En Route Cincinnati, Ohio–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2012 – 10:43 A.M. EDT  MR. EARNEST:  Good morning, everybody.  Happy Monday.  I have a couple of opening thoughts.  I know Jen has got a couple of things that she wants to say, and then we’ll take your questions this morning. This morning, United States Trade[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2012.   “Beginning September 15, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, recognizing the Latino community’s many contributions to our nation. At the same time, Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity to renew our commitment to promote health and wellness in the Latino community.” “Good health is fundamental to[Read More…]

KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2012  — ISAF appreciates the proactive role of the Kabul Police today in maintaining control of demonstrations. This effort, led by Kabul Police Chief Lt. Gen. Mohammad Ayoub Salangi, clearly demonstrated the professionalism and skill of Lt. Gen. Salangi and his police force.  “We watched his great[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2102.  United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk announced today that the United States has requested dispute settlement consultations with the Government of China at the World Trade Organization (WTO) concerning China’s auto and auto parts “export base” subsidy program. Under the program, China provides extensive subsidies to[Read More…]

Abuses Show Need for Accountability New York–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2012.  Armed opposition groups have subjected detainees to ill-treatment and torture and committed extrajudicial or summary executions in Aleppo, Latakia, and Idlib, Human Rights Watch said today following a visit to Aleppo governorate. Torture and extrajudicial or summary executions of detainees in[Read More…]

INTERFAITH EFFORT HIGHLIGHTS THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE AND NON-VIOLENCE Pittsburgh, PA—(ENEWSPF)—September 17, 2012.  The International Day of Peace, observed globally every year on September 21st, has a history of positive influences and peaceful gatherings throughout the world. This year, the Pittsburgh observance will highlight the need to curb violence[Read More…]

KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–September 16, 2012 — Following the 14 September attack at Camp Bastion, in which two Coalition service members were killed when insurgents attacked the base’s airfield, the International Security Assistance Force provides the following additional details.  Because it is still early in the investigation of this attack, this information is[Read More…]

The American People Will Oppose This Global Corporate Coup Washington–(ENEWSPF)–September 16, 2012.  The current round of negotiations for the Trans-Pacific Partnership ended today.  The trade negotiators were met with a week of protest against the largest trade agreement in history. “The secret is out, after three years of secret negotiations,[Read More…]

DAMASCUS–(ENEWSPF)–15 September 2012 – The Joint Special Representative of the United Nations and the League of Arab States on the Syrian crisis, Lakhdar Brahimi, discussed the ongoing violence and worsening humanitarian situation with President Bashar al-Assad during a meeting in Damascus on Saturday. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Mr.[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF0–15 September 2012 – The members of the Security Council have condemned “in the strongest terms” the series of violent attacks against embassies and consular premises of Member States in multiple locations on 13 and 14 September. “The members of the Security Council expressed their deep concern at these[Read More…]