NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–7 March 2011 – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) today requested $1.4 billion in its annual appeal to assist children and women caught in crises, with the bulk of that needed for Pakistan and Haiti. The agency’s Humanitarian Action for Children Report (HAC) 2011 highlights projected needs in[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
US Discriminates on Right to Safe Water and Sanitation, Says UN Expert
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–4 March 2011 – The United States must do more to eliminate discrimination in access to safe drinking water and sanitation, an independent United Nations expert reported today, citing wide disparities that adversely affect people of colour and Native Americans. “I am concerned that several laws, policies and practices,[Read More…]
McCormick & Company Recalls Golden Dipt® Tempura Seafood Batter Mix
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 7, 2011. McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE:MKC) has announced a voluntary recall of Golden Dipt® Tempura Seafood Batter Mix 8 OZ, with UPC Code 4123470132 and “BEST BY” date of OCT 08 12 H. A very limited number of packages of Golden Dipt® Tempura Seafood Batter Mix[Read More…]
NATO Defense Ministers Will Discuss Situation in Libya and Longer Term Prospects in Middle East
BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–7 March 2011. NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen told the press on Monday, 7 March that NATO Defence Ministers will soon discuss the situation in Libya, and the longer term prospects for the region. At a press conference in the NATO Headquarters, the Secretary General said that at their[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, March 7, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 7, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Staff Sgt. Mark C. Wells, 31, of San Jose, Calif., died March 5 in Helmand province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty, March 7, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 7, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Cpl. Jordan R. Stanton, 20, of Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif., died March 4 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion,[Read More…]
Top UN Officials Call for Urgent Access to Libyan Areas Affected by Violence
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–6 March 2011 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the United Nations humanitarian chief on Sunday called for urgent and unimpeded access to areas of Libya affected by violence, particularly in the western part of the country. “The Secretary-General is deeply concerned about the fighting in western Libya, which is[Read More…]
Partnering with Communities to Prevent Violent Extremism in America
Sterling, VA–(ENEWSPF)–March 6, 2011. The following remarks are attributed to Denis McDonough, Deputy National Security Advisor to President Obama. Thank you, Imam Magid, for your very kind introduction and welcome. I know that President Obama was very grateful that you led the prayer at last summer’s Iftar dinner at the[Read More…]
Don’t Miss The Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 New Parent Information Meeting
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Chicago Heights School District 163 will conduct a Parent Information Meeting for parents new to the District from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 9, 2011, at Blackhawk Intermediate Center, 130 Blackhawk Drive, Park Forest. To make a reservation for the evening please contact Tammy Graves at[Read More…]
Occidental Brothers Dance Band International in Concert
Occidental Brothers. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Occidental Brothers Dance Band International will be in concert at Freedom Hall in Park Forest, IL on Saturday, March 12, at 8 p.m. OBDBI’s blend of high-energy soukous, Ghananian Highlife and African Jazz conjures the golden age of the African guitar band, and[Read More…]
