Sanaa/Paris–(ENEWSPF)–May 13, 2011 – Amidst heavy clashes yesterday in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, a Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) ambulance being used to transport patients to surgical facilities throughout the day was struck by a stray bullet. Clashes between pro-government forces and demonstrators led to intense fighting near Kuwait[Read More…]
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Nuclear Energy Institute Report on Japan’s Nuclear Reactors, May 13, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 13, 2011 – UPDATE AS OF 1:30 P.M. EDT. Below is a round-up of noteworthy news that happened this week with regard to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant and the U.S. nuclear industry’s response. Plant Status Japan’s nuclear safety agency has suggested that significant damage to fuel at Fukushima[Read More…]
International Atomic Energy Agency Briefing on Fukushima Nuclear Accident, 13 May 2011
Vienna, Austria–(ENEWSPF)–13 May 2011. Briefing by period 3 – 11 May, 2011. Presentations: → Summary of Reactor Status: Unit 1, 11 May 2011 → Summary of Reactor Status: Unit 2, 11 May 2011 → Summary of Reactor Status: Unit 3, 11 May 2011 On Friday, 13 May 2011, the IAEA[Read More…]
UN Officials Warn of Escalating Human Rights Violations Across Middle East
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–13 May 2011. United Nations human rights officials today voiced deep concern about the situation in Syria, Bahrain and Yemen, where rights violations have escalated as governments respond to ongoing protests for greater democracy and reform with deadly crackdowns. The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)[Read More…]
ACLU Sues Homeland Security Over Seizure Of Activist’s Computer
BOSTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 13 – The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Massachusetts filed a lawsuit in federal court today challenging the suspicionless search and seizure of electronics and personal data belonging to activist David House. The lawsuit charges that the government targeted House solely on the basis of his[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Meeting with the Members of the Congressional Black Caucus
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 12, 2011. The President met with members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) today in the State Dining Room of the White House to discuss job creation and economic growth. The economy has added 2.1 million private sector jobs over 14 consecutive months, including more than 800,000 jobs[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, May 12, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 12, 2011 – 12:54 P.M. EDT. See below for an answer to a question (marked with an asterisk) posed in the briefing that required follow up. MR. CARNEY: Okay. Before we get started, I just wanted to give you a quick readout of the meeting the President had[Read More…]
Statement from Commerce Secretary Locke on Retail Sales in April 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 12, 2011. The Commerce Department’s U.S. Census Bureau today released retail sales data for April 2011. Retail sales rose 0.5 percent, slightly lower than private-sector expectations, though sales for February and March were revised significantly upward. Retail sales excluding motor vehicles rose 0.6 percent, consistent with private-sector expectations.[Read More…]
NATO Ships Thwart Attack on Misrata Harbour
Naples, Italy–(ENEWSPF)–12 May 2011. In the early hours of Thursday 12 May 2011, while conducting Embargo patrols in the waters off the coast of Libya, NATO warships participated in a coordinated defence against a small boat attack threatening the port city of Misrata. Beginning at approximately 2 a.m. the Canadian[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama and Vice President Biden at a Ceremony Honoring National Association of Police Organizations TOP COPS
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 12, 2011 – 1:50 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to the Rose Garden. It’s a lot safer place than — it’s always safe, but it’s particularly safe today. (Laughter.) Ladies and gentlemen, let me begin by saying congratulations. It’s a genuine honor to be[Read More…]
