NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–9 June 2011. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called for continued international efforts to help the Libyan people “end their suffering,” but warned “there is no quick fix” to the crisis. In a message to the third meeting of the Contact Group on Libya in Abu Dhabi, Mr. Ban said: “The[Read More…]
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UN Rights Chief Urges Syria to End Assault on Its Own People
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–9 June 2011. The United Nations human rights chief today condemned the ongoing violent crackdown by Syrian authorities against peaceful protestors and called on the Government to respond to her repeated requests to allow a fact-finding mission to visit the country. “We are receiving an increasing number of alarming[Read More…]
New Global Plan to Eliminate HIV Infections Among Children Launched at UN
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–9 June 2011. A global plan launched today at the United Nations seeks to eliminate new HIV infections among children and keep their mothers alive, in an effort to save millions of lives across the developing world. “We are here today to ensure that all children are born healthy[Read More…]
Climate Change-Related Water Scarcity to Affect Global Food Production
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–9 June 2011. The world will increasingly experience water scarcity for agriculture as a result of climate change, a phenomenon that will affect the livelihoods of rural communities and the food security of urban dwellers, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said in a survey released today.[Read More…]
Husqvarna Recalls TuffTorq Yard Tractors Due to Loss of Braking Ability
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 9, 2011. The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Husqvarna Yard Tractors with[Read More…]
Commerce and NOAA Release National Aquaculture Policies
National Aquaculture Policies to Increase Domestic Seafood Production, Create Sustainable Jobs, and Restore Marine Habitats Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 9, 2011. The Department of Commerce and NOAA today released national sustainable marine aquaculture policies to meet the growing demand for healthy seafood, to create jobs in coastal communities, and restore vital ecosystems.[Read More…]
U.S. Slightly Cooler and Wetter Than Normal in May
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 9, 2011. Last month, the contiguous United States had dramatic shifts in regional temperatures, but overall May was slightly cooler and wetter than normal. The spring was marked by record moisture in the Northwest and the Ohio River Valley, while drought conditions intensified across the South, according to[Read More…]
ISAF Defence Ministers Reaffirm Commitment to Afghanistan
BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–June 9, 2011. Today, the 48 NATO and ISAF Defence Ministers reaffirmed their long-term commitment to Afghanistan which remains NATO’s top operational priority. Ministers were updated on the operational situation from the Commander of ISAF, General David Petraeus, who explained how progress against the insurgency was enabling the transition to[Read More…]
Parrots and Crows Show Their Inventive Side
UNITED KINGDOM–(ENEWSPF)–9 June 2011. A team of researchers from the Universities of Oxford and Vienna have tested the technical skills and innovation abilities of two of the most intelligent birds known, kea parrots and New Caledonian crows. New Caledonian crows regularly use and manufacture complex tools in the wild to[Read More…]
Dept. of Transportation Announces Funding for Creating New Jobs and Training the Next Generation of Transit Workforce
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 9, 2011. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced $3 million from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to support programs around the country that train, hire, develop and retain transit workers. “President Obama promised to help create good jobs for Americans,” said Secretary LaHood. “This money will help train[Read More…]
