Vienna, Austria — 10 April 2011 – UPDATE 15:00 UTC. Presentation → Summary of Reactor Status On Sunday, 10 April 2011, the IAEA provided the following information on the current status of nuclear safety in Japan: 1. Current Situation Earthquake of 7th April External power has been restored at all[Read More…]
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Nuclear Energy Institute Report on Japan’s Nuclear Reactors, April 9, 2011 (11:30 A.M. EDT)
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 9, 2011 – UPDATE AS OF 11:30 A.M. EDT.Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO) has increased its efforts to remove highly radioactive water that is slowing restoration of reactor cooling systems at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, the Japan Atomic Industrial Forum reports. For the last several days,[Read More…]
International Atomic Energy Agency Briefing on Fukushima Nuclear Accident, 9 April 2011 (15:00 UTC)
Vienna, Austria–(ENEWSPF)–9 April 2011 – UPDATE 15:00 UTC. Presentation: → Summary of Reactor Status On Saturday, 9 April 2011, the IAEA provided the following information on the current status of nuclear safety in Japan: 1. Current Situation Earthquake of 7 April The IAEA confirms that an earthquake occurred in Japan[Read More…]
6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Reported Off Coast of Kyushu, Japan
Kyushu, Japan-(ENEWSPF)- The United States Geological Survey issued a preliminary report of a 6.1 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Kyushu, Japan. Rumbling at a depth of 21 km, the quake reportedly struck at 6:57:49 p.m. CDT Saturday night. The epicenter was located 214 km (133 miles) SE (145 degrees)[Read More…]
Weekly Address: ‘Reducing Spending While Still Investing in the Future is Just Common Sense’
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 9, 2011. Last night, after weeks of long and difficult negotiations over our national budget, leaders of both parties came together to avert a government shutdown, cut spending, and invest in our future. This is good news for the American people. It means that small businesses can[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on the Budget, April 8, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 8, 2011 – 11:04 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good evening. Behind me, through the window, you can see the Washington Monument, visited each year by hundreds of thousands from around the world. The people who travel here come to learn about our history and to be inspired by[Read More…]
Statement from President Obama on the Violence in Syria
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 8, 2011. strongly condemn the abhorrent violence committed against peaceful protesters by the Syrian government today and over the past few weeks. I also condemn any use of violence by protesters. The United States extends our condolences to the families and loved ones of all the victims. [Read More…]
Situation at Camp Ashraf in Iraq
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 8, 2011. The U.S. Government is deeply troubled by reports of deaths and injuries resulting from this morning’s clash at Camp Ashraf. Although we do not know what exactly transpired early this morning at Ashraf, this crisis and the loss of life was initiated by the Government[Read More…]
Philippines: UN Envoy Announces Plan to Remove Children From Armed Conflict
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–8 April 2011 – The United Nations envoy for children and armed conflict and a political movement in the Philippines today agreed to develop an action plan to ensure that no children are among the ranks of the military group known as the New People’s Army (NPA), or are[Read More…]
Nuclear Energy Institute Report on Japan’s Nuclear Reactors, April 8, 2011 (11:30 A.M. EDT)
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 8, 2011 – UPDATE AS OF 11:30 A.M. EDT.No nuclear power plants were seriously damaged in the heavy aftershock that rattled northeastern Japan Thursday, the International Atomic Energy Agency reported. The epicenter of the 7.1 magnitude earthquake was 12.5 miles from the Onagawa nuclear power plant and about 75[Read More…]
