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The Japanese government announces the extension of its state of emergency in 19 prefectures until September 30 with Miyagi and Okayama prefectures being downgraded to a quasi-state of emergency after the expiry of their current orders on September 12.
2021-09-9

In Guatemala, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris announces several steps to address the migration crisis at the Northern Triangle during a joint conference with Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei. She also urged migrants not to flee to the Mexico–United States border.
2021-06-7

Japan officially lifts the COVID-19 state of emergency in Aichi, Gifu, Kyoto, Osaka, Hyogo, and Fukuoka prefectures due to a decrease in the number of cases, while Tokyo and surrounding areas will remain in a state of emergency until at least March 7.
2021-02-28

Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga declares a state of emergency for the Greater Tokyo Area, which includes the capital Tokyo and neighbouring prefectures such as Chiba, Kanagawa and Saitama, from tomorrow until February 7. The government asks restaurants in those areas to close at 8 p.m. daily and also urges residents to limit non-essential travel.
2021-01-7

Widespread flooding in the Canadian provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan leads to the declaration of states of emergencies in 87 municipalities.
2014-07-2

A state of emergency is declared in the New Zealand district of Whanganui due to flooding.
2013-10-15

Guatemala's Volcano of Fire (Volcán de Fuego) erupts, leading to the evacuation of more than 33,000 people.
2012-09-13

Over 1.5 million people are still without power and four states declare a state of emergency after a nor'easter hits the Eastern United States.
2011-11-1

29 people are decapitated in a massacre in Caserio La Bomba, Petén, Guatemala, in an atrocity possibly linked to the Los Zetas Cartel.
2011-05-15

The Mexican Army rescues 44 Guatemalan immigrants in Reynosa in northern Mexico.
2011-02-8