NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–5 April 2011 – Hollywood actress and United Nations Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie travelled today to the Tunisian-Libyan border, where she spoke with people who had recently fled the fighting in Libya and highlighted the need for greater international support for those affected by the crisis. Ms. Jolie, who[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Yemen: UN Human Rights Office Calls for Halt to Use of Force Against Protesters
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–5 April 2011 – The United Nations human rights office today called on the Government of Yemen to immediately halt the use of force against people exercising their right to peaceful protest, noting that over 100 people have reportedly been killed since the demonstrations began. The Office of the[Read More…]
Mercedes-Benz Recall of Certain Model Year 2000 – 2002 M-Class and Model Year 2000 – 2004 M-Class AMG Vehicles
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—April 5, 2011. Summary: Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2000 – 2002 M-Class and model year 2000 – 2004 M-Class AMG vehicles. The cruise control system in the affected vehicles allows the driver to disengage the system in a number of ways, including tapping the brake pedal, using[Read More…]
Pampers® Natural Stages Pacifiers Recalled by Key Baby Due to Choking Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2011. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.[Read More…]
Arm’s Reach Concepts Recalls Infant Bed-Side Sleepers
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2011. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on Cote d’Ivoire, April 5, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2011. I remain deeply concerned by the security situation in Cote d’Ivoire. I strongly support the role that United Nations peacekeepers are playing as they enforce their mandate to protect civilians, and I welcome the efforts of French forces who are supporting that mission. Tragically, the violence[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Call with President Ali Bongo Ondimba of Gabon
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2011. President Obama called President Bongo Ondimba yesterday to discuss the situation in Cote d’Ivoire. The two presidents shared their concerns about the ongoing violence, and discussed the need to end this crisis as soon as possible. President Obama reiterated his belief that former President Gbagbo[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties, April 5, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. 1st Lt. Robert F. Welch III, 26, of Denton, Texas, died April 3 in Khost province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his base with indirect fire. He[Read More…]
Injuries Among Top 10 Causes of Death
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2011. Injury in among the top 10 causes of death and is the most expensive medical problem in the United States. In a single year, $80 billion will be spent on medical care; another $326 billion on lost productivity according to the Centers for Disease Control and[Read More…]
International Atomic Energy Agency Briefing on Fukushima Nuclear Accident, 5 April 2011 (14:00 UTC)
Vienna, Austria–(ENEWSPF)–5 April 2011 – UPDATE 14:00 UTC. Presentation: → Summary of Reactor Status On Tuesday, 5 April 2011, the IAEA provided the following information on the current status of nuclear safety in Japan: 1. Current Situation Overall, the situation at the Fukushima Daiichi plant remains very serious. On 3rd April,[Read More…]
