NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–19 January 2011 – The United Nations political affairs chief today warned the Security Council of developments in Israeli-Palestinian talks, the occupied Palestinian territory and in Lebanon which have heightened tensions in the region of late. “As a new year begins, hopefully one of progress in Middle East peacemaking,[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–19 January 2011 – The UN’s human rights chief will send a team to Tunisia next week to assess the country’s human rights situation amidst recent political unrest, which her office says has so far led to more than 100 deaths. “I have been asking myself what my office,[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–19 January 2011 – The UN Security Council today authorized the immediate reinforcement of its nearly 9,000-strong peacekeeping mission in Côte d’Ivoire with an additional 2,000 peacekeepers and three armed helicopters to help protect civilians in the post-electoral deadlock gripping the country. In a unanimous resolution adopted under Chapter[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 19, 2011.  “The very existence of the Department of Homeland Security is due in large part to Senator Lieberman. Dating back to the first days after 9/11, he has been an instrumental architect of the very way we work to keep America safe from the evolving threats we[Read More…]

STAMFORD, CT—(ENEWSPF)—January 19, 2011. Senator Joe Lieberman (I-CT) today announced his plan to retire from the United States Senate at the end of his fourth term.  Senator Lieberman was joined by his wife, Hadassah, their children and grandchildren, and other family members as he shared his decision with friends and[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 19, 2011 – 12:36 P.M. EST PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Well, first of all, thanks to all of you for joining, both American and Chinese business leaders. President Hu and I have had some excellent discussions, both last night in a smaller dinner and then this morning with our respective[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 19, 2011. Citing the need to prepare young people to succeed in the modern global economy, First Lady Michelle Obama encouraged students to study in China, work together and make America and the world stronger. In support of the President’s “100,000 Strong Initiative, Mrs. Obama spoke to more[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 18, 2011.  QUESTION: Good morning, Secretary Clinton. SECRETARY CLINTON: Good morning. QUESTION: Good morning. So you have met with the Chinese President Hu Jintao for many times. What’s your impression of him? SECRETARY CLINTON: I am very impressed by the serious commitment that President Hu Jintao brings to[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 18, 2011.  Yesterday, as we paused to remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., I heard anew one of his famous calls to action. “Life’s most persistent and urgent question,” Dr. King challenged us, “is what are you doing for others?” Sargent Shriver, who passed away today at the[Read More…]

WASHINGTON D.C–(ENEWSPF)–January 18, 2011— Statement from Peace Corps Director Aaron S. Williams on the passing of Sargent Shriver.   “The entire Peace Corps community is deeply saddened by the passing of Sargent Shriver.  Shriver was a distinguished public servant and a visionary leader who accomplished much in his life of public[Read More…]