NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–17 March 2011 – The Security Council today effectively authorized the use of force in Libya to protect civilians from attack, specifically in the eastern city of Benghazi, which Colonel Muammar Al-Qadhafi has reportedly said he will storm tonight to end a revolt against his regime. Acting under Chapter[Read More…]
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From Blankets to Satellite Phones, UN Rushes Help to Tsunami-Stricken Japan
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–17 March 2011 – From blankets to emergency communications equipment to technological expertise, United Nations agencies are rushing assistance to Japan to help cope with the multi-front disaster caused by last week’s devastating earthquake, tsunami and nuclear power plant breakdown. The UN International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has already sent[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, March 17, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 17, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Travis M. Tompkins, 31, of Lawton, Okla., died March 16 in Logar province, Afghanistan,of injuries sustained on March 15, when enemy forces attacked his unit with a rocket[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Mark C. Toner, March 17, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 17, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT U.S. Disturbed by Naming of Town Square in West Bank after Dalal Mughrabi PALESTINIANS/ISRAEL U.S. Wants to See Both Parties Return to Negotiations LIBYA Negotiations ongoing in New York/ Vote Scheduled for this Evening/ Aware it is an Urgent Situation[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, March 17, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 17, 2011 – 12:58 P.M. EDT. Participating in today’s Press Briefing are Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission Greg Jaczko and Deputy Secretary of Energy Dan Poneman. MR. CARNEY: Happy St. Patrick’s Day, everyone. A lot of green out there — appreciate that, as a Carney. I would[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on the Situation in Japan
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 17, 2011 – 3:35 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everyone. Over the last several days, the American people have been both heartbroken and deeply concerned about the developments in Japan. We’ve seen an earthquake and tsunami render unimaginable — an unimaginable toll of death and destruction on[Read More…]
Statement by White House Press Secretary Jay Carney on Senate Passage of the Three-Week Continuing Resolution
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 17, 2011. Today, the Senate passed a short-term funding bill that avoids a government shutdown and gives Congress the time to find common ground on a measure to take us through the end of the fiscal year. Continuing to fund our government in two or three week[Read More…]
Libya: UN Urges Respect for Right to Life and Protection of Children as Violence Rages
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–17 March 2011 – The head of the United Nations agency tasked with promoting the right to freedom of expression today urged the authorities in Libya to respect human life and ensure that citizens are not denied their rights, notably the right of children to education in a safe[Read More…]
Maruyama U.S. Recalls Backpack Blowers and Mister Dusters Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 17, 2011. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a[Read More…]
Spring Flooding Underway, Expected to Worsen through April
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 17, 2011. U.S. Spring Flood Risk Map for 2011. (Credit: NOAA) With spring flooding already underway over portions of the U.S., NOAA forecasters are warning the worst is yet to come. Almost half the country – from the North Central U.S. through the Midwest and the Northeast – has[Read More…]
