NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–26 March 2011 – The first full-scale test of the tsunami warning system in the Caribbean has highlighted the need to reinforce preparations as well as improve communication, evacuation plans and the role of the private sector, the United Nations said today. The simulated tsunami alert, dubbed Caribe Wave[Read More…]
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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…]
Marble City Glassworks at Salon Artists Gallery Through Sunday (Video/Story)
Matt Salley, left, and native Park Forester Chris Szaton, of Marble City Glass Works, Knoxville, TN, are at Salon Artists Gallery through Sunday. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Chris Szaton and Matt Salley of Marble City Glass Works in Knoxville, Tennessee, are sharing their craft this weekend at Salon[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…]
Nuclear Energy Institute Report on Japan’s Nuclear Reactors, March 25, 2011 (7:00 PM EDT)
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2011 – UPDATE AS OF 7:00 P.M. EDT. Fresh water is being injected into the reactor pressure vessel at reactor 3 at Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, Japan’s Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency said. TEPCO said that radioactive materials discovered at the reactor 3 turbine building[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, March 25, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2011 – 1:36 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, everyone. Before I start taking — start with questions, I have a couple of things I want to bring up. First of all, it’s a very sad, sad day here in the White House press office. As some[Read More…]
