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California declares swine flu emergency
LOS ANGELES -- California declared a state of emergency to tackle the swine flu outbreak on Tuesday as authorities said they were investigating two deaths in Los Angeles for possible links to the disease.
Thai PM lifts Bangkok state of emergency
BANGKOK—(UPDATE) Thai Premier Abhisit Vejjajiva Friday lifted a nearly two-week-old state of emergency imposed in Bangkok amid violent protests, but the government said some troops would remain on the streets.
Breakthrough talks going on with kidnappers
After three months, a hopeful sign. With Muslim clerics now involved in the negotiations, Interior Secretary Ronaldo Puno reported Thursday a “breakthrough” in the efforts to secure the release of two workers of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) being held hostage on Jolo island.
SC asked to void Sulu state of emergency
Residents of Sulu, including a police officer, petitioned the Supreme Court to declare unconstitutional the state of emergency declared in the province by Governor Abdusakur Tan.
2 dead as protests rage in Thai capital
BANGKOK—Thousands of Thai anti-government protesters clashed with armed soldiers and Bangkok residents Monday, leaving two dead and 113 injured in street battles that raged across the capital.