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by **Shastara** » Wed May 17, 2017 8:46 am

Shasta Party Rally turns violent

-via The Willamette Week

Franta, Feylara- On May 16th Shastara Party leaders and hundreds of native Shastarans marched on the Feylara state Capitol in Franta in a peaceful march protesting the results of last weeks state elections that Shastara Party leaders have claimed were rigged against them. The protest turned violent when police officers armed with fire hoses and batons pushed the crowd back and arrested roughly 350 people. First Minister Gordon Glendall has said
“I am stunned and disgusted in the way that the Feylara state government handled the situation. In this day and age treatment of anybody like this is unacceptable.”

Feylara State Minister David Henderson claims that the protesters were blocking the stairs to the Capitol and refused to move and were verbally harassing state employees entering and leaving the buildings main enterance. The claims were not unfounded as there were reports that the protesters refused to relocate to the park across the street and were planting themselves in traffic and were indeed harassing pedestrians in the area. However most people can agree the police brutality was far from needed in this instance. This is just the latest in a new surge of racism against Native Shastans whom make up about 30% of the population and there are concerns that violance may continue to escalate, especially in Feylara and Centrallia where race relations have historically been tenuous at best.

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by **Rezua** » Wed May 17, 2017 9:37 am

Election Special

RezNews

In a matter of months, the new Prime Minister of Rezua is going to be elected. Today, we've collection a series of short speeches from our candidates so that they can tell the Rezuan people what they want to do for the nation.

Blue Party: Penrod Hauer

The previous prime minister, Mr. Hoelmon, was a member of the Blue Party. As promised, our party increased education and lobbied for the end of military commanders being involved in government. And as you now know, the Upper Council's only unelected members are the empress and her heir-regent, since her heir is too young. For my term, I promise to not only increase education but also to encourage students to investigate green energy. I will encourage them to become diplomats and communicators. The future is becoming darker and darker. No one is trying to negotiate as hatred toward mankind increases. And our fine nation is embarrassingly lacking in green solutions to our climate crisis. Elect me, and we can make Rezua a model nation that others can look up to. But most importantly, our children will become our chief concern.

Imperial Party: Ana Leonart

Our empire is slowly fading into oblivion. Many nations no longer listen to our councils. Nations are unwilling to trade with us and unwilling to even understand our ideals. Our very way of live is being eradicated. This is not the Rezua I remember as a girl. Our empire was proud once. Our military was both feared and respected. When Ventismar was still smoking from the Second Global War, our empire was manufacturing and mining. Rezua has fallen to a state of decline. Elect me, and I will restore our military to its once glorious status as the best on Sunalaya. Elect me, and our trade network will open to many more nations, including ones the empress and current parliament have decided against. Elect me if you want a nation to be proud of, a nation of leaders and not followers. We will set the standard. We will not conform. We will never yield. Our people shall become one looked up to.

Monarchist Party: Dana Kortig

Empress Ymira is the greatest ruler Rezua has had for over one hundred years. She has disbanded restrictions on parliament, has decreased the military to prohibit the perversion of our message of peace. She has sacrificed so much for us, done so much to guide us wisely. There is no need to fear her, she can be trusted. I believe it is time to return the power that was entrusted to us back to the crown. Parliament should be made smaller so that the empress can get her reforms out faster. Elect me if you believe in rapid progress and social liberalism

Nationalist Party: Sergei Mason

I do not believe the empress has done enough for our people. We do not want trade deals, more education, more green energy, more welfare. Yet, she has lowered employment. We want that. We need that. If we want to make a land of strong people, we must make a strong military. Thousands of jobs to be had. A way to ensure other nations never threaten our great people. We should use our military to demand other nations to obey our ideals. We believe in humane treatment and in justice. Many nations have cowardly worms for rulers. They hide behind armies so they can rule their little "empires" and enslave their people. Its time to kick in the door and return the world to its proper way, the way of Rezua!

Elitist Party: Abel Hilkon

The time of the monarch is over. The time of elections is over. The time of corruption is over. If I am elected, the brightest people in Rezua will rule the nation in an oligarchy. We will ensure economic prosperity, political cunning, and military competence. We will solution our nations problems with experts. Why do we let everyone vote and run for office? The common man is selfish, nasty, and cruel. He does not look for the best for a fellow Rezuan miles away from himself and his family. We, the Elites, will treat all equally by removing bias. We experts will rule without making the mistakes of morons. We will triple education spending, to fine the best and brightest. Elect me if you want intelligent leaders.

Unity (Communist) Party: George Basil

Comrades! Proletariat brothers and sisters! Today is the day that you decide. Do you want to control the government directly? Do you want to directly control your company? Are you tired of the bourgeois, the one percent, ruling your life? Well, then, now is the time to act. No more empress, no more parliament. Together, we will all rule together. Everyone will have a say in all our decisions. There will be no more starving or stealing, everyone will get the same thing. No more wives and children, everyone will be your family. No more wealth gaps, for all will get what they need and no more for wasteful extravagance. Elect me if you want true equality.

Moose-Wolf Party: Henri Morgan

Friends, our economy is a joke! Our government restricts our business with "ethics laws" and "morals". Our money is being stolen by our government! In the name of "morality"! Tell me, is it moral to handicap our companies because they can't keep up with competitors? Unions are taking the money of our leaders and employees equally. And for what? Reforms. Well I'll tel you what, you can't make mining more safe than it is now. New vent systems yearly? Are they mad? The Unions are trying to drain our incomes! Elect me if you want less government regulation of business. Power to the people, and the wallet!

Republican Party: Laura Fletcher

I am not a hater of Empress Ymira. She is a wonderful, kind, and competent woman. However, it just doesn't seem fair that a woman who preaches about freedom and equality should have no term limit. Don't get me wrong, we should be grateful to her and her seven years of service to our nation. But where do we put the limit? When will we have real equality? Why does one family get the same amount of power as one hundred and fifteen elected members of parliament? The time for this favoritism must come to an end. We don't need mother to guide us anymore. The monarch was only our guide for as long as we needed one. We don't need one anymore. We can decide what is right and wrong ourselves. Besides, keeping her in power is selfish. Her entire life is taken from her so that she comes our servant. That isn't fair. We are a nation that believes in picking your career, following your dream. Do you really think she's happy? Being unable to live with her wife at all times. Having to make the tough choices by herself? Skipping weekends for surprise national security meetings? Long hours? No. If we are ready for power, we are ready for the burdens. Using a monarch as a scapegoat is irresponsible. We must use our own beliefs to guide our nation. Through elections. Through taking our ideas and giving them to our representatives. Elect me, and have more of a say in your nation. Elect me, and help free the woman who you call "empress" but is really a slave to the state.

The Divine Empress Party: Immanuel Zachery

Electing me is electing the command of the Holy Mother! Ymira, the Angel of Wisdom, Justice, and Mercy! She is all-seeing and all knowing! We hinder her by trying to tell her what we want. Goddess Ymira is better than you and I! Her daughter, Aria, is Christ reborn! The virginal birth returns! It is God's will to have the Everens in power. They are angels among men. Wise and mighty. Bow before God's wisdom and let the empress rule uncontested! Trust in God and his mysteries!

The Absolute Horseshit-Bullshit Party: Rodent Supreme

Friends, my name is Rodent Supreme. Of course, that's a lie, but all politicians lie. I'm going to smile and tell you everything is okay when everything isn't okay. Elect me and green energy will become our only energy. I'll destroy all the oil companies. Then with the corpses of the CEOs I accidentally killed in the orbital strikes, I'll make a zombie army that will run on turbines to power your computers. It's a sacrifice we must make. A few hundred for a few million. Also, everyone gets a free naked sex-robot. Because who doesn't want a free naked sex-robot. I promise it will not strangle you in your sleep. 9/10 of my scientists who tried them woke up in the morning. If you elect me, I will become a friendly dictator. I will take care of all your daily decisions so you literally don't have to do anything. In addition, I will make a new law requiring everyone to shower everyday. This will make jobs in the soap industry and also in the secret police who will measure everyone's soap bars daily. Elect me, because I don't give a shit about you and just want some power. Remember, a vote for Rodent is a vote completely wasted. Oh! And Jesus told me to make Laura Fletcher gay! So come out on the interwebz and send #GaySpray around to make her gay. Thank you for your support.

by **The Seven United** » Wed May 17, 2017 1:18 pm

The Seven United News

Voting begins in Montedoran

With high security, voting has begun in Montedoran. Voters will have a choice, to leave The Seven United or to stay, with the UNP campaigning for "Goodbye" and all other political parties wishing for a stay vote. Turnout has already seen to be quite high with estimates of 70-75% in some urban areas. CERBER has also been seen, with soldiers at most voting booths as a security pre-caution. Many people are remembering the tension just like in the 1990s, where independence terrorism was rife.

Voting
1) Make sure you have a polling card or identification proving that you were born in Montedoran on you before you vote
2) Vote clearly with an tick between the two choices, you can only tick one box
3) Polling stations are open May 17th from 7am to 9pm
4) Find your nearest polling station at http://www.s7nn1.me/indyref/pollingstations

CorentiaVision Launched

CorentiaVision has launched, officially created by SevCorp yesterday. CorentiaVision, the parent company of SevCorp has said they will look forward to CorentiaVision 2018. SevCorp CEO Jeuves D. Hueves told us in an interview "It was an amazing idea. I really loved it, we could see so much come from this." SevCorp will begin speaking to other nations in getting it running, asking for all nations to spend money on CorentiaVision. For those who do not know, CorentiaVision is a musical contest where all Corentian nations come together in a host city and play music in the quarter-finals, semi-finals then finals. The finals will be the biggest, with the singers dueling for the almighty first place. Voting is simple, each nation has a televote. You text your nation you wish to vote for. The popular vote is counted, then each nation has a voting council of 6 people. These 6 people decide how many points they want to give to each nation in the council vote. You give 2, 4 points, 6 points, 8 points, 12 points and 15 points as the maximum. The televote and the council vote are combined to give the final result. CorentiaVision 2018 will be hosted in The Seven United.

