Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Welcome to Visitors SYRIA Homs Chemical Weapons Lavrov / Brahimi / Rubinstein UKRAINE Donetsk / Accord / Foreign Minister Lavrov / OSCE / Sanctions IRAN Sanctions ALGERIA Elections SOUTH KOREA 7th Fleet Assisting with Search and Rescue Efforts JAPAN Whaling ISRAEL[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 17, 2014 The President and Prime Minister Cameron of the United Kingdom spoke today regarding their deep concern about the situation in eastern Ukraine.  The President commended the government of Ukraine’s approach to today’s discussions in Geneva, where it put forward constructive proposals to expand local governance and[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 17, 2014 – 3:40 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, everybody.  Before I begin I just want to express on behalf of the American people our deepest condolences to the Republic of Korea and the families of all those who’ve seen their loved ones lost when a ferry sank[Read More…]

IRVING, TX—(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2014. Michaels Stores, Inc. (the “Company” or “Michaels”) today provided an update on its ongoing investigation into the data security issue it previously reported. In January, the Company learned of possible fraudulent activity on some U.S. payment cards that had been used at Michaels stores. Since the[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 17, 2014. The President and Chancellor Merkel of Germany spoke today regarding their deep concern about the situation in eastern Ukraine.  The President commended the government of Ukraine’s approach to today’s discussions in Geneva, where it put forward constructive proposals to expand local governance and ensure the rights[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 17, 2014. On behalf of all the American people, Michelle and I send our deepest and heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims of the tragic ferry sinking off the coast of the Republic of Korea.  The bonds of friendship between the American and Korean people are[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT IAEA Director General’s Report to Board of Governors / Iran Joint Plan of Action Secretary’s Travel Update UN Meeting on DPRK Human Rights Special Envoy Rubenstein’s Travel Update UKRAINE Military Assistance to Ukraine Anti-Semitic Leaflets in Eastern Ukraine Upcoming Elections in[Read More…]

Geneva, Switzerland–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2014.  SECRETARY KERRY: Well, good afternoon, everybody. Or good evening, actually, I guess. I’m very, very grateful to be joined here today by the High Representative Cathy Ashton, my friend and colleague, and a terrific partner in this and in other efforts. And I thank her for[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–17 April 2014 – United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today said he was encouraged by the initial round of diplomatic negotiations on the crisis in Ukraine held in Geneva, but stressed that all sides need to follow up words with deeds as the situation remains ‘extremely volatile.’ According to[Read More…]

KANSAS—(ENEWSPF)—April 17, 2014. Thank you.  It is a privilege to be here today.  And it’s an honor to stand, and to pray, with this community as we pay tribute – and our last respects – to the three remarkable people who were taken from us just a few short days[Read More…]