Press Releases on April 19, 2013

IMF and Mauritius Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Create Africa Training Institute

Press Release No.13/133 April 19, 2013 International Monetary Fund Deputy Managing Director Nemat Shafik and the authorities of Mauritius signed a Memorandum of Understanding today on Mauritius’ support for the IMF’s new Africa Training Institute. The …

IMFC Statement by Olli Rehn, Vice-President, European Commission (EC)

IMFC Statement by Oswaldo Tapia S., Head, Energy Studies Department, Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries

Boeing to Begin Modifying 787s as FAA Approves Battery Improvements

- Modifications to existing fleets to begin; deliveries to resume soon - Boeing to provide customers support for return to service EVERETT, Wash., April 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today's approval of battery system improvements for the 787 Dreamliner by …

ACLU Protests Creationism Assemblies in the Hugoton Public Schools in Hugoton, Kansas

April 19, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: dbonney@aclukswmo.org Kansas City, MO – This morning the ACLU Foundation of Kansas Western Missouri and the ACLU Program on Freedom of Religion and Belief e-mailed a joint letter to Mark Crawford, the …

Merit Bird Company, LLS Recalls Vitae Because of Possible Health Risk

Recall -- Firm Press Release FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company.  …

Europe and Eurasia: Agreement Between Kosovo and Serbia in the EU-facilitated Dialogue

I congratulate Serbia and Kosovo for reaching agreement today in the European Union-facilitated Dialogue led by High Representative Catherine Ashton. This agreement on principles for normalization of relations required compromise and political courage from …

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: 2012 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices

On April 19, 2013, Secretary Kerry submitted the 2012 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices (commonly known as the Human Rights Reports) to the United States Congress as required by law. This report, now in its 36th year, is available on www.State.gov …

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: FY 2013 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs Benefiting Burmese Refugees and ...

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number: 19.511- Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for East Asia Announcement issuance date: Friday, April 19, 2013 Proposal submission deadline: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. noon (EDT). Proposals …

Press Release - FAA Approves Boeing 787 Battery System Design Changes

WASHINGTON, D.C. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today took the next step in returning the Boeing 787 to flight by approving Boeing's design for modifications to the 787 battery system. The changes are designed to address risks at the battery …

Merit Bird Company, LLS Recalls Vitae Because of Possible Health Risk

Recall -- Firm Press Release FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company.  …

American Lung Association: S. 772 Gives Sweetheart Deal to Cigar Industry

Statement of the American Lung Association Washington, D.C. (April 19, 2013)— S. 772 is a sweetheart deal to a small number of cigar companies, attempting to strip the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of its authority to protect our kids and our …

Western Hemisphere: Remarks With Mexican Foreign Secretary Jose Antonio Meade After Their Meeting

Good morning, everybody. Before we begin (cough) – excuse me, allergy season. Before we begin, I just want to say that, as a father and a grandfather, my thoughts are, of course, in my hometown right now, Boston, where events are still unfolding and the …

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Pacem in Terris Conference

Good afternoon. It is an honor to be here with you to be part of this dialogue on peace building, particularly across religious divides. This discussion couldn’t come at a better time. Around the world we are seeing religious conflicts tear countries and …

Interfaith Alliance President Welton Gaddy Calls for Restraint in Reporting on the Boston Marathon Bombings

WASHINGTON, DC –Interfaith Alliance President Rev. Dr. C. Welton Gaddy released the following statement today expressing his grief and anger at the perpetrators of the Boston Marathon bombings, while urging the media and the public to resist the urge to …

IMF Video: Press Briefing: G-24 Meeting

Press Briefing: G-24 Meeting April 18, 2013 Categories: Annual and spring meetings | Press Briefing H.E. Mr. Luis Videgaray, Chair, Secretary of Finance and Public Credit, Mexico Dr. Ashraf El-Araby, First Vice -Chair, Minister of Planning and …

Genebank Standards for Plant Genetic Resources -- a major accomplishment

Genebanks standards adoption a major accomplishment19 April 2013, Rome - New international standards to help genebanks worldwide  conserve plant diversity in a more efficient and cost-effective manner were adopted on Thursday April 18 by FAO's  …

Medical Bed Mattresses: FDA Safety Communication - Damaged or Worn Covers Pose Risk of Contamination and Infection

[Posted 04/19/2013]AUDIENCE: Biomedical Engineering, Infectious Disease, Nursing, Risk ManagersISSUE: From January 2011 to January 2013, the FDA received 458 reports associated with medical bed mattress covers failing to prevent blood and body fluids from …

Merit Bird Company, LLS Recalls Vitae Because of Possible Health Risk

Recall -- Firm Press Release FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company.  …

Fact Sheet: The Obama Administration’s Comprehensive Efforts to Promote Gender Equality and Empower Women and Girls Worldwide

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release April 19, 2013 “When women succeed, nations are more safe, more secure, and more prosperous.  Over the last year, we’ve seen women and girls inspiring communities and entire countries to …