BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–23 October 2011. The following statement is attributed to NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen: I am saddened by the news of the powerful earthquake that struck south-eastern Turkey earlier today, which is reported to have caused the loss of many lives and considerable damage. On behalf of NATO, I[Read More…]
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Magnitude 7.2 Earthquake Strikes Turkey
Istanbul, Turkey—(ENEWSPF)—October 23, 2011. The U.S. Geological Survey reports that a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Turkey at 1:41 p.m. local time. The quake took place about 12 miles from Van. The USGS reported a depth of 4.5 miles, or 7.2 kilometers; the center in Turkey said the quake was about[Read More…]
Statement by the NATO Secretary General on the Liberation of Libya
BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–23 October 2011. The following statement is attributed to NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen: I warmly welcome the announcement by the National Transitional Council that Libya has now been fully liberated. This is a great victory for the people of Libya. Their courage and determination in the cause of[Read More…]
October2011.org/Occupy Freedom Plaza Confronts Tom Donohue at the Newseum
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 23, 2011 – 8:21 a.m.. At present there are 30 protesters holding the large “occupy” letters and signs saying “We are the 99%” outside of the Newseum. There are five people inside the Newseum who will drop a banner saying “We are the 99%” at 9:30 am. Two[Read More…]
Secretary of State Clinton’s Interview With Christiane Amanpour of ABC’s This Week, Oct. 23, 2011
Tashkent, Uzbekistan–(ENEWSPF)–October 23, 2011. QUESTION: Madam Secretary, thank you for joining us. Are you in Herman Cain’s famously designated Beki-Beki-Beki-stan? SECRETARY CLINTON: (Laughter.) Well, there’s a zero-zero-zero chance I’m going to comment on Republican politics, but I am in Uzbekistan. QUESTION: Let to turn to something more serious. You[Read More…]
Statement by Secretary of Defense Panetta on the Death of Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 22, 2011. I was deeply saddened to learn of the death of Saudi Arabia’s deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud. During the nearly fifty years that Prince Sultan led the Ministry of Defense and Aviation, he transformed the[Read More…]
You’re invited: Hartmann, 99%, 1% together at the US Capitol #Oct29
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Enough Is Enough Rally and Citizens Intervention is taking place at a magical moment in American history. Thanks to the Occupy movements, we are finally talking about the struggles of the 99%, not manufactured political theater. Let’s spend a day together and build on that. Will you[Read More…]
Speakers Announced for Citizens Intervention on Congress, Coffee Party USA Says
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Coffee Party USA announced the initial line-up of keynote speakers and panels for the Enough Is Enough: Citizens Intervention rally being held Saturday, October 29 on the lawn of the U.S. Capitol. During the event, everyday Americans from across the country will step up to the microphone to exercise their[Read More…]
STOP & FRISK HAS GOT TO GO! Solidarity with #occupyharlem
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–Oct. 22, 2011, 6:35 p.m. EST. A new uncompromising movement against NYPD’s notorious Stop & Frisk program began yesterday as hundreds of demonstrators marched from the Harlem State Office Building to Harlem’s 28th precinct. At the station, Cornel West, author and Princeton professor, Carl Dix of the Revolutionary Communist[Read More…]
Experts Urge Congress to Support H-2B Prevailing Wage Rule
Delayed Department of Labor rule would protect U.S. wages and local jobs Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 22, 2011. Immigration, labor and civil rights experts convened yesterday during a congressional briefing to discuss the final rule issued by the Department of Labor to pay a prevailing wages to seasonal migrant workers working under[Read More…]
