Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Pres. Obama and Pres. Abbas
President Obama spoke to the press following a meeting with the president of the Palestinian Authority - Pres. Abbas.
Sanctions On Iran
President Obama spoke following the U.N. Security Council 12-2 vote in favor of sanctions against Iran for its continued failure to live up to its obligations. In his remarks he said the new sanctions are the toughest ever imposed on Iran.
The resolution calls for measures against Iranian banks suspected of involvement in nuclear or missile programs.
It also expands a U.N. arms embargo and places a travel ban and asset freeze on 40 individuals.
The resolution also calls for vessels or aircraft headed to or from Iran, suspected of transporting banned cargo, to be inspected.
And the resolution prohibits countries from allowing Iranian investments in nuclear enrichment plants, uranium mines and other nuclear-related technology.
11.21.11 The United States announced tougher sanctions against Iran, joining Britain and Canada in a coordinated effort to tighten the screws around the country's suspected nuclear weapons program.
Monday, June 7, 2010
Kenya, Africa
Kenya is a country in East Africa. The Capital is Nairobi.
The official languages are English and Swahili.
The President is Mwai Kibaki. He served from Dec. 2002 to April 2013. He's succeeded by Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta (born 26 October 1961) who was elected as President of Kenya on April 9, 2013. He is the son of Jomo Kenyatta, Kenya's first president (1964–1978).
Jomo Kenyatta is the founding father of the nation of Kenya. He was instrumental in Barack Obama Sr. being blacklisted.
The Country profile , the CIA Factbook, and the history.
Mau Mau Uprising (1952–1959) for independence from British rule.
7.1.10 Kenya's income discrepancy .
At the age of 84, Nganga Maruge was the oldest schoolboy until 90 year old Priscilla Sitienei .
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