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[Alizeria]

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ALIZERIA DECRIMINALISES HOMOSEXUALITY.
(AND YOU WILL NEVER GUESS WHO THE DECIDING VOTE WAS)

November 25th 2014

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The Homosexual Law Reform Bill - a bill that has triggered violent protests and riots up and down the country - has passed its third and final reading by the narrowest of margins in the House of Peasants, with the bill coming down to a single vote.

_{LGBT rights activists celebrate after the House of Peasants votes in favour of decriminalising homosexuality.}

The bill, which has been the most divisive and polarising issue faced by Alizerians in over 50 years, abolishes the ten year jail sentence for people caught practising homosexuality and in effect legalises it. The bill was voted down by the House of Clergy, but has now been approved by both the House of Nobles and House of Peasants and King Nikolas II has indicated that he will sign it into law.

Mandy Popham, head of the Alizerian Gay and Lesbian Alliance, wept tears of joy outside of Parliament following the successful passage of the bill as she held her lover, Abigail Brady

"This is a giant leap forward for Alizeria, and a great day for LGBT rights," She said. "Gay people in Alizeria have faced centuries of persecution and discrimination. For the first time ever, it is safe for people like me... people like us... to come out of the closet."

In its final reading in the House of Peasants, the vote tally had the Homosexual Law Reform Bill as a dead heat, due to the high number of abstentions from MPs who had previously supported the bill, but were afraid to support it openly due following a campaign of petitions organised by lobby group The Family Values Institute.

That was until, in a dramatic final moment that left jaws on the floor on both sides of the debate, none other than former Prime Minister Sir Edward Vermile crossed the floor and voted in favour of the bill.

There was disbelief on all sides as Sir Edward - who only a few months ago had run a notorious election campaign deriding "queers and niggers" - became the only Conservative MP to vote for the bill.

"I was planning to vote against the bill, but then I saw James Richardson vote against it and suddenly realised I was on the wrong side of history," The visibly drunk former Prime Minister said outside of Parliament, although he went on to add "Actually no it was because someone farted and that side of the chamber smelled terrible."

Conservative Party Chief Whip Wilson Bethel however suggested that Sir Edward was in fact too drunk to find the side of the room where the 'no' votes were being tallied and would have voted down the bill had he been sober.

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Bethel said that, despite there being a three-line whip requiring members of the Conservative Party to vote against the bill, he would not be punishing Sir Edward.

"He was Alizeria's longest serving Prime Minister. Good luck to anyone who wants to stand in the way of Sir Edward Vermile - frankly, I plan to live." He said.

The sudden change of heart is just one final twist in the long and complicated history of the notorious Sir Edward, who left Parliament only to find himself become an overnight folk hero to members of the LGBT community, several of whom descended upon him at the steps of Parliament to greet him with hugs and cheers.

"Just because I voted to let you folk live whatever lifestyle you want to live doesn't mean I'm planning to join the club," He said, looking slightly uncomfortable.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Anthony Ashton - who has so far not spoken publicly on the controversial bill, but whose quiet support has said to have been crucial to its success - finally made a statement following its passage.

"This is a great day for the very small number of people in Alizeria who happen to be gay," He said. "But for the rest of us... life goes on. It doesn't affect us. And we need to look past these sideshows and distractions and concentrate on the real issues that affect all of us - issues like jobs, the deficit and tax reform."

When asked if Alizeria was likely to follow in the steps of other countries, and allow gay marriage, the Prime Minister said that he "highly doubted Alizerians are ready for that."

Opposition leader Jim Humphries has said that it will be a priority of the Conservative Party to repeal the bill should they be elected to govern.

"The next general election will be a referendum on homosexuality," He said. "This isn't over. The Liberal government has once again ignored the wishes of the vast majority of Alizerians to pursue its ideological agenda. They have once again trampled all over the moral fabric of our small country. This will not be ignored."

Father Gordon O'Hare, head of The Family Values Institute, was not available for comment.

The bill, controversial in a small country with a reputation for stuffy conservatism, triggered protests and even riots as it proceeded through Parliament, as supporters and opponents of the bill often clashed in the streets of major cities.

Most of the activity has subsided and is expected to die off completely over the next few days.

- ADH

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[Free Garza]

Nova Cordoba Register,
Fernando Menendez

In a historic vote, the Popular Assembly approved 167-133 (with 10 Liberal Democratic dissenters acting on "conscience") in favor of a compromise abortion bill that prohibited all abortions after 12 weeks, except in cases where "grave medical necessity requires it". This was considerably less than the outright ban on abortion from the point of conception that the NDP minority government preferred, but it was the most that could be gained with the notoriously libertarian (but divided on abortion) Liberal Democratic Party balking at such draconian measures.

The next phase was the Senate, and it wasted little time, as the center-right majority invoked cloture and ended debate to force a vote up and down on the bill. Once again, there were defections among Liberal Democrats, with 3 votes against it from their ranks, joining the Socialists and Communists for a total of 44 votes, which just weren't enough to prevent its passage. 56 senators enacted the bill, which is expected to become law with the royal assent of King Diego IV.

The innocuously named Fetal Protection Act (the earlier, more radical version was called the Unborn Infant Protection Act) does not fully reinstate the complete ban on abortion that was repealed in 2008, paving the way for legal abortion on demand (one of Cornellia's most liberal abortion laws, as any attempt at restriction continued to be blocked in the past by such Presidents as Carlita Ruiz). However, it certainly imposes a "serious burden on the rights of women to control their own bodies and their reproductive choices", as was warned by the former President.

One thing is certain. If elections have consequences, as one prominent leftist once boasted, this election's consequences have been a long time coming, mostly due to the lack of a clear majority in either chamber, yet legislative compromises have finally brought those to bear. Premier Marco Roman might have had his critics and detractors, but this new law has proven his ability to deliver in a concrete sense and govern as well. This will apparently be his style of governance, to reach a consensus and compromise when possible, but that certainly works in a system such as ours. It certainly is preferable to firing squads, gulags, and show trials as an answer to opposition and dissent.

The Republic is dead. Long live crowned liberal democracy.

[New Othman]

New Ankara Chronicle,
Dursun Demir

In the wake of a recent financial and sexual scandal involving bribery, corruption, graft, abuse of power, sexual harassment, etc., Finance Minister Nasuh Diyadin has tendered his resignation to President Nuray Erdem. No word yet has been reached about whether or not the now former Finance Minister will be prosecuted for his offenses against the State, but it is evident that this reporter's article contributed greatly to his removal from office, and that he was in effect fired. Powerful men of this sort, with connections high in the former Fascist Party, the more moderate rump of which is now the Social Republican Party (minus its old Fascist ideology, which makes one wonder what even keeps it together now), do not simply resign on a whim or in a vacuum. They are forced to resign. They are removed involuntarily by their superiors.

We should expect several more resignations among underlings, if not outright firings, in the Finance Ministry, as at least that ministry is purged and cleaned out of corrupt officials. One can hope that it expands beyond that, to unmask the corrupt subculture that exists within the cabinet and the entire executive of the Republic, but even removing the crooks from the Finance Ministry would be a great benefit for the People. Tax evasion could be reduced, innocent taxpayers saved from extortion and harassment by the Customs Police, and funds embezzled from the Treasury can be restored. An entire, relatively clean ministry of the cabinet will a great start to a general house-cleaning in the cabinet itself. A less corrupt, more honest New Othman will invite more foreign investment capital, and more importantly, give honest Othmanis as well as foreigners more confidence that their government is reformed for real, not merely in name or on the surface.

I might be getting ahead of myself here, but I dare to dream of a New Othman that isn't my grandfather's, or even my father's. I hope to help bring that about by my own actions and exposure of others'. In this new New Othman, the State works for the People and is truly responsible to them. It might be a tall order to pursue, but it is completely worth the effort to gain a Republic of which we can be proud, one that will earn the respect of our neighbors, and more importantly, of posterity. We could make history if we do this right, and it is up to us in the Fourth Estate to do it. We have to be an active press corps, not lapdogs of the State and regurgitators of rhetoric and propaganda. Let that be another change from a police state to a real Republic, one that governs for the public good, not for that of an entrenched elite.

[New Edom]

THE FINEBERG TIMES

Tuesday, Nov 25th, 2014

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President Vows to Defend Dengali

LT-10 Phorusrhacos loads into CM-7 Coureur Transport
By Tim Stanton

GONE, New Edom-- As a military expeditionary force prepares to leave New Edom for the Republic of Dengali, President Perrin Pahath-Moab addressed the nation in a recent speech.

"I have recently spoken with all senior members of government on the grave matter of the Deadoran invasion of Dengali. This attack, which was committed without any serious discussion with President Andrews of the Republic of Dengali or myself, was in response to what many intelligence experts say was a staged attack by Deadoran special operatives. I can only speculate as to why the Empress chose to pay heed to what I consider to have been disastrous advice.

"Our objective, endorsed by all in the Interim Government in our discussions, is that the people of the Republic of Dengali shall be free to determine their own way of life and their own future. The wishes of the Dengali people must be paramount. But they cannot be freely expressed, let alone implemented, while the present illegal Deadoran attacks continue.

"There is a disturbing trend of affairs in Acheron. I fear that warmongering interests from Vyrsar to Deadora seek to expand territory at the cost of the lives of indigenous people and of smaller nations. I call upon the nations of the CPO and of the Region to condemn such actions. Surely we cannot see once again the horrors and depredations that took place in Saint-Severin and in Lazodiria without overt protest.

"I have spoken to President Andrews personally, and have assured him that come what may, as we did before, we will defend Dengali territorial sovereignty. I also through this public address urge Empress Jennifer Thrall to reconsider her actions and halt her forces’ advance lest further innocent blood be shed.

"I remind the people of the Region and of New Edom that I have never hesitated to negotiate where possible. The opportunity in this case was not even presented. While negotiation and a peaceful discussion of how to deal with the alleged terrorist attack still something i remain open to, it is at this time my sad duty to call my country to a state of full alert and readiness, and to prepare an expeditionary force to sail for Dengali.

