NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–30 December 2013 – Members of the United Nations Security Council said they are “outraged” by today’s terrorist attack targeting a bus in Volgograd, Russia, that caused numerous deaths and injuries – the second suicide bombing in the city within a 24-hour period. The 15 members of the Council,[Read More…]
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Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on the National Maritime Domain Awareness Plan
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 30, 2013. Today the White House released the National Maritime Domain Awareness Plan. This plan promotes global maritime security and prosperity through improved governance to support the effective understanding of the maritime domain. Notably, 90 percent of the world’s commerce moves by sea, making maritime security essential to[Read More…]
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on the National Maritime Domain Awareness Plan
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 30, 2013. Today the White House released the National Maritime Domain Awareness Plan. This plan promotes global maritime security and prosperity through improved governance to support the effective understanding of the maritime domain. Notably, 90 percent of the world’s commerce moves by sea, making maritime security essential to[Read More…]
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on Attacks in Russia
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 30, 2013. The United States condemns the terrorist attacks that struck the Russian city of Volgograd and sends deepest condolences to the families of the victims with hopes for the rapid healing of those wounded. The United States stands in solidarity with the Russian people against terrorism. The[Read More…]
UN Secretary General Ban and Security Council Strongly Condemn Terrorist Attack at Russian Train Station
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–29 December 2013 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the Security Council strongly condemned the terrorist attack that occurred at the central train station of the Russian city of Volgograd today causing numerous deaths and injuries. Media reports say 16 people were killed and some 40 injured in the suicide[Read More…]
U.S. Statement Condemning Terrorist Bombing in Volgograd, Russia
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 29, 2013. The United States condemns in the strongest terms today’s terrorist attack in Volgograd. We send our sincere condolences to the families of the victims and stand in solidarity with the Russian people against terrorism of any kind. Source: state.gov
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on the All-Party Talks in Northern Ireland
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 29, 2013. Talks led by independent chair Richard Haass with the five parties of the Northern Ireland Executive have reached a critical juncture. The goal has been and remains to reach agreement before the end of the year on new arrangements for parading, flags, and contending with the[Read More…]
NATO Secretary General Condemns Terrorist Attack in Russia
BELGIUM—(ENEWSPF)—29 December 2013. NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen issued the following statement today: I strongly condemn the terrorist attack on a railway station in Volgograd, Russia, which killed and injured many people. I offer my condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims, and wish a speedy[Read More…]
Statement from the Director of the National Economic Council Gene Sperling Re: Unemployment Insurance, Dec. 27, 2013
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 27, 2013. As the President has repeatedly made clear, it defies economic sense, precedent and our values to allow 1.3 million Americans fighting to find jobs to see their unemployment insurance abruptly cut off — especially in the middle of the holiday season. These are our neighbors, our[Read More…]
Judge Grants Motion to Dismiss in NSA Surveillance Case
ACLU Intends to Appeal Decision Allowing Telephone Tracking NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–December 27, 2013. A federal court issued an opinion and order in ACLU v. Clapper, the ACLU’s challenge to the constitutionality of the NSA’s mass call-tracking program, ruling that the government’s bulk collection of phone records is lawful under Section 215[Read More…]
