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The early twenty-first century has seen the beginning of a considerable shift in the global balance of power. Major international governance challenges can no longer be addressed without the ongoing co-operation of the large countries of the global South. Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, ASEAN states, and Mexico wield great influence in the macro-economic foundations upon which rest the global political economy and institutional architecture. It remains to be seen how the size of the emerging powers translates into the ability to shape the international system to their own will

• Warrants for the arrest of eight Portland physicians for failing to report cases have been issued under order of Sommer and sworn to by Dr. Abele, City Health Officer; the names of the physicians are listed• The physicians will be prosecuted under Section 24, Chapter 268 of the Oregon laws which "make is[sic?] compulsory for any physician or other person practicing the art or science of healing, to report to the county health officers in writing or upon the prepared blank, the name and address of patient, the nature of the disease, and such additional information as may be required by the state board of health;" the situation was noticed because of the reported signing of death certificates for persons whose illness had not been reported• The Portland Ad Club adopted a resolution supporting a rigid quarantine and the prohibiting of all public gatherings for 30 days if the quarantine is ineffective after 10 days; Sommer responded by outlining what is currently being done, what will be done if necessary, and by providing figures showing a decrease in recent cases ; Newspaper article ; 1, 2