Press Releases on October 26, 2017 - EIN Presswire - Press Release Distribution Service

Published on October 26, 2017 - 18:39 GMT

UNHCR expresses concern over humanitarian situation of South Sudanese refugees in Khartoum

UNHCR’s Representation in Sudan is concerned about the inadequate response to the humanitarian needs of South Sudanese refugees in Khartoum. Over the past few months, thousands of refugees have been relocated or had their shelters demolished without …

Distribution channels: Human Rights, Politics ...

Published on October 26, 2017 - 18:39 GMT

Zambia is developing its position as a finance hub in Africa

Director of Protocol and Vice-Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the United Kingdom Julian Evans has said Zambia is developing its position as a finance hub in Africa. And Zambia’s High Commissioner to the United …

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Published on October 26, 2017 - 18:39 GMT

Police not coping with serious violent crime

A steady rise in murder and armed robbery shows police are not getting a grip on serious violent crime in South Africa, despite a budget increased by almost 50% since 2011/12 to R87 billion. This is largely due to inappropriate political interference in …

Distribution channels: Law, World & Regional

Published on October 26, 2017 - 18:39 GMT

The Department of Trade and Industry Together with UNCTAD and UNDP to Host a Media Briefing on South Africa’s Draft Intellectual ...

The Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) together with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will host a media briefing on South Africa’s Draft Intellectual Property (IP) …

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Published on October 26, 2017 - 18:39 GMT

U.S. and Ghanaian Officials Mark Progress in Addressing Child Trafficking and Pledge Ongoing Commitment

Senior officials from the U.S. Government and the Government of the Republic of Ghana met on October 25 to discuss progress in achieving the objectives of the U.S.-Ghana Child Protection Compact (CPC) Partnership – the first-ever jointly-developed plan to …

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Published on October 26, 2017 - 18:39 GMT

Update on Review of Public Protector Remedial Action

At the hearing of the review application into the lawfulness of the remedial action taken by the Public Protector in her state of capture report issued on 2 November 2016, the President abandoned prayer 1.2 of his relief which required the Court to remit …

Distribution channels: Law, World & Regional

Published on October 26, 2017 - 18:39 GMT

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson congratulates the people of Zambia on the occasion of celebrating 53 years of independence

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson congratulates the people of Zambia on the occasion of celebrating 53 years of independence:"On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, congratulations to the people of Zambia as you celebrate the 53rd …

Distribution channels: Politics, World & Regional

Published on October 26, 2017 - 18:39 GMT

EUNAVFOR Somalia Operation Atalanta: new Operation Commander appointed

Today, the EU's Political and Security Committee has appointed Major General Charlie Stickland, a high-ranking military official in the Royal Marines, as new Operation Commander of the Operation Atalanta. He will take up his duties on 7 November 2017. …

Distribution channels: Politics, World & Regional

Published on October 26, 2017 - 18:39 GMT

South Africa navigates its new role as Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) head

South Africa will be the chair of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) for 2017-2019. Heading this increasingly prominent international organisation could not only benefit South Africa, but enable other Indian Ocean states to develop their maritime …

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Published on October 26, 2017 - 18:38 GMT

Westhaven Closes Oversubscribed Non-Brokered Private Placement

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - Oct 26, 2017) - Westhaven Ventures Inc. (TSX VENTURE:WHN) is pleased to announce that it has closed the final tranche of its non-brokered private placement previously announced on October 4, 2017. This second and …

Distribution channels: Mining Industry

Published on October 26, 2017 - 18:37 GMT

Energy Department Selects Two Projects to Ensure Safe Storage of Carbon in Geological Formations

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy (FE) has selected two projects to receive approximately $4 million in federal funding for cost-shared research and development for the safe storage of carbon dioxide (CO2) in geologic formations …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on October 26, 2017 - 18:37 GMT

DOE Awards University of North Dakota Contract to Sample and Characterize Coal-Based Resources Containing Rare Earth Elements

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy (FE) and the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) have announced that the University of North Dakota has been awarded a 2-year, $1.5 million contract to sample and characterize U.S. coal-based …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on October 26, 2017 - 18:37 GMT

Statement from Secretary of Energy Rick Perry on DOE’s Regulatory Review Report to the President

“As Secretary of Energy, and in line with the President’s Executive Order to promote energy independence and economic growth, I directed Departmental staff to review and reduce regulatory burdens on the American people. Through our ongoing efforts, we will …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on October 26, 2017 - 18:37 GMT

The Fuel Cell Technologies Office Celebrates National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day at the Solar Decathlon

As part of activities commemorating National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day (10.08) during the month of October, the Fuel Cell Technologies Office (FCTO) displayed one of the world’s first commercial fuel cell electric cars for the two-week duration of the U.S …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on October 26, 2017 - 18:37 GMT

Department of Energy Statement in Response to FERC Public Comments

“We are pleased by the level of interest resulting from the proposed rule Secretary Perry sent to FERC. As intended, the proposal has jumpstarted a long overdue conversation about grid resiliency. We are still reviewing comments, but it is clear that there …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on October 26, 2017 - 18:34 GMT

Quadron Cannatech CEO Rosy Mondin to Speak at Atlantic Canada’s first Cannabis Forum in Sydney, Nova Scotia

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 26, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quadron Cannatech Corporation (the “Company” or “Quadron”) – (CSE:QCC) is pleased to announce that its President and CEO, Rosy Mondin, has been invited, and will be speaking at Atlantic Canada’ …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods

Published on October 26, 2017 - 18:34 GMT

Africa: Kenya Elections

The United States urges all Kenyans to remain calm, reject violence, and uphold the principles of their Constitution in the election scheduled for tomorrow. We are deeply concerned about the continuing efforts of both parties to interfere with and …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on October 26, 2017 - 18:31 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Report on Serious Human Rights Abuses and Censorship in North Korea

Section 304 (a) of the North Korea Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act of 2016, Public Law 114-122, enacted on February 18, 2016, requires that the Secretary of State provide a report to Congress every 180 days that: (1) identifies each person the …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on October 26, 2017 - 18:28 GMT

Cooperstown Cheese Company Recalls Cheese Because of Possible Health Risk

Cooperstown Cheese Company is voluntarily recalling Toma Celena, batch numbers 51017 & 52417, Roasted Garlic Cheddar batch numbers 52417 & 60717 and Roasted Garlic Peppercorn batch number 52417, for presumptive positive tests for Listeria. All …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry

Published on October 26, 2017 - 18:28 GMT

Relish Foods, Inc. Recalls Frozen Tuna Loins Because of Possible Health Risk

On October 13, 2017, Relish Foods, Inc. of Culver City, Calif., voluntarily initiated the recall of frozen Newport brand 5 to 8 lb. tuna loins. The recall has since expanded to include: 3 to 5 lb. tuna loins, 6 oz. tuna steaks, and 4 oz. tuna steaks. The …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry