ALBANY, N.Y., Aug. 10 -- The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued the following news release: Intimate partner homicides in New York State declined slightly in 2009, but women continue to be most at risk for violence by someone they know, according to a new report issued today by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS). The report, "Domestic Homicide in New York State: 2009," details homicides in which the victim was an intimate partner (spous  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 10 -- The office of the New York City Mayor issued the following news release: Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) Commissioner Matthew Sapolin today hosted a reception at Gracie Mansion to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Mayor Bloomberg and Commissioner Sapolin presented five awards recognizing individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to increasing accessibility f  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the following transcript of the daily press briefing: INDEX: Aid to Pakistan/U.S. Providing Additional $20 Million to Pakistan/Brings Total to $55 U.S. Tracking Situation of Flood in India/Working Closely with Indian China/$200,000 provided to the Red Cross Society of China Russia/ $50,000 to Assist Population Affected by Fires/ Authorized Departure /Travel Warning Update Special Envoy George Mitchell Met with President  more

SANA'A, Yemen, Aug. 9 -- United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund issued the following news release: Today marks a major milestone in the annals of child rights in Yemen as the first ever consolidated Inter Agency Child Protection Assessment Report on conflict affected governorates was jointly launched by UNICEF and the Government of Yemen represented by Ministry of Social affairs and labor (MOSAL). The main objectives of the Report which covered the governorates of Sa'ada, H  more