NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–6 May 2011. A United Nations human rights team is investigating the reported killing earlier this week of at least 40 people in the Yopougon district of Côte d’Ivoire’s commercial capital, Abidjan, and is due to visit an alleged mass grave there today, according to a spokesperson. At the[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
White House Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Jay Carney Aboard Air Force One, May 6, 2011
En Route Indianapolis, Indiana–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2011 – 10:36 A.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: I just want to mention a couple of things before I get started here. First, as you all know, we had an employment report today that showed private sector payrolls increasing by 268,000 in April, which makes 14[Read More…]
Payroll Employment Rises 244,000 in April; Unemployment Rate Edges Up to 9.0%
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—May 6, 2011. Nonfarm payroll employment rose by 244,000 in April, and the unemployment rate edged up to 9.0 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains occurred in several service-providing industries, manufacturing, and mining. Household Survey Data The number of unemployed persons, at 13.7 million, changed[Read More…]
Independent UN Human Rights Experts Seek Facts on Bin Laden Killing
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–6 May 2011. Two independent United Nations human rights experts today called on the United States to disclose further details of the recent killing of Osama bin Laden, particularly if there were plans to capture him alive. The founder and head of Al-Qaida was killed early Monday morning by[Read More…]
International Atomic Energy Agency Briefing on Fukushima Nuclear Accident, 5 May 2011 (20:00 UTC)
Vienna, Austria–(ENEWSPF)–5 May 2011 – UPDATE 20:00 UTC. Presentation: → Marine Environment Monitoring → Radiological Monitoring and Consequences → Summary of reactor unit status 1. The emergency at Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant since 21 April Overall, the situation at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant remains very serious. The IAEA[Read More…]
Haiti: UN Warns Rainy Season Poses Challenge to Ongoing Anti-cholera Efforts
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–5 May 2011. The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Haiti will continue supporting all efforts to combat the spread of cholera in the Caribbean country, cautioning today that the forthcoming rainy season could pose fresh challenges because of the risk of contamination of water sources. “The rainy season is[Read More…]
Leaders Honor 9/11 Victims at Ground Zero, Pentagon
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 5, 2011 – Four days after announcing the killing of al-Qaida leader and 9/11 attack mastermind Osama bin Laden, top administration officials remembered those killed in the attacks with ceremonies today at ground zero in New York City and at the Pentagon here. “What happened on Sunday — because[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at Cinco de Mayo Reception
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 5, 2011 – 6:21 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Gracias, gracias. (Applause.) AUDIENCE: USA! USA! USA! THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Gracias. Buenas noches. (Applause.) Bienvenidos. Welcome to the Cinco de Mayo at the White House. (Applause.) Nothing ruins a good fiesta like a long speech from a politician. (Laughter.) [Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Mark C. Toner, May 5, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 5, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing SUDAN U.S. Concerns about the Situation in Abyei PAKISTAN U.S. Military Contingent Is in Pakistan at Pakistan’s Invitation / Not Aware of a Formal Request to Reduce Military Personnel Raised Concerns with Government of Pakistan / Awaiting Response / Counterterrorism Cooperation[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation–Military Spouse Appreciation Day
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 5, 2011. Military spouses serve as steady and supportive partners to the heroes in uniform who protect and defend our great Nation every day. Across America and around the world, military spouses serve our country in their own special way, helping families and friends through the stress of[Read More…]