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by **Later Columbia** » Thu May 18, 2017 12:53 pm

2017 Elections - Meet Your Candidates!

James Alexander, Incumbent

Easton McCreery, Conservative

Victoria Base, Liberal

Tomorrow, May 19, is the day of elections in the Confederate States. The C.S. is non-partisan, meaning political parties are not permitted in the government - rather, individuals run in the election. Despite this, "parties" are formed, but act more as fraternities to support similar minded candidates and politicians. In the Confederacy a Primary is held between all candidates, the two most popular then make it to the national elections - however 2017 has shaped up to be a unique year, with three candidates appearing on the ballot. James Alexander, the current president, tied with Victoria Base, a liberal candidate. This resulted in them both appearing on the ballot, creating the first three candidate ballot. This unique situation has shown just how important the elections in 2017 will be. Ahead of the elections tomorrow, let's get to know your candidates!

James Alexander was born on November 9, 1965 in the city of Bleakburn, Freemont. At the age of 18 he attended the University of Bleakburn, where he studied business. Upon graduating at the age of 22, Alexander went into his first business, real estate. He purchased land in Bleakburn and built housing for middle-class families. After his success in Bleakburn, Alexander moved to Liberty City, the largest city in the country, and expanded his real estate empire. He made his first $1million at the age of 28. He first ran for the presidency in 2009 but did not make it past the primaries. He was elected President in 2013. He is a member of the LTC, League of Traditional Conservatives - an association of traditional conservatives. Although Alexander is known for his strong Economic policies, his social policies have been criticized. During his presidency he has blocked the legalization of same-sex marriage and abortion. He has promised to increase international trade, but has not presented a plan on how to yet.

Easton McCreery was born on January 19, 1993 in the city of Woodpine, Cascadia. At the age of 18 he attended the Confederate State University in the national capital of Columbia where he majored in Philosophy, Politics and Economics. Prior to his graduation in 2015 he was elected to Congress as a state representative for his home state of Cascadia. He has worked as a congressman for two years now, where he has made a name for himself nationwide - including having a form of Conservatives named after him. Despite being conservative economically and in many cases socially, he has come out in support of same-sex marriage and abortion. He has issued his trade plans which include expansion of trade with Rhodevus, Westseaxnaland and Jeongui.

Victoria Base was born on July 11, 1970, in the city of Alderney, Alderney. She studied law at the University of Alderney. Upon graduating in 1996 she began to work as a lawyer in her home state, before moving to the capital city, Columbia. She continued to practice law in Columbia until she was elected to Congress in 2011 as a State Representative for Alderney. She has worked in Congress since then, and has remained a popular politician. She is known for her radical ideas, including lowering taxes for the lower class, creating new union laws, and increasing the national minimum wage. Many of her opponents have criticised her saying she is overstepping her position placing the national government ahead of the states.

by **Calva** » Thu May 18, 2017 1:56 pm

Calvan Times

Calvan Unbear Malware Cripples Libriran Health Service

(above)Unbearable Malware Screen

Tonight a Calvan Hacker Group Cypher bear have claimed responsibility for a Ransom wear attack on the Librian Health service, The Malware Unbearable is a Ransom ware virus believed to of infected up to about 1000 computers locking their users out of their computers causing mass disruption with in the Health service. The Virus was first introduced from a Computer in the Cardiology department of a central hospital in the capital of Libra. The virus was believed to of gained entry via a email posing as the Cardiology department mailing resources asking for a password from there the mail was opened and the virus infected a computer in the resources department before spreading like wild fire encrypting computers and effectively shutting down the health service unless 20,000 Goa is payed to a unnamed account.

by **Later Columbia** » Thu May 18, 2017 1:59 pm

Kyle Gill Found Guilty in Killing Westseaxen PM

Kyle Gill, born in New Winchester, Columbia has been found guilty for the killing of the Westseaxen Prime Minister. Gill, who moved to Westseaxnaland in 2008, appears to have become involved with the Sundering Blade, a terrorist organization in Westseaxnaland. Gill appears to have been the one to take the Prime Minister's life nearly two weeks ago. He fled from Westseaxnaland following the incident and has since returned to the Confederate States. The Confederate Government has been working closely with the Westseaxen Secret Intelligence Service to locate Gill, but the government has stated so far he has not been found.

Mr. Gill was last spotted heading West from the city of Wolfpine, West Alderney. Government officials are concerned he will attempt to flee into Sunrisia where he may not be located due to the size of the nation. However, the government remains confident that he will be located before that happens. If spotted, the police are asking for the cooperation of the people. When he is found and brought in he will be extradited to Westseaxnaland to stand trial for the killing of the Prime Minister of the nation. The manhunt has been expanded from West Alderney to surrounding states nows.

by **United Soviet Jason Republic** » Thu May 18, 2017 2:32 pm

S-50 Quick System Announced

Jamestown Press Secretary Gennadiy Leonty has announced that the USJR will follow through on plans to make the S-50 the fastest re-armed plane in the world. The S-50 has been surrounded in much secrecy, as it is years behind development and expected to cost several hundred billions of dollars to complete, let alone maintain. Other nations are already fielding "fifth generation" aircraft. Air General Vissarion Yuri argued to Jamestown Journal reporters that other fighters are "really four and a half generation fighters," and while they use new stealth technology, they lack their own tell tale sign of an advancement in fighter aircraft. "These aircraft use stealth, and that is about it," he said, referencing western made fifth generation fighters. "We are looking for true progress."

