BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–11 June 2010. Following the conclusion of arrangements for the transit of ISAF non-lethal cargo by rail with the Russian Federation, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Belarus and Kazakhstan, the first trial shipment of the NATO train departed Riga, Latvia, on 14 May and arrived in Afghanistan on 9 June 2010. Despite being[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Notorious Rebel Group Becoming More Deadly in DR Congo Attacks – UN
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–11 June 2010 – The notorious rebel group known as the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) is carrying out ever more deadly attacks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and also continues to abduct children to use as soldiers in its ranks, United Nations aid workers reported today.[Read More…]
Gaza Flotilla Inquiry Must Comply With Standards, UN Expert Says
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–11 June 2010 – Any inquiry set up by Israel to investigate the Gaza flotilla incident which led to the deaths of nine civilians must be given a genuine capacity to find facts or it will not be considered credible, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial executions said[Read More…]
UN Calls for Calm After Renewed Violence Claims More Lives in Kyrgyzstan
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–11 June 2010 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called for calm today following reports of renewed clashes and several deaths in the southern Kyrgyz city of Osh, the latest unrest to hit the Central Asian nation after the violent uprising in April that ousted former president Kurmanbek Bakiyev. At least[Read More…]
As World Cup Opens, UN Celebrates the Power of Sport for Peace and Development
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–11 June 2010 – The World Cup soccer tournament kicked off today in South Africa with the United Nations highlighting the critical role that sport plays in promoting both peace and development and in spurring action on a range of vital issues. The UN is harnessing the power of[Read More…]
Remarks by the First Lady at Anacostia Senior High School Commencement Ceremony
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 11, 2010 – 10:35 A.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you, all. Thank you so much. And first of all, thank you, Charity. Charity did a great job on that introduction. (Applause.) Love you all, too. So proud. I want to thank the Anacostia Senior High School Choir for[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on Small Business Jobs Initiatives
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 11, 2010 – 11:02 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. I just finished a meeting with these small business owners and a few of their workers. And we talked about some of the economic challenges facing these folks. And we talked about the ways that our government[Read More…]
Statement by the President on Philippine Independence Day, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 11, 2010. On behalf of the American people, I send my best wishes to all those who celebrate the 112th Anniversary of Philippine Independence Day – here in America, in the Philippines, and around the world. Our two countries share a common history and values, and we continue[Read More…]
Did the GOP Commission Fox to Rewrite the History Books?
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– Appearing on Fox & Friends, purported business expert Stuart Varney made extensive revisions to U.S. economic history, among them: the false suggestion that President Obama has not cut taxes; the false suggestion that President Bush presided over strong job growth; and the false claim that after President Clinton[Read More…]
The Glenn Beck Conundrum
News Analysis By Ben Dimiero Let’s start with a multiple choice question. When Glenn Beck opens the week by spending more than 15 minutes addressing his despicable attack on President Obama’s 11-year-old daughter and says he has “never” dragged an opponent’s family “into the debate,” is he: A Correct. This[Read More…]
