Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 8, 2013 – 1:31 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, friends. It is, as always, an honor and a privilege to be before you today. It’s been a while. For that reason, I had a little catching up to do, and I apologize for being[Read More…]
Day: July 9, 2013
Activists against U.S. Arms to Syrian Rebels to Hold Press Conference, Picket on July 9
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—July 9, 2013. The White House’s June 13th announcement that it would begin directly supplying arms to the opposition in Syria is a dramatic escalation of the U.S./NATO war against that country. Thousands of U.S. troops and intelligence personnel are training opposition forces and coordinating operations in Turkey and Jordan.[Read More…]
Ramadan 1434 in Chicago Begins Wednesday, July 10, 2013
The American Islamic Association in Frankfort. (SUPPLIED) Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Precision. In Islam, precision is key. The Chicago Hilal reports that Ramadan 1434 AH will begin on Wednesday, July 10, 2013. 1434 is the current Islamic year. "AH" means "After Hijra," the journey taken by the Islamic prophet Muhammad (PBUH), from[Read More…]
Southland College Prep Charter High School Concert Band Earns IHSA Music Award
Andrea Kidd, Director, Southland College Prep Charter High School ( l.) and Dr. Blondean Davis, CEO, ( r.) present Joseph Lawrence, Band Director with the Illinois High School Association award for excellence in band performance. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Richton Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Southland College Prep Charter High School’s Concert Band recently displayed[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Jen Psaki, July 8, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 8, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing SECRETARY KERRY Health of Mrs. Heinz Kerry EGYPT Violence / Volatile Ground Situation / Urge Restraint Aid / Policy Moving Forward / Secretary Kerry’s Conversations with Leaders Elections / Legitimate Grievances BRAZIL Intelligence Allegations / Diplomatic Conversations SNOWDEN Communication with Foreign Governments[Read More…]