Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2011 – 1:36 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, everyone. Before I start taking — start with questions, I have a couple of things I want to bring up. First of all, it’s a very sad, sad day here in the White House press office. As some[Read More…]
Day: March 25, 2011
State Department Briefing Re: Current Events in Libya, March 25, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2011. MR. TONER: Good afternoon and welcome to the State Department. Welcome, Kirit. And it’s our very great good fortune to have with us today Ambassador Gene Cretz, our ambassador to Libya. And we thought it would be a good idea to get Gene down here just[Read More…]
Coalition Air Operations Take on Gadhafi’s Forces
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2011 – The coalition struck a number of targets in Libya with air operations flown to protect the Libyan people from Moammar Gadhafi’s forces, the director of the Joint Staff said today. Navy Vice Adm. William E. Gortney briefed Pentagon reporters on the latest developments in the United[Read More…]
‘Use 60 Minutes of Darkness to Help the World See the Light,’ Urges Ban Ki-moon
AUSTRALIA–(ENEWSPF)–25 March 2011. UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon leads a host of world and civic leaders supporting Earth Hour 2011 as a powerful symbol of a shared wish for a sustainable and secure future. “All over the world individuals, communities, businesses and governments are creating new examples for our common[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Encourages Participation in Earth Hour 2011
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today called on homes and businesses throughout Illinois to participate in Earth Hour 2011, an international effort to encourage responsible energy practices by turning off non-essential lights for one hour during the last weekend of March. “Protecting our environment today and for future generations[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Key Appointments
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today announced several top appointments to his executive cabinet. Today’s actions are the latest in a series of appointments Governor Quinn will make as he continues to fulfill his commitment to creating jobs, economic development and increasing efficiency and accountability in all areas of[Read More…]
International Atomic Energy Agency Briefing on Fukushima Nuclear Accident, 25 March 2011 (15:30 UTC)
Vienna, Austria–(ENEWSPF)–25 March 2011 – Update 15:30 UTC. On Friday, 25 March 2011, Graham Andrew, Special Adviser to the IAEA Director General on Scientific and Technical Affairs, provided the following information on the current status of nuclear safety in Japan. 1. Current Situation There has not been much change at[Read More…]
Rare Dinosaur Fossil Found Near Fort McMurray
Fort McMurray, Alberta Canada—(ENEWSPF)—March 25, 2011. A rare dinosaur fossil has been found near Fort McMurray. While working on site, Suncor employees noticed a large lump of dirt with an odd texture and diamond patterns. Following established practice, employees halted work and sent photos of the strange sight to the[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s call to Greek Prime Minister Papandreou
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2011. President Obama called Prime Minister Papandreou today to congratulate him and the Greek People on the 190th anniversary of Greek independence. The two leaders discussed developments in North Africa and their support for the Libyan people. The President noted Greece’s solidarity as a NATO ally[Read More…]
Ongoing Violence Leading to Increasing Displacement in Libya, Says UN Agency
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–25 March 2011 – The United Nations refugee agency said it is receiving reports of increased displacement in Libya, while the numbers of people fleeing the North African nation amid what Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called “the brutal campaign of violence by the Libyan regime against its own people” have[Read More…]
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