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September 2, 2008
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THAILAND
Thailand's prime minister declared a state of emergency in
Bangkok on Tuesday after street fighting overnight between
supporters and opponents of the government left one man dead and
dozens injured.
The developments came after state workers threatened to cut off
water, electricity and phone service at government offices and
disrupt flights of the national airline in support of protesters
trying to bring down Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej.
In Thailand, a state of emergency allows the use of military
forces in policing activities and suspends some civil liberties.
At least one person was killed and 34 hurt early Tuesday as
government supporters and opponents clashed in the capital ...