Currently all aircraft must be re-fueled and re-armed after each sortie, a process that can take hours and limits the number of missions an aircraft can fly in a day. Iasonian Shipyards has proposed a new method of preparing an aircraft for combat: removing what isn't needed and putting in what the plane needs. "Current aircraft require time to fill up their fuel tanks and to reload their missiles. But what if we could remove the empty fuel tank and weapons bays and replace them with a tank and weapons bay that is ready to take flight again?" General Yuri told reporters during the debriefing. "This is what will make our fighters truly more advanced." The General added this could make turn around for different type of missions much faster. "The plane lands after an air superiority mission, has its old system taken out and replaced with a fueled load and a 500kg bomb for ground support," he told reporters. "This done in a matter of minutes would be revolutionary."

In a simulated video, after an aircraft lands it would taxi over to a hanger or maintenance area. Ground crews or a robotic system could remove the old payload and place the new one into place. The main frame of the aircraft would remain intact, along with the smooth stealth surface. After the new bay is secure, the aircraft would be ready to take off again in a matter of minutes. The General noted that the aircraft would still be "as stealthy as its competitors," and make real advancements in aircraft design.

This program and the USJR's military modernization plan have cost the country hundreds of billions of dollars. With the construction of a new super-aircraft carrier, aircraft, and entirely new ground systems, the military has seen large portions of its budget being earmarked for research and production. It remains to be seen if these new weapon systems will be popular with normal weapon buyers of the USJR. It has been romoured that the military is also working with Divergia to create a plane-catching drone for aircraft carriers as well.

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by **Librira** » Thu May 18, 2017 6:45 pm

Libra-Central Times

Hacking Hoax

Today it was reported by Calvan State media that Librira's Healthcare system was somehow breached and held for ransom. The Secretariat of Health and Welfare confirmed that this was in fact not the case. The Secretariat of Statistics and oversight, had their department of Information Security preform a thorough sweep of the system and found no suspicious programs and no computers that exhibited symptoms of ransom ware. The Government's spokesperson had this to say on the incident; "This entire episode is simply a hoax dreamt up by the Calvan Government as some sick terrorist plot to cause panic and hysteria in our peaceful nation." The Hysteria was short lived however, as Calvan new sources are not popular, and only a few heard the report and for those worried about the supposed breach, their fears were soon assuaged after some citizens called their Local Health center. No one was hurt or killed in the brief panic, though one person reportedly spit out their coffee and ruined their shirt. The Secretariat of Health and Welfare took the opportunity to reassure citizens as to the intense security on their network, as well as noting the classified structure of it, making it unlikely and difficult to breach. The secretariat also took the opportunity to remind concerned citizens that many records are still retained physically in their state of residence, and that a computer problem would not cause huge issues in delivering care.

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by **Sunrisia** » Thu May 18, 2017 8:11 pm

Minister of International Relations Ectrăr Álienan Addresses The Situation In Yokohaul During A Visit To The VU Parliament In Lievrémont

Sunrisian Minister of International Relations Ectrăr Álienan has paid a visit to the headquarters of the VU Parliament in Lievrémont, D’Fleuves yesterday. This was not only a sign of reconciliation with some of Sunrisia’s partners and rekindling of forgotten relationships, but also an opportunity for the Minister to address some concerns in the region, referring to the geopolitical problems in Ventismar. This time, the serious situation at hand was the situation in Yokohaul, Vukmire, in response to which Minister Álienan said this during a press conference:

“In regards to terrorist attacks, which appear to have served as the basis for an active military campaign in Yokohaul, the Sunrisian side will not be making “false flag” accusations against the Vukmiri imperial government without any proof. Instead, we would just like to state that by launching an active military strike and waging war in Yokohaul under the pretext of going after the terrorist militias there, the Vukmiri Military may also be used as an an instrument by the Vukmiri Empire to suppress the independence and increased autonomy movements in Yokohaul. This possibility is troubling.

We are calling for a cease-fire and internationally-organized talks between the Vukmiri government and the Yokohaul separatist leadership to end the conflict. Naturally, we would recommend a third party country to host the talks, better yet, Jamestown, USJR would be a preferable option, due to the USA headquarters being there. Furthermore, after the peaceful conditions are established, armed forces, including Vukmiri army and Yokohaul separatists, are removed from combat positions and state of war ceases or is lowered to a maximum, the Sunrisian side would promote a USA-sanctioned referendum on the status of Yokohaul with the presence of many unbiased international observers under USA mandate. That is the only way we currently imagine on how the will of the inhabitants of Yokohaul can be expressed and the truth can finally be realized. No fear, no oppression, no force, but a peaceful expression of free will under safe conditions. Once the international community sees the truth, the parties involved in this struggle will be called to respect the outcome, while the rest of the world will make sure that the outcome is realized.

