NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–18 April 2011 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called for a comprehensive response to maritime piracy off the coast of Somalia, saying the menace is a consequence of the overall insecurity, lack of a stable national government and underdevelopment in the Horn of Africa country. “Piracy is not a[Read More…]
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Readout of President Obama’s Call With Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2011. The President called Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu today to convey his best wishes before the start of Passover. Noting that he would host a seder at the White House, the President recalled that the story of Passover is one of liberation and freedom, and expressed his[Read More…]
International Atomic Energy Agency Briefing on Fukushima Nuclear Accident, 18 April 2011 (15:35 UTC)
Vienna, Austria–(ENEWSPF)–18 April 2011 – UPDATE 15:35 UTC. Presentation: → Summary of Reactor Status On Monday, 18 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 nuclear power plant remains very serious but[Read More…]
UN and Libya Reach Agreement on Humanitarian Presence in Tripoli
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–18 April 2011 – United Nations envoys visiting Libya have reached an agreement with the authorities on setting up a humanitarian presence in the capital, Tripoli, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, while once again calling for an immediate end to the fighting that has taken a heavy toll on[Read More…]
Côte d’Ivoire: UN Rushes in Agriculture Aid as Gradual Calm Begins to Return
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–18 April 2011 – As calm gradually returns to Côte d’Ivoire after months of post-election violence, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said today that it is rushing to assist farmers as they prepare to sow their rice and maize crops at the onset of the rainy[Read More…]
Notre Dame Investigation Finds Four Primary Factors Led to Declan Sullivan Tragedy
INDIANA–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2011. The University of Notre Dame released today a comprehensive report containing the findings of a nearly six-month investigation into the accident that took the life of student Declan Sullivan last fall. A junior from Long Grove, Ill., Sullivan died Oct. 27 when the elevated scissor lift from[Read More…]
Treasury Welcomes S&P Affirmation of AAA Rating of the U.S.
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—April 18, 2011. The U.S. Department of the Treasury today released the following statement from Assistant Secretary for Financial Markets Mary Miller on announcements by Standard and Poor’s (S&P) and Moody’s today: “This morning, S&P affirmed the AAA rating of the U.S., but emphasized the importance of timely bipartisan cooperation and[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Clinton at Meeting With the Staff and Families of Embassy Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2011. AMBASSADOR ROOS: I will be very brief. First of all, I want to welcome the families who have begun to come back. Welcome home. And the Secretary has been hearing throughout the entire day what a phenomenal job all of you have done to bring[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Clinton With Japanese Foreign Minister Takeaki Matsumoto After Their Meeting
Tokyo, Japan–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2011. PARTICIPANT: (Via translator) Secretary Clinton and Minister Matsumoto would like to begin this press conference. First Minister Matsumoto will say a few words. FOREIGN MINISTER MATSUMOTO: (Via translator) Once again, I would like to say how grateful I am to Secretary Clinton for her visit[Read More…]
Iraq: UN Mission Voices Deep Concern at Recent Camp Deaths
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–16 April 2011 – The United Nations mission in Iraq today voiced its deep concern at the recent events that led to the deaths of 34 people at a camp housing Iranian exiles, noting that it has repeatedly urged the Government to refrain from the use of force. The[Read More…]