The northern territory of Tabora is Republic of Dengali sovereign territory. No force of arms however outraged can alter that simple fact. It is my duty as President of the Council of Ministers to prepare to restore the province to Dengali at the soonest opportunity, with the force necessary to accomplish that."

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[Ghant]

Gimme News

November 26, 2014

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Frieda Trotsbeck captured by terrorists, show in disturbing video.
Shocking revelation: Tyler Holland of Shalum is the father of her unborn baby!

(Ghish, Ghant)- In a shocking and disturbing video, it was revealed that Frieda Trotsbeck, former Supreme Chairman of the United Commonwealth of Azurlavai, has been captured by terrorists in Azurlavai.

In the video, Chairman Trotsbeck was surrounded by masked and armed men. She then had the following to say.

“I’m Frieda Trotsbeck. Soon-to-be former Supreme Chairman of the United Commonwealth, if I’m right. First of all, no one send forces here. Anton, you need to focus on the war, keep fighting for as long as you can manage. And I...need to take responsibility for what I’ve done. Tyler Holland is the father of my child. I’m not hiding it anymore.”

Chairman Trotsbeck's current whereabouts are unknown, nor is it known who the masked men are, or who has her in custody. The prevailing theory at the moment is that this is yet another Jotnar production.

More information will be released as it becomes available.

[Deadora]

News for the People

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Imperial Armed Forces, Vyrsarian Wehrmacht to Conduct Joint-Training Exercises

Military Cooperation Stepping Stone to Improved Relations

Oerene Balla
Reporter

Desolation, Deadora -- The Office of Foreign Affairs and the Office of Defense made a joint statement today, announcing that Deadora would be partnering with the United Confederation of Vyrsar to conduct extreme-climate training. Matriarch Onsin went on record, stating: "Vyrsar is a northern climate, colder and receiving far more snow than we do here in Deadora. Likewise, the hot and dry desert encompassing our southlands is unlike anything found in Vyrsar and northern Acheron. This is an invaluable opportunity for these soldiers to test themselves in new ways." She went on to identify the 21st Heavy Infantry Regiment as the unit that would be travelling to the northern nation.

The exercise comes at an opportune time as both Deadora and Vyrsar begin military deployments against terrorists or other insurgent forces. Arlenica Nessic, Matriarch of Foreign Affairs, took the opportunity to voice the Empire's support for the Vyrsarian mission in Nekulturnya. "The Empress believes in the justness of Vyrsar's cause. The civil war in Azurlavai has demonstrated clearly the dangers of partition and decentralized authority. It is heartening to see that the Confederation is taking its treaty obligations seriously and shouldering the added responsibility of maintaining peace, stability, and order in Nekulturnya, just as our own brave girls and boys in uniform are doing in Dengali."

The Vyrsarian's that come to the Empire will be stationed at Fort Urzshna, just southwest of the Kehrahnii settlement Desolation.

[Jedoria]

Jedorian Army Unveils Bold New Plan to Battle Sexual Assault

STRANA MECHTY - Field Marshall Dimitri Vadam, speaking to reporters on behalf of the Jedorian Army Chief of Staff, confirmed that the Army would officially began a multi-phased plan to wipe out sexual assault within the Army ranks.

Although Jedorian law prohibits women from serving in combat forces, females make up significant portions of the Army's logistical and supply components. According to the Armata Departamentul, women make up 11% of total army personnel, or 77,000 in uniform. Also released were the latest reports of sexual assault and harassment, which totaled 9,866 last year. While a 2.6% decrease since 2011, Field Marshal Vadam insisted more could be done.

"The Jedorian Army is a professional organization dedicated to upholding the highest standards required of those tasked with defending the Confederation. Under no circumstances can we allow the Army's mission to be compromised by sexual assault." The Field Marshall added "If you can trust your comrades-in-arms, who can you?"

Jedoria remains one of the few democracies in the region that does not service a full integrated armed forces. Data on how integrated sexes in the military perform has yes to be collected, giving the Jedorian Chief of Staff a large step to take. "Obviously there is hesitation on both sides." Said Political and Military Analyst Ion Rotaru. "Your day to day infantry man is a rugged, vulgar individual who has worked with only men his entire career. Throw in a women, someone who thinks, acts, and behaves differently from him; we're not just talking about sexual assault here anymore, that opens up a whole lot of new issues, like trust in combat. I mean, we've all heard about what happened with New Edom, the Haggith case being just one of thousands."

Field Marshall Vadam confirmed that for combat units, any female wishing to join would have to meet the same physical fitness requirements as her male counterparts. However Vadam declined to comment when integration of the sexes would be a implemented. "First we have to make sure the Army as an organization is prepared for such a step. This is what we are planning to do here." According to Vadam, the RSAD (Reduction of Sexual Assault Doctrine) would focus on creating a line of support available to any victims of sexual harassment or assault that would include both military and civilian professionals, including religious advisers, psychologists, therapists, and social workers familiar with recovery from such events. Additionally, it was confirmed by Vadam that the punishment for sexual harassment had indeed been raised to a Tier 3 classification, which includes long term prison sentences and decades of hard labor. (The punishment for Sexual Assault is already a Tier 4, which includes life imprisonment and the possibility of execution).

Jedoria, and quite possibly the world, will be watching the Jedorian Army in these next few months. For all our sakes, let's hope the future is bright.

[Azurlavai]

GOTTA LOVE TIME PARADOXES AND CONFLICTING TIMELINES!

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Earlier this day, from the very Council House itself, General Wilhelm Svakke, leader of the righteous Revenant, Champion of the Republic of Azurlavai, gave this speech over both radio and broadcasting to whatever TV stations were available. He has encouraged other nations to air this message, as he feels its message carries a firm and pointed meaning behind it that affects the world at large.

Brothers and sisters. Yes, that is what we are. Like it or not, every state, every city, both sides, every religion, we all share a common parenting. We all came from the same bold pioneers who landed on our shores over fifteen-hundred years ago. We all have the same mindset, the same determination, the same natural affinity for violence and war that the rest of the world both respects…and fears. We all share the same blood. Blood that has been spilt across our lands, from one side to the other. Every state, every city is awash in that blood. Gallagher, Kinischa, Liam, Rheinmetall, Thracia, Novaka. Ten years! Ten long years has it been since those first brave men and women stepped forward to end the villainy of Chairman Cohn. Don’t get me wrong, this isn’t pandering. You think he was popular among us back then? A man who ordered that every one in ten citizens be executed at random? He got what he deserved. But then what? Did we reform the Republic to be a better nation? Choose a man like Chairman Stavin was to stand and be our new leader for the better? No! No, we all chose to delve into infighting! The states wanted their own little spheres of power back, they wanted their freedom! Freedom is all well and good –when it’s controlled-. You want an example of what happens when liberty is used to excuse all sins, look at the years 2004 through 2011! And for the past three years, your failed democracy and your broken confederate Commonwealth have resulted in nationwide poverty, a loss of infrastructure, a rise in crime and an inability to ACT!

Our ‘friends’ the Shalumites from the north? What did they do? They sent us food and military assistance, yes! But they supported a system they knew would not work! A system we implemented to try and correct a flaw we discovered, and went back in the opposite direction! And now, we are bleeding each other dry to avoid the mistakes made by a MAN, not a system! This is NOT RIGHT! We are a nation of soldiers! And yet we are devolving into savages, into mindless tribes once again! Would you condemn an entire century of prosperity and amazingly successful cultural and military advances because of the actions of one man? Have pride in your nation that we are what we are, and that we are better than the actions of ONE man!

This war is over. The Commonwealth does not yet know it. They will fight it. And they are welcome to try. But I ask those who see the truth to come to us. Surrender now, and you are guaranteed safety. Soldiers and civilians. You come to us, and we will wipe clean the slate. We will keep you safe. We will keep you fed. Heal your sick, tend your wounded. To resist is your right, of course. I will not deny you that. But the inevitable is coming.

We hold Lowell City. We have captured Chairman Trotsbeck. UCA High Kommand is gone. And we now stand with military backing from several foreign powers. This message goes out to all who are in Azurlavai, foreigners and native brothers and sisters. This day marks the reformation of the Republic as a new nation. A combination of what we once were combined with the hard lessons learned. Our blood has been spilt, on our soil…by –their- hands. Look at what they have done! Completely unprovoked, they have launched –hundreds- of cruise missiles at not just military targets, but also civilian centers, valuable infrastructure, power stations, major cities! Do you –know- how many innocent people have been killed in the crossfire, all from a power who was completely uninvolved and completely unprovoked?! We –cannot- trust any foreigners with the benefit of the doubt to leave alone a war which is quite clearly not –their own-, even those offering aid. All hostile foreign powers –not- involved in humanitarian operations have one week to begin withdrawing from sovereign Azurlav soil. Once that is accomplished, the National Republic of Azurlavai will be more than happy to engage in diplomatic negotiation for ceasefire. But rest assured, failure to meet our simple and reasonable demands means war. It may not happen today. It may not happen in a week, a month, a year. But it –will- happen. You have one chance. Seven days. No more.

Our fighting has resulted in the birth of far more sinister groups...the Lost Legion, responsible for the bombing of the Solotrek University, has framed -us- and started a major conflict with foreign powers! They have turned the world against not just the Revenant, but the entire country! We now face an invasion from multiple sides because of their savagery and violence! We must turn to far greater priorities.

But for what it is, I hereby declare this to be a day of victory for all of Azurlavai! No longer shall progress and national prosperity and strength be compromised by a hamstrung central government! No more shall the states dictate the fate of a nation simply for their own needs! -Everyone- is fair, level and equal in the NRA! -Everyone- can say their piece, and –everyone- is needed to get the job done! Our country as a whole –must- come before any individual, and the state –will- get the job done when –everyone- pitches in! The factories will work again, food will be on family tables, cars will run in repaired streets and the brutal savage violence of the past will- stay- in the past! I ask not for a return to the old, but a new, stronger unification greater than anything that one state can accomplish! A frontline is strongest when everyone marches to the same beat! Honor! Glory! Strength! Every man who falls shall be picked up by the man behind him, and ten more shall take his place! For as long as there is but one man willing to carry a rifle for our country, it shall never die! For the people! For the soldiers! For Azurlavai!

