NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–14 November 2011. The United Nations and its diplomatic partners in the search for Middle East peace today called on Israel and the Palestinians to resume direct talks without delay or preconditions, following separate meetings with officials from both sides in Jerusalem. Today’s discussions are a follow-up to similar[Read More…]
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U.S. Department of Transportation Issues First Fine for Tarmac Delay Rule Violations
American Eagle Airlines Fined for Lengthy Tarmac Delays WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2011. The U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today fined American Eagle Airlines $900,000 for lengthy tarmac delays that took place at Chicago O’Hare International Airport on May 29, 2011. This is the first fine for a violation of[Read More…]
Occupy Wall Street: Thursday November 17th National Day of Action
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2011. On Thursday November 17th, the two month anniversary of the Occupy Wall Street movement, we call upon the 99% to participate in a national day of direct action and celebration! New York City Schedule BREAKFAST: Shut Down Wall Street – 7:00 a.m. Enough of this economy[Read More…]
Statement by NATO Secretary General on the Elections in South Ossetia, Georgia
BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–14 November 2011. The following statement is attributed to NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen: NATO does not recognise the elections held on November 13 in the Georgian region of South Ossetia. The holding of such elections does not contribute to a peaceful and lasting settlement of the situation in[Read More…]
News Conference by President Obama, November 13, 2011
Kapolei, Hawaii–(ENEWSPF)–November 13, 2011. PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good afternoon, everybody. Aloha. I want to begin by thanking the people of Hawaii for their extraordinary hospitality. Usually when Michelle and I and our daughters come back to visit, it’s just one President, and this time we brought 21. So thank you[Read More…]
APEC: Fact Sheet on 19th Annual Leaders Meeting Outcomes Creating Jobs, Growth, and Economic Opportunity
HAWAII–(ENEWSPF)–November 13, 2011. Under the chairmanship of President Obama, leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum agreed today in Honolulu on a comprehensive set of measures to increase economic growth and job creation by expanding trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific region. Leaders agreed to adopt market-driven innovation policies,[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Meeting With Prime Minister Harper of Canada
HAWAII–(ENEWSPF)–November 13, 2011. During the course of this week’s APEC meetings, President Obama had the opportunity to continue his regular dialogue with Prime Minister Harper of Canada regarding the enduring partnership and friendship between our two countries at home and around the world. The President underscored the importance of working[Read More…]
Occupy Pittsburgh Stop Fracking: Occupy Dug East
Occupy Pittsburgh and local anti-gas drilling activists are calling for an occupation of the Developing Unconventional Gas (DUG) East conference. Pittsburgh, PA–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2011. On Tuesday, November 15th, Halliburton is hosting a reception for the rest of the oil and gas industry to kick off the DUG East conference. Occupy[Read More…]
Occupy Wall Street to Send Delegation to Egypt
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 13, 2011. Here is the October 2011 statement endorsing sending Occupiers to Egypt for the upcoming election: Occupy Washington, DC stands in support of the decision by OWS to send a delegation to Egypt for the election. The people of the United States need to stand with the[Read More…]
Secretary General Ban Welcomes Decision by Arab League to Suspend Syria
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–13 November 2011. Protesters in Homs, Syria Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon welcomed yesterday the decision by the League of Arab States to suspend and impose political an economic sanctions on Syria until the Government ends its crackdown on protesters. In a statement released by his spokesperson, Mr. Ban urged Syrian[Read More…]
