Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 1, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Omar Soltero, 28, of San Antonio, Texas, died Jan. 31 in Wardak province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device. He[Read More…]
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Combating Holocaust Denial, UN Leads Delegation to Auschwitz Nazi Death Camp
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–1 February 2011 – Top United Nations officials led a visit by 150 eminent personalities and representatives of 40 Governments today to Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest and most notorious of all the Nazi death camps, to combat denial of the Holocaust of millions of Jews and others during the Second[Read More…]
Haiti: UN Human Rights Chief Offers Help to Address Crimes Under Duvalier
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–1 February 2011 – The United Nations human rights chief has offered Haitian authorities technical assistance for prosecuting crimes committed during the 15-year rule of former president Jean-Claude Duvalier, who returned to the country last month from exile. There are major issues concerning human rights abuses that took place[Read More…]
UN Officials Urge Egyptian Authorities to Heed Call for Democracy, Human Right
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–1 February 2011 – United Nations officials, including its human rights chief, today voiced alarm at the high number of casualties amid the protests in Egypt, while calling on the country’s authorities to heed the demands of the people for democratic reform and respect for human rights. “The popular[Read More…]
Magic Valley Fresh Frozen, Inc. Foods Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk In Breaded Okra
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 1, 2011. McAllen, TX Magic Valley Fresh Frozen, Inc. announced today that it is voluntarily recalling 6,492 packages of frozen breaded okra because they may contain undeclared whey. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction[Read More…]
Briggs & Stratton Recalls Model 40 V-Twin Engine Due to Injury Hazard; Used on Sears, Husqvarna, Bad Boy Riding Mowers
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 1, 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: Briggs & Stratton Model[Read More…]
Justice Department Reaches Americans with Disabilities Act Settlement with H&R Block
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 1, 2011. The Justice Department today announced a comprehensive settlement agreement under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with HRB Tax Group Inc., H&R Block Tax Services LLC and HRB Advance LLC (H&R Block) to ensure effective communication with individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing in the[Read More…]
Pennsylvania Woman Pleads Guilty in Plot to Recruit Violent Jihadist Fighters and to Commit Murder Overseas
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—February 1, 2011. Colleen R. LaRose, aka “Jihad Jane,” 47, pleaded guilty today to all counts of a superseding indictment charging her with conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists, conspiracy to kill in a foreign country, making false statements and attempted identity theft. LaRose faces maximum potential sentence[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Sues Marketing Firm for Allegedly Selling Fraudulent Customer Lists
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–February 1, 2011. Attorney General Lisa Madigan has filed a lawsuit against an Illinois marketing firm alleging it sold to businesses “lead lists” of potential customers that it fraudulently claimed were verified and screened. Madigan’s lawsuit, filed in St. Clair County Circuit Court, charges that Ronnie Henderson, of Granite City,[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Briefing with DHS and FEMA on the Preparations for Severe Winter Weather
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 1, 2011. President Obama was briefed this morning by phone by DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano and FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate regarding the ongoing preparations for the large winter storm that is forecasted to affect more than two dozen states by the end of the week. The National Weather[Read More…]