With all due respect to those fighting for Vukmire and for Yokohaul on opposite sides, we cannot take the truths of either party amid the exchange of fire and ongoing destruction. We can only accept laying down arms and turning to those trapped in a crossfire, to ask them what the future of Yokohaul should be. In the meantime, we ask that the Vukmiri government and those in control of Yokohaul, allow increased Sunrisian humanitarian aid deliveries into Yokohaul and the option of its distribution to the populace. If the latter is rejected, we ask for the former.”

The Minister expressed Sunrisian hopes that recommended measures will be taken into consideration by the parties involved. He said that from this point the further progress and willingness to cooperate by the sides will influence international response and status on the situation in Yokohaul.

by **Westseaxnaland** » Thu May 18, 2017 8:45 pm

"Westseaxnaland, 4 other allies to pull out of USA"

The Government of Westseaxnaland has announced after negotiations with several key allies to Westseaxnaland the nation will be pulling out of the USA.

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Westseaxnaland, Eranshahir, Athenasius, and Soursis have now announced that they will be pulling out of the USA - amidst protests against the organisation throughout the Westseaxen Commonwealth.

Protesters are calling the organisation unorganised, and lacking in authority. The average person polled in the Commonwealth responded with "the USA is a mess, and has no authority."

Because the USA is viewed so negatively the heads of states of Commonwealth members met and voted on leaving the organisation.

Acting Prime Minister Blair Mumford stated, "The USA is failing to represent itself in a positive light. It's viewed so negatively throughout the empire. We're not the first nation to leave the organisation this year, and I doubt we will be the last."

Previous laws regulated by the USA have been replaced by new Commonwealth-wide legislation, such as the Commonwealth's Laws on the Sea, the Organisation for Commonwealth Civil Aviation, Organisation for International Relations with Commonwealth, etc.

The Heads of State said a vote to rejoin the USA will not be scheduled until "significant changes to the way the organisation is ran and operated are seen."

by **The Seven United** » Fri May 19, 2017 9:22 am

The Seven United News

Michelle Ahina statement - Live on S7NN

Michelle Ahina has finally delivered a statement on the independence referendum. She said that there were irregularities in the count and that thirteen councils in the north and west will have to do a full recount. She also assured Leave voters that it is unlikely the recount will change the result of the referendum, though it may nudge the bar closer to the Remain/Leave result. Michelle Ahina did not actually cause the referendum, the regional parliament for The Montedoran shoved a bill down to The Council, which has more pro-independence councillors than pro-remain, meaning the bill was forced through.

I have deliberated with the electoral Commission in Montedoran, and I have spoken to the Defence Commission and CERBER. They all have a consensus, and have told me that there are voting irregularities. I have ordered a recount in thirteen councils. The recount will likely not change the outcome of the referendum, and we are happy that democracy was used in full force on the 17th of May 2017. While I do not agree with the decision, it will still have to be carried out. On the 14th of June 2017 I will work with Montedoran regional parliament to begin the process of Montedoran leaving the Six United. I will take some questions please.

Will the Six United's flag change?

Yes, the flag will have to change. There will now be five stars, not six. Those who do not know, we minus one star for The Bailor which is the blue and creator of The Six United.

What irregularities?

There were irregularities and some polling stations had not enforced id checks.

The Argent continues to crash

The Argent has continued to crash as The Montedoran votes to leave. Many companies have expressed worry, and do eye up the idea of leaving The Montedoran if there is no free market with The Six United and The Montedoran. Many companies are more worried about policies in the new independent The Montedoran while others are not worried about the new state at all, but the future of The Six United. Could The Trident leave too? The Montedoran could set an example and a goal for many anti-Six United citizens in many skeptical areas around The Six United. James Pomez one of our political commentators said "The future of The Six United is on a fine edge. With The Montedoran gone, The Trident could eye up leaving. If The Trident left, that would mean the end of The Six United, and an end to the unified Damsmar that has existed since the 18th century."

USA not lacking in authority

With Westseaxnaland and allies leaving the USA, why are people leaving? Well, these nations seem to be blaming the lack of authority and ineffectiveness. Michelle Ahina commented on it and said "It is sad to see Westseaxnaland and 4 other nations leave the USA. If they blame ineffectiveness and unorganization, what have they done in the USA to try and tackle this issue?" The Seven United joined the USA last month, slowly adopting all legislation throughout The Seven States, except for The Montedoran which is leaving and will not join the USA.

Food banks inundated

Food banks throughout The Seven United have been inundated with people this and last year, with the cost of living rising sharply as The Argent has devalued significantly since January this year. Many blame it on the political instability caused by John Hague, or others blame it on the Montedoran independence referendum which has caused The Argent to plummet severely as it has done. This worries many people, so we interviewed a man from The Trident. It affects me so much, I go to the shop and all the non-essential prices are up. I go to the beach and I'm paying extra for the sun-cream. This is bad, very bad. Something needs to be done and we need to stop all this referendum and independence stuff which will not solve the problem at all!"

