JAPAN—(ENEWSPF)—28 March 2011.  The following information is reported by the Toyko Electric Power Company (TEPCO). On March 22nd 2011, as part of monitoring activity of the surrounding environment, we conducted nuclide analysis of radioactive materials contained in the air which were collected on March 20th and 21st 2011 at the site of Fukushima[Read More…]

BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–27 March 2011.  NATO Allies have decided to take on the whole military operation in Libya under the United Nations Security Council Resolution. Our goal is to protect civilians and civilian-populated areas under threat of attack from the Gaddafi regime. NATO will implement all aspects of the UN Resolution. Nothing[Read More…]

Vienna, Austria–(ENEWSPF)–27 March Update 13:30 UTC . 1. Current Situation The situation at the Fukushima Daiichi plant remains very serious. The restoration of off-site power continues and lighting is now available in the central control rooms of Units 1, 2 and 3. Also, fresh water is now being injected into[Read More…]

Honshu, Japan-(ENEWSPF)- A 6.5M earthquake has struck 109 km off the coast of Honshu, Japan, at 5:23:56 p.m. CST, the United States Geological Survey reports. The quake was 5.9 km, or 3.7 miles deep. The epicenter is 109 km (67 miles) E of Sendai, Honshu, Japan; 156 km (96 miles) E[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 27, 2011.   QUESTION: And joining me now in their first interview since the attacks on Libya began, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Defense Secretary Robert Gates. Madam and Mr. Secretary, thanks so much for joining us. I’ll start with you, Secretary Gates. The mission is a[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 27, 2011 – UPDATE AS OF 1:30 P.M. EDT.U.S. Navy barges carrying 500,000 gallons of fresh water were nearing the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant Sunday as workers continued to pump cooling water into reactors and spent fuel pools. Beginning Friday, workers began to switch from sea water[Read More…]

GREAT BRITAIN–(ENEWSPF)–27 March 2011.  It was announced yesterday that British Roayl Air Force (RAF) Tornado aircraft have destroyed three armoured vehicles in Misrata, and three further vehicles in Ajdabiya, following a missile strike. The Chief of Defence Staff’s Strategic Communication Officer Major General John Lorimer said: “British Tornado GR4 Aircraft,[Read More…]

Vienna, Austria–(ENEWSPF)–27 March 2011 – Update at 3:00 UTC. As previously reported, three workers at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant were exposed on 24 March to elevated levels of radiation. The IAEA has received additional information on the incident from the Japanese authorities. For two of the three workers,[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2011.   Michelle and I were saddened to learn about the passing of Geraldine Ferraro. Geraldine will forever be remembered as a trailblazer who broke down barriers for women, and Americans of all backgrounds and walks of life. Whether it was as a public school teacher, assistant[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2011.   “Gerry Ferraro was one of a kind — tough, brilliant, and never afraid to speak her mind or stand up for what she believed in — a New York icon and a true American original. She was a champion for women and children and for[Read More…]