NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–5 May 2013 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is gravely concerned about reports of air strikes in Syria by the Israeli Air Force, according to a statement from his spokesperson, which stressed that the United Nations does not have details of the reported incidents nor is in a position to[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 4, 2013. This weekend, Michelle and I extend our best wishes to members of the Orthodox Christian community here in America and around the world as they observe Holy Friday and the Feast of the Resurrection.   For millions of Orthodox Christians, this is a joyful time.  But[Read More…]

San Jose, Costa Rica–(ENEWSPF)–May 4, 2013 – 10:58 A.M. CST PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Well, thank you so much, Mr. Condo.  And once again, I want to thank President Chinchilla and all the people of Costa Rica for their incredible hospitality.  I’ve already been scouting out where I’m going to stay when[Read More…]

Mexico City, Mexico–(ENEWSPF)–May 4, 2013. Hi, everybody.  Today, I’m speaking to you from the road – a trip to Mexico and Costa Rica.  I’m here because Latin America represents an incredible opportunity for the United States, especially when it comes to my top priority as President: creating good, middle-class jobs. [Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan / Ambassador James F. Dobbins Free the Press Campaign / Sudan / Al-Nour Ahmed al-Nour Readout of Secretary Kerry’s Call to Iraqi Foreign Minister Zebari CHINA Chen Kegui / Secretary Kerry’s Call to Chinese Foreign[Read More…]

OHIO–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2013. by Erik Altieri, NORML Communications Director Representative Robert F. Hagan (D-Youngstown) has introduced a measure that would put marijuana legalization on the ballot before state voters. House Joint Resolution 6 would place a question on the Ohio ballot asking voters to approve allowing people 21 or older[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2013. SECRETARY KERRY: Susan, thank you very much for your stewardship and that of AFSA, and a welcome to all of the extended members of the State Department family. We are deeply appreciative for everybody taking part in this ceremony as we mourn and we commemorate and[Read More…]

Mexico City, Mexico–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2013 – 9:29 A.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hola!  (Applause.)  Buenos dias!  Please, please, everybody have a seat.  It is wonderful to be back in México — lindo y querido.  (Applause.)  I bring with me the greetings and friendship of the people of the United States, including[Read More…]

GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–3 May 2013 – Laws recently passed in India to prevent and prosecute rape and other sex crimes “do not go far enough,” a United Nations independent expert said today, lamenting that the legislation failed to address systemic gender inequalities in Indian society. “The opportunity to establish a substantive and[Read More…]

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2013.  Acting Secretary of Labor Seth D. Harris issued the following statement about the April 2013 Employment Situation report released today: “This morning’s report shows that the economy added 165,000 total nonfarm jobs in April, and the unemployment rate dipped to 7.5 percent, a four-year low. That means[Read More…]