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Gisanyledaradse is an independent newspaper company, based in the Salthan capital of |aska, and is the nation's largest newspaper with a circulation of over 20 million. Dates used here are in both the Salthan calendar system and standard.
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Today - 8/19, 2751 KG (September 29th, 2011)
Four more nations to build embassies in |aska
|aska - The goverment has announced the final ratification by the senate to permit embassies for four nations in the new designated International district in western |aska. The four nations are, The United Socialist States of Konilid, The United Socialist States of Archnar,
The Mind of Charlotte Ryberg and the The Incorporated States of ExecutiveSolutions Intl Inc. These embassies will be built alongside the embassy to embassy for The Nomadic Peoples of YellowApple, which was finalized to be built earlier this week.
"We are working hard to forge allies with those nations who we can trust, and show a strong commitment to freedom and civil rights." Tasshaseki Kes, head of the senate said. "Not all of their records are perfect, but we do believe that those who do not have good records are in transitions towards freedom. We certainly know our own past are willing to give them a chance. We expect much in the way these nations treat their own people and their neighbors, as much as we, and expect them to hold us accountable to the way we treat our citizens and our neighbors. "
Minister of foreign affairs and envoy to the World Assembly Gika kes said "This is indeed a momentous step, and the most meaningful one since being graciously accepted to join the World Assembly. While we may limit who we ally ourselves with, we welcome mutual pacts of non-aggression with any nation."
News Archives
8/17, 2751 KG (September 27th, 2011)
Non-Agression Pact Signed with the Nomadic People of Yellow Apple
|aska - In a historic first signing of a non-aggression pact with any nation, the Republic has signed a pact with the Nomadic people of Yellow Apple. As part of an accord with them, a Yellow Apple embassy is to be built in |aska, and a Salthan embassy in Yellow Apple."This is the first of what I hope many signings" Head Senator Tasshaseki Kes said "To show our aggressor days is behind us. What we seek is peace and stability. However, it should be understood we still stand resolute and strong with a mighty arm against those who might fight us. We have not lost our will to fight in self-defense against those who would try to take our liberty. A desire for peace should not be confused with softness. We will still deal with pirates, bandits and aggressor nations with strength. "
8/15, 2751 KG (September 25th, 2011) Holyday Edition
11 Pirates Captured off Coast
Relton - 11 Pirates were captured by the Salthan Navy today just a mile off the coast near the village of Relton. Though the pirates did attempt to fight the navy ship, the navy has reported they have lost no men in this raid. The pirates are to face trial in the national court, and may face a life forced labor sentence.
Minister of the Navy Udala Kes said "This shows how well our navy is working, as part of the greater system of our defense in general in protecting our people from pirates. While there has been a good sized drop in the number of pirate raids in the recent years, especially since the reforms by Tasshasek Kes, international trade has still been struck hard by pirates.
8/13, 2751 KG (September 23rd, 2011)
National news
New Minister of Doctrine Chosen
|aska - Under priest Ulthake Uda has been chosen to take the place of Gisilathake (Holy head) Laila. The former holy head of the temple of Saltha had fallen ill the last month, and realizing that he was becoming too old and would soon die called for a successor to be named. Uthake Uda underwent the fasting and rites of purification, and was proclaimed at the central temple of |aska by Gisilatheka Lasila the title of Gisilatheka. The former Gilsatheka, as with tradition mantained the title Gisila (holyness). Just two days later, Gisila Lail died. Gisilatheka Uda eulogized the former church leader, saying he was not just a mentor, but a father to him. Gisilatheka Ude said he would strive his best to follow the old leader's great example.
"undead-like" disease strikes Kes City[b]
[b]Kes City - Reports have arrived of a strange pandemic striking Kes City, a small town in the eastern district, North of Ten Terak. The pandemic is causing people to enter a death-like trance-like and sometimes violent state, attacking those who have not been effected by the disease. Scientists do not yet know what the cause of the disease, how how it spread so quickly. The army has already quarantined the city, preventing any with the infection from leaving the city. Those who are not effected are being carefully quarantined and scanned to make sure they are not carriers of the disease before they are permitted to leave the army's medical camp outside the city. The Army has sent in the special forces to rescue the few survivors inside the quarantine zone.
8/12, 2751 KG (September 22nd, 2011)
Natonal News
Zombie Attack Kes City, Army quarintine of city in place
Kes City - Reports have arrived of a strange pandemic striking Kes City, a small town in the eastern district, North of Ten Terak. The pandemic is causing people to enter a death-like trance-like and sometimes violent state, attacking those who have not been effected by the disease. Scientists do not yet know what the cause of the disease, how how it spread so quickly. The army has already quarantined the city, preventing any with the infection from leaving the city. Those who are not effected are being carefully quarantined and scanned to make sure they are not carriers of the disease before they are permitted to leave the army's medical camp outside the city. The Army has sent in the special forces to rescue the few survivors inside the quarantine zone.
Bomb devistates Capital - 26 Killed, 304 injured.
|aska - This morning a bomb detonated in a busy square in the market district of |aska. 26 people were killed in the blast, and 304 people injured. some of the victims included children. The terrorist group Lilliputin Freedom Fighters has claimed responsibility. In a statement they claimed greivences in Saltha's recent support of occupation of the Lilliputin homeland by one of Saltha's ally. Government head Tasshasek Kes has released a senate approved statement. She said "We have only supported ally nations right to self defense. That was what we believed the cause behind the recent war between our ally and Lilliputin. If we are incorrect in our assessment, or if you have greivences against a nation, those should be brought up, or brought up in the World Assembly. Violence against civilians will not be tolerated, and is never the right path. We are willing to discuss greivences, and broker peace between you and the other nation, but any further terrorist actions will be met with force. We will not change who we are as a nation because of terrorist threats."
Special Session Held on mining safety
|aska - In a special national seante hearing new regulations are being discussed in relation to yesterday's mining colapse and whether new laws should be insiituted to mandate stricter safety controls. Representivies from the Tastony mining company testified that the accident was simply unfortunite chance and that they use utmost care for conditions in their mines.
The burried miners have not yet rescued, but crews are working to free them.
8/11, 2751 KG (September 21st, 2011)
International Relations
Embassy Program Opens, Konilid first to join
|aska - Saltha announced the opening of it's new embassy program to strengthen other nations. Representatives of the Senate, as well as National Senator leader Tasshasek Kes has been in talks with a few nations. Today it was revealed that the United Socialist States of Konilid will be the first to sign an agreement to build an embassy in the west end of the central district of the Capital City. It was also announced that Saltha will be likewise be building an embassy in the Socialist States, sending Navy vetren Gishase Lykekani.
National News
Over 200 Burried in mine collapse
|aska - This morning a mine in the mountain range Southwest of |aska colapsed . The mine was being opperated by the Tastony mining company. Based on their records it is believed over 200 workers are trapped or have been killed. The army was mobilized to help clear the rocks to free the workers. It is unknown at this time how many survived the collapse and are trapped inside the mine.
Sports
Nenesnenksa: |aska Kes beat |aska Wind Runners in close match 3-2
It was a feirce back and forth in the match between the Kes and the Wind Runners. After the Wind Runners scored no goals during their first set, the Kes scored the first goal on the bototm of the first set. In the Wind Runner's second set they fought hard to tie and then again to gain the lead. The Kes scored another goal in the bottom of the set, but a brilliant save stopped the Kes from taking the lead. No goals were scored by either team on the third or fourth set. On the final set the Wind Walkers were again stopped from gaining a goal, and the Kes scored the winning goal in the third set, winning the game. Final Score Kes 3, Wind Walkers 2.