[New Macureus]

New Macureus City Probe,
Alar Darin

In a clearly decisive response against the rumored aggression against Dengali that First Commissar Vair Padin has insisted took place on the part of Deadora and the Shrailleeni Empire, sanctions have been imposed on both nations, beginning with a punitive tariff on Shrailleeni cocoa and coffee, as well as Deadoran spirits and sex toys, effective immediately. Also included in the sanctions is the closing of all New Macurean consulates in both nations and the immediate recall of Ambassadors to both nations. This, in effect, amounts to the full suspension of diplomatic relations with both nations. The tariff on both nations is set to be increased by 4 macs each, which while not prohibitive for more affluent New Macureans, would be for the rest of the population.

Said the First Commissar, "We cannot merely permit, without some form of sanctions and retaliation, continued aggression against both nations. There must be a price to pay for the aggression of Deadora against Dengali and Shrailleen's complicity in that aggression."

While there were some critics who assert that the First Commissar has no evidence to support the claim of Deadoran aggression or a Shrailleeni conspiracy to collaborate with them in a partition of Dengali between the two matriarchies, Padin continued to claim, in fact, that such a sinister deal is in progress.

An unnamed source, however, calls this, "Paranoid ravings unworthy of a New Macurean leader, given their illogical nature. Vair Padin is a lunatic zealot, obsessed with her not-so-dispassionate view of all matriarchies. She is long known to despise all matriarchies with a malice bordering on pathological. Someone, preferably the Supreme Commander, needs to impose corrective measures on her detrimental conduct."

Personally, I have not able to verify any such proof or even circumstantial evidence of such an invasion, as of yet, but I anticipate continued endeavors in this respect, so as to ascertain the plausibility or probability of these assertions. It could well be that the First Commissar is simply privy to intelligence not known to the anonymous source, or that she has embellished such things due to hallucinations and paranoia.

Of course, meanwhile, by contrast, the silence regarding the recent Vyrsarian actions in Nekulturnaya is deafening, prompting this reporter to inquire publicly why the one alleged aggression is condemned so vigorously, while the known expansion of Vyrsar's role in occupying Nekulturnaya is not discussed. None in the Foreign Commissariat would comment on my inquiries on that particular topic.

[Deadora]

News for the People

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New Edom Backs Terrorist Regime!

Vicious Warlord named a Friend by Presidents

Oerene Balla
Reporter

Bryn Tegna, Deadora -- It would seem unfathomable that the Army of Ajam, the rogue terrorist organization, would earn international support in light of their attack on Bhang Boro which killed dozens of innocent Barbo tribespeople. Yet that is exactly what is happening, as Interim President Perrin Pahath-Moab has announced that New Edom's military will be deploying to uphold AOA's campaign of terror. President Andrews, whose government freely admits that they cannot control Ajam, has also expressed his support for the warlord despite his obligations to protect Dengali's people and enforce its laws.

In a televised speech, Matriarch Empress Jennifer Thrall addressed the nation and Region: "This is not a war of conquest, no matter the efforts of our enemies to paint it as such. This is a war against Terror, against Unlawfulness, and against Anarchy. This is not a war against Dengali, but against Ajam. My government has been in communication with the Shrailleeni, lawful protectors of Dengali, and the Imperial Army is acting in full cooperation with them and with local provincial leaders. The people of Dengali have long suffered Ajam's violence, they want him brought to justice as much as any Deadoran.

"I urge President Pahath-Moab to reconsider New Edom's aggressive posture. Ajam relies on misinformation and corruption to survive. If you truly wish to support a unified and free Dengali, than should you not work to rid the Republic of those afflictions which make it possible for men like Ajam to rise to such influence? Afflictions of health, infrastructure, and corruption. On these matters I believe Deadora and New Edom could walk side-by-side on a path to reconstruct a safe Dengali. I have already promised Deadora's aide and withdrawal after Ajam is brought to justice. Nothing can make that day come sooner than Edomite cooperation. Of course Deadora stands ready to respond to any crisis, and any threat to the safety of my people will be met with the full force of the Imperial Armed Forces."

It is unclear what Pahath-Moab seeks to gain from backing this rogue. Ajam has demonstrated a persistent tendency to use terror and sabotage to achieve his ends, abroad and against his own people indiscriminately. Such a man cannot be trusted or dealt with in good faith, in which case the only recourse of civilized people is the exaction of justice.

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[The Shrailleeni Empire]

The Kalko's Cry
The First Independent News Source of the Shrailleeni Empire

November, 1291 (2014)
International News

Warlord Plot Exposed In Tabora
Empire Moves Against Ajam, New Macureus

Dressanna, Republic of Dengali - While reports continue to stream in regarding the facts about the recent Deadoran invasion of Dengali, several critical pieces of evidence have recently been revealed which shed light upon this frightening situation. Initially regarded by Shrailleeni officials as a shocking violation of International Sisterhood on the part of the Empire of Deadora, it now appears that Imperial forces will not be fighting the Deadorans as they enter Northern Dengali. The reason why the Empire would adopt such a puzzling stance is certain to shock peace-minded readers.

In a packet released to the press, evidence has been provided that Hatim Tahmid Ajam, a local warlord and de facto ruler of Tabora, not only did indeed conduct an attack on a power station in Southern Deadora but has planned a secret operation targeting all matriarchal peoples of Dengali. This operation was to be conducted against specific targets in Kadisa and Marbidi, including both Dengali villages practicing their traditional beliefs as well as both Leenic and Shrailleeni targets. It is believed that these attacks were planned to distract Shrailleeni forces as the warlord made expansionist incursions into the provinces of Iwo'orune and Kadisa, areas which have been subject to sporadic skirmishes between Ajam's mercenaries and elements of Bhang Boro and the Shrailleeni Defense Force.

Given the grave nature of the threat posed by Ajam against the Mother Goddess worshippers of Dengali as well as the people of Iwo'orune, the Shrailleeni Defense Force Dengali has been forced to make difficult decisions regarding the movement of Deadoran troops into the country. Army Matriarch Vellat Attara released a statement to the press regarding the Empire's plan for the near future.

"The Shrailleen Empire will continue to uphold the sovereignty of the united, democratic state of the Republic of Dengali as our priority. However, we must also uphold our commitment to the lives and safety of the Denagli people, who are our allies as well as our Sisters and Brothers. The Warlord Ajam's actions have shown that he has nothing but contempt for both of those essential principles. As of this time, Shrailleeni forces are allowing our Deadoran Sisters to aid in the capture of Ajam and the pacification of his forces in the name of the safety of the Dengali people. But our message to the Deadorans is loud and clear: once Ajam is in custody their forces will leave Dengali, or their continued presence will prove that their intention was little more than a true invasion, and our commitment to Dengali will compel us into a declaration of war."

The government in Imperial City has endorsed the decision of the SDFD, especially in light of the damning evidence provided against the State of New Macureus. That nation, which has repeatedly in recent days leveled slanderous and dishonorable accusations toward Shrailleeni regarding the situation and created a breakdown in peaceful communications, has apparently had a greater hand in the Dengali situation than they have dared make known. Intercepted communications from New Macureus to Warlord Ajam have indicated that New Macureus has offered to provide the warlord with weapons and assistance to act against Deadora and Shrailleen and, if necessary, the Dengali government in Josiahstown. It is strongly suspected that the move to aid and abet a warlord and terrorist was made as part of New Macureus's well-known anti-matriarchal agenda, and possibly intended to create a New Macurean puppet state in Tabora.

Her Enlightened Majesty the Mother Empress has come forward with a statement regarding the situation, in which she addressed not only the crisis in Dengali but also the recent dishonorable moves made by New Macureus in support of terrorism and against peace and diplomacy.

"Upon the honor of my House and of the Shrailleeni nation, I vow to stand by President Pahath-Moab and President Andrews in never ceasing to fight for a peaceful, united Republic of Dengali. Our three nations form one of the closest working international relationships in the region, and the Shrailleeni Empire values the trust and cooperation that this relationship has fostered. I am shocked and saddened that the Matriarch Empress, my Sister and ally, decided to act without first communicating with me the scale and nature of the threat to the Dengali people. No matter the reason, this failure to communicate stands against everything that the Sisterhood of Nations was created to achieve. While I accept the hand extended by the Matriarch Empress to make right the situation, I am counting on Deadora to hold to its sacred word, and to uphold the sovereignty and unity of Dengali while they aid the honorable soldiers of Shrailleen in dealing with this threat.

To the State of New Macureus, and in particular to Commissar Vair Padin, I express my shock and indignation at the situation that your actions have caused. Not only has New Macureus offered aid to a known criminal, not only has it threatened the lives of all matriarchal peoples, but it has threatened the very integrity of Dengali itself. The Shrailleeni Empire will not stand by while our valued allies and Sisters in matriarchy are assaulted in such a manner, a threat more potent than even the hasty actions of Deadora to international peace.

In the light of the offensive and false accusations leveled the Shrailleeni Empire by New Macureus, particularly those which have disparaged our commitment to an independent and united Dengali state, and in light of the unprovoked economic sanctions placed upon Shrailleeni exports to New Macureus, and in light of the removal of the New Macurean ambassador from Imperial City, a departure which I am all the more sorrowful for because of its strong indication of the New Macurean contempt for peaceful and diplomatic resolutions, I have been forced to take action. For these reasons, as well for the threat leveled against the stability of Dengali, the Shrailleeni Empire shall henceforth end all imports of New Macurean goods from our lands. Fearing for the safety of our honorable ambassador within a nation so utterly opposed to peace, I have recalled the Shrailleeni ambassador to New Macureus and the Foreign Affairs Matriarchy is preparing to downgrade the Shrailleeni embassy to consulate status."

While news continues to unfold regarding the situation, it seems unlikely that New Macurean-Shrailleeni relations will recover from this incident in the near future. The Cry has been provided with a copy of the intercepted communication, which in the opinion of this writer may very well indicate a longstanding relationship between New Macureus and the Warlord Ajam. While the Shrailleeni government has made no official accusation to this effect, sources within the Imperial government indicate that it is currently the most popular theory. This paper trusts the reader to make such judgements for themselves.

