INDIANA–(ENEWSPF)–August 13, 2011. “I am so moved. Moved by the grief of those families who lost loved ones. Moved by the pain of those who were injured and the fear of their families. Moved by the great heroism as I watched so many brave Indianapolis fans actually run toward the[Read More…]
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Syria: UN Agency Voices Alarm at Reports of Deadly Assault on Port City of Latakia
LATAKIA–(ENEWSPF)–14 August 2011. The United Nations agency helping Palestinian refugees voiced grave concern today at reports that Syrian security forces have fired at a refugee camp in the country’s northern port city of Latakia, killing or injuring a number of camp residents. Media reports indicate that the Syrian military is[Read More…]
At World’s Biggest Refugee Camp, UN Relief Chief Calls For More Aid For Somalis
KENYA–(ENEWSPF)–14 August 2011. The United Nations humanitarian chief today toured the world’s largest refugee camp, telling residents of Dadaab in north-eastern Kenya that the international community must do more to help the large number of famine-stricken Somalis who continue to cross the nearby border to seek aid. Valerie Amos, Under-Secretary-General[Read More…]
ISAF Joins President Karzai in Condemning the Attack in Parwan Province Killing 19
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2011. The International Security Assistance Force joins President Karzai in condemning the IED attacks that killed 19 and wounded 37 today at the Provincial Governor’s compound in Parwan Province. Initial reports indicate that one vehicle borne IED and as many as six other personal borne IEDs were[Read More…]
DoD Identifies Five Army Casualties, August 13, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 13, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of five soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Aug. 11 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle. They were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Expand Illinois’ ‘Let Them Rest in Peace Act’
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation to protect the funerals of those who have given their lives for our country. The new law expands Illinois’ Let Them Rest in Peace law to prohibit protests within 300 feet of a funeral site and ensure that no protest can[Read More…]
At Least Five People Die After Main Stage Collapses at Indiana State Fair
Updated August 14, 2011 7:46 p.m. INDIANA—(ENEWSPF)—August 14, 2011. The main stage collapsed at the Indiana State Fairgrounds Saturday night as the crowd waited for the country band, Sugarland to take the stage. At least five people have died and at least 48 were injured. The stage collapsed just moments[Read More…]
Magnitude 4.3 Earthquake Rattles Crete, Greece
Crete, Greece-(ENEWSPF)- The United States Geological Survey issued a report of a 4.3 magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Crete, Greece. The quake struck on Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 10:49:06 PM (CDT) – Central Daylight (Chicago). Rumbling at a rather shallow depth of 10.2 km (6.3 miles),[Read More…]
Whole Foods Market Announces Recall For Marinades in Six Mid-Atlantic States and Washington, D.C.
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–August 13, 2011. Whole Foods Market announces that it is recalling two beer-flavored marinades sold in Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Princeton and Marlton, New Jersey and Washington, D.C. because of undeclared wheat and soy allergens on the label. The recalled marinades are Whole Foods Market Stout Beer[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Navy Casualty, August 13, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 13, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Hospitalman Riley Gallinger-Long, 19, of Cornelius, Ore., died Aug. 11 while conducting a dismounted patrol in the Marjah district, Helmand province, Afghanistan. Gallinger-Long was assigned to 1st Battalion, 6th[Read More…]
