Detroit, MI–(ENEWSPF)–June 18, 2010. Detroit citizens will vote this November on a municipal measure to prohibit the criminal prosecution of adults who possess minor amounts of marijuana. City Council members this week elected not to take action on the measure – instead opting to let the voters decide its outcome[Read More…]
Day: June 18, 2010
Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc. announces a voluntary recall of Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry Dog Food
Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—June 18, 2010. Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc., of Pacoima, CA, announces a voluntary recall of Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry Dog Food with the “Best By” date of June 17, 2011, in 5-lb. and 28-lb. bags because it has the potential to be contaminated with[Read More…]
UN Deploys Speedboats to Save Victims of Floods in Myanmar and Bangladesh
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–18 June 2010 – United Nations aid agencies are using speedboats to help rescue people from flood waters that have inundated villages in western Myanmar and neighbouring Bangladesh and killed dozens of people. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reported yesterday that eight boats that are normally used[Read More…]
Head of UN Tribunal for Rwandan Genocide Welcomes Release of Detained Lawyer
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…]
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…]
