NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–12 January 2011 – Floods and landslides caused by ongoing torrential rainfall in Sri Lanka have continued to displace more people, with the number of those affected approaching the one million mark, and the death toll standing at 18, the United Nation humanitarian office said today. A total of[Read More…]
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UN Deplores Ambush of Peacekeepers in Côte d’Ivoire
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–12 January 2011 – The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Côte d’Ivoire today spoke out against an ambush of its peacekeepers by armed forces loyal to outgoing president Laurent Gbagbo in the country’s capital of Abidjan overnight. A team made up of UN police and military personnel was coming[Read More…]
Secretary Geithner’s Remarks on ‘The Path Ahead for the U.S.-China Economic Relationship’
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—January 12, 2011. The following remarks are attributable to Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner. It’s a pleasure to be here at John Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). SAIS is a leader in one of the most important challenges in public policy and education – that of helping Americans[Read More…]
Speaker Boehner’s Remarks on Resolution Condemning the Attack in Tucson, AZ
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2011. House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) delivered remarks on the House floor today during consideration of a resolution condemning the tragic shooting in Tucson, AZ and honoring the victims. Following are Speaker Boehner’s remarks as prepared for delivery: “Today, we are called here to mourn. An unspeakable act[Read More…]
State Department Briefing On the Southern Sudan Referendum
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 11, 2011. Participating in today’s Special State Department Briefing are Assistant Secretary, Bureau of African Affairs Johnnie Carson and Ambassador Princeton Lyman. MS. FULTON: Good afternoon and welcome to the special press briefing on the Southern Sudan referendum. As you know, voting in Southern Sudan began on time[Read More…]
Staff Release Photo of Congresswoman Giffords and Husband in Hospital Room
Arizona-(ENEWSPF)- Staff release photo of Congresswoman Giffords and her husband in the hospital room.
Loughner Family Issues Statement
Tucson, AZ—(ENEWSPF)—January 11, 2011. The family of Tucson shooting suspect Jared Loughner issued the following statement today: This is a very difficult time for us. We ask the media to respect our privacy. There are no words that can possibly express how we feel. We wish that there were, so we could make[Read More…]
UN-Backed Project to Conserve Buddha’s Birthplace in Nepal Begins
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–11 January 2011 – An international team of archaeologists has begun a three-year survey, coordinated by the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), of the archaeological ruins of Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha in Nepal. Lumbini is a world-renowned Buddhist pilgrimage destination and a UNESCO World Heritage site[Read More…]
Thousands Displaced as Torrential Rains and Floods Hit Sri Lanka – UN
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–11 January 2011 – Floods caused by heavy rainfall in Sri Lanka have affected nearly a million people, including more than 127,000 displaced from their homes, the United Nations humanitarian office reported today, quoting figures provided by the Government. The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has re-allocated funds to[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Mark C. Toner, January 11, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 11, 2011. INDEX: DEPARTMENT Secretary Clinton in Yemen Today / Traveling Next to Oman Commemoration of the First Anniversary of Haiti Earthquake Acting SRAP Ruggiero Travel to Afghanistan Following His Visit to Pakistan USAID Administrator Shah Arrived in El Salvador Today EUR Assistant Secretary Gordon Upcoming Travel to[Read More…]
