NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–20 September 2011.    Professor Burhanuddin Rabbani The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has voiced shock and sadness after learning of the deaths earlier today of Burhanuddin Rabbani, the former president who has been spearheading recent peace and reconciliation efforts within the country, and several colleagues in[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 20, 2011.  The Commerce Department’s U.S. Census Bureau today released data on new residential construction in August 2011. Permits for new housing units rose 3.2 percent in August to their highest level in 2011, despite private-sector expectations of a 1.8-percent decline. Housing starts, however, declined 5.0 percent in August, while private-sector[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 20, 2011.  NATO is committed to continuing its mission in Libya for as long as threats against civilians endure, but is determined to end the operation as soon as conditions allow, NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said on 20 September on the margins of the meeting of[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 20, 2011.  The following statement is attributed to NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen: I strongly condemn the attack in Kabul today which has claimed the life of Burhanuddin Rabbani, the Chairman of the High Peace Council and former President of Afghanistan and seriously injured Mohammed Massoum Stanekzai,[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 20, 2011.   “In all parts of the world, we see the promise of innovation to make government more open and accountable. And now, we must build on that progress. And when we gather back here next year, we should bring specific commitments to promote transparency; to fight[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 20, 2011 – 12:06 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: I want to welcome President Karzai and his delegation. We have a lot of important business to do. And I very much appreciate the efforts that he’s been taking in rebuilding Afghanistan and proceeding on the transition path that will[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 20, 2011 – 11:12 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good morning. Mr. Secretary General, on behalf of us all, thank you for convening this meeting to address a task that must be the work of all of us — supporting the people of Libya as they build a future[Read More…]

Three-year commitment by 13 major banks will help increase lending to small businesses in underserved communities WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 20, 2011.  Speaking at Wrap Tite, Inc. – a small business in Solon, Ohio – Vice President Biden and Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Karen Mills today urged Congress to pass the American[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 20, 2011.  The Obama Administration has dramatically changed America’s course at the United Nations to advance our interests and values and help forge a more secure and prosperous world. We have repaired frayed relations with countries around the world. We have ended needless American isolation on a range[Read More…]

KABUL–(ENEWSPF)–20 September 2011.  The commander of the International Security Assistance Force and the NATO Senior Civilian Representative join President Karzai in condemning the murder of High Peace Council Chairman Prof. Burhanuddin Rabbani, and the wounding of Secretary to the High Peace Council Mohammad Massoom Stanekzai, in an attack at Prof.[Read More…]