31.   Croatian authorities declared their offensive over with the capture of a Serb stronghold, Okucani, on Tuesday afternoon.

32.   Egyptian authorities declared a state of emergency in government hospitals and put fire brigades on alert, apparently in fear injuries from looking at the sun would be widespread.

33.   Egyptian authorities declared a state of emergency in government hospitals and put fire brigades on alert, apparently fearing injuries from looking at the sun.

34.   Egyptian authorities declared a state of emergency in government hospitals and put fire brigades on alert, apparently fearing that injuries from looking at the sun would be widespread.

35.   Government authorities recently declared the rebels defeated in the region, but the sounds of battle reflected their continued strength despite several major government offensives against them.

36.   Health authorities here have declared a national emergency because of growing epidemics of cholera, malaria, dengue fever and respiratory illnesses across the country.

37.   In Seneca and Tompkins counties in central New York, authorities declared snow emergencies and told drivers to stay off the roads.

38.   Last week, Indonesian Islamic authorities declared that the seasoning contained enzymes grown on pork fat, which Islamic law forbids Muslims from eating.

39.   Local authorities declared a state of emergency in November, which they said helped with deliveries of the diphtheria vaccine.

40.   Moldovan authorities declared both the referendum and elections illegal, but did not say if they would annul the balloting.