To: General Ajam
From: Vair Padin, First Commissar of New Macureus
CC: Dengali/Deadora mess


Citizen General,

I will be brief and blunt here. New Macureus does not intend, whatever New Edom or Shrailleen do, to simply stand by and allow Deadora to annex Dengali or partition it with Shrailleen. General Melin has instructed me to inform you that you can expect us to prepare assistance to you, by whatever means does not provoke war with New Edom, to aid you in extirpating this peril. We will not simply allow the iron stiletto of the Nadiri and particularly the Thrall dynasty, which are what constitute the essence of the Feminist Empire, to expand at your expense. Corrective measures might be taken, perhaps even against Josiastown and Dressanna, if necessary, but we will protect the people of Dengali from the peril of the so-called 'Enlightened' world. If you need help from New Macureus, be sure to request it, and we will do our best to aid you in hurling back this threat. We do not for a second believe that this terrorist incident was anything but a pretext for war.

Science and reason,
Vair Padin, First Commissar of New Macureus

[New Macureus]

New Macureus City Probe,
Alar Darin

General Ios Melin, Supreme Commander of New Macureus, has hastily returned from Nekulturnaya to resolve recent events and crises in our own nation and elsewhere in such nations as Dengali. He made at least one key, high-level decision by calling an immediate and emergency session of the full Commissariat (cabinet). Moments later, several leading Commissars appeared together in the Supreme Commander's presence, and the absence of First Commissar Vair Padin was rather conspicuous in the novelty of it.

There are conflicting reports, but some sources indicate, and this seems to be born out by the glaring void left by the First Commissar in the photograph, that the First Commissar is no longer in favor and possibly no longer in office as well.

The Supreme Commander then announced, in the presence of the Commissars, that New Macureus was in firm accord with the diplomatic representatives of Vyrsar and Old Macureus regarding "developments" in Nekulturnaya and the formation of a new local administration for the New Macurean Occupation Zone.

He also clarified the New Macurean state policy toward Dengali, stating, "The removal of New Edom from supervision of Dengali is the chief origin of the peninsula's troubles and the ultimate cause of the unfortunate opportunism, aggression, and peril to the Republic's existence and sovereignty from Dengali's hostile neighbor in Deadora, as well as the creeping colonization of the nation by the Shrailleeni Empire. Were it nor for this absence, some balance would exist between patriarchal and matriarchal forces, thus enabling better equality between the sexes, as merit and logic require, rather than a growing imbalance and injustice unavoidable when superstition and gender prejudice hold sway. Were it not for this imbalance, Dengali would not be on the verge of being partitioned and carved up like a pie by Deadora and Shrailleen between them.

"For this reason, of course, we welcome the return of Edomite forces to fill the gap. We naturally prefer that the peace shall be returned, contrary to the falsehoods of the deceitful Shrailleeni rogue state, the same regime that refuses to prevent nuclear proliferation among other dangerous states. Then again, this sort of dishonesty is to be expected of a matriarchy, given their inherently byzantine culture, government, and social order and their preference for emotion over dispassionate judgment. Such an illogical state is also more prone to internal convulsions, as have been suffered of late in Shrailleen, the other source of our concern for their continued, destabilizing influence over Dengali. We are anxious to protect the independence of Dengali."

He added, surprisingly enough, that, "Contrary to the evidence manufactured by the Shrailleeni Empire, New Macureus is very much a nation committed to peace. This is demonstrated by the firm opposition to meddling in affairs such as Peregrino, resistance to a high-handed demand for the expulsion of the Imperium from the CPO, and the firm resolution to encourage nuclear non-proliferation. We have also sent aid workers to New Edom and offered peacekeepers for United Valik and New Othman. These are not the actions of warmongers. Let the facts speak for themselves. We are a nation of peace, not one eager for war."


General Ios Melin, Supreme Commander of New Macureus

Melin then announced that the tariffs on Deadoran goods would return to their old levels and that the same would be done to Shrailleeni goods on the condition that the retaliatory embargo be lifted on Shrailleen's part.

[New Edom]

THE FINEBERG TIMES

Friday, Nov 28th, 2014

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Ambassador to meet with Grossprussian President

By Tim Stanton

VOLKSSTADT, Grossprussia-- New Edom and Grossprussia have never been allies, have never even been close trading partners. The very fact that one of the third tier parties in Grossprussia is a radical feminist party speaks volumes.

However concern over regional hot spots is something that transcends normal politics, as Undersecretary Levi Dathan of the Foreign Affairs Ministry pointed out when he met with Arnold Walderheimer, Volkskommissar for Foreign Affairs, along with Oil and Resources Ministry officials to discuss lowering of FODE prices for the Grossprussian market.

"Our conversation turned inevitably towards the aggressive actions demonstrated by New Macureus and Vyrsar in Nekulturnya. Reports of strong military buildups and of large units of mechanized forces from Vyrsar and New Macureus crossing their respective borders leads to concern. In other parts of the Region, conflicts have shown a tendency to spill out," Levi Dathan said to journalists as he prepared to enter the embassy in Volksstadt.

The New Edomite Ambassador to Grossprussia is scheduled to meet with President Otto Hauser to discuss the matter of Nekulturnya further. However thus far predictions are that Grossprussia will take little action other than to secure its own borders at this time. It is likely that Nordkrusen will follow Grossprussia's lead.

"Most of these northern countries," said an adviser to the embassy in Vyrsar, "Have been at peace for a long time, and what they fear more than anything is an outbreak of fanatical violence again. It may be that they see Vyrsar and New Macureus as shouldering a necessary load, however uncomfortable an impression it may give. However in light of concern for regional peace and for such conflicts spilling over borders, and some nations not being able to contain this as well as they might wish, it will be our policy to investigate and examine whether better solutions ought to be considered."

Mr. Dathan had no time for further comments but did indicate that direct conversation with the Chancellor of Vyrsar is on the horizon.

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[Vyrsar]

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Sixteen Years Later: The Day it Nearly Came to Nuclear War

Special Report

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29th of November, 1998. Six men and one woman stood around a table, one holding a phone and covering the speaker and an open suitcase on the surface of the table. All with extremely stressed and anxious looks on their faces.

This was the scene in the war room of the Reichstag, as described by former Luftwaffe officer Wilhelm Volker, moments after the Tsar Pyotr VII had performed the action nobody had hoped to happen- launched the first missile. As Volker described,

"Fingers were already over the buttons, keys in the slots. All it would have taken was one word from the Chancellor and the Kaiserin and we would have caused Nekulturnya to burn in nuclear fire. We thought it was finally all over."

But that never happened, Volker says, because then the Nekulturnyan missile failed. Nobody knows why except for those in the upper echelon of the government, who raided the data storage centers of the former Nekulturnyan government before the Macureans or any other members of the coalition could reach them. While some files and documents have been made public, the vast majority of the information- supposedly dating back to the Great War- is still kept secret and under lock and key by the Reichstag.

Living under the threat of nuclear war had once been something of a normality of life during the second half of the 20th Century. Signs pointed to fallout shelters, air raid sirens on every corner of cities. Nobody had ever thought that it would ever happen. Yet it shocked the nation when, one day, those sirens went ringing with jets streaking through the skies during the fateful two months in late 1998.

Today, four cities in Nekulturnya sit abandoned because of the effects of nuclear greed. Two struck by the failed nuclear missile in 1998, another due to a power plant failure in 1986, the third from another power plant failure due to the missile strike. These cities were once sifted through by rescue crews, though now they sit abandoned with no concepts of rebuilding in place. While the nuclear cleanup continues, they will always stand- and eventually crumble- as symbols of the fate of nuclear war.

Though once pointed at Nekulturnya, the new targets of the military's vast nuclear arsenal are unknown, leading some to wonder if- or when- they will once again have the fingers on their triggers.

[Schottia]

The Daily Worker
Election Special
James Creedy reports

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With the general elections just over two weeks away the Daily Worker takes a look at the main candidates for high council leader, and the parties behind the people. It has been a turbulent time politically for Schottia, and the Belisarian sub-region in general. Wars on the mainland, Jan Connell's resignation for health reasons, and our first female head of state, but could Connell jnr also be our shortest ever serving council leader? That will be for the public to decide when they go to the polls.

Schottic Socialist Party (SSP)
Current number of councillors: 61
Predicted number of after the next election: 62
Party Leader: Amy Connell
The young woman, with a very famous second name. No one in Schottia doubts her ability, only her experience on the world stage.
Age: 23
Place of Birth: Handon, South Schottia
Policies in brief: Expanding trade relations with nations traditionally out of bounds. Increasing the maximum annual earnings to 110,000 a year. Proposal to host a regional athletics tournament. Proposal to make education compulsory for all children up to 18 rather than 16.
Interesting fact: Amy Connell's blog: Tales from the Archipelago, is one of the most followed in the country

Labour Party
Current number of councillors: 34
Predicted number of after the next election: 26
Party Leader: Doris Backrig
Labour have been the SSP's coalition partners for eight year now, but have gained little popularity. Backrig in particular is often described as [i]bland by the media.[/i]
Age: 42
Place of Birth: Dundee, South Schottia
Policies in brief: Increase in defence spending to address the changing political climate in Belisaria. The construction of a new bridge between the North Island and South Schottia.
Interesting fact: Backrig trained as a vet before she got into politics

Liberal Party
Current number of councillors: 15
Predicted number of after the next election: 14
Party Leader: Matt Banars
Another party leader who possibley lacks carisma, the openly gay Banars has been a champion for peoples rights.
Age: 50
Place of Birth: Voorland, North Islands
Policies in brief: Yet to declare much of a position. However as always they will push for electoral reform creating a fully, proportionally elected house. They want to lover the voting age to 16 and are also in favour of an increase in the age for school leavers, making them a potential coalition partner for the SSP.
Interesting fact: Banars is married to Schottic rugby star Kenny Lowels

Schottic Communist Party
Current number of councillors: 15
Predicted number of after the next election: 21
Party Leader: Nicolas Granton
The dyed in the wool leftist Granton was a disciple of Anton Illich in the 70s.
Age: 61
Place of Birth: Handon, South Schottia
Policies in brief: A referendum on becoming a communist state. Replacing money with vouchers. Withdrawal from the BL.
Interesting fact: Former bricklayer Nick Granton is the oldest of the main party leaders at 61.

The Schottic Workers' and Trade Unions Party
Current number of councillors: 13
Predicted number of after the next election: 24
Party Leader: Isobella Sillvera
Sillvera is known for her tough talking and strength as a debater. Her party are predicted to pick up a lot more votes this time round.
Age: 56
Place of Birth: Lammerton, South Schottia
Policies in brief: Referendum on withdrawal from the BL. The party also seem to bee keen to get back to basics, and are picking up votes from those who feel the SSP have moved to the right.
Interesting fact: Sillvera, left the SSP in her twenties to join the start up Workers party. She is the longest serving party leader having been in charge for 23 years.

The Enterprise Party
Current number of councillors: 12
Predicted number of after the next election: 2
Party Leader: Christopher Hoig
Hoig will perhaps wish to burry his head in the sand after this one. It looks a little like capitalism is well and truly dead in Schottia for the time being.
Age: 49
Place of Birth: Port James, South Schottia
Policies in brief: They are proposing a shift to the right, and a move towards the free market. There have also been suggestions they may push for renewed oil extraction.
Interesting fact: Chris Hoig looks set to preside over his party's utter collapse, this has largely been blamed on the actions of the far right in the region.

The Green Party
Current number of councillors: 2
Predicted number of after the next election: 4
Party Leader: Naria Volatiac
Not one of the big players in the high council, but if they pick up a few more seats they could have a bigger say in any possible coalition alliances.
Age: 26
Place of Birth: Soessch, North Islands
Policies in brief: As the name suggests the Green party are focused on environmental issues. They propose taking measures to move towards all power coming from renewable sources by 2018.
Interesting fact: Naria Volatiac's father Denis was a former international footballer, and her partner is Port Sebastian captain Jack Baxter.

The Daily Worker
World Cup Special
Marrian McFadden reports

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Schottia 6-1 Khalifa Arabia
Goals: Gaston Avelione 7' 36' Mark Allen 16' Gary Corsie 40' Bruno Schwartz 62' Craig O'Maramy 86'(Schottia)

After returning to winning ways recently, with their first three points against Scow Creek, Schottia kept the momentum going as they knocked Khalifa Arabia for six.

Very little was known about Khalifa Arabia before the match, other than that they were no pushovers. The side ranked 281st in the world had two wins and an excellent 1-1 draw with Zenic to their name and were ahead of Schottia in the group 12 table. However the White and Greens had been in good form in there last couple of games and being the home side, were full of confidence.

Schottia were yet to take any points at home this cycle, so when Gaston Avelione put them ahead after 7 minutes, there was definitely a sense that an air had been lifted. The attacker deadly as always, as he slid his fourth goal of the tournament neatly under the keeper. The home fans didn't have to wait long for a second either as Mark Allen doubled their lead 9 minutes later.

The FC Hill Valley striker using his pace to good effect managed to pounce on a rebounded Jon Fotan Free kick, after Joey Bia was fouled on the edge of the box. Fotan's strike initially came back off the wall, however the Khalifa defence were unable to get the ball clear, paving the way for Allen to rifle the ball home from close range.

By this point Schottia were in the ascendency and there was a real feeling in the stadium that they were going to add to their total soon. So when Avelione nodded in his second some sections of the crowd were already singing. It all came from a hopeful ball forward from Gary Corsie, which should have been picked up by the defender. However they failed once again to deal with the problem allowing Allen onto the ball. The striker managed to reach the by-line before chipping the ball into the box for Avelione to flick the ball home from the near post.

Schottic fans were treated to a seven goal thriller.

There was still more to come from the home side though, and it was the turn of midfield maestro Corsie to get himself on the score sheet. Fotan it was who originally put in the elbow work, getting himself goal side of the last defender. The Warriors player was then able to square the ball for the onrushing Corsie who hammered home a 33-yard-effort, leaving the keeper with no chance in the world to save it.

Schottia started the second period quietly, after making two changes at half time. Bruno Schwartz came on to replace Allen and Craig O'Maramy came on for his second cap in place of Jon Fotan.

It was 62 minutes before Schottia had their first shot on goal, as thy seemed content to sit on their four goal lead. When the chance finally came it was an excellent cutback from two goal man Avelione. Dancing through the defence, he fooled everyone to dink the ball into the feet of Schwartz, the big striker was then left with the easiest of tap-ins.

There was a consolation goal for Khalifa Arabia, who in truth weren't as bad as the result may suggest. On 77 minutes a well worked ball found its way to an Arabian striker who reacted quickly to make it 5-1.

The Scots were just stroking the ball around the park by this stage, but their was always the sense that there were more goals in the game. Schottia's 6th came on 86 minutes when youngster Craig O'Maramy, on as a substitute, made the most of a Colin Donaldson cross plucking the ball from the air to score his first goal at full international level. The player who had been on great form in the Di Bradini Cup showed that he is more than capable of scoring gaols on the world stage with this well taken effort.

This result lifts Schottia to fifth in the table, five points behind West Angolan, whom they have a game in hand over.

1 Saintland               7    7   0   0    28    7  +21    21
2 Rüntenbach              7    6   0   1    17    9   +8    18
3 Zenic                   7    5   1   1    18   10   +8    16
4 West Angola             8    4   1   3    11    9   +2    13
5 Schottia                7    2   2   3    15   15    0     8
6 Polaaskan               7    2   1   4    14   20   −6     7
7 Khalifa Arabia          7    2   1   4    10   19   −9     7
8 Scow Creek              7    1   0   6    12   22  −10     3
9 Unolia                  7    0   0   7     3   17  −14     0

Next up for the green and whites is Unolia, an unranked side who will be hoping to get their qualifying campaign of the ground.

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SPL Latest

FC Soessch 3–2 Port Sebastian
Handon United 2–0 Dölar
Hillstreet 4–3 Dundee
Hollin 4–2 D'Itille
King's Park 4–1 Allous VB
La Gorlions 4–2 Port James Athletic
Lammerton 1–0 Oakpark Celtic
Lammerton City 3–0 Newtown Thistle
Marionville 3–3 New Island
New Belfast Blues 0–1 New Belfast Warriors

                                                Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 New Belfast Warriors                           9    7   1   1    17    7  +10    22
 2 Port James Athletic                            9    6   2   1    20   12   +8    20
 3 Handon United                                  9    5   4   0    13    2  +11    19
 4 La Gorlions                                    9    6   1   2    20   13   +7    19
 5 Port Sebastian                                 9    5   3   1    16    7   +9    18
 6 King's Park                                    9    5   2   2    23   16   +7    17
 7 FC Soessch                                     9    5   2   2    14    8   +6    17
 8 Lammerton                                      9    5   2   2    11    8   +3    17
 9 Hollin                                         9    5   0   4    13   11   +2    15
10 Hillstreet                                     9    4   2   3    13   14   −1    14
11 Marionville                                    9    3   2   4    14   15   −1    11
12 Dundee                                         9    2   4   3    13   16   −3    10
13 D'Itille                                       9    3   1   5    12   16   −4    10
14 Allous VB                                      9    3   1   5     8   15   −7    10
15 New Belfast Blues                              9    2   2   5     7    7    0     8
16 New Island                                     9    1   4   4     6   11   −5     7
17 Lammerton City                                 9    2   0   7    13   24  −11     6
18 Dölar                                          9    1   2   6     2    9   −7     5
19 Oakpark Celtic                                 9    1   2   6     6   14   −8     5
20 Newtown Thistle                                9    0   1   8     7   23  −16     1

Port Sebastian 1–3 New Belfast Warriors
New Island 0–1 New Belfast Blues
Newtown Thistle 2–3 Marionville
Oakpark Celtic 3–4 Lammerton City
Port James Athletic 2–0 Lammerton 
Allous VB 1–0 La Gorlions
D'Itille 0–1 King's Park
Dundee 3–1 Hollin
Dölar 0–2 Hillstreet
FC Soessch 1–2 Handon United

                                                Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 New Belfast Warriors                          10    8   1   1    20    8  +12    25
 2 Port James Athletic                           10    7   2   1    22   12  +10    23
 3 Handon United                                 10    6   4   0    15    3  +12    22
 4 King's Park                                   10    6   2   2    24   16   +8    20
 5 La Gorlions                                   10    6   1   3    20   14   +6    19
 6 Port Sebastian                                10    5   3   2    17   10   +7    18
 7 FC Soessch                                    10    5   2   3    15   10   +5    17
 8 Hillstreet                                    10    5   2   3    15   14   +1    17
 9 Lammerton                                     10    5   2   3    11   10   +1    17
10 Hollin                                        10    5   0   5    14   14    0    15
11 Marionville                                   10    4   2   4    17   17    0    14
12 Dundee                                        10    3   4   3    16   17   −1    13
13 Allous VB                                     10    4   1   5     9   15   −6    13
14 New Belfast Blues                             10    3   2   5     8    7   +1    11
15 D'Itille                                      10    3   1   6    12   17   −5    10
16 Lammerton City                                10    3   0   7    17   27  −10     9
17 New Island                                    10    1   4   5     6   12   −6     7
18 Oakpark Celtic                                10    1   2   7     9   18   −9     5
19 Dölar                                         10    1   2   7     2   11   −9     5
20 Newtown Thistle                               10    0   1   9     9   26  −17     1

Handon United 2–1 Port Sebastian
Hillstreet 1–1 FC Soessch
Hollin 1–0 Dölar
King's Park 2–1 Dundee
La Gorlions 2–0 D'Itille
Lammerton 0–0 Allous VB
Lammerton City 3–4 Port James Athletic
Marionville 2–1 Oakpark Celtic
New Belfast Blues 2–0 Newtown Thistle
New Belfast Warriors 1–0 New Island
                                                Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 New Belfast Warriors                          11    9   1   1    21    8  +13    28
 2 Port James Athletic                           11    8   2   1    26   15  +11    26
 3 Handon United                                 11    7   4   0    17    4  +13    25
 4 King's Park                                   11    7   2   2    26   17   +9    23
 5 La Gorlions                                   11    7   1   3    22   14   +8    22
 6 Port Sebastian                                11    5   3   3    18   12   +6    18
 7 FC Soessch                                    11    5   3   3    16   11   +5    18
 8 Hillstreet                                    11    5   3   3    16   15   +1    18
 9 Hollin                                        11    6   0   5    15   14   +1    18
10 Lammerton                                     11    5   3   3    11   10   +1    18
11 Marionville                                   11    5   2   4    19   18   +1    17
12 New Belfast Blues                             11    4   2   5    10    7   +3    14
13 Allous VB                                     11    4   2   5     9   15   −6    14
14 Dundee                                        11    3   4   4    17   19   −2    13
15 D'Itille                                      11    3   1   7    12   19   −7    10
16 Lammerton City                                11    3   0   8    20   31  −11     9
17 New Island                                    11    1   4   6     6   13   −7     7
18 Oakpark Celtic                                11    1   2   8    10   20  −10     5
19 Dölar                                         11    1   2   8     2   12  −10     5
20 Newtown Thistle                               11    0   1  10     9   28  −19     1

Top Scorers

Ivan Archic Warriors 11
Francis Keelinan Port James 10
Paul Coine Port Sebastian 10
Gaston Avelione Handon United 9
Craig O'Maramy Warriors 9
Bruno Schwartz Soessch 9
Allan Doolan King's Park 8
Konstantin Holstad Soessch 8

Port Sebastian 1–0 New Island
Newtown Thistle 0–2 New Belfast Warriors
Oakpark Celtic 0–0 New Belfast Blues
Port James Athletic 1–2 Marionville
Allous VB 5–5 Lammerton City
D'Itille 0–1 Lammerton
Dundee 0–0 La Gorlions
Dölar 0–2 King's Park
FC Soessch 2–1 Hollin
Handon United 0–1 Hillstreet

                                                Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 New Belfast Warriors                          12   10   1   1    23    8  +15    31
 2 King's Park                                   12    8   2   2    28   17  +11    26
 3 Port James Athletic                           12    8   2   2    27   17  +10    26
 4 Handon United                                 12    7   4   1    17    5  +12    25
 5 La Gorlions                                   12    7   2   3    22   14   +8    23
 6 Port Sebastian                                12    6   3   3    19   12   +7    21
 7 FC Soessch                                    12    6   3   3    18   12   +6    21
 8 Hillstreet                                    12    6   3   3    17   15   +2    21
 9 Lammerton                                     12    6   3   3    12   10   +2    21
10 Marionville                                   12    6   2   4    21   19   +2    20
11 Hollin                                        12    6   0   6    16   16    0    18
12 New Belfast Blues                             12    4   3   5    10    7   +3    15
13 Allous VB                                     12    4   3   5    14   20   −6    15
14 Dundee                                        12    3   5   4    17   19   −2    14
15 D'Itille                                      12    3   1   8    12   20   −8    10
16 Lammerton City                                12    3   1   8    25   36  −11    10
17 New Island                                    12    1   4   7     6   14   −8     7
18 Oakpark Celtic                                12    1   3   8    10   20  −10     6
19 Dölar                                         12    1   2   9     2   14  −12     5
20 Newtown Thistle                               12    0   1  11     9   30  −21     1

[Alizeria]

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ARISE, THE EARL OF HAMMOND
SIR EDWARD VERMILE ELEVATED TO THE HOUSE OF NOBLES

December 1st 2014

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Alizeria's longest serving Prime Minister today became a member of the aristocracy, after being granted a life peerage by King Nikolas II.

_{Sir Edward Vermile is to become "The Earl of Hammond" after
being granted a life peerage by King Nikolas II}

Sir Edward Vermile, who led the Conservative Party to an unprecedented five consecutive election victories until finally being defeated by the Liberal Party in March, has been granted the title "The Earl of Hammond", with Hammond being the Parliamentary constituency he has represented for the last 33 years.

Sir Edward, who was knighted in 2013 by King Nikolas II for his long service to politics and was the first person to receive a Knighthood from the new King, is likely to keep the prefix "Sir" in recognition of this Knighthood and to contrast him from other former Prime Ministers who have received life peerages such as his predecessor Benjamin Lillian (who became "The Baron of Addington" in 2003).

The life peerage will entitle Vermile to sit in the unelected House of Nobles - although it will also force him to vacate his seat in the House of Peasants and trigger a by-election in the seat of Hammond.

Though he never said so publicly, it has been rumoured that Sir Edward had been planning not to run for re-election for the House of Peasants at the next general election, following his ousting from the Conservative Party leadership and relegation to the back benches.

One political insider also suggested that the Conservative Party were planning on preventing him running again as a punishment for his public statements of defiance against the party leadership.

"Elevating him to the House of Nobles is really a way for the Tories to get rid of him without Jim Humphries getting any more egg on his face than he already has."

Sir Edward gained international headlines recently after defying both Conservative Party lines and the expectations of virtually the entire world and voting in favour of the Homosexual Law Reform Act - thus becoming the deciding vote to legalise homosexuality. This was in spite of him only a few months earlier running an election campaign that condemned homosexuality and also dripped with supposedly racist sentiment.

"Politics was Sir Edward's strong point. Political correctness was not." Said Liberal MP William Dolan, who ran an unsuccessful election campaign against him in 2011. "You could call him anything you want - a scoundrel, a bully, a racist, sexist reactionary... but you could never accuse him of not saying exactly what he was thinking. He was unique in politics for his brutal honesty, although he was brutal in plenty of other ways too."

Opposition leader Jim Humphries said that "Serving as his deputy was absolutely terrifying, so I'd hate to know what it was like for those people who actually dared to oppose him."

Vermile poked fun at himself during his valedictory speech to the House of Peasants, which got him a very rare standing ovation from both sides of the chamber.

"I was at the supermarket with my wife last Saturday when someone went up to me and said they recognised me. I said my name was Vermile, and they said 'Oh, you're not related to that bastard in Parliament are you?'"

"I remember reading a poll in the newspaper, I think it was 2009 or 2010 saying that I was the country's most popular politician and that I was also the country's least popular politician which made me wonder if I hadn't spent the last decade yelling myself hoarse in an empty chamber, all on my own."

Prime Minister Anthony Ashton, Vermile's former opponent, gave a speech full of praise for his predecessor.

"I would not be standing where I am right now if it wasn't for Sir Edward Vermile. I'd like to say that it's because he was an awful Prime Minister and so I was easily able to defeat him, but the reality is that I learned more from him just by watching him from the opposition benches than I have learned from anyone in my entire life," He said. "The House of Peasants is about to become a much quieter and emptier place without him. The House of Nobles, on the other hand, isn't going to know what hit it..."

Vermile's elevation to the House of Nobles will mean that a by-election must now be held in his constituency of Hammond, to fill the vacant seat.

Hammond is a rural electorate in County Wichbury that he has represented since 1981 and is frequently referred to as "the most Conservative seat in Alizeria".

It is currently rumoured that Father Gordon O'Hare - founder of the anti-LGBT group The Family Values Institute will likely be the Conservative Party's candidate for the seat, although this has not been confirmed by the Conservatives or by O'Hare, while the Liberal Party have yet to announce any potential candidates.

- ADH

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Crown Act Repealed
The Crown Act of 1873 is successfully repealed with 54% voting yes on the Crown Act Referendum.

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Sailek colored blue voting no, Sailek colored red voting yes.

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Crown Act Referendum

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Yellow snow alert

Ghish, Ghant- After 141 years, the Crowns of Ghant have been restored to their former glory, powers and privileges in a historic day.

Early polls indicated that the referendum could have failed, as southern sailek voted overwhelmingly against. Setbacks were seen when the border sailek in Gaemar, Arrautsa and Dakmoor did not follow suit.

Indeed, the no side need the swing areas on the borderlands in the north to vote no. The borderlands all voted yes, while the northern sailek in Eskura voted no, as the tribes and clans in those lands were apprehensive about the restoration of kings in those areas.

The vast majority of people in Gaemar, Arrautsa, Odolargia, Izozta, Thule and especially Dakmoor voted yes. Dakmoor, which is the mostly highly populated province, had extremely high turnout, and almost overwhelmingly in favor. That, in conjunction with monarchial strongholds in Eskura including Jehenna, Noduar, Ziri and Gauekoizarra, was enough to win the day for the yes campaign.

Prime Minister Nymun Izarbegiratzeak had the following to say. “Today, Ghant takes a step forward by acknowledge its history and its traditions. After 141 years, the Crown Act is no more, and Kings and Queens that have comprised Ghant shall once more the full benefits of their stations. I would like to thank all those who participated in this referendum, and for the passion of those who voted. It is because of you, the people of Ghant, that all things are possible, and your wishes and will are the foundation for which our democracy and unique ways might be preserved. For as we say, balance is the key. And tonight, we have just that.”

This was not without its consequences, as violence has broken out in northern cities between the opposing camps.

“We got rid of the Kings for a reason. All they did was cause trouble and get a lot of people killed.” Said demonstrator Koru Ezra of Monden. “Their removal was a safeguard for the rights of the people.”

Orti Alagara of Gauekoizarra had a different opinion. “There have been kings in Gauekoizarra for 6,000 years. The 141 years without have been a stain on the history of Ghant. It is about time that such a stain was washed away, so that Ghant can once again be right.

Meanwhile, in Gaemarlen, Arragard, Dakar and other large cities in “middle Ghant,” celebrations have been widespread and ongoing deep into the night, with people taking to the streets to sing, dance, and chant “Gods save the King!”

Indeed, the Kings have been saved. In addition, the Emperor is also once again Commander-in-Chief of the Ghantish Armed Forces, and the Atzapar is expected to be reformed. The Crown Act will officially be repealed on January 1st, 2015. Stay tuned for updates.

[Wielkilas]

From the Studios of Telewizja Szlatawa

A Brief Clip of Prime Minister Anya Rosenkrantz’s First Public Address

“It is good to see all of you on this day and it is good that all of you have come to hear what has not been said.”

