Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 10, 2012. Please click here to learn more about the new public and private initiatives marking the inaugural International Day of the Girl Child.    AMBASSADOR VERVEER:Well, good morning, everyone. And let me add our welcome to the State Department as we mark the International Day of the[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 10, 2012. I am proud to nominate General John Allen as the next Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) and Commander of U.S. European Command.  For more than a year, General Allen has served with distinction as the Commander of U.S. Forces and NATO International Security Assistances Forces (ISAF)[Read More…]

BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–10 October 2012.  The North Atlantic Council has approved the appointment of General John Allen, currently the commander of the NATO-led ISAF mission in Afghanistan, as the new Supreme Allied Commander in Europe (SACEUR). This appointment follows General Allen’s nomination by US President Obama subject to confirmation by the United[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 9, 2012. Index for Today’s Briefing LIBYA Benghazi Investigation Capitol Hill Hearing Accountability Review Board PAKISTAN National Peace Award Winner Malala Yousufzai Interior Minister Malik IRAQ/RUSSIA US – Iraqi Military Support / Foreign Military Sales NORTH KOREA North Korean Statement on Missile Capability SYRIA Syrian Transitional Governing Structure[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 9, 2012. Today, the President signed an Executive Order that approves the framework for implementing portions of the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012 (ITRSHRA).  This action is part of our comprehensive sanctions effort to apply pressure on the Iranian government to meet its[Read More…]

En Route Ohio–(ENEWSPF)–October 9, 2012 – 1:34 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY:  Good morning, everyone.  Welcome aboard Air Force One as we make our way to the great state of Ohio.  I have no announcements on the official side this morning.  I’ll turn it over to Jen. MS. PSAKI:  Just a very[Read More…]

BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–09 October 2012.  NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen stressed the importance of closer     cooperation on defence at the start of today’s Allied defence ministerial meeting. The Secretary General said that more sharing of resources and coordination on projects to maintain and increase capabilities was the best way[Read More…]

BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–09 October 2012.  Missions in Afghanistan, Kosovo and improving defence capabilities top the agenda of a two-day NATO defence ministerial meeting which starts on Tuesday (9 October) at Alliance headquarters. On Afghanistan, Defence Ministers are expected to discuss the progress made in the mission with ISAF partners on Wednesday, 10[Read More…]

Victimizing Thousands of Consumers, Marketers Allegedly Falsely Claimed They Could Help, But Instead Drove Distressed Homeowners Deeper into Debt Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 9, 2012.  The Federal Trade Commission has filed three separate suits in federal court to halt the allegedly deceptive tactics of three operations that preyed on distressed homeowners by[Read More…]

Human Rights Organization States that Early Indications Suggest Targeted Shooting Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 9, 2012.  Amnesty International has denounced the Taliban for its “shocking act of violence” after the organization claimed responsibility for the shooting of a 14-year-old Pakistani human rights activist in Swat Valley. Gunmen opened fire on Malala Yousufzai[Read More…]