Manila, Philippines–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2014 – 9:24 P.M. PHT MS. HAYDEN:  Hi, everyone.  Thanks for joining.  We’re here to talk about the new sanctions that will be going out today on Russia.  We have senior administration officials to speak with you on background.  There is no embargo on this call.  Again,[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 28, 2014. The United States is deeply troubled by the continued use of mass trials and sentencing in Egypt, and particularly by today’s death sentence against 683 defendants.  Today’s verdict, like the one last month, defies even the most basic standards of international justice.  The Egyptian government has[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 28, 2014. Today, Michelle and I join Catholics around the world in celebrating the canonization of Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II. The work and witness of both Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II shaped not only the Catholic Church but the world.  Pope[Read More…]

House Holds Hearing on Defense Department and State Department Drug War Activities, Senate Holds DEA Oversight Hearing NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—April 28, 2014. This week, both chambers of Congress will hold major hearings on the drug war. On Tuesday, April 29, at 10 a.m. there will be joint subcommittee hearing entitled “Confronting[Read More…]

Charges with Mail, Wire And Health Care Fraud, Filing False Tax Returns, Perjury, Obstruction Of An Official Proceeding, Hiring And Employing Unauthorized Aliens And Related Charges, In Connection With A Manhattan Restaurant He Owned And Operated NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2014.  A 20-count indictment was unsealed this morning in federal court[Read More…]

PHILLIPINES—(ENEWSPF)—April 28, 2014. Tonight the President called Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe to receive an update on the severe weather. The President expressed his condolences for those families who lost a loved one and his concern for the individuals still missing. He expressed his gratitude for the heroic first responders working[Read More…]

$4.75m Project Seeks to Ease Mistrust Between Law Enforcement, Minority Communities Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 28, 2014. Noting that African-American and Hispanic males are arrested at disproportionately high rates, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder said Monday that the Justice Department will seek to collect data about stops, searches and arrests as part[Read More…]

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2014.  As part of the Obama Administration’s commitment to a strong and secure power grid, the Energy Department today released new guidance to help U.S. industry strengthen energy delivery system cybersecurity. Developed through a public-private working group including federal agencies and private industry leaders, the Department’s Cybersecurity Procurement[Read More…]

After the recent fighting, scenes of destruction are numerous in and around Bentiu, South Sudan. JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN/NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–APRIL 28, 2014 – The international medical humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) today condemned unspeakable acts of violence in Bentiu, South Sudan, after it received information detailing targeted killings in the[Read More…]

AMSTERDAM/NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2014 – Sixteen civilians, including three national staff members of the international medical humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders/ Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), were killed during an armed robbery on MSF hospital grounds in the northern town of Boguila in the Central African Republic (CAR) on Saturday, April[Read More…]