, 2011. The U.S. Geological Survey reports that a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Turkey at 1:41 p.m. local time. The quake took place about 12 miles from Van. The USGS reported a depth of 4.5 miles, or 7.2 kilometers; the center in Turkey said the quake was about[Read More…]
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