NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–13 November 2010 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the United Nations human rights chief welcomed the freeing on Saturday of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi and urged the authorities in Myanmar to release all remaining political prisoners. Ms. Suu Kyi, the head of the National League for Democracy[Read More…]
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Weekly Address: President Obama Calls for Earmark Reform
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 13, 2010. This weekend, I’m concluding a trip to Asia whose purpose was to open new markets for American products in this fast-growing part of the world. The economic battle for these markets is fierce, and we’re up against strong competitors. But as I’ve said many times, America[Read More…]
Tennessee Man Sentenced for Illegally Accessing Former Governor Sarah Palin’s Email Account
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– David C. Kernell, 23, was sentenced to one year and one day in prison for intentionally accessing without authorization the e-mail account of former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin and obstructing justice, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney William C. Killian[Read More…]
Chicago FBI: Arrest Made in ‘Swine Flu Bandit’ Investigation
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Robert D. Grant, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chicago office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), was joined today by Jody P. Weis, Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department (CPD); and Tom Dart, Cook County Sheriff, in announcing the arrest of a suspected serial bank robber who is[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Phillip J. Crowley, November 12, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2010. INDEX: DEPARTMENT Ambassador Holbrook in Passau, Germany Participating in the International Forum on International Security Architecture and this weekend will be attending the Pakistan Development Forum in Islamabad Open Skies Agreement between the U.S. and Colombia Travel information website has changed, explore travel.state.gov for changes International[Read More…]
Statement by Defense Department Press Secretary Geoff Morrell on CRWG Report Leaks
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2010. “Secretary Gates is very concerned and extremely disappointed that unnamed sources within the Department of Defense have selectively revealed aspects of the draft findings of the Comprehensive Review Working Group, presumably to shape perceptions of the report prior to its release. “The Secretary launched this review[Read More…]
Investing in Development Will Boost Global Economic Recovery, Ban Tells G20 Leaders
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–12 November 2010 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged leaders of the Group of 20 (G20) major economies at their meeting in Seoul to invest in development, which will not only help millions of people who are suffering due to the global economic downturn but also improve the lives[Read More…]
With Deadlock Broken, Secretary General Ban Calls for Swift Formation of Iraqi Government
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–12 November 2010 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today welcomed the “major step forward” taken with the agreement reached after months of deadlock on the formation of a new Iraqi government, and called on the country’s leaders to swiftly conclude the process. “He commends all political parties and their leaders[Read More…]
DanceArt Celebrates 10th Anniversary at GSU
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The mission of DanceArt is to bring high quality, inclusive dance education to children in the Chicago region, who would otherwise not experience the world of dance: its history, discipline, performance, and appreciation. Their dedication to serving the underserved and their commitment to providing accessible arts education[Read More…]
A Salute To One Veteran: Cornelius Olszewski
Army Veteran Cornelius Olszewski. (Photo: Annie Olszewski English) Commentary My cousin Annie Olszewski English, whom I have never met but correspond with frequently now thanks to email and Facebook, sent a link to family. Her father, 84-year-old Army Veteran Cornelius Olszewski, can still fit into his uniform from his days[Read More…]
