Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 24, 2011. Seoul Shik Poom Inc. of Englewood, NJ is recalling its 3 pack/2.82 oz packages of “Red Bean Bread” because they may contain undeclared eggs. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg run the risk of serious allergic reaction if they consume these[Read More…]
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Shaping Beauty, Inc. Issues a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Weight Loss Tea
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 24, 2011. Southampton, PA, Shaping Beauty, Inc. has been informed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that a weight loss dietary supplement sold and marketed by the firm contain an undeclared drug ingredient. FDA lab analyses of dietary supplement tea distributed by the company were found[Read More…]
Speedy, Decisive International Action to Protect Civilians in Libya is Vital – UN
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–24 March 2011 – A week after the Security Council authorized “all necessary measures” to protect civilians in Libya from Colonel Muammar Al-Qadhafi’s forces, speedy and decisive action by the world community remains crucial amid serious concerns of human rights abuses, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today. “The international community[Read More…]
Statement by the White House Press Secretary on UAE Support for UN Security Council Resolution 1973
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 24, 2011. The United States welcomes this important contribution by the United Arab Emirates to the enforcement of UN Security Council Resolution 1973 in Libya. This critical participation by the UAE further underscores the broad, international support for the protection of the Libyan people. The UAE has[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation–100th Anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 24, 2011. On March 25, 1911, a fire spread through the cramped floors of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in lower Manhattan. Flames spread quickly through the 8th, 9th, and 10th floors — overcrowded, littered with cloth scraps, and containing few buckets of water to douse the flames[Read More…]
Statement by the White House Press Secretary on Violence in Syria
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 24, 2011. The United States strongly condemns the Syrian government’s brutal repression of demonstrations, in particular the violence and killings of civilians at the hands of security forces. We reject the use of violence under any circumstances. We are also deeply troubled by the arbitrary arrests of[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s call with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 24, 2011. President Obama called Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu today to convey his condolences over the terrorist attack in Jerusalem yesterday, which killed one person and wounded many others, and to express his concern about the recent rocket and mortar attacks against Israel from Gaza. The President[Read More…]
Statement by National Security Advisor Tom Donilon on Special Rapporteur on Iran Human Rights
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 24, 2011. The United States welcomes the resolution adopted today by the United Nations Human Rights Council appointing a Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran. The decision by the Council represents a historic milestone that reaffirms the global consensus and alarm about the dismal state of[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Mark C. Toner, March 24, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 24, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT U.S. Remains Committed to Finding Peaceful Solution to Current Crisis in Cote d’Ivoire/Deputy Assistant Secretary Fitzgerald Attending ECOWAS Summit Today/U.S. Looks Forward to Upcoming Resolution at Human Rights Council U.S. Congratulates Human Rights Council in Geneva on Establishment of Special[Read More…]
International Atomic Energy Agency Briefing on Fukushima Nuclear Accident, 24 March 2011 (21.30 UTC)
Vienna, Austria–(ENEWSPF)–24 March 2011 – UPDATE – 21:30 UTC. On Thursday, 24 March 2011, Graham Andrew, Special Adviser to the IAEA Director General on Scientific and Technical Affairs, briefed Member States on the current status of nuclear safety in Japan. His opening remarks, which he delivered at 15:30 UTC at[Read More…]
