“Take Back the Streets” Report Details Excessive Police Force Against Protestors NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–October 11, 2013.  In response to increasing restrictions on personal freedoms and civil protest, national human rights organizations from 10 countries this week launched the International Network of Civil Liberties Organizations (INCLO). They also released “Take Back the[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 11, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Congratulations to OPCW on Nobel Peace Prize Secretary’s Travel KEYSTONE Government Shutdown Impact No Timeline on Process DEPARTMENT Secretary’s Travel / Upcoming Meetings SAUDI ARABIA Upcoming Meeting between Secretary Kerry and al-Faisal / U.S.-Saudi Arabia Relations / Shared Goals IRAN P5+1[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 11, 2013.  President Obama congratulates the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) on being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, which reinforces the international community’s commitment to the international prohibition against the use of chemical weapons.  One of the President’s highest priorities is to prevent the proliferation[Read More…]

Singer and songwriter Katy Perry lending her support to the Day with her song “Roar” NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–11 October 2013 – Marking International Day of the Girl Child, senior United Nations officials today highlighted the power of innovation to get more girls in classrooms and improve the quality of learning for[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–11 October 2013 – Hailing its work on disarmament and non-proliferation, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today congratulated the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) for being awarded the 2013 Nobel Peace Prize. “From the battlefields to the laboratories to the negotiating table, the United Nations is honoured to[Read More…]

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia–(ENEWSPF)–October 11, 2013. Selamat Pagi.. Good morning. (Applause.) Four thousand seven hundred delegates, 123 countries – this is really remarkable. And it’s a pleasure – (applause). Yes, it is remarkable. (Applause.) And it’s a great, great pleasure for me to be in this beautiful, dynamic city. I want[Read More…]

New York—(ENEWSPF)–October 11, 2013 – JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) today reported net loss of $0.4 billion for the third quarter of 2013, compared with net income of $5.7 billion in the third quarter of 2012. Earnings per share were $(0.17), compared with $1.40 in the third quarter of[Read More…]

NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)–October 11, 2013 – To help U.S. government employees who have been furloughed due to the U.S. government shutdown, Chase announced today efforts to assist them.  The assistance will be in place from October 11th through October 31st or until the shutdown ends – whichever is sooner.  Chase encourages[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 11, 2013. Innovation and entrepreneurship are cornerstones of the U.S. economy.  The Obama Administration has actively supported small businesses and individuals in the United States looking to launch new enterprises.  In developing countries and emerging markets, entrepreneurship can serve as the key to unlocking economic potential and lifting[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 10, 2013. The President had a good meeting with members of the House Republican Leadership this evening; the meeting lasted approximately an hour and a half.  The President, along with the Vice President, Treasury Secretary Lew, Denis McDonough and Rob Nabors listened to the Republicans present their proposal. [Read More…]