authorities
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The moment when the couple’s infant child is taken from them by the authorities is devastating, each of them capturing a sense of helpless isolation from themselves, their community and each other.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
Matthew Higginson, the EA's area environmental manager, said the regulator, police and local authorities had a joint "trigger plan" in place.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
U.A.E. authorities require that crypto-service providers meet a high level of compliance and comply with global standards, the official said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
"Allegations do not constitute proof of wrongdoing, and any action taken by Fijian authorities must uphold due process, the presumption of innocence and the rule of law," it added.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
That evening the authorities paid another visit to put pressure on Mary and her daughter, Anna.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
