NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–18 June 2010 – The head of the United Nations war crimes tribunal trying the ringleaders of the 1994 Rwandan genocide today welcomed Rwanda’s decision to free a defence lawyer who was arrested and detained in the African country last month. “I welcome the information provided by the Rwandan[Read More…]
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On World Refugee Day, UN Warns That Many Displaced are Unable to Return Home
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–18 June 2010 – The United Nations is marking World Refugee Day by urging governments and individuals not to forget the 15 million men, women and children who have been uprooted by conflict or persecution and are unable to return to their homes. The theme for this year’s observance[Read More…]
Press Briefing by National Incident Commander June 18, 2010
NEW ORLEANS–(ENEWSPF)–June 18, 2010. Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen, the National Incident Commander for the Deepwater BP Oil Spill response, briefed the media Friday morning. OPERATOR: Good morning and welcome to today’s update on the ongoing Deepwater Horizon. All lines have been placed on mute to prevent any background noise. [Read More…]
Chicago FBI: Serbian National Arrested in Fraud Plot
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A Serbian national living in Chicago’s north suburbs was arrested yesterday on charges he attempted to purchase a device commonly used for ATM skimming, announced Robert D. Grant, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chicago office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). LOUIS SOKOLOVIC, also known as Ljubisa Sokolovic,[Read More…]
Vacation Bible School Returns to Celebration Ministries
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 18, 2010. Vacation Bible School makes a return to Celebration Ministries at 424 Indianwood, Park Forest. Whether your children can attend a couple of days or all week, it’s bound to be a wonderful time. This year’s theme is “High Seas Expedition” exploring the mighty love of[Read More…]
Iowa Firm Recalls Frozen Chicken Products Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–June 18, 2010 – ConAgra Foods Packaged Foods, LLC, a Council Bluffs, Iowa establishment is recalling Marie Callender’s brand Cheesy Chicken and Rice frozen meals, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The company is recalling all Marie Callender’s brand Cheesy Chicken and Rice[Read More…]
UN Agency Announces Milestone in Resettlement of Iraqi Refugees
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–18 June 2010 – The United Nations said today that 100,000 Iraqi refugees have been referred for resettlement from the Middle East to third countries since 2007, a major milestone for one of the world’s largest refugee populations. “100,000 submissions of Iraqi refugees is a tremendous achievement,” UN High[Read More…]
21st Century Preparatory Center Releases 4th Quarter Honor Roll 2009-10
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– School District 163’s 21st Century Preparatory Center released the names of students on the school’s 4th Quarter Honor Roll for the 2009-10 school year. Students receiving top honors include: Principal’s Honor Roll Joshua Barnes Kayla Lee Alicia Love High Honor Roll Favor Archer Sophia Aviles Keyshawn Brewer[Read More…]
GLBT Movie Series At The Holiday Star: Were the World Mine – Saturday, 7 PM
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– As part of its ongoing effort to provide entertainment for each of its members, The Holiday Star will begin showing the first in a series of gay, lesbian, bisexual & transgendered (GLBT) movies this Saturday night, June 19th at 7 p.m. The feature “Were the World Mine,”[Read More…]
Union Street Gallery Artists on Display at PSC
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Synergy, Works by Union Street Artists, is a diverse collection of drawings, paintings, mixed media, and sculpture pieces by nine of the resident studio artists of Union Street Gallery. Synergy will be on display from June 21- July 29 in the Prairie State College (PSC) Christopher Art[Read More…]
