Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 8, 2013. In apparent contradiction to its stated intention to protect pollinators and find solutions to the current pollinator crisis, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved the unconditional registration of the new insecticide sulfoxaflor, which the agency classifies as highly toxic to honey bees. Despite warnings and concerns[Read More…]
Day: May 8, 2013
ISAF Announces Investigation, May 8, 2013
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–May 8, 2013 – The International Security Assistance Force has initiated an investigation following an internal report of alleged misconduct by ISAF personnel during an engagement that killed four confirmed insurgents April 28 in Zabul Province. Because this is an open investigation, ISAF will not provide further detail at[Read More…]
ISAF Joint Command Operational Update, May 8, 2013
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–May 8, 2013 – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader and three other insurgents during an operation in Panjwa’i district, Kandahar province, today. The leader has a history of coordinating and executing attacks against tribal elders in the region, as well as Afghan and coalition[Read More…]
Department of Defense Press Briefing with Secretary Hagel and Maj. Gen. Patton on the Department of Defense Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Strategy from the Pentagon, May 7, 2013
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 7, 2013. SECRETARY OF DEFENSE CHUCK HAGEL: Good afternoon. I’m going to make an announcement this afternoon, and after my announcement, I’ll take a couple of questions. And then I’ll ask General Gary Patton to get into the specifics of the briefing of what I’m going to announce. [Read More…]
