GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–4 June 2012.  The United Nations human rights chief today warned of a sharply worsening humanitarian situation in South Sudan’s Upper Nile State, where humanitarian agencies have been coping with a sudden increase in refugees arriving from a state in neighbouring Sudan. “This is a dramatic change in an already difficult[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2012. On this the twenty-third anniversary of the violent suppression by Chinese authorities of the spring 1989 Tiananmen Square demonstrations, the United States joins the international community in remembering the tragic loss of innocent lives. We encourage the Chinese government to release all those still serving sentences[Read More…]

Tromso, Norway–(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2012. FOREIGN MINISTER STOERE: (In progress.) – share with you just a few impressions from this day. Secretary Clinton, you are a fabulous guest because you showed a really keen interest in what you are presented, and that makes us Norwegians proud and very inspired. It’s important[Read More…]

Golden Valley, Minnesota–(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2012 President Obama delivers his weekly address from Golden Valley, Minnesota: Today I’m at one of Honeywell’s manufacturing facilities in Golden Valley, Minnesota, where I just announced a step that will make it easier for companies to hire returning service members who have the skills our[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2012. Individuals and families from Caribbean countries have journeyed to America’s shores for centuries. Some were brought here against their will in the bonds of slavery. Some immigrated to America as children, clutching a parent’s hand. Others came as adults, leaving behind everything they knew in pursuit[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2012. As a long-cherished piece of American culture, music offers a vibrant soundtrack to the story of our people and our Union. At times when words alone could not bring us together, we have found in melodies and choruses the universal truths of our shared humanity. African-American[Read More…]

Oslo, Norway–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2012. Your Majesty, Your Royal Highness, Mayor, my dear friend and colleague, your excellent foreign minister, also let me recognize Ingrid Schulerud, wife of the prime minister who, along with her husband, just hosted me and my delegation for a wonderful luncheon, and to everyone who has[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2012. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT OAS Meeting General Assembly / USAID Yemen Trip INDIA People to People Ties / Intellectual Property Rights SYRIA Human Rights Council Ambassador Ford’s Facebook Russia Arms Shipments / Pressure on Russia Security Council Consultations / Next Steps PAKISTAN Dr. Afridi Case[Read More…]

En Route Minneapolis, Minnesota–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2012 – 10:35 A.M. EDT MR. EARNEST:  We’re glad that all of you made it this morning for the trip for this busy day ahead in our nation’s heartland.  I hope you’re looking forward to it as much as I am. I have a couple of[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–1 June 2012.  The United Nations human rights chief today called on the international community to make all efforts to end impunity in Syria for all perpetrators of atrocities that have occurred there, and warned that without immediate investigations the situation would descend into a full-fledged conflict putting the[Read More…]