Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—April 25, 2011. The statement that follows is attributed to Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell and Special Envoy for the Closure of the Guantanamo Detention Facility Ambassador Daniel Fried. “It is unfortunate that several news organizations have made the decision to publish numerous documents obtained illegally by Wikileaks concerning[Read More…]
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NATO Delays Airstrike, Asks Civilians to Move Away From Military Installations
NAPLES–(ENEWSPF)–24 April 2011. NATO destroyed an SA-8 surface-to-air missile yesterday evening at 2040 GMT in Tripoli using the Predator Unmanned Aerial Surveillance weapon system. The operators of the Predator were able to detect a number of civilians playing football near the missile and firing was delayed until the people had[Read More…]
Predator Drones Strike Qadhafi Forces
NAPLES–(ENEWSPF)–24 April 2011. NATO military forces destroyed a Qadhafi regime Multiple Rocket Launcher (MRL) in the vicinity of Misrata at approximately 1100 GMT Saturday. The strike was carried out by a Predator Unmanned Aerial Surveillance (UAS) weapons system provided to support Operation UNIFIED PROTECTOR. The MRL system has been used[Read More…]
Secretary General Ban Deplores Fresh Clashes Between Cambodia and Thailand, Urges Restraint
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–24 April 2011 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon yesterday said he is troubled by reports of renewed fighting over the past two days between Cambodian and Thai troops along the two countries’ border, which has reportedly claimed the lives of many people on both sides. He said he had been[Read More…]
Syria: UN Chief Urges End to Violence and Calls For Credible Probe Into Killings
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–23 April 2011 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the ongoing violence against peaceful demonstrators in Syria, which has resulted in more deaths and many injuries, and called upon the country”s authorities to stop the bloodshed and respect international human rights. Mr. Ban reiterated that there should be an[Read More…]
6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Near Solomon Islands
(USGS) Solomon Islands-(ENEWSPF)- A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck near the Solomon Islands, the United States Geological Survey reports. Rocking at a depth of 81.6 km (50.7 miles), the quake hit at 11:16:55 p.m. CDT Friday. The epicenter was 76 km (47 miles) W of Kira Kira, San Cristobal, Solomon Isl.; 173[Read More…]
Weekly Address: ‘Instead of Subsidizing Yesterday’s Energy Sources, We Need to Invest in Tomorrow’s’
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 23, 2011. This is a time of year when people get together with family and friends to observe Passover and to celebrate Easter. It’s a chance to give thanks for our blessings and reaffirm our faith, while spending time with the people we love. We all know[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on Syria
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—April 22, 2011. The United States condemns in the strongest possible terms the use of force by the Syrian government against demonstrators. This outrageous use of violence to quell protests must come to an end now. We regret the loss of life and our thoughts are with the families[Read More…]
UN and Partners Congratulate Haiti’s President-Elect
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–22 April 2011 – The United Nations and its partners today congratulated Haiti’s President-elect Michel Martelly on his poll victory, saying the world body looked forward to working closely with his administration once it is inaugurated on 14 May. “We wish Mr. Martelly great success in the accomplishment of[Read More…]
Attorney General Holder Post: Protecting Consumers at the Pump: The Oil and Gas Price Fraud Working Group
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2011. Posted by Attorney General Eric Holder on April 22, 2011 at 01:15 PM EDT Note: Learn more about the Attorney General’s efforts to protect consumers at StopFraud.gov. Over the past few years, American businesses and families across the country have suffered the effects of the[Read More…]
