NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–20 April 2011 – The United Nations human rights chief today condemned the reported repeated use of cluster munitions and heavy weaponry by Libyan Government forces against civilians in Misrata, warning that such acts could constitute international crimes. “I urge the Libyan authorities to face the reality that they[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–20 April 2011 – Ongoing violence in the Middle East and North Africa, from Libya and Yemen to Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory, is taking a heavy toll on the lives of young people, the head of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said today, urging all parties[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 20, 2011.   One year ago today, the Deepwater Horizon oil platform exploded, killing eleven men and ultimately releasing an estimated 4.9 million barrels of oil in the Gulf of Mexico.  That catastrophic event deeply affected the lives of millions of Americans, from local fishermen to restaurant and[Read More…]

WASHINGTON, DC–(ENWESPF)–April 20, 2011.  U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced new airline passenger protections that will require airlines to reimburse passengers for bag fees if their bags are lost, provide consumers involuntarily bumped from flights with greater compensation, expand the current ban on lengthy tarmac delays, and disclose hidden[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2011.  In a meeting in the State Dining Room this afternoon, the President and members of his Cabinet and senior staff met with a broad group of business, law enforcement, faith, and former and current elected leaders from across the political spectrum to hear their ideas and[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2011.   Sixteen years ago today, America witnessed a horrific attack in Oklahoma City, killing more than 160 men, women and children, and wounding hundreds of others.  Michelle and I send our deepest condolences to the families and friends who lost a loved one and suffered through[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2011.   Index for Today’s Briefing LIBYA No Ground Troops / Benghazi / Improving Communications / Ways to Help the Opposition / Progress in Berlin and Doha / Financial Assistance / Humanitarian Assistance / DART Team / Role of Chris Stevens / British Efforts / Flying Support[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2011.  FAA controllers at Andrews Air Force Base instructed an incoming Boeing 737 on approach to Runway 19 to perform a “go around” on Monday, April 18, 2011, just after 5 p.m. because the plane did not have the required amount of separation behind a military C17.[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–19 April 2011 – The recent power plant accident in Japan, like the Chernobyl disaster 25 years ago, calls for “deep reflection” on the future of nuclear energy, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, as he outlined a five-step plan to enhance nuclear safety. “As we are painfully learning once[Read More…]

Annandale, Virginia–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2011 – 10:33 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! Thank you! Thank you so much. Everybody have a seat, have a seat. It’s good to be back. Good to be back in Annandale. Good to be back at NOVA. How is everybody doing? (Applause.) I want to make[Read More…]