Applause from the audience.

“What needs to be said? Ask yourselves that question and listen to what I have to say”

A short and silent pause.

“What needs to be said is this. The age of Cornellian hegemony is long over and yet many people of the region still live under occupying forces or the control of colonial masters. We might fool ourselves into thinking that such things as these do not exist. That they are they stuff of history books and faraway places.”

A brief pause.

“But this is not the case. From the far north to the far south people of every culture and creed languish under the control of foreign powers, unable to choose their own path. They suffer poverty, hunger, and disease while those that rule over them enjoy the fruits that their lands can offer. Their lands are stripped bare and they are treated as second class citizens because they do not conform with their masters’ ideals or because of some perceived past transgression that will not be forgiven.”

“Why do these people need to suffer as they do? Why do so many people of the world simply turn away their eyes and ignore the injustice that plagues our region? These are questions that have followed me since I was a little girl listening to the stories my parents told me of having to run from their home and flee to this hospitable place we call Wielkilas. Whatever reasons we may have for ignoring the suffering of so many and allowing them to suffer at the same time, we must address them head on. We must put every ounce of our being into seeing that they can once again enjoy the opportunity to choose their own path and live with the comfort and happiness that we are blessed to have.”

“There is so much that needs to be done to change this unhappy status quo and every one of us can do something to. Do not be afraid to speak out and let the world know what is happening. Shout to the heavens and make sure everyone can hear you. If you are familiar with these suffering people and places, spread your message by any means possible. In this modern world, there are innumerable ways to spread your message to the far corners of the world.”

“If you are in a position of power or wealth, do what you can to both offer succor and a voice to these suffering people. Remember that many of these people and places offered your ancestors refuge when our homeland was under the cruel yoke of foreign domination. Repay the kindness that was given to your ancestors two centuries ago that set the groundwork for you to prosper today. Give to these people and places what they gave to you. The weak sometimes need the strong to lift them up.”

“I promise that this Wielkilasin government and I will not let you, citizens of Wielkilas and the region at large, shoulder this load yourselves. We will lobby on behalf of these people to those who hold dominion over them. We will speak with passion and act with even greater passion...”

[Macureus]

Arod Chronicle,
Stefa Macan

As part of a general policy toward greater co-ordination and co-operation between Old and New Macureus, a proposed Joint-Plan for the Administration and Occupation of Eastern Nekulturnaya has been declared by representatives of both nations in Arod today. As part of this arrangement, the actual government of the Old and New Macurean zones will be combined into a single administration, to be headed by a triumvirate of one Nekulturnayan, one Old Macurean, and one New Macurean national each. The Nekulturnayan triumvir is to be jointly appointed and approved by the governments of Old and New Macureus, but upon the advice of a new body, the Council of Delegates of Eastern Nekulturnaya. This entirely Nekulturnayan entity is to be appointed by provincial governors, whose nationality can be either Old Macurean, New Macurean, or Nekulturnayan, depending upon the local circumstances and political realities of the provinces in question. Each province is to have a committee of prominent Nekulturnayan citizens to advise and assist the government of the province.

All positions will be open to both sexes on an equal basis, which is certainly at odds with the traditional practice of Old Macureus, but as provincial governors in Old Macureus now include 2 men as well as the female majority, it is no longer unprecedented. Full freedom of religion, which is finally being realized in New Macureus, will now also become policy and law in Nekulturnaya as well. With Nekulturnaya, the necessity of compromise is likely setting the stage and the precedents for the eventual reunification of all of Macureus, Old and New alike. It may well be that if this business of Nekulturnaya is managed so easily by means of compromise, it might well expedite reunification itself. Our children could well live in a reunified land at last, a dream that has eluded us since 1869.

Whatever happens, at least Nekulturnaya will be better off for it, if not us as well. I, for one, hope that this resolves the crisis and brings peace to this part of Acheron at last.

[Ossoria]

General Chase
The latest news from the Royal Ossorian Navy

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Admiralty Announces Major Fleet Reorganizations
The end of an era, the coming of the new and the reallocation of Navy assets

It's official. After a long period of service, often stubbornly and against what some would call better judgement, the Admiralty has made its decision. Once 6th Fleet returns from battle in Azurlavai, the Royal Navy will no longer field battleships.

The decision was announced at a morning press conference hosted by the First Lord of the Admiralty Lady Aerona Goldrick, the First Naval Lord High Admiral Kirstin Beirne, the Third Naval Lord Admiral Gawain Dunne and the Fourth Naval Lord Admiral Shevon Rogan.

"The two remaining battleships in service with the Navy, the ROS Osraí and the ROS Andraste, will be decommissioned and put into ready reserve as museum ships," said Admiral Shevon Rogan, who is also the head of the Navy's Bureau of Ships. "They, like their sister ship the ROS Étaín, will continue to be owned by the Navy and will be maintained in a state which would allow their speedy reactivation should events warrant their return to active service."

The Osraí, lead ship of the Osraí-class battleships and the flagship of the Second Fleet, will be sailed to Kenlis where it will be moored. In addition to being open to the public, the First Naval Lord announced her intention to shift her flag to the vessel for as long as she is maintained, making Osraí the de-facto flagship of the entire Navy.

While many veterans and former crew from both ships were saddened to see the end of what many referred to as "one of the oldest and proudest traditions of our Service" most, if not all, chose to focus on the positive aspects of the ship's retirements.

"I can't think of many better fates for the old girl," said Gunner's Mate (Ret.) Fergus Bradner, President of the Osraí Veterans' Association. "But there are dozens of worse ways for her to go. At least she's not being broken up for razor-blades. This way us old hands can stop by to pay our respects, remember old comrades, and share our knowledge with the next generation of sailors."

"Besides, flagship of the entire Navy is a mighty fine feather in her cap," he added with a grin.

Also announced at the press conference was the acceptance of the two battleships' replacements, the Cerbal-class aircraft carrier ROS Esyllt and the Claíomh Solais-class dreadnought ROS Gáe Dearg. Esyllt, under the command of Captain, Senior Grade Anna Kielty, is to take Osraí's place as flagship of Second Fleet, while Gáe Dearg, under the command of Captain, Senior Grade Cuán Murrin, will take over Sixth Fleet upon its return.

Finally, it was announced that Ninth Fleet, under the command of Fleet Admiral of the Green Lady Nessa Creaven, had been rebased to Vaddon Island in the Hemar Islands.

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[New Edom]

THE FINEBERG TIMES

Wednesday, Dec 2, 2014

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100 Million Oil Deal Announced!

By Annabelle Barca

FINEBERG, New Edom-- OIl and Resources Minister was all smiles as she returned from a trip to the Recon Empire. The petroleum agreement reached will net New Edom 100 million NSD over the next five years for drilling rights in the Shiloh Oilfields in southern Haran.

The deal was made with the Pegasus Petrol Company, a subsidiary of the Legion Corporation after what Mrs. Colonna described as "very pleasant negotiations."

The Shiloh Oilfield is an oilfield in the Plateau of Ram-Gilead in Southern Haran Province. It is located approximately 235 km southwest of the provincial capital city of Sterry. The field was discovered in the early 1970s but at that time lack of local infrastructure made development too costly. However in 2007 a new geological survey was done by the National Oil Corporation's contracted geological scientists and engineers. There are about 60 million barrels (9,500,000 m3) of oil in place with 12%-15% of which is recoverable. Experts believe that it is possible to extract about approximately 2,400-barrel (380 m3) of oil per day.

Much of the region of the Ram-Gilead Plateau is arid rocky desert. However the New Edomite government has built a small airport at the town of Ramos (pop 3500) and there is a rail line going to and from Sterry, the provincial capital. Sterry deals with other oil companies (Ohsung Petroleum and Globexian Resources) that have drilling or development rights in the province, so there is a great deal of infrastructure there that can support further development of this oilfield.

These arrangements were made following a decision by the Interim Government's Council on Economic Affairs to focus government efforts on the agricultural reform, dirigible, rebuilding of infrastructure in Bara, Gloria Regis and Peregrino, microsatellite and Magna Lacuna research projects. "Ultimately," Minister of Finance Adam Zelek said, "We are doing our best to keep this government from sinking into an untenable debt; we have to balance things and encourage foreign investment."

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[Alizeria]

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HAMMOND BY-ELECTION CANDIDATES ANNOUNCED

December 5th 2014

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The Royal Electoral Commission has confirmed the names of the candidates who will be standing in the upcoming Hammond by-election, to fill the seat left vacant by Sir Edward Vermile.

_{John Bruceman (left) is the current favourite to win the Hammond by-election}

Most polls suggest that the rural seat in County Wichbury, which has been held by Sir Edward Vermile since 1981 and has been held by the Conservatives since 1909, will continue to be held by the Tories.

Although there was much speculation that Father Gordon O'Hare - a priest who founded the anti-homosexuality lobby group The Family Values Institute - would be the candidate, O'Hare stated that he did not intend to run in Hammond.

"At the end of the day, I'm a Krostukite and I don't think the people of Hammond would take kindly to me coming over from Krostuk and trying to represent a constituency I've never lived in."

In the end the Tories announced that John Bruceman, a farmer from County Williamshire whose plea to end violence for the sake of the psychological well being of sheep went viral on the internet, will be the candidate.

Bruceman said that he will be running a "no-nonsense" campaign.

"I like sheep. People in Hammond like sheep. Vote Conservative. Vote for me." Was his simple message.

The Liberal Party announced that Dr. Sheena Henderson, a 40 year old hospital administrator, would be the party's candidate.

Dr. Henderson said she was proud to have won selection but admitted she had a hard road ahead of her in attempting to win what is often described as "the most Conservative seat in Alizeria".

"It's going to be a big challenge to win the seat from the Conservatives. Sir Edward Vermile will be a hard act to follow for anyone and the Tories will do everything they can to hold onto Hammond." She said.

Henderson admitted that she has never lived in Hammond, or even in County Wichbury but said she felt qualified to represent the constituency because "One time when I was driving from Everton to Krostuk, I stopped in the area to ask for directions and everyone was really nice. I'd love to be their MP."

