On September 18, 2024, at 10:30a.m. ET in Washington, D.C., Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez will deliver remarks alongside Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Đurić at an official signing ceremony between the U.S. and Serbia to advance energy cooperation. The Under Secretary and Minister will provide opening remarks before signing an agreement on strategic cooperation in the field of energy in Serbia, which will expand opportunities for U.S. companies to invest in Serbia’s energy sector, including promoting U.S. investments that will strengthen the U.S.-Serbia relationship. Media representatives wishing to attend the remarks must RSVP…
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The European Union, its Member States and countries associated to its research and innovation programme, Horizon Europe, have joined forces in a new European Partnership on Rare Diseases (ERDERA). Launched under Horizon Europe, ERDERA’s aim is to transform the landscape of rare disease research across the continent and deliver significant health benefits to the estimated over 30 million people in Europe affected by rare diseases through improved prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.Iliana Ivanova, Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, said: “Millions of Europeans suffer from one of the rare diseases, but we lack a good understanding of their condition as…
Strauss Feeds LLC in Watertown failed to protect employees against recognized dangersWATERTOWN, WI – Federal workplace safety inspectors found a Wisconsin animal food producer exposed employees to the risks of explosions, fires and long-term respiratory illnesses from excessive amounts of airborne dust, among two dozen safety and health violations they identified. The findings follow an inspection by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration at Strauss Feeds LLC of Watertown in February 2024 after the agency received complaints of unsafe working conditions. OSHA inspectors found the company’s poor housekeeping, its failure to evaluate spaces for dust hazards, and an absence…
The crisis in Yemen, which worsened in 2014 after Houthi rebels (known officially as Ansar Allah) seized the capital, has been marked by complex political and military tensions. More than 18 million people – half the country’s population – remain dependent on humanitarian assistance and protection. Hans Grundberg, the UN Special Envoy for Yemen, told the Security Council that while violence remains below pre-2022 truce levels, clashes in regions like Hudaydah and Ta’iz continue to claim lives. “The current dynamic is a stark reminder that the threat of a return to full-scale war remains ever-present,” he warned. Regional tensions continue…
The text of the following statement was released by Deputy Secretary of State Kurt M. Campbell and Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis. Begin text: On September 12, 2024, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt M. Campbell and Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis of Lithuania met in Vilnius for the 4th U.S.-Lithuania Strategic Dialogue on the Indo-Pacific. The Strategic Dialogue highlighted the critical role of the Indo-Pacific and the shared interest in strengthening bilateral partnership and democratic values, and long-term relationships with like-minded countries. Recognizing that the threats and challenges faced in Europe and the Indo-Pacific are interconnected, Deputy Secretary Campbell and Foreign…
“To be clear: the regulation must be practicable,” Scholz said on Thursday. Scholz is the first head of government to call for delaying the new rules. This comes after a group of agriculture ministers, as well as center-right politicians like German MEP Peter Liese of the European People’s Party — the political family of von der Leyen — made similar calls in recent weeks. The new legislation has been under fire in recent months with both EU trade partners and European industries complaining about the complexity of the new rules, which will require companies to show proof that their wood,…
Date of action: August 1, 2024 Type of action: Opinion affirming summary judgment Employer: F.W. Webb Co. Bedford, MABackground: After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division, the department’s Office of the Solicitor filed suit in July 2020 against F.W. Webb Co., a wholesale distributor of plumbing, heating, cooling and other products, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. The department alleged, among other things, that…
Office of the Spokesperson HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases…Secretary Blinken’s Call with Romanian Foreign Minister Odobescu hide if(window.jQuery) { jQuery( document ).ready(function() { if (jQuery(“.bc_middle”).hasClass(“collapse”)) { jQuery(“.bc_ellipse”).click(function(){ jQuery(“.bc_hide”).toggleClass(“visible”); jQuery(“.bc_middle”).toggle(); jQuery(“.bc_ellipse”).toggle(); jQuery(“.bc_content”).toggleClass(“noflex”); jQuery(“.block_breadcrumbs_content”).toggleClass(“noflex”); }); jQuery(“.bc_hide”).click(function(){ jQuery(“.bc_hide”).toggleClass(“visible”); jQuery(“.bc_middle”).toggle(); jQuery(“.bc_ellipse”).toggle(); jQuery(“.bc_content”).toggleClass(“noflex”); jQuery(“.block_breadcrumbs_content”).toggleClass(“noflex”); }); } else { jQuery(“.bc_ellipse”).hide(); } }); } Secretary Blinken’s Call with Romanian Foreign Minister Odobescu Readout September 12, 2024 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Romanian Foreign Minister Luminita Odobescu today regarding Romania’s donation of a PATRIOT strategic air defense system to Ukraine. Secretary Blinken thanked Minister Odobescu for fulfilling…
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has recorded more than 21,000 suspected cases of the viral disease, including over 5,000 confirmed cases and 700 deaths. Over the past week, UNICEF received its first vaccine shipments totalling 215,000 doses, with more expected to arrive soon. Supplies and training Meanwhile, the children’s agency is supporting the rollout with supplies and logistics as well as training health workers to transport, store and administer shots to patients. In recent months, UNICEF has enhanced community-based surveillance, training over 200 health workers, 100 hygienists and 200 community engagement teams. Some 6,000 community workers have…
Two of the planes struck the twin skyscrapers of the World Trade Center in Manhattan’s financial district, while another was flown into the US military headquarters at the Pentagon outside Washington, DC. The fourth aircraft crashed into a field in Pennsylvania after passengers wrested back control from the hijackers. Among those killed were 441 first responders, the greatest loss of emergency responders on a single day in the country’s history. Thousands more were injured, and many still suffer from chronic illnesses, including respiratory diseases, mental health issues and cancer. “Today my thoughts are with everyone who lost loved ones on…