KABUL–(ENEWSPF)–13 May 2012. The United Nations mission in Afghanistan has condemned today’s assassination of Maulawi Arsala Rahmani, a senior member of the country’s High Peace Council, and stated its continued commitment to supporting the locally-led peace and reconciliation process. The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) sent its condolences to[Read More…]
Day: May 13, 2012
Statement by NATO Secretary General on Afghan Transition Announcement, 13 May 2012
BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–13 May 2012. The statement below is attributed to NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen: I welcome President Karzai ‘s announcement confirming the third group of Afghan provinces, cities and districts to make the move to Afghan security lead. This means that the Afghan National Security Forces will soon have[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Navy Casualty, May 13, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 13, 2012. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Sailor who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Petty Officer Second Class Jorge Luis Velasquez, 35, of Houston, died as a result of a non-combat related incident in Manama, Bahrain. Velasquez was assigned to Commander, Task Force[Read More…]
ISAF Statement on Assassination of High Peace Council Official
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–May 13, 2012 — This morning an influential member of Afghanistan’s High Peace Council and Islamic Council member, Moulavi Arsala Rahmani, was murdered while reportedly riding in a vehicle on his way to work. Rahmani, a former Taliban member, chose to make a positive contribution to his nation by[Read More…]
‘Marvel’s The Avengers’ to Cross $1 Billion Globally in 19 Days
In a recovering economy, people around the globe are flocking to see movies. Walt Disney Studios said in a statement that Marvel’s The Avengers is expected to cross the $1 billion threshold at the global box office on May 13, its 19th day in release. This is the first Marvel[Read More…]
Orchard Drive Traffic Will be Northbound Only for On-Going Construction Beginning on Monday, May 14
Park Forest residents reminded to plan accordingly. Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 13, 2012. Stage 2 of the Orchard Drive Construction Project in Park Forest will begin on Monday, May 14. During the Stage 2 construction phase, Orchard Drive will become a northbound one-way street from Lakewood to Route 30. Southbound traffic[Read More…]
Governors State Awarding Honorary Doctorates to Charles Lotton, Laurens Grant
Lauren Grant and Charles Lotton. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University will award honorary doctorates to renowned glass artist Charles Lotton and Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker and journalist Laurens Grant. For the first time, GSU will host two ceremonies on a single day, May 19. Lotton, of Crete, will[Read More…]
Classic Video: Betty White for President 2012
Betty White stops by the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson to announce her candidacy for President of the United States.
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