Press Releases on January 12, 2015

South and Central Asia: Background Briefing on Secretary Kerry's Meetings in Islamabad, Pakistan

MODERATOR: Okay, so I know it’s late. This is a background briefing reading out the Secretary’s meetings this evening. We will not make this a marathon. We’ll just give a quick overview. QUESTION: Let’s make it a very short sprint. MODERATOR: Excellent. We …

Western Hemisphere: U.S.-Honduras High Level Security Dialogue

The United States and Honduras have built a strong, longstanding relationship based on mutual respect, cooperation, and common goals. Today, the United States and Honduras held a High Level Security Dialogue and discussed areas where we can continue to …

Zenobia Company LLC. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanut Protein in "My Spice Sage Cumin Ground”

Recall -- Firm Press Release FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company.   …

Zenobia Company LLC. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanut Protein in "My Spice Sage Cumin Ground”

Recall -- Firm Press Release FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company.   …

Op ED by Masood Ahmed, Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department : A tale of two shocks in Iraq

An Op-ed first publish in "Al Arabiya" by Masood Ahmed January 11, 2015 Iraq is facing a “double shock” from the self-proclaimed Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) insurgency and the global plunge in oil prices. While the new government led …

Remarks by the President at Visit with the 2014 NBA Champion San Antonio Spurs

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release January 12, 2015 East Room 2:44 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Well, hello, everybody!  (Applause.)  Welcome to the White House.   Everybody please have a seat.  In case you didn’t know, these …

Race Brief: Phoenix Supercross

While Team Honda staff and riders Trey Canard and Cole Seely had hoped for a better showing at the Phoenix Supercross than ultimately proved possible, the squad’s spirits were buoyed by the inspiring debut premier-class victory of GEICO Honda’s Eli Tomac, …

Kinross to announce 2014 Q4, full-year results, and 2015 guidance on February 10, 2015

Company provides 2015 quarterly reporting schedule Toronto, Ontario, January 12, 2015 - Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX: K; NYSE: KGC) will release its fourth quarter and 2014 full-year financial statements and operating results on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 …

Republic of Mozambique: Third Review Under the Policy Support Instrument-Staff Report and Press Release

Summary: Context and policy challenges. Mozambique’s macroeconomic performance remains robust, with strong growth and low inflation. In spite of the heightened risks from an uncertain global outlook, growth is expected to be broad-based in the medium term …

El Salvador: Selected Issues Paper

El Salvador: 2014 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report; Press Release; and Statement by the Authorities of El Salvador

Summary: KEY ISSUES Focus: The main themes centered on tackling macroeconomic vulnerabilities and improving the medium-term outlook by achieving an ambitious fiscal adjustment while protecting social spending, creating an environment for higher private …

IMF Financial Activities -- Update January 8, 2015

Table 1. Key IMF Financial Statistics                     as of January 8, 2015                   (In billions of SDRs, and end of period, unless indicated otherwise) 1/                     (For definitions, see below)                                       …

Race Brief: Phoenix Supercross

While Team Honda staff and riders Trey Canard and Cole Seely had hoped for a better showing at the Phoenix Supercross than ultimately proved possible, the squad’s spirits were buoyed by the inspiring debut premier-class victory of GEICO Honda’s Eli Tomac, …

Vice President Biden to Host Caribbean Energy Security Summit

The White House Office of the Vice President For Immediate Release January 12, 2015 Vice President Biden will host the first ever Caribbean Energy Security Summit in Washington, DC on January 26, 2015.  The Vice President looks forward to welcoming …

La Flor Products Co., Inc. is Issuing an Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in “La Flor–Ground Cumin”

Recall -- Firm Press Release FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company.   …

Positive factors in youth linked to better heart health later in life

Study Highlights Children who had stable and healthy childhoods may have better cardiovascular health in adulthood. Those who had a positive psychosocial childhood were more likely to be at normal weight, have healthy blood sugar and less likely to smoke …

Europe and Eurasia: Under Secretary Gottemoeller Travels to Brussels, the Vatican and Rome

Rose Gottemoeller, Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security, will travel to Brussels, the Vatican and Rome for meetings with counterparts from January 12-13. On January 12, Under Secretary Gottemoeller will meet with the NATO …

Arms Control and International Security: Under Secretary Gottemoeller Travels to Brussels, the Vatican and Rome

Rose Gottemoeller, Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security, will travel to Brussels, the Vatican and Rome for meetings with counterparts from January 12-13. On January 12, Under Secretary Gottemoeller will meet with the NATO …

Remarks by the President at the Federal Trade Commission

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release January 12, 2015 Federal Trade Commission Constitution Center Washington, D.C. 12:15 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you so much.  (Applause.)  Thank you. Everybody have a seat.  Well, …

USDA Announces More Than $18 Million to Support Training and Development for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers

Release No. 0007.15 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page   USDA Announces More Than $18 Million to Support Training and Development for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Funds Will Build a Diverse Future Generation …