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World Oct 15

Thailand declares emergency after unprecedented protest

By Grant Peck, Chris Blake, Associated Press

World Oct 12

Members of Kyrgyz armed forces line up in Ala-Too Square after President Sooronbai Jeenbekov declared a state of emergency in the capital and ordered troops to be deployed there, in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan October 10, 2020. Photo by REUTERS/Mariya Gordeyeva
Kyrgyzstan’s president declares new state of emergency amid mass protests

Kyrgyzstan's president on Monday ordered a new, week-long state of emergency in the country's capital after parliament failed to consider and approve his previous order within the legally required three days.

By Associated Press

World Aug 13

Lebanon’s military gets sweeping powers after Beirut blast

Lebanon's Parliament on Thursday approved a state of emergency in Beirut in its first session since the catastrophic Aug. 4 explosion.

By Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press

Health Mar 11

D.C. mayor declares state of emergency as virus cases rise

By declaring a state of emergency, Bowser has the authority to order medical quarantines, request federal assistance and take steps to stem price gouging for critical supplies.

By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press

World Nov 11

A cluster of burnt out cars sit at a property at Rainbow Flat, Australia, November 11, 2019. AAP Image/Darren Pateman/via Reuters
Australian state declares an emergency due to wildfires

Fires in New South Wales state have claimed three lives, destroyed more than 150 homes and razed more than 1 million hectares (3,800 square miles) of forest and farmland since Friday.

By Rod McGuirk, Associated Press

Oct 11

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How Abiy Ahmed’s background helped him broker Nobel-winning peace

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed received the Nobel Peace Prize this week for his work lifting the country’s state of emergency, granting amnesty to thousands of political prisoners and increasing the role of women in political life. But his most…

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Jul 06

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Southern California earthquake spurs emergency declaration

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Southern California residents remain on edge a day after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck outside the city of Ridgecrest, the strongest tremor in the region in nearly 20 years. The quake came after another tremor hit the area Thursday, leaving thousands…

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Feb 16

Analysis: Shutdown saga delivers lesson on political compromise, defies skeptics

By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press

When you want results in a polarized Washington, sometimes it pays to simply leave the professionals alone to do their jobs.

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Aug 10

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News Wrap: Fire emergencies declared in Southern California

In our news wrap Friday, Gov. Jerry Brown declared emergencies late Thursday in Orange and Riverside Counties, where some 20,000 people have been evacuated and more than 1,000 firefighters are on the scene. Also, Senate confirmation hearings will begin Sept.

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Feb 17

Ethiopia under state of emergency after prime minister resigns

By Michael D. Regan

The declaration would allow Ethiopian security forces to crack down on demonstrations, ban some publications from distributing material, and establish a special court for people who break those rules.

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