Vienna, Austria–(ENEWSPF)–14 March 2011. Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Japanese authorities have reported to the IAEA that Fukushima Daiichi Unit 2 has experienced decreasing coolant levels in the reactor core. Officials have begun to inject sea water into the reactor to maintain cooling of the reactor core. Sea water[Read More…]
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NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen Statement on Suicide Attack In Kunduz
BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–14 March 2011. I strongly condemn the suicide attack today at an Afghan National Army recruiting center in Kunduz. This incident killed or wounded many Afghans, including children. I express my condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in this despicable attack, and I wish a[Read More…]
UN Agencies and Iraq Sign Agreement to Support Development Programmes
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–14 March 2011 – Three United Nations agencies and the Iraqi Government today signed an agreement under which the organizations will support the implementation of development programmes in the country over the next four years at an estimated cost $600 million dollars. “These signings ensure the United Nations’ support[Read More…]
Statement from the White House Press Secretary on the Ongoing U.S. Response to the Earthquakes and Tsunami in Japan
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 14, 2011. Our thoughts and our prayers remain with the people of Japan. The President has been kept fully briefed on developments and the response throughout the weekend. As directed by the President, we have offered our Japanese friends whatever assistance is needed as America will stand with[Read More…]
International Atomic Energy Agency Japan Earthquake Update, 0930 CET 14 March 2011
Vienna, Austria–(ENEWSPF)–14 March 2011. 0930 CET 14 March 2011 -IAEA Director General Briefed on Disaster Response and Nuclear Safety At the IAEA’s Incident and Emergency Centre (IEC) and at its International Seismological Safety Centre (ISSC), IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano received a briefing at 0930 CET 14 March 2011.[Read More…]
Nuclear Energy Institute Reports Explosion at Fukushima Daiichi Unit 3 Reactor
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 13, 2011. At 11:01 pm EDT, Tokyo Electric Power Co. confirmed that an explosion occurred at Fukushima Daiichi Unit 3. The reactor’s building wall and ceiling were blown off. TEPCO officials said it was likely a hydrogen explosion as occurred at Unit 1 Friday, but did not have[Read More…]
U.S. Detects Radiation 60 Miles From Stricken Plant
One of the two nuclear plants in Fukushima Prefecture in northern Japan where partial meltdowns have taken place. The structure on the left was damaged in an explosion on Saturday. Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– From the New York Times: As the scale of Japan’s nuclear crisis begins to come to light, experts in[Read More…]
Resignation of Philip J. Crowley as Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 13, 2011. Statement by Secretary of State Clinton It is with regret that I have accepted the resignation of Philip J. Crowley as Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs. PJ has served our nation with distinction for more than three decades, in uniform and as a civilian.[Read More…]
International Atomic Energy Agency Japan Earthquake Update (13 March 2011 21:45 CET)
Vienna, Austria–(ENEWSPF)–13 March 2011. The Japanese authorities have informed the IAEA that radioactivity levels at the site boundary of the Onagawa nuclear power plant have returned down to normal background levels. The first (ie lowest) state of emergency was reported at the plant earlier on Sunday after an increased level[Read More…]
International Atomic Energy Agency Japan Earthquake Update, (13 March 2011 13:35 CET)
Vienna, Autria–(ENEWSPF)–13 March 2011. Japanese authorities have informed the IAEA’s Incident and Emergency Centre (IEC) that venting of the containment of reactor Unit 3 of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant started at 9:20 AM local Japan time of 13 March through a controlled release of vapour. The operation is[Read More…]
