Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 2, 2011 – 11:28 A.M. EST PRESIDENT CLINTON: Well, I never got to open for The Rolling Stones, so I’ll try to do my best for the President. Thank you all for being here, and I want to thank all the people involved in the tour that we[Read More…]
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UN Human Rights Council Strongly Condemns Abuses by Syrian Authorities
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–2 December 2011. The United Nations Human Rights Council today strongly condemned the continued abuses by the Syrian authorities as part of its violent crackdown against protesters which has led to the deaths of more than 4,000 people since March, including over 300 children. The 47-member body also urged[Read More…]
ICC Prosecutor Seeks Arrest Warrant for Sudanese Minister for Darfur Crimes
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–2 December 2011. The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) today requested an arrest warrant against Sudanese Defence Minister Abdelrahim Mohamed Hussein for crimes against humanity and war crimes committed in Darfur. According to a news release issued by the court, the evidence led the prosecutor to conclude[Read More…]
President Obama Hosts 2011 White House Tribal Nations Conference
Signs Executive Order to Expand Educational Opportunities and Improve Educational Outcomes for American Indian and Alaska Native Students Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 2, 2011. Today, President Obama is hosting the White House Tribal Nations Conference at the Department of the Interior. As part of President Obama’s ongoing outreach to the American people,[Read More…]
Secretary of State Clinton’s Interview With Kim Ghattas of BBC
Rangoon, Burma–(ENEWSPF)–December 2, 2011. QUESTION: As usual, we’re very delighted to be here with you in Burma. It’s very special for the BBC to be in the country. I wanted to start by asking you about your meeting with Aung San Suu Kyi. You’ve said that she is an inspiration[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Clinton With Aung San Suu Kyi
Rangoon, Burma–(ENEWSPF)–December 2, 2011. MS. KYI: Are we all settled? I’d like to say that it’s a great pleasure and a privilege for us – can you hear me — QUESTION: Yes. MS. KYI: — to welcome Secretary Clinton to my country and to my home. It’s, I think, a[Read More…]
Unemployment Rate Falls to 8.6% in November; Payroll Employment Rises By 120,000
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 2, 2011. The unemployment rate fell by 0.4 percentage point to 8.6 percent in November, and nonfarm payroll employment rose by 120,000, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment continued to trend up in retail trade, leisure and hospitality, professional and business services, and health care.[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at Lighting of the National Christmas Tree
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 1, 2011 – 5:31 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: It’s nice having your own band. Please have a seat, everyone. Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas! Thank you, Secretary Salazar, for that introduction and for your hard work to preserve and protect our land and our water and our[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Mark C. Toner, December 1, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 1, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Release from the Afghanistan Mortality Survey 2010 by Afghan Health Ministry / Positive News EGYPT Successful Start to Voting process / United States Supportive of Transparent Democratic Election Process and Governance Release of Election Results Selection of Egyptian Parliament and Prime[Read More…]
Fact Sheet on the United States’ Relationship with the European Union: An Enduring Partnership
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 1, 2011. The United States and the European Union are committed to ensuring that our partnership brings greater prosperity and security to our 800 million citizens and to working together to address global challenges. Our shared values and experience will enable us tospur economic recovery and job creation;[Read More…]
