Vienna, Austria–(ENEWSPF)–27 March 2011 – 01:15 UTC. Brief Update on State of Fukushima Daiichi Reactors AC Power-Units 1 to 4 The restoration work of off-site (i.e., grid) power is still in progress. Off-site power is now connected to Units 1 to 4. Power distribution panels in the Power Centres of[Read More…]
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Nuclear Energy Institute Report on Japan’s Nuclear Reactors, March 26, 2011 (6 PM EDT)
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2011 – UPDATE AS OF 6 P.M. EDT.At this time, sources such as the International Atomic Energy Agency, Tokyo Electric Power Co. and the Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency have reported no new developments at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. NEI will report on any new[Read More…]
Nuclear Leak In Japan Quake Reactor Causes Radiation Levels To Rocket 1,250 Times Normal
JAPAN-(ENEWSPF)- From DailyMail.co.uk: Radiation levels are soaring in seawater near the crippled Fukushima plant core, Japanese nuclear safety officials warned today. Two weeks after the nuclear power plant was hit by a massive earthquake and tsunami, tests on Friday showed radioactive iodine had spiked 1,250 times higher than normal in[Read More…]
U.S. Democrat Geraldine Ferraro Dies at 75
From the BBC: Groundbreaking US Democratic politician Geraldine Ferraro has died at the age of 75. She had been been suffering from cancer for many years, and died in hospital in Massachusetts, a family friend said. Ms Ferraro was the first female vice-presidential candidate to represent a major political party,[Read More…]
Syria’s Violent Repression of Protests Risks Fuelling Further Anger – UN Official
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–26 March 2011 – The United Nations human rights chief on Saturday urged Syria to listen to the voices of its people who are rising up and demanding change in the country, warning that continued killing of protesters will only lead to more anger and violence. The demonstrations in[Read More…]
Statement by Legal Advisor U.S. Department of State Regarding Use of Force in Libya
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—March 26, 2011. The following remarks are attributed to Harold Hongju Kohm, Legal Advisor U.S. Department of State at the American Society of International Law Annual Meeting. Thank you, Monica. It is always a pleasure and an honor to speak here at the American Society of International Law. As your President,[Read More…]
Nuclear Energy Institute Report on Japan’s Nuclear Reactors, March 26, 2011 (9:20 AM EDT)
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2011 – UPDATE AS OF 9:30 A.M. EDT Japanese scientists yesterday detected higher levels radioactive iodine in seawater at water outlets near the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. “Iodine 131 was detected at a level 1,250 times the national safety limit,” Hidehiko Nishiyama of the Nuclear and[Read More…]
Weekly Address: President Obama Says the Mission in Libya is Succeeding
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2011. Last week, when I ordered our armed forces to help protect the Libyan people from the brutality of Moammar Qaddafi, I pledged to keep the American people fully informed. Since then, I’ve spoken about the limited scope and specific purpose of this mission. Today, I[Read More…]
International Atomic Energy Agency Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Accident Update, 26 March 2011 (10:30 UTC)
Vienna, Austria–(ENEWSPF)–26 March 2011 – Update 10:30 UTC. IAEA Sends Second and Third Teams to Japan to Aid Response to Nuclear Emergency The IAEA has dispatched additional teams to Japan to assist in the response to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant emergency. On 24 March, a team of IAEA[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Mark C. Toner, March 25, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Grossman’s travel to Brussels and Moscow UN Security Council consultations/Draft resolution regarding Cote d’Ivoire LIBYA NATO control of no-fly zone Development of operations plan for broader civilian protection mission under UNSCR 1973 Consensus building/[Read More…]
