Press Releases on October 24, 2013

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Secretary Kerry To Deliver Remarks at the Center for American Progress' 10-year Anniversary ...

On October 24th, Secretary of State John Kerry will deliver remarks at the Center for American Progress’ 10-year Anniversary Policy Conference. Secretary Kerry will discuss the importance of America’s leadership in the world, and what we must do at home to …

South and Central Asia: United States and Pakistan Extend Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement

During Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s visit to the United States, the United States and Pakistan signed a five-year extension of the U.S.–Pakistan Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement. State Department Assistant Secretary for Oceans and …

BMO 23rd Annual Global Metals + Mining Conference

Vestas expands Act on Facts campaign to include Sweden; UK and Ireland will follow in November

08:40 CET - 24 Oct. 2013 Vestas expands Act on Facts campaign to include Sweden; UK and Ireland will follow in November. “Wind energy projects are being put at risk by an increasingly organized and influential anti-wind movement.  The Act on Facts campaign …

CIBC 17th Annual Whistler Institutional Investor Conference

DOE Announces Webinars on Tribal Renewable Energy Case Studies and Energy Efficiency Competitions

EERE offers webinars to the public on a range of subjects, from adopting the latest energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies to training for the clean energy workforce. Webinars are free; however, advanced registration is typically required. You …

Brazil: Staff Report for the 2013 Article IV Consultation

Summary: KEY ISSUES Context. Brazil is recovering gradually from the growth slowdown that started in mid- 2011, but the recovery remains uneven and inflation elevated. Output is estimated at potential with supply-side constraints, linked to tight labor …

Kashmir Crown Baking LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Eggs on KCB Pista Khatie

Recall -- Firm Press ReleaseFDA 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.  …

Brazil: Selected Issues

NatureMost Laboratories Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared (Allergen) In Product

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. …

Sunny Pine Farms Recalls Chevre Cheese Because of Possible Health Risk

Recall -- Firm Press ReleaseFDA 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.  …

The Merck Manual Go-To Home Guide for Symptoms Helps Patients Assess When to Worry and When to Wait, Determine Next Steps

Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, announced today the availability of a newly published book, The Merck Manual Go-To Home Guide for Symptoms, which offers essential information on when to seek medical attention and when …

Africa: Summit Between the Presidents of Sudan and South Sudan

The United States welcomes the continuing engagement of the Presidents of Sudan and South Sudan, who met in Juba yesterday to improve bilateral cooperation and make progress in implementing the September 27, 2012 agreements for resolving issues stemming …

Africa: Zambia National Day

On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of Zambia as you commemorate the 49th anniversary of your independence on October 24. The partnership between our nations is grounded in …

Team Toyo Off-Road Stars to Hold Driving Demo at the 2013 SEMA Show

CYPRESS, CA – Toyo Tires will present an adrenaline-pumping driving demonstration November 6, with Team Toyo stars Robby Gordon, BJ Baldwin, Kyle LeDuc and Jeremy “Twitch” Stenberg.   The event will take place during the 2013 SEMA Show in front of the Las …

Ritchie Enterprises Inc., of Sullivan, Mo., to Pay $30,000 for Failure to Use Lead Safe Work Practices and Notify Homeowners of ...

  Ritchie Enterprises Inc., of Sullivan, Mo., to Pay $30,000 for Failure to Use Lead Safe Work Practices and Notify Homeowners of Lead Risks Release Date: 10/23/2013 Contact Information: Ben Washburn, 913-551-7364, washburn.ben@epa.gov Environmental News …

Europe and Eurasia: Remarks With Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Before Their Meeting

SECRETARY KERRY: Well, thank you very, very much. My great pleasure to welcome the Prime Minister of Israel Bibi Netanyahu here at Villa Taverna, which is the American Ambassador’s residence here in Rome. And I’m really grateful that our schedules were …

Astrium unveils first WorldDEM™ sample data

Astrium, world’s second-ranking space company, has released the first WorldDEM™ sample data sets for evaluation purposes, enabling potential customers to begin testing data for varied applications including line-of-sight analysis, 3D visualisation or …

13th Nobel Peace Laureates’ Summit in Warsaw

Warsaw, Poland, 23 October 2013 - When His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrived at Warsaw airport from New York yesterday, he was received by Tibetan Representative Thubten Samdup and Health Kalon, Dr Tsering Wangchuk who did his medical training here, speaks …

Airbus Military signs additional contract with Kazakhstan for two more C295 aircraft

Airbus Military has signed a contract with Kazspecexport, a State Company belonging to the Ministry of Defence of Kazakhstan, to supply two C295 military transport aircraft plus the related service support package for spare parts and ground support …