Other parties who are running candidates in Hammond include the Green Party, who announced 24 year old Victoria Bennett as their candidate, the White Power Party who are running 56 year old ex-convict Daryl Hanson and the Libertarian Party who are running 31 year old university professor James Mathers.

Full list of candidates:

Candidate Name:	Political Party
BENNETT, Victoria	Green Party
BRUCEMAN, John	Conservative Party
HANSON, Daryl	White Power Party
HENDERSON, Sheena	Liberal Party
JACKSON, Richard	Alizeria Legalise Cannabis Party
MATHERS, James	Libertarian Party
MCLEOD, Daphne	Communist League of Alizeria
WALSH, Barbara	Haughty Naughty Nudist Party

Polls currently suggest that Bruceman is very far ahead in the Conservative stronghold, while it is also a historical fact that no incumbent government has ever gained a seat it does not hold at a by-election.

Political analyst Sydney Burchard says that the Hammond by-election, though arguably a test for the Ashton government, is not likely to reflect the mood of the nation or upon the popularity of his government.

"It's brave of the Liberals to run a candidate at all in Hammond," He said. "The fact is that most people in Hammond have always voted Conservative and all it would take would be for a small gesture from Sir Edward Vermile to ensure whoever the Conservative Party nominates gets in on the back of his own popularity."

Recent polls also indicate that Hammond is at odds with nationwide trends, with nationwide polls showing that the Liberals are well and truly ahead of the Conservatives in terms of popularity and approval, and will easily win a second term if trends continue.

Current polls have the Liberals on 45% and the Conservatives on 39% - a 6 point lead for the government.

"The policies of the Liberal Party are not at all popular - quite the opposite in fact, but the infighting in the Conservative Party has been very offputting to voters and while Liberal policies aren't popular, at least the Liberals appear to know what they stand for, whereas the Tories seem divided and confused." Said Dr. Burchard.

Although the Liberals are ahead in the polls, Prime Minister Anthony Ashton's personal approval ratings have tumbled, with the Prime Minister currently on 46% in the 'preferred Prime Minister' poll, down from 51%. Opposition leader Jim Humphries is himself struggling on 21%, while former Prime Minister Sir Edward Vermile remains popular on 23% despite leaving the House of Peasants. 5% of people indicated they wished for Chancellor of the Exchequer Donald Douglas to be Prime Minister, 3% nominated Foreign Secretary William Eastwood and a further 3% said Conservative MP Jennifer Dixon.

- ADH

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In Other News:

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• Ghant repeals Crown Act in referendum; is this a step backwards for Ghantish democracy?
• Wielkilas Prime Minister Anya Rosenkrantz's first public address well received in Alizeria
• Diplomatic wrangling over Nekulturnaya continues

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[Vyrsar]

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Annual Bundestag Address: Chancellor Adenauer on Nekulturnya

Special Report

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"Our increase of troops in Nekulturnya following an agreed handover of Nordic and Prussian responsibilities has two primary reasons. Security, and improvement. Certain factions, including Natsional'nyy Militsiya Armiya and their allies, aim to attempt to remove administrative occupation forces through force, overthrow the current domestic administration councils, and instill a government no different from the old.

In these goals, they will create chaos. It is to note that none of these factions are unified. If not kept under control as they have been, they would fight each other for control. They would displace thousands, destroy vital infrastructure, threaten bordering states, and destroy any hope of peace in Northern Acheron.

In the interest of not just controlling, but eliminating the power and interest of these groups, I have ordered two divisions of the Armed Forces into West Nekulturnya and elements of a third division into the Volkhinian and Volihkov Valleys. Their objectives are in turn with the goals of the Vyrsarian government in West Nekulturnya.

First, contain and control factions hostile to the occupying forces and administrative councils, and suppress violent resistance. Second, provide security to civilians and assist allied Nacionalne Ljudska Armije forces in systematically locating and eradicating the last bastions of militant resistance groups, namely the Nezavisimosti and aforementioned Natsional'nyy Militsiya Armiya. Third, aid in continuing to improve and extend infrastructure for the people of West Nekulturnya. Fourth, establish a domestic interim government of West Nekulturnya, and gradually hand over administrative responsibilities to this interim government. These objectives are to progress to a single, final goal. Establish stability in West Nekulturnya."

The Chancellor's words were met with applause as she, in a more brief manner than what was expected, outlined the reasons and goals for the new troops being sent into Nekulturnya- a topic of much speculation since the buildup of forces on the border was first publicly reported by Tim Stanton of The Fineberg Times. Since then, the huge increase of soldiers to finally put an end to insurrection in the West has been popularly called 'The Surge'. Along with the Chancellor's public acknowledgement and explanation of the Surge, the Ministry of Defence has released previously classified combat after-action reports and footage, perhaps in an effort for transparency. The Minister of Defence explained the lack of transparency; intelligence officials feared that public explanations and forewarning to allied or neighbouring governments would result in reprisals against pro-Vyrsarian Vytich ethnic groups and allowed enemy combatants to organise and prepare for the surge. He also stated that while they understood that the buildup of military power may have caused some worry and confusion, it was in the interest of operational protection.

[Gylias]

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THE ECONOMIC JOURNAL

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National Bank reduces interest rates to 5,0%

Sunday, 7 December 2014

MISHAWAKA, MISHAWAKA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION -- The National Bank of Gylias has reduced its key interest rate from 5,5% to 5,0% in order to stimulate the economy during the last quarter of the fiscal year.

The Bank has traditionally held firm to a "tunnel" approach in terms of monetary policy, aiming at keeping Gylian economic growth stable and avoiding "extreme" fluctuations in the growth rate. This approach has given it a long record of prudence, as it has increased interest rates when the economic growth trended close to the upper limit of the tunnel, to prevent overheating, and decreased them when it lurched dangerously low. It has continued to use the approach after being given independence in matters of monetary policy in 1990, having only deviated from it during the late 1980s when it hiked interest rates to combat inflation.

The period of December, January and February has long been the weakest quarter of the Gylian fiscal year in terms of economic growth, due to reduced workloads from summer vacations, though this is to some extent mitigated by tourism. The interest rate reduction is aimed at incentivising investment during the period to keep the economy stable and maintain growth rates within the tunnel.

Last year, Gylias' economy grew by a total of 3,2% overall, and current growth figures are largely in line with the Bureau of Statistics and Accounting's forecast of a 3,0% annual growth rate.

[Schottia]

The Daily Worker
World Cup Special
Marrian McFadden reports

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Schottia 5-2 West Angolan
Harbour Hill Stadium, Handon (att: 55,431)
Goals: Avelione 11' 61' Killanen 55' Fotan 70' Keelinan 86' (Schottia) Christian Davis 36' Alan Harrison 38' (West Angolan)
Possession: 54%-46%
Shots: 14-6
On-target: 6-2

Schottic fans went home smiling last night as Barry Gorman's men followed up their 1-0 win at Zenic with the 5-2 hammering of West Angolan; a side ranked 90 places above them. The result has given the White and Greens real hope that they can finish the group in a strong position.

The hero from Zenic, Bruno Schwartz, was rewarded for his goal in the previous game and handed a starting place. The big striker started the game in a lively manner, coming close in the 4th minute with a header that went just wide. It wouldn't be long however, until Schottia broke the deadlock. It all started on 11 minutes, from a Jack Gordon run, the wingback overlapping down the right before firing a low cross into the box, Schwartz initially fluffed his shot, before the ball came through to Gaston Avelione for his seventh goal of the tournament.

The Angolans regrouped after this, and showed some of the skills that got the into the world's top 50. The Schottic defence was left somewhat static as New Namibe United forward Christian Davis took advantage of a defensive mix up to score from close range. Schottic captain Colin Donaldson will perhaps be a little embarrassed as it was his misplaced pass that, in the end, let Davis through.

The visitors kept up the pressure, and there was a strong feeling that more goals were to follow. First Anna Williams went close, before Alan Harrison rose highest at a corner to send the ball soaring past Lucas D'Araby. At half time the score line read, Schottia 1-2 West Angolan, and there was a feeling it was going to be one of those days.

Gorman was pleased with the comeback.

Barry Gorman must have said something to the players at half time though, as it was a much-improved Schottia who remerged from the tunnel. On came Eoin Killanen in place of Joey Bia, who had been somewhat ineffective and the FC Zürich man slotted in just behind Schwartz, with Avelione moving to the right wing.

The substitution would prove a masterstroke, with Killanen pulling them level on 55 minutes. it was Gary Corsie who broke forward from the midfield, riding two or three challenges. The Flockers midfielder looked like he was gearing up to shoot from distance before he dinked forward a clever pass which was weighted perfectly for Killanen. The little midfielder received the ball one on one with Holden Barr, and was able to take his time finding the bottom corner of the net.

Schottia wouldn't have to wait long to reclaim the lead, and there was already an air of expectation as Sarah Paulson pushed Schwartz in the box. Gaston Avelione stepped up to convert the resulting penalty kick, smashing his shot right down the middle, sending Barr completely the wrong way.

Schottia eased there fans nerves on 70 minutes making it 4-2, it seemed as good as Angolan were in the first half - the home side were in the second. The goal came direct from another set-play, Jon Fotan placing the ball for a free kick on his favoured right side. The dead ball specialist was able to angle his shot over the wall, beating Holden Barr at full stretch. The New Belfast Warriors man claiming his third goal of the qualifiers.

Although West Angolan were firmly on the ropes by this stage it was far from a total capitulation, and the always looked dangerous on the counter attack. The goal scorer Davis in particular was a handful for Hanlon and Okywä, who had to be on their guard until the final whistle sounded.

It would be Schottia though, who had the last say in the game, and it would be a special moment for Newbie Francis Keelinan, the Port James player on for his debut found himself through on goal as the Scots counter-attacked. There must have been more that a little bit of pressure on the 23-year-old as he managed to fend of a Christina Gray challenge, before his scuffed shot bounced over Holden Barr and into the net.

The convincing win will give Schottia a timely confidence booster as the travel to take on an extremely resolute Rüntenbach side who currently sit equal top on 30 points. Schottia will be well aware that only a win will keep their slim chances of qualification alive.