Corruption in police departments along the west

A new report by independent investigators shown that many police departments throughout Cyprexe and Chalendon are corrupt, pulling over cars they deem as "rich enough to pay a ticket" and ignoring cars which are old. Many police officers look past drug crime, which is a huge problem in the west. The police Commissioner for Chalendon called the investigation "Stupid" pointing out many issues, including the fact that the investigators were offering money, not waiting for the police officers to ask for it themselves.

SevCorp wants to expand to Ventismar

Jeuves D. Hueves unleashed a plan yesterday, just after unleashing CorentiaVision. The plan is to move to Ventismar, expanding business and spreading the new departments which include the chewing gum brand. Jeuves D.Hueves when asked about why there is so much expansion this year, he said that it was an amazing fiscal year and can not see why the company would fail outside of The Seven United and Librira.

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by **Later Columbia** » Fri May 19, 2017 9:50 am

Easton McCreery Elected 45th President!

Easton McCreery, the Next President

In a landslide victory Easton McCreery has been named the 45th President of the Confederate States of Columbia! McCreery, who defeated incumbent president James Alexander by nearly 23%, will be inaugurated on 9 June, 2017 at the Green House in Columbia. McCreery will be the youngest president in Confederate history, although his running mate, Vice-President Elect Thomas Ashdown is in his 80s. McCreery has promised to increase trade during his tenure as president, including trade with nations such as Rhodevus, Westseaxnaland, Jeongui, Hookfire and more. He has already named William Atanasov as his candidate for his secretary of Commerce and Labor. Atanasov, if nominated to the position in June, is expected to meet with his counterparts from these nations to begin negotiations for new trade in an attempt to help with the stagnation recently experienced by Confederate trade.

McCreery has already made his acceptance speech. He addressed the nation on live television from his campaign headquarters in Woodpine, Cascadia. During his acceptance speech he expressed his gratitude to the Confederate People for having placed their trust in him to run this country for the next four years. "I have big shoes to fill, following in the footsteps of Mr. Alexander. But I am looking forward to trying to live up to my predecessor's name." James Alexander also had some words of advice for his successor, which he delivered during his concession speech after the election results were announced.

McCreery has stated he intents to begin his presidency head on, and to jump right into it. He said he plans to challenge Congress to live up to his campaign motto: "fight for a better tomorrow." He hopes to tackle abortion laws within the first 100 days of his presidency, which currently is regulated by the central government. The next president has expressed how he disagrees with this, and believes it should be regulated at a state level, although he will push for its legalization throughout the Confederate States. McCreery is expected to also facilitate the vote on joining two major International Organizations during his first term as President, the Westseaxen Commonwealth and the USA. Neither he nor Congress have confirmed a date for the votes yet, however.

by **Calva** » Fri May 19, 2017 11:27 am

Calvan Times

You Call that a Gun this is a gun

Tonight with the threat from Libra, spured on calvas military researchers to speed up the progress that is being made on the near completion of the N2 project, Upon completion these weapons dwarf the current largest non nuclear weapon the MOAB, Compared the the MOAB,these early N2's that will be tested by the calvan military through out this month are approximated to have a blast yield the size of the bomb dropped on japan in world war II.

by **Niadoure** » Fri May 19, 2017 1:37 pm

Kampala
Niadoure decriminalises gay and lesbian relationships

Niadoure has decriminalised homosexuality in its new penal code, making it one of a few Ziambian countries where same-sex relationships are legal. The revised code, in force from Wednesday, drops a colonial-era clause outlawing "vices against nature".
There were no prosecutions under that clause but rights activists have said this change is a symbolic victory.
Niadoure's move to decriminalise homosexuality is expected to be lauded by many gay rights activists and pro-LGBT nations.
Not only that, but Niadoure is following the likes of Molenston, where it is not a crime to be gay or lesbian.
Gay rights activists in Niadoure say that the changes in their country could have an impact elsewhere on the continent.
"I am sure that African countries will look at their old laws and see that this is an important step to guarantee that society is free and equal," Danilo Da Silva, head of the Niadouri rights group Sexual Minorities Niadouri told Red Pepper.
Historically Niadoure has seen little violence towards gay and lesbian people, Red Pepper analyst Zenaida Machado says.
But, she adds, same-sex relationships are still a divisive subject in a country where most people are either religious Christians or Muslims.
While people may be relaxed about homosexuality, as many as 30% of people see promoting gay rights as an attack on cultural and religious practices, she says, but many more people are looking up to the west, and becoming accepting and supporting. This may be the birth of the gay rights movement in Niadoure.

President Museveni had the following to say in decriminalizing homosexuality.

God loves all; white, black, Christian, Muslim, Atheist, disabled, and especially homosexuals. I have no place to judge them, for they have the right to do as they please.

by **USAmoderator** » Fri May 19, 2017 1:42 pm

USA Peacekeepers to Deploy to Friesland

JAMESTOWN-USA HEADQUARTERS Seventeen days after the passage of theStabilization of Friesland resolution, proposed by Sunrisia, the USA Peacekeeping force have been granted permission by Speaker Britheva Burgred to deploy to the country. The mission, headed by Dormill and Stiura have the objective to keep public order, distribute the supplied humanitarian aid from abroad and providing professional medical help to civilians, and to discourage fighting between sides in the conflict. The USA mission is mandated to last until free and fair elections take place in the country.

Secretary General Misha Arseni applauded Friesland's acceptance, but noted that the other factions need to accept USAPK deployment before the USAPKs enter their territory. The Secretary General has stated that peace talks in Diveria would be the most productive way to end the conflict. Arseni encourages all parties to contact the nation about the up coming talks. Resolution 86, proposed by Rezua endorse these talks for all member states and the international community as a whole as a way to avoid violence.

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- The USA: Who Are We and What We Do
- Seven Supports the Assembly
- Resolution 88 At Vote: Read it Here

by **Umbrellya** » Fri May 19, 2017 4:25 pm

DIPLOMATIC TROUBLES AHEAD

STRACONY - Several hours after the rogue state of Calva (located in Northern Neptorea) publicly declared its intentions of continuing development on its "N2 Project", and further implied to utilize the products of this project against Librira, Prime Minister Gdańsk issued a response.

During a press conference in Bendome concerning recent international affairs, the Prime Minister was asked how he would respond to Calva's threatening action towards Corentian nation: Librira. Following a brief moment of thought, he replied:

"Calva's unnecessary development of their 'N2' project, under the implications of using the MOABs produced from said project for offensive purposes, will warrant a response from multiple nations; including Umbrellya. If this project is left untouched by the international community, the world will see an obligationless regime have possession of MOAB rockets capable of striking a large pool of nations. Umbrelliet allies or not."

His response, he feels, is one that all of Umbrellya shares.

IN OTHER NEWS:

- Niadoure decriminalizes homosexuality; Umbrellas in Hospicze celebrate
- Parliament passes Bill C306
- Umbrelliet government becomes increasingly concerned with defense spending

by **Niadoure** » Fri May 19, 2017 5:27 pm

President Musevini declares support and acceptance of LGBT rights and homosexuality: It is Natural, Genetic, and even occurs in other species. There "is nothing wrong"
with Homosexuality. 12 hour national referendum on Niadour Registered Cohabitation bill 2017 to take place at 8:30

The following is a speech President Museveni gave to citizens of Niadoure following the decriminalization of homosexuality:

Upon decriminalizing Homosexuality, I requested an audience with our top scientists, and asked them to gather credible evidence of Homosexuality being natural and genetic. I can say without any further hesitation that, thanks to the hard work and intense research, that homosexuality is genetic, homosexuality is natural, and homosexuality even occurs in other species. To this end, I declare that I will love, accept,
and support homosexual citizens within this nation JUST THE WAY THEY ARE!, and I implore to my fellow citizens to look deep into their hearts, and realize that God wants us to love our neighbor as they love themselves. Homosexuals are just as deserving of rights, freedom, safety, and to be themselves. I thank my western friends for inspiring me to say this.
God Bless Niadoure.

The president also is issuing a public referendum on the Registered Cohabitation Bill 2017, which will allow registered cohabitation with most of the rights of marriage. the referendum ends tomorrow at 10 AM,

by **Belantica** » Fri May 19, 2017 6:58 pm

Belantica Nominated For the USA Security Council: A Big Day
Today, the United Sunalayan Assembly (USA) announced the new member states to participate in the Security Council chambers, with four nations being chosen, with the Royal States being one of those nations. When news broke in Belantica, there was mixed reactions among Belanticans, with some being proud of this national achievement, while others expressing disgust for the Royal State's more "open" foreign policy. The queen has yet to comment, but a source did say that she took it as good news. In order to fulfill their role, Parliament is allowing for the deployment of peacekeepers to assist the United Republics with peacekeeping operations within the Kingdom of Friesland, which is currently in the midst of a civil war, that has forced the government to relocate outside of their capital city. "There's too much bloodshed happening there," said Senator Michael Worcroft of Watkins, "I think that we should help what they [civilians and refugees in the region] rarely get to experience in these turbulent times, which is peace. It's something we take very much for granted, and why not try to share it with others?" On the other side, isolationists are calling it a "rouse to rid us of our nationality" and seeing it as a step back instead of forward, citing that Belantica since the 1960's, never had a interventionist policy, which lead to more recent years of being "at peace" rather than "at war". Whatever the case may be, the federal government is looking forward to helping their ambassadors fulfill their duties if need be.

Rough Weather Expected In Suffolk Bay Area
Meteorologists are predicting usually warm and hazardous weather for many regions around Suffolk Bay, where a low pressure system is moving in from the Belantic Sea. According to the Federal Weather Service (FWS), this low pressure system will move in early next week between Monday and Tuesday, bringing in heavy rains in strong winds, they estimate that flash flooding in floodplains and on roadways would be the biggest concern, but experts have not ruled out powerful wind gusts, hail, and even a small chance for tornadoes. The biggest area impacted is going to be the greater Montego and Nuranto areas, with lighter impacts within the actual cities themselves, and southeastern Suffolk. Ultility companies will be having crews and trucks on standby in case of outages, and local emergency services will be making sure any rescue efforts can be conducted. Stormchaser are already excited for this unusual storm, and are getting ready with their cameras and vehicles. As a PSA, those who don't have to be out during this time should stay at home or where they are, if you do need to travel, pay attention to the weather, take extra time to travel, and watch for flooded roadways. BT will inform you of any major storms or tornadoes that occur.

In Other News
-Leaving the USA: Smart or Foolish? Question asked due to many nations making vows to leave over "unorganization and negative public views", most notably, Westeaxnaean Commonwealth member states.
-The Seven United is now the Six United due to Montedoran voting for independence
-Sunrisia doing Sunirisia stuff as normal, Belanticans still haves a hard time figuring out their language
-Belantica nominated for a possible seat in the USA Security Council, which brought mixed feelings across the nation
-Queen Karen Pearson was spotted outside of a doughnut store earlier this week

by **Valorsante** » Fri May 19, 2017 8:00 pm

VALOR NEWS: Truck bomb in capital beach competition, 22 killed, 99 injured.

Shoppers running from explosion

ALERT: A terror act on the people of Valorsante today, a truck with loads of firebombs in the back and in the below the seats, drove between a Volleyball competition with thousands of spectators watching and a busy boardwalk full of tourists and shoppers. Around 5:00 PM truck exploded, killing 22, and injuring almost 100. The explosion sent pieces of boardwalk wood, clouds of sand and flew people into the air. The man who did this attack, left his truck before the bombing, using a phone to activate the bomb. The bomb lit the boardwalk and shops on fire. A security guard shot him when the man took at a gun and shot two injured people on the boardwalk. The man was identified to be Juaquin Fernandez, he was found to be a communist, anti-Lechate terrorist, with a history of anti-right wing acts even before Lechate became president of Valorsante. Augusto police have searched his house and found maps of planned attacks on the President's palace, Castillo Oro. President Lechate will give a speech on this later tonight.

Augusto Fire Boats heading to scene

by **Niadoure** » Sat May 20, 2017 10:15 am

BREAKING NEWS: NIADOURE VOTES YES ON REGISTERED COHABITATION ACT 2017

Following a vote by the public with Niadoure President Museveni has signed a bill on cohabitation which includes same-sex couples into law, noting that the Constitution requires equal treatment of all residents of the country, the president's office reported Friday.
Kampala, May 20 (Red Pepper) - Niadouri President Musevini has signed a bill on cohabitation which includes same-sex couples into law following a public referendum, noting that the Constitution requires equal treatment of all residents of the country, the president's office reported Friday.

"Niadouri society cannot survive if it is intolerant toward its own countrymen. We are too few to discriminate against any of us. Societies that respect human rights allow same-sex couples to have a family without being exposed to public disapproval and unequal treatment," the president said. "Hopefully, one day, freedom to marry will arrive in our country."

as many as 77% of Niadouri citizens had voted "yes" with "no" votes being in the 20s.

President Musevini hopes this will warm relations with western nations and show that Niadoure is a nation that loves and accepts all.

by **Dormill and Stiura** » Sun May 21, 2017 7:43 am

"Dormill and Stiura will stand up for those who cannot"

As the month of May begins to close, much has happened around the world that has affected the United Republics, both directly and indirectly, among them include

The Freisland Civil War Expands: Due to relative non-action made by the National Congress due to impediments by the United Sunalayan Assembly, the Civil War has restarted and has expanded with the introduction of the "state" of Elethu among multiple other terrorist groups. However, with the passage of Security Council Resolution 41, Dormill-Stiuraian forces under the command of Lieutenant Stefan Beaumont are presently preparing for operations in Freisland. The National Congress has advised all other forces in the area to withdraw or join the USA mission upon the arrival of Peacekeepers. At the same time, the Holy Empire of Divergia has called upon the international community to hold a peace summit in their capital of Lunarium. Though there are presumed tensions between the United Republics and Divergia over their interactions in the region, President Richlieu has assured news stations that "[She] only intends to bring peace back to the region as soon as possible, regardless of who wishes to take the charge in such matters.
Marzestan vs. Delearum War almost inevitable: On the other side of the Oskka Strait, a pair of nations in Azarah appear to be squaring off for a conflict that might see effects close to home. Leaders in the National Congress have urged restraint on both sides but other sources say that several political leaders on both sides of the present aisle are preparing for future military operations in the region, ranging from naval standoffs with both navies to full blown intervention against either if their conflict cannot be resolved. Some also fear that Marezstan's recent appointment to the Security Council poses a significant threat to stability in the region, citing it as a possible catalyst for war in the eyes of Delearum. Security experts are looking into the situation closely.
New Power Poll results released, Dormill and Stiura rising quickly to become second most powerful nation in Ventismar according to citizens: Twice yearly, the United Sunalayan Assembly polls citizens within all member states to rate particular nations as world powers, defined by political, economic, military, cultural, