Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'declaration'

State Of Emergency Declared In Thailand

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:46:00 EST

The beleaguered prime minister of Thailand has declared a state of emergency after days of civil protests that have shut down Bangkok's two airports. The declaration paves the way for the government to order police and military to force an end to protesters' occupation of the airports.

Will Credit Rating Agencies Be Monitored...

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

The G-20 last weekend committed to exercising strong oversight of credit rating agencies. Many of the financial instruments that are at the heart of the financial crisis had been given triple-A ratings, meaning they were supposed to be of the highest quality. That turned out to be wrong. Will the G-20 declaration change anything?

Official Or Not, Consumers Sense A Recession

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:42:00 EDT

Consumers don't need any declaration or stamp of approval from economists to know when the economy has soured. They can feel it. This fall, a swirl of negative factors has shattered consumer confidence. And most economists agree that we're in a recession.

Bush's Quick Signature Not Unprecedented

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 17:28:07 EDT

The House of Representatives passed the big bailout and almost immediately President Bush signed the measure. There have been other occasions when the wheels of government have moved this quickly: President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's declaration of war on Dec. 8, 1941, and President Johnson's signing of the Civil Rights Bill on July 2, 1964.

Thai Protests Prompt Declaration Of Emergency

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 06:00:00 EDT

The prime minister of Thailand declared a state of emergency Tuesday in the capital, Bangkok. For a week, thousands of anti-government protesters have camped on the grounds of the prime minister's office and have refused to move until he resigns.

Fay Swamps Florida; Governor Seeks Federal Aid

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Three days of heavy rains from Tropical Storm Fay have flooded hundreds of homes and caused tornadoes in parts of Florida. Gov. Charlie Crist has described the flooding as catastrophic and requested that President Bush issue a federal disaster declaration.

Declaration of Independents

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:04:00 EDT

World Cafe celebrates July 4th with its own "Declaration of Independents." Host David Dye pulls out some of the most memorable World Cafe studio performances by independent artists, including Firewater, Dawn Landes, Stars, and The New Pornographers.

Reading The Declaration Of Independence

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:01:00 EDT

A July 4 tradition continues. Morning Edition hosts, reporters, newscasters and commentators read the Declaration of Independence.

Bush Eases Sanctions After N. Korea Nuclear Report

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:17:00 EDT

President George W. Bush welcomes North Korea's decision to hand over a long-delayed accounting of its nuclear activities to China, a key step in the denuclearization process. In return for the declaration, Bush says he will lift trade restrictions.

N. Korea Nuclear Report Spurs Bush to Lift Sanctions

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:18:00 EDT

North Korea on Thursday submitted its long-awaited declaration detailing its nuclear weapons activities. In turn, the Bush administration said it will lift some trade sanctions against the country, and move to take it off the U.S. terrorism blacklist.

Judges and Conflicts of Interest

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:31:00 EDT

Federal judge Alex Kozinski's declaration of a mistrial in an obscenity case came after a published report that Kozinski had posted sexually explicit material on his own Web site. David Luban of Georgetown University Law School discusses legal conflicts.

Swollen Cedar River Floods Iowa Cities

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:51:00 EDT

In Iowa, much of the state is under a disaster declaration. Flooding, approaching and topping historic levels in some areas, sweeps through the state. More than 400 city blocks are under water in Cedar Rapids. And as the swollen Cedar River continues to overflow its banks, more than 3,000 homes and a downtown hospital have been evacuated.

Primary Season Wraps Up

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:00:00 EDT

South Dakota and Montana are the final two states to hold primaries this year. Once the voting is over, Barack Obama could reach the magic number for claiming the Democratic presidential nomination. No declaration of victory is expected, however, until Hillary Clinton decides how to respond.

Obama Points to Pledged Delegates

Wed, 21 May 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Sen. Barack Obama is now assured of an absolute majority of pledged delegates in the Democratic presidential race — with expectations that flexible superdelegates will follow. Now he's moving toward a declaration of victory over Sen. Hillary Clinton.

Fighting Calms in Iraq amid Mahdi Army Cease-Fire

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 07:05:00 EDT

Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr has ordered his militiamen off the streets. He also called on the government to stop its raids against his followers. Some fighting has continued even after the cease-fire declaration, but al-Sadr's statement raised the possibility of ending much of the violence of the past week.

Obama Still Stumps on 2002 Anti-War Declaration

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 05:00:00 EDT

In 2002, when Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) was a state senator, he spoke at a rally protesting the impending Iraq war. Though it drew little fanfare then, his speech has become a campaign cornerstone.

Serbia Gets Visit from Top Russian Officials

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 06:00:00 EST

The mood is glum in Serbia following Kosovo's declaration of independence. The man likely to succeed Vladimir Putin as Russia's president visited Serbia on Monday to lend support to the country's claim on Kosovo.

U.S. Support for Kosovo Sparks Fury

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 06:00:00 EST

Serbian demonstrators attacked the U.S. Embassy and set part of it on fire Thursday, as people took to the streets of Belgrade to protest Kosovo's declaration of independence. The United States was among the first countries to recognize the new nation. Dejan Anastasijevic, a Serbian journalist with Vreme magazine, talks with Steve Inskeep about the latest developments.

Serbs Protest Kosovo's Declaration of Independence

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 16:00:00 EST

Serbs in Kosovo rallied Monday to protest Kosovo's declaration of independence Sunday. President Bush, who is traveling this week in Africa, was first to recognize new independence, which opposed by Russia. The move has prompted Serbia to recall its ambassador from Washington.

Long-Term Pact with Iraq Raises Questions

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:01:00 EST

A "declaration of principles" that sets the foundation for the future of America's involvement in Iraq is raising questions on Capitol Hill about how long the U.S. commitment there will last.

Aviation Company Accused of CIA 'Torture Flights'

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 17:05:00 EST

Documents filed in a lawsuit being brought against aviation company Jeppesen Data Plan say it operated so-called "torture flights." The company allegedly arranged for the flights of CIA detainees to secret overseas prisons. A former employee of the company submitted the sworn court declaration.

Car Bomb Explodes Miles from Secretary Gates

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 18:05:00 EST

In Iraq on Wednesday, a deadly car bomb exploded a few miles away from the U.S. secretary of defense. Robert Gates is trying to hammer out details of a "declaration of principles" governing Iraq's relationship with the U.S. military in its country.

Iranian Leader Hails U.S. Intelligence Report

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 07:12:00 EST

Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Wednesday calls a new U.S. intelligence review concluding that Tehran has suspended its nuclear weapons program a "declaration of victory" for his nation.

Bush, Iraqi Leader Sign 'Declaration of Principles'

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 16:58:00 EST

President Bush and Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki on Monday signed a "declaration of principles" that underlines how the U.S. and Iraq are considering their future relationship once the U.S. significantly reduces its military presence.

Pakistan's Imran Khan Released from Prison

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 16:34:00 EST

Pakistani opposition leader and former cricket superstar Imran Khan has been released from prison. He was jailed last week after trying to lead a student protest against President Gen. Pervez Musharraf's declaration of emergency rule.