Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 15, 2013. Today I called Egyptian Minister of Defense Al-Sisi to discuss the U.S. – Egypt defense relationship. Since the recent crisis began, the United States has made it clear that the Egyptian government must refrain from violence, respect freedom of assembly, and move toward an inclusive political[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 15, 2013. SECRETARY KERRY: Well, good morning, everyone, and welcome. We’re very, very happy to welcome Foreign Minister Zebari and Ambassador Faily from Iraq, and the rest of the Iraqi delegation who we just met with and will be coming in here for a meeting following our opening[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)-August 15, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing EGYPT Condemnation of Attacks and Violence in Egypt Cancellation of Bright Star Exercises / Evaluation of Aid / Events on the Ground Relationship with Egypt / National Security and Regional Interests Constructive Steps Proposed / Path toward Democracy International Partners and Organizations[Read More…]

Chilmark, Massachusetts–(ENEWSPF)–August 15, 2013 – 10:30 A.M. EDT   THE PRESIDENT:  Good morning, everybody.  I just finished a discussion with my national security team about the situation in Egypt, and I wanted to provide an update about our response to the events of the last several days.   Let me[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–August 16, 2013.  Regulación Responsable’s new animated video (with English subtitles) is now available online, in which it explains the marijuana regulation bill approved on July 31 in the House of Representatives. The bill is currently being discussed in the Uruguayan parliament and will be signed into law within[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 15, 2013. The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2 percent in July on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 2.0 percent before seasonal adjustment. The rise in the[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 15, 2013. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending August 10, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 320,000, a decrease of 15,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 335,000. The 4-week moving average was 332,000, a decrease of 4,000 from the previous week’s revised[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2013. The United States strongly condemns today’s violence and bloodshed across Egypt. It’s a serious blow to reconciliation and the Egyptian people’s hopes for a transition towards democracy and inclusion. In the past week, at every occasion, perhaps even more than the past week, we and others[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2013. The United States strongly condemns the use of violence against protesters in Egypt. We extend our condolences to the families of those who have been killed, and to the injured. We have repeatedly called on the Egyptian military and security forces to show restraint, and for[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–14 August 2013 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned in the strongest terms the violence that occurred today in Cairo when Egyptian security services used force to clear sit-ins and demonstrations, and urged all Egyptians to focus on promoting inclusive reconciliation. The crackdown comes just days after Mr. Ban renewed[Read More…]