NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–17 January 2011 – A United Nations committee on Palestinian rights today called on the international community to take steps to compel Israel to end its “illegal” settlement activity in occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, warning that such actions preclude the possibility of peace. “The future of the[Read More…]
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Secretary General Ban Calls for Global Revolution to Ensure Clean Energy for All
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–17 January 2011 – With 1.6 billion people in developing countries still lacking access to electricity, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called for a global revolution to address the world’s energy challenges. “Our challenge is transformation. We need a global clean energy revolution – a revolution that makes energy available[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on Sudan
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 16, 2011 The United States congratulates the Sudanese people, the government of Sudan, and the government of Southern Sudan on the end of their historic, week-long referendum on the future of southern Sudan. The sight of so many Sudanese casting their votes in a peaceful and orderly fashion[Read More…]
Lt. Summerville Visits Indiana School
Lt. Brandon Summerville. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Lt. Brandon Summerville of the U.S. Navy visited Amanda Godin’s class at Indiana School in Park Forest to speak to the students about his experiences. Lt. Summerville is the cousin of Indya Gettings in Mrs. Godin’s 4th grade class. He is stationed in[Read More…]
On Religious Freedom Day, Glimmers Of Hope In Sea Of Despair
Commentary By Charles C. Haynes Director, Religious Freedom Education Project Each Jan. 16, Americans are supposed to celebrate Religious Freedom Day, our least known, most neglected national holiday — except, perhaps, for the even more obscure Bill of Rights Day widely ignored every Dec. 15. If people did pay attention,[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of January 17, 2011
Park Forest Library Board members Peg Donohue and Sevena Merchant (left to right), Library Board President Penny Shnay, Alice Racher and Library Director Barbara Osuch at an event Sunday at the library dedicating a family technology room in Racher’s honor. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Errata: The Rec. & Parks Advisory Board[Read More…]
UN Panel On Sudan Referendum Satisfied With Polling, Commends Organizers
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–16 January 2011 – The United Nations panel tasked with monitoring the referendum on the future status of Southern Sudan today welcomed yesterday”s conclusion of polling, saying the process was well organized and enabled the people of the region to express their will freely. The panel congratulated the people[Read More…]
Barry Callebaut USA LLC Issues Allergen Alert on Undeclared Milk Protein in Kroger Value Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–January 16, 2011. Barry Callebaut USA LLC is conducting a voluntary recall on its product sold by Kroger Stores under the brand “Kroger Value Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips”, 12 oz., UPC Code is 11110–86603 as the product may contain undeclared milk protein. All “Best By” dates ending in[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation–Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 16, 2011. Half a century ago, America was moved by a young preacher who called a generation to action and forever changed the course of history. The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. devoted his life to the struggle for justice and equality, sowing seeds of hope for[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, January 16, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 16, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Maj. Evan J. Mooldyk, 47, of Ranch Murieto, Calif., died Jan. 12 in Khowst province, Afghanistan, in a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 19th Sustainment Command,[Read More…]
