NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–2 June 2011. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed the reinstatement of Honduras into the Organization of American States (OAS), which had expelled the Central American nation two years ago after a military coup d’état ousted former president Manuel Zelaya. The regional organization made the decision on Wednesday, just days after[Read More…]
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Nuclear Energy Institute Report on Fukushima Nuclear Accident, June 1, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2011. UPDATE 5:00 PM EDT IAEA Study Team Recommends Regular Hazard Assessments Plant Status A team from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which has been investigating the accident at Fukushima Daiichi, said, in addition to being highly complimentary to the plant operators for their actions following[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending, May 28, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2011. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending May 28, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 422,000, a decrease of 6,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 428,000. The 4-week moving average was 425,500, a decrease of 14,000 from the previous week’s[Read More…]
Japan Underestimated Tsunami Hazard for Nuclear Sites, UN Expert Group Finds
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–1 June 2011. Experts from the United Nations atomic energy agency said today that Japan had underestimated potential tsunami hazards to its nuclear power plants before the March earthquake and tsunami that damaged the Fukushima Daiichi facility. The team of international nuclear safety experts, from 12 countries, said in[Read More…]
Statement by the NATO Secretary General on the Extension of the Mission in Libya
BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–1 June 2011 – The following statement is attributed to NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen. NATO and partners have just decided to extend our mission for Libya for another 90 days. This decision sends a clear message to the Qadhafi regime: We are determined to continue our operation to protect[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, June 1, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2011 – 12:48 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Thanks for being here. I know that there’s a lot of interest in a readout of the President’s meeting with House Republicans, which I will provide to you. But first, if we could hold on[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Mark C. Toner, June 1, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Special Briefing on the 2011 U.S. – Sub-Saharan Africa Trade and Economic Cooperation (AGOA) Forum Death of Iranian Human Rights Activist Haleh Sahabi Launch of the New J-1 Visa Exchange Visitor Program Website Release of State Department Statements PAKISTAN Abduction[Read More…]
Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment Report for April 2011
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—June 1, 2011. Unemployment rates were lower in April than a year earlier in 297 of the 372 metropolitan areas, higher in 54 areas, and unchanged in 21 areas, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Twelve areas recorded jobless rates of at least 15.0 percent, while 16[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, May 31, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 31, 2011 – 2:24 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. I have no announcements to make, so I’ll start with questions. Ben. Q Thanks. Two topics, please. I wanted to ask you about what the President’s take is on this House Republican vote tonight on[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Mark C. Toner, May 31, 2011
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)–May 31, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Secretary Clinton’s Upcoming Travel to the United Arab Emirates, Zambia, Tanzania and Ethiopia Deputy Secretary Steinberg will Travel to Hong Kong and Singapore PAKISTAN Secretary Clinton’s Recent Trip to Pakistan / U.S.-Pakistan Relationship SYRIA President Asad Needs to Take Concrete[Read More…]
