NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–2 March 2011 – The International Criminal Court (ICC) will investigate Libyan President Muammar Al-Qadhafi’s regime for crimes against humanity in repressing peaceful protesters, as a top United Nations official today called for global action to avert a humanitarian disaster inside the country. ICC prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo said today[Read More…]
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Pakistan: UN Officials Condemn Assassination of Government Minister
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–2 March 2011 – Top United Nations officials today condemned the assassination of Pakistan’s Minister for Minority Affairs, Shahbaz Bhatti, the second high-ranking Government official killed since the beginning of the year, reportedly for opposing the country’s blasphemy laws. “These murders are a tragedy for Pakistan and those who[Read More…]
New Stingray Genus Discovered in the Amazon
TORONTO, ON–(ENEWSPF)–March 2, 2011. A biologist from the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) has discovered a new kind of tropical freshwater stingray. Nathan Lovejoy, an associate professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at UTSC, is co-author on a new study detailing the discovery of a new genus and two new[Read More…]
Congressman George Miller Denounces the GOP Attack on Middle Class Americans
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—March 2, 2011. Piece by piece, the chipping away at the middle class standard of living has been accelerated in recent months. California Congressman D-George Miller provided a clear understanding on the methods and the architects behind the attacks against American workers as Miller referred to those who are[Read More…]
FTC Steps Up Efforts Against Scams That Target Financially-Strapped Consumers
More Than 90 Actions Brought By Commission and Its Law Enforcement Partners Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—March 2, 2011. The Federal Trade Commission today stepped up its ongoing campaign against scammers who falsely promise guaranteed jobs and opportunities to “be your own boss” to consumers who are struggling with unemployment and diminished incomes[Read More…]
Nation’s Highway Traffic Reaches Highest Level Since 2007
Increase in U.S. Driving Underscores Need for Continued Investment in Roads, Bridges and Tunnels WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 2, 2011. Americans drove three trillion miles in 2010, the most vehicle miles traveled since 2007 and the third-highest ever recorded, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced yesterday. The increase in traffic volume comes as[Read More…]
Former Army Major and Wife Convicted on All Charged Counts for Roles in Bribery Scheme Related to Defense Contracts to Support Iraq War
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 2, 2011. A federal jury in Decatur, Ala., has convicted Eddie Pressley, a former U.S. Army Major, and his wife, Eurica Pressley, on 22 counts in connection with a bribery and money laundering scheme related to defense contracts awarded in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, announced Assistant Attorney General[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama Awarding the 2010 National Medal of Arts and National Humanities Medal
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 2, 2011 – 1:54 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much, everyone. Please — please, have a seat. Thank you. Well, hello, everybody. It is wonderful to have all of you here. I want to make mention of some folks in particular that have helped us to[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on Shooting of American Soldiers in Germany
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 2, 2011 – 1:30 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: I want to take a brief moment just to say a few words about a tragic event that took place earlier today in Frankfurt, Germany. I’m saddened and I am outraged by this attack that took the lives of two[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Assassination of Shahbaz Bhatti
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 2, 2011. I am deeply saddened by the assassination of Pakistan’s Minister for Minority Affairs Shahbaz Bhatti today in Islamabad, and condemn in the strongest possible terms this horrific act of violence. We offer our profound condolences to his family, loved ones and all who knew and[Read More…]
