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Bhutto Plans Mass Rally;
Lawyers Clash With Police

State of emergency continues as ex-PM calls for protests

Times (UK) Times (UK) Nov 6, 07 5:57 AM CST
(Newser) - As lawyers continue to clash with police in Pakistan, Benazir Bhutto has vowed to lead massive public protests to force Pervez Musharraf to restore the constitution and hold elections as scheduled. The Times of London reports that Bhutto is traveling to the capital, Islamabad, today to meet with fellow opposition leaders, and she will hold a rally in nearby Rawalpindi, the garrison city where Gen. Musharraf keeps his headquarters. More »

More about:  Pakistan • Pervez Musharraf • Benazir Bhutto • state of emergency • Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudhry

Musharraf's Chaos Leaves US Twisting in Wind

Musharraf power grab a 'big embarrassment' for the White House

New York Times New York Times Nov 4, 07 2:06 PM CST
(Newser) - Pervez Musharraf is gripping not only Pakistan in a tight state of emergency, but also his allies in Washington, the New York Times reports. American officials are stuck monitoring developments as the US-backed military dictator threatens a shaky democracy and spurs civil unrest. Condoleezza Rice called Musharraf’s decision “highly regrettable,” but praised his earlier democratic efforts. More »

More about:  Pakistan • Afghanistan • Bush administration • Pervez Musharraf • Benazir Bhutto • White House • Condoleezza Rice • state of emergency • Islamabad

Pakistani Troops Grab Activists

Media forbidden to express opposition views after Musharraf declares emergency

CNN CNN Nov 4, 07 7:13 AM CST
(Newser) - Pakistani soldiers today began rounding up activists, lawyers and judges at gunpoint a day after President Pervez Musharraf declared a state of emergency, suspending the constitution and banning free speech. Media and police sources say 1,500 opposition figures have been detained; Prime Minister Shaukat Aziztold reporters there have been 500 "preventive arrests," and that the measures will continue "as long as necessary." More »

More about:  Pakistan • Pervez Musharraf • Benazir Bhutto • Condoleezza Rice • state of emergency • military rule

Bush Declares Calif. Emergency

Los Angeles Times Los Angeles Times Oct 23, 07 12:16 PM CDT
(Newser) - Federal aid will soon be pouring into Southern California: President Bush today declared a state of emergency for the fire-scorched region. Wildfires ripping across seven counties have forced half a million people to evacuate. “We extend our prayers and our thoughts” to them, Bush said. Homeland Security chief Michael Chertoff and FEMA officials will head to California today, the LA Times reports. More »

Anti-Terror Squads Probe Fires

As blazes continue, police call for increased powers

BBC BBC Aug 28, 07 7:17 AM CDT
(Newser) - As fires continues to ravage Greece, the government has used anti-terrorist forces to question 32 suspects arrested for alleged arson. New fires continue to break out, and Greek authorities are now offering a $2 milion reward to catch arsonists. The blazes have killed at least 60 people since Friday and Greece remains in a state of emergency. More »

More about:  terrorism • terrorist • wildfires • counterterrorism • state of emergency • arson • Peloponnese

More Flooding Ravages Midwest

Ohio governor declares state of emergency as waters rise

Associated Press Associated Press Aug 23, 07 7:02 AM CDT
(Newser) - Ohio towns were turned into lakes as some of the worst flooding in a century spread across the Midwest yesterday, displacing hundreds of people, reports the AP . Locals in the town on Findlay, Ohio, not far from the Indiana border, navigated the submerged streets in canoes as firefighters and volunteers rescued stranded residents. The Ohio governor has declared a state of emergency for nine of the state's counties. More »

More about:  Iowa • Ohio • flood • Midwest • state of emergency • Des Moines River

In Pakistan, a Birthday Marred by Violence

Nation turns 60 amid bomb attacks and political upheaval

Independent (UK) Independent (UK) Aug 14, 07 6:26 AM CDT
(Newser) - Pakistan celebrates the 60th anniversary of its independence today at a moment plagued by violence and shadowed by political uncertainty, the Independent writes. A roadside bomb killed four civilians yesterday near the border with Afghanistan, where the Taliban is allegedly regrouping. Attacks have multiplied since July from tribal areas to Islamabad. More »

More about:  Pakistan • Afghanistan • India • Pervez Musharraf • Taliban • election • roadside bomb • state of emergency • Islamabad • independence • Islamic extremism

Musharraf Backs Down From  Emergency Rule

Under pressure, ruling general instead moves toward elections

Reuters Reuters Aug 9, 07 12:53 PM CDT
(Newser) - After wide speculation that he would invoke emergency measures to deal with mounting violence and instability, Pakistan's president put out word today that he will stay the course on elections, Reuters reports. Beset by Islamic militants, constitutional challenges and declining poll numbers, Pervez Musharraf was thought to be on the verge of delaying elections and curbing media rights. More »

More about:  Pakistan • al-Qaeda • Pervez Musharraf • Taliban • Condoleezza Rice • election • War on Terror • Pakistan elections • state of emergency • Islamic extremism

Pakistan Braces for State of Emergency

Stock market reels as Musharraf prepares to expand his powers

Guardian (UK) Guardian (UK) Aug 9, 07 4:47 AM CDT
(Newser) - Pervez Musharraf held a meeting this morning to discuss the declaration of a state of emergency in Pakistan, says the Guardian . Although the government claimed that recent suicide attacks and recent belligerent talk from the White House—not to speak of the Barack Obama campaign—may necessitate emergency measures, opponents of Musharraf saw the move as a last-ditch effort to stay in power. More »

More about:  Pakistan • Pervez Musharraf • Benazir Bhutto • state of emergency • suicide attack

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