Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 11, 2011. “I’ve been kept informed all day long about the tsunami in Japan, the earthquake and tsunami. As best we can tell, all of our people are OK, our ships and military facilities are all in pretty good shape. We obviously have huge sympathy for the[Read More…]
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NATO: Afghan Lead One Step Closer
BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–11 March 2011. Defence Ministers of the 48 ISAF troop contributing nations met in Brussels today. Ministers took a crucial step towards the implementation of Transition – the process by which security responsibility for Afghanistan is gradually transferred to Afghan leadership. The recommendation will now be conveyed to the Afghan[Read More…]
UN Rights Expert Condemns Sharp Increase in Israeli Demolition of Palestinian Homes
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–11 March 2011 – An independent United Nations expert has called on Israel to stop illegally demolishing Palestinian homes in the West Bank, including two apartment buildings in East Jerusalem where 150 people are about to be evicted, citing a recent surge in such actions. “This pattern of eviction,[Read More…]
International Atomic Energy Agency Update on Japan’s Earthquake
Vienna, Austria–(ENEWSPF)–11 March 2011. Japanese authorities have informed the IAEA’s Incident and Emergency Centre (IEC) that they have ordered the evacuation of residents within a three-kilometre radius of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, and told people within a 10-kilometre radius to remain indoors. The Japanese authorities say there has[Read More…]
UN Voices Sorrow and Pledges Assistance After Deadly Quake and Tsunami Strike Japan
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–11 March 2011 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed deep sorrow today and offered the full support of the United Nations after a massive earthquake and subsequent tsunami struck Japan, killing dozens of people and destroying towns, villages and large swathes of infrastructure. UN agencies say they are on standby[Read More…]
Military Gears Up to Help Japan
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 11, 2011 – U.S. forces are swinging into action to assist Japan in the wake of a magnitude 8.9 earthquake that struck early this morning. “We are assessing the situation and positioning forces so that they are ready to respond and provide disaster relief if directed,” said Navy Cmdr.[Read More…]
Statement by Secretary of State Clinton on Japan’s Earthquake and Tsunamis
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 11, 2011. I join President Obama in offering our sincere condolences for the loss of life and damage caused by the earthquake and tsunamis in Japan. We are closely monitoring the tsunamis that may impact other parts the world, including Hawaii and the West Coast of the[Read More…]
Statement By President Obama On The Earthquake In Japan And The Resulting Tsunami Warning Throughout The Pacific
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 11, 2011. “Michelle and I send our deepest condolences to the people of Japan, particularly those who have lost loved ones in the earthquake and tsunamis. The United States stands ready to help the Japanese people in this time of great trial. The friendship and alliance between[Read More…]
8.9 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan (Includes Video)
JAPAN–(ENEWSPF)–A magnitude 8.9 earthquake struck Japan at approximately 12:46 a.m. (EST). At least 60 people have been killed with more than 50 people currently reported as missing. The 8.5 quake is one of the largest ever reported. The quake unleashed a 23-foot tsunami along Japan’s east coast and was followed[Read More…]
Briefing by National Security Advisor Donilon and Deputy National Security Advisor Rhodes on Libya and the Middle East
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 10, 2011 – 2:48 P.M. EST – Via Conference Call. MR. VIETOR: Thank you very much, everybody, for getting on. We appreciate you taking the time. Today we have the President’s National Security Advisor Tom Donilon and Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications Ben Rhodes, who are[Read More…]
