Washington, DC…In recent days, we’ve seen turmoil and tragedy around the world, from change in the Middle East and North Africa to the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. As I said on Friday, we will work with our partners in the region to protect innocent civilians in Libya and hold the Gaddafi regime accountable. And […]
In a rare bit of good news, rescuers found two survivors Tuesday in the rubble left by the tsunami that hit the northeast, including a 70-year-old woman whose house was tossed off its foundation. (March 15)
Japan…AP..There’s been more trouble at Japan’s stricken Fukushima nuclear power plant. With cooling systems down, fuel rods have been exposed at the facility’s Unit 2 reactor, and there was an explosion at Unit 3. (March 14)
Tokyo..AP..Japan’s stocks plunged Monday on the first full day of business after the massive earthquake and tsunami. The Nikkei dropped more than 6 percent and Japan’s Central Bank injected nearly $200 billion into money markets. (March 14)
A massive 8.9 magnitude earthquake shook Japan and triggered a tsunami that crashed into coastal cities. Tsunami warnings have been issued for the entire Pacific region, including Hawaii and the west coast. (March 11)
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: * Greg Brown, Member, President’s Management Advisory Board * Sam Gilliland, Member, President’s Management Advisory Board * Jeffrey B. Kindler, Member, President’s Management Advisory Board * Debra L. Lee, Member, President’s Management Advisory Board * Gail J. […]
Here’s the latest news for Tuesday February 22nd: 6.3 magnitude earthquake rocks New Zealand; Gadhafi appears on state TV in Libya; Chicago mayoral election today; Minn. man turns car into snowplow.
Cairo, Egypt…An Associated Press correspondent and an Egyptian protester in Cairo give their accounts of the scene on the streets as political change comes, with the departure of President Hosni Mubarak. (Feb. 11)
Washington, DC…The Egyptian people have been told that there was a transition of authority, but it is not yet clear that this transition is immediate, meaningful or sufficient. Too many Egyptians remain unconvinced that the government is serious about a genuine transition to democracy, and it is the responsibility of the government to speak clearly […]
Washington, DC…On February 1, the Department of State ordered the departure of all non-emergency U.S. government personnel and family members from Egypt. This replaces the Travel Warning for Egypt dated January 28, 2011. The U.S. Department of State continues to recommend that U.S. citizens avoid travel to Egypt at this time. U.S. citizens should consider […]
