Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 11, 2010. On behalf of the American people, I extend my best wishes to all those who observe Russia Day. On June 12, 1992, the first Congress of the Russian Federation declared a new sovereign nation. But the relationship between our peoples goes back much further. This year,[Read More…]
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Statement by President Obama on World Day Against Child Labor
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 11, 2010. Childhood is a time that should be spent in classrooms and on playgrounds, but for 215 million children around the world, it is a time spent working, often in dangerous and deplorable conditions. And while reports indicate that child labor continues to decline, much work remains[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on Arkansas Flash Flooding
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 11, 2010. Michelle and I would like to extend heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives during this horrible flash flood, and we offer our prayers for those who anxiously await news of loved ones still missing. State and local first responders[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Phillip J. Crowley, June 11, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 11, 2010. INDEX: DEPARTMENT Secretary Clinton met with Palestinian Authority President Abbas today Senator Mitchell will travel to the region next week Secretary Clinton met with King Abdullah II of Jordan Assistant Secretary Jeff Feltman will travel to Iraq next week Secretary Clinton met with Senator Dodd and[Read More…]
NATO Opens New Communication Lines to Afghanistan
BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–11 June 2010. Following the conclusion of arrangements for the transit of ISAF non-lethal cargo by rail with the Russian Federation, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Belarus and Kazakhstan, the first trial shipment of the NATO train departed Riga, Latvia, on 14 May and arrived in Afghanistan on 9 June 2010. Despite being[Read More…]
Notorious Rebel Group Becoming More Deadly in DR Congo Attacks – UN
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–11 June 2010 – The notorious rebel group known as the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) is carrying out ever more deadly attacks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and also continues to abduct children to use as soldiers in its ranks, United Nations aid workers reported today.[Read More…]
Gaza Flotilla Inquiry Must Comply With Standards, UN Expert Says
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–11 June 2010 – Any inquiry set up by Israel to investigate the Gaza flotilla incident which led to the deaths of nine civilians must be given a genuine capacity to find facts or it will not be considered credible, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial executions said[Read More…]
UN Calls for Calm After Renewed Violence Claims More Lives in Kyrgyzstan
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–11 June 2010 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called for calm today following reports of renewed clashes and several deaths in the southern Kyrgyz city of Osh, the latest unrest to hit the Central Asian nation after the violent uprising in April that ousted former president Kurmanbek Bakiyev. At least[Read More…]
As World Cup Opens, UN Celebrates the Power of Sport for Peace and Development
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–11 June 2010 – The World Cup soccer tournament kicked off today in South Africa with the United Nations highlighting the critical role that sport plays in promoting both peace and development and in spurring action on a range of vital issues. The UN is harnessing the power of[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on Small Business Jobs Initiatives
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 11, 2010 – 11:02 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. I just finished a meeting with these small business owners and a few of their workers. And we talked about some of the economic challenges facing these folks. And we talked about the ways that our government[Read More…]
