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A man spreads rose petals, which will be used to make incense sticks, on the floor to dry in a compound in Lahore, Pakistan on May 22, 2012. REUTERS/Mohsin Raza

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A cross is seen in Joplin, Missouri May 17, 2012. May 22 marks the one year anniversary of a deadly EF-5 tornado that ripped through the town, killing 161 people. The tornado damaged or destroyed about 7,500 homes and 500 other buildings, but the city is now well into a recovery mode that has spurred some segments of the local economy. REUTERS/Eric Thayer (UNITED STATES - Tags: DISASTER ENVIRONMENT RELIGION)

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ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf imposed emergency rule on Saturday because of mounting militant attacks and interference by members of the judiciary, according to the text of his order.

The order, seen by Reuters, says he made the decision because of "visible ascendancy in the activities of extremists and incidents of terrorist attacks, including suicide bombings."
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