Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 9, 2011.   From his courageous service in Vietnam to his tireless work in the United States Senate, Jim Webb has dedicated his life to serving our nation and those who defend it.  Jim has been a relentless advocate for our veterans who helped to pass the post-9/11[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 9, 2011.   INDEX: DEPARTMENT Secretary Clinton Joining National Security Advisor Tom Donilon and Secretary Bob Gates at White House for Meeting with Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak Special Envoy for North Korean Human Rights Issues Ambassador Robert King Visits Seoul, Republic of Korea EGYPT Events Unfolding in[Read More…]

BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–9 February 2011.  The NATO Secretary General, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, announced today his decision to appoint Ambassador Simon Gass as the new Senior Civilian Representative (SCR) in Afghanistan, replacing Ambassador Mark Sedwill, who has served as SCR in Kabul since February 2010. Ambassador Gass, who is currently the British Ambassador[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 9, 2011.  The United States is deeply concerned about the mob violence in Indonesia directed at members of the Ahmadiyah community that resulted in the deaths of three people and the wounding of several others this past weekend. We also note with concern the recent church burnings in[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–8 February 2011 – Egypt under President Hosni Mubarak has played a key role in seeking peace between Israel and the Palestinians and this role must be preserved in any transition stemming from the current mass protests, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today. “The President himself, Mubarak himself, has been[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–8 February 2011 – United Nations peacekeepers have positioned armoured personnel carriers and are patrolling an area in Sudan where units made up of Northern and Southern Sudanese troops clashed last week, killing 54 soldiers and wounding 85 others. “The United Nations urges the parties to remain calm and[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 8, 2011 – 12:47 P.M. EST. See below for an answer to a question (marked with an asterisk) posed in the briefing that required follow up. MR. GIBBS:  Let me — I do have one quick scheduling announcement.  Tomorrow afternoon at 12:30 p.m., the President will host Speaker Boehner,[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 8, 2011.  Vice President Biden spoke today to Egyptian Vice President Omar Soliman to reiterate the United States’ support for an orderly transition in Egypt that is prompt, meaningful, peaceful, and legitimate.  Vice President Biden urged that the transition produce immediate, irreversible progress that responds to the aspirations[Read More…]

Philadelphia, PA–(ENEWSPF)–February 8, 2011.  Vice President Joe Biden today announced a comprehensive plan that will help the nation reach President Obama’s goal of giving 80 percent of Americans access to high-speed rail within 25 years, as outlined in his State of the Union address. The proposal will place high-speed rail[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–8 February 2011 – The United Nations cultural agency said today it plans to send a mission to assess the damage caused to the Preah Vihear Temple, a World Heritage site, by the recent armed clashes between Thailand and Cambodia. Tensions first escalated between the South-East Asian neighbours in[Read More…]