Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2010 – 6:41 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Well, I’ve just had an excellent meeting with President Garcia.  I want to welcome him not only to the Oval Office but also say to the Peruvian people how much we appreciate the friendship between our two countries. Peru I[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–1 June 2010 – The top United Nations official in Iraq today welcomed the decision by the country’s highest court certifying the results of the parliamentary elections held nearly three months ago, and called on leaders to complete the formation of the new government at the earliest. In a[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–1 June 2010 – United Nations peacekeepers serving in Liberia have joined in search and rescue efforts off the coast of the West African country after a ship sank overnight, with many passengers reported missing. The UN Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) dispatched two helicopters this morning to help search[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–1 June 2010 – The Security Council today condemned the acts that led to the deaths of at least 10 civilians after the Israeli military yesterday intercepted a convoy of aid ships bound for Gaza, calling for a “prompt, impartial, credible and transparent investigation.” Dozens of others were also[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2010. I welcome today’s action by the Iraqi Federal Supreme Court certifying the results of the national election. Voter turnout in the March 7th vote was strong across Iraq’s 18 provinces. Iraq’s electoral commission and security forces successfully organized and carried out a credible and competitive election.[Read More…]

NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—June 1, 2010. The American Civil Liberties Union today renewed its call for the Obama administration to hold Bush-era government officials accountable for the torture and abuse of detainees in U.S. custody. Despite disavowing torture, the current administration continues to shield from civil liability, criminal investigation and public scrutiny[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 31, 2010 – 7:28 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, everybody.  First of all, I want to just say thank you to Colonel Steve Shepro who’s just done such great work for us and for me over the last several months, several years.  I know he’s about to be[Read More…]

From ABC News: In an email to friends Tuesday entitled "Email from Al and Tipper Gore," the couple said: "We are announcing today that after a great deal of thought and discussion, we have decided to separate. "This is very much a mutual and mutually supportive decision that we have[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 29, 2010. This weekend, as we celebrate Memorial Day, families across America will gather in backyards and front porches, fire up the barbeque, kick back with friends, and spend time with people they care about. That is as it should be. But I also hope that as you[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2010. Music can tell a story, assuage our sorrows, provide blessing and redemption, and express a soul’s sublime and powerful beauty.  It inspires us daily, giving voice to the human spirit.  For many, including the African-American community, music unites individuals through a shared heritage.  During African-American Music[Read More…]