Since taking office, Mister Obama has ordered the closure of the American detention center at Guantanamo Bay,Cuba.

VOA: special.2009.05.02

In one of his first official actions, he ordered the closure of the American detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, within a year.

VOA: special.2009.01.24

The government ordered the closure of all childcare centers and kindergartens for at least 10 days.

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The state authorities have also ordered the closure of all government-run and private schools till 14 January - postponing the new school term by a week.

BBC: India hit by cold snap

Last week, authorities in Bihar state ordered the closure of all government-run and private schools until 14 January - postponing the new school term by a week.

BBC: India cold snap kills hundreds