Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2011. “Today Der Spiegel published photographs depicting actions repugnant to us as human beings and contrary to the standards and values of the United States Army. We apologize for the distress these photos cause. The actions portrayed in these photographs remain under investigation and are now[Read More…]
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Nuclear Energy Institute Report on Japan’s Nuclear Reactors, March 21, 2011 (8:00 P.M. EDT)
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2011 – 8:00 P.M. EDT. NEI has added a new graphic to its website: Emergency Presparedness: Protecting the Public and Environment. UPDATE AS OF 6:30 P.M. EDT, MONDAY, MARCH 21: Japan’s NHK broadcasting network reported that Tokyo Electric Power Co. confirmed that the March 11 earthquake and tsunami[Read More…]
International Atomic Energy Agency: Fukushima Nuclear Accident Update, 21 March 2011 (23:15 UTC)
Vienna, Austria–(ENEWSPF)–21 March 2011 – 23:15 UTC. Status of Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant Japanese authorities have notified the IAEA that efforts to restore power for the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant are on-going. As of 19 March at 21:46 UTC, the power centre at unit 2 had received electricity. Work[Read More…]
State and Non-profit Agencies Join Forces to Promote Senior Driving Safety
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2011. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White’s Office (SOS), Illinois Department on Aging (IDOA) and AARP have joined forces to promote traffic safety and encourage interested seniors to take advantage of the Rules of the Road refresher courses offered by the Illinois[Read More…]
Governor Quinn’s Illinois Innovation Council Holds First Meeting
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn announced that his Illinois Innovation Council held its first meeting today. The council, which is chaired by Groupon Co-Founder Brad Keywell, will help ensure the state remains on the cutting-edge in the global economy. The focus of the initial meeting, which was held at[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty. March 21, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Staff Sgt. James M. Malachowski, 25, of Westminster, Md., died March 20 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on Latin America in Santiago, Chile
Santiago, Chile–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2011 – 4:27 P.M. CT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Muchas gracias. Thank you so much. (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you so much. Thank you. Thank you. Please, please, everyone be seated. Thank you. Buenas tardes. It is a wonderful honor to be here in Santiago, Chile. And I want[Read More…]
UN Expert Highlights Worsening Human Rights Situation in East Jerusalem
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–21 March 2011 – An independent United Nations expert today raised the alarm on what he called the “intensifying” deterioration of human rights in East Jerusalem, including the forced eviction of Palestinians from their homes and continued Israeli settlement expansion. “The continued pattern of settlement expansion in East Jerusalem[Read More…]
Nuclear Emergency Response Must Be Upgraded in Light of Japanese Crisis – UN
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–21 March 2011 – The international emergency response framework for dealing with nuclear power plant accidents needs to be reassessed and communications improved in light of the current crisis in Japan, the head of the United Nations agency that coordinates global nuclear safety said today. “Nuclear power will remain[Read More…]
In North Africa, Secretary General Ban Urges World Community to ‘Speak With One Voice’ On Libya
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–21 March 2011 – The international community must “continue to speak with one voice” on the unfolding developments in Libya, or the humanitarian situation in the North African country will only worsen, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warned today during his visit to the region. Speaking to journalists in Egypt, Mr.[Read More…]
