Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 11, 2010. Childhood is a time that should be spent in classrooms and on playgrounds, but for 215 million children around the world, it is a time spent working, often in dangerous and deplorable conditions. And while reports indicate that child labor continues to decline, much work remains[Read More…]
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Statement by President Obama on Arkansas Flash Flooding
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 11, 2010. Michelle and I would like to extend heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives during this horrible flash flood, and we offer our prayers for those who anxiously await news of loved ones still missing. State and local first responders[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Phillip J. Crowley, June 11, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 11, 2010. INDEX: DEPARTMENT Secretary Clinton met with Palestinian Authority President Abbas today Senator Mitchell will travel to the region next week Secretary Clinton met with King Abdullah II of Jordan Assistant Secretary Jeff Feltman will travel to Iraq next week Secretary Clinton met with Senator Dodd and[Read More…]
LGBT Leaders Tackle Media Coverage of Community as Pride Month Gets Rolling
By: Karl Frisch Washington D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– With LGBT Pride month now underway, complete with an official presidential proclamation, Media Matters contacted various LGBT advocacy organizations and leaders for their thoughts on media coverage of the LGBT community thus far in 2010. Below you’ll find what they have to say, but what[Read More…]
When Did Your Family Get Here? Park Forest Historical Society Program June 27
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Whether your family arrived in 1845 or last week, the Park Forest Historical Society invites you to attend a special social event, “When Did Your Family Get Here?” The event will be held in Park Forest Village Hall, Sunday June 27, 2010, at 2:30 p.m. This is[Read More…]
Marian Catholic’s Symphonic Band on 98.7 WFMT
The Marian Catholic Symphonic Band. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic High School reported Friday that Chicago Radio Station 98.7 WFMT will feature the school’s award-winning Symphonic Band on Introductions, their program spotlighting the area’s finest young musicians Saturday, June 12 at 11:00 a.m. The show will be rebroadcast[Read More…]
Hudson High School in New York Crowns Gay Prom King, Queen (Video and Story)
Hudson, NY-(ENEWSPF)- Two gay students were crowned Prom King and Queen at a high school about 20 miles south of Albany. The honor was real, the voting was genuine, and the young men, their school, families, and community couldn’t be happier. From NBC 13 in Hudson: Meet the 2010 Hudson[Read More…]
NATO Opens New Communication Lines to Afghanistan
BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–11 June 2010. Following the conclusion of arrangements for the transit of ISAF non-lethal cargo by rail with the Russian Federation, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Belarus and Kazakhstan, the first trial shipment of the NATO train departed Riga, Latvia, on 14 May and arrived in Afghanistan on 9 June 2010. Despite being[Read More…]
Notorious Rebel Group Becoming More Deadly in DR Congo Attacks – UN
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–11 June 2010 – The notorious rebel group known as the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) is carrying out ever more deadly attacks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and also continues to abduct children to use as soldiers in its ranks, United Nations aid workers reported today.[Read More…]
Gaza Flotilla Inquiry Must Comply With Standards, UN Expert Says
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–11 June 2010 – Any inquiry set up by Israel to investigate the Gaza flotilla incident which led to the deaths of nine civilians must be given a genuine capacity to find facts or it will not be considered credible, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial executions said[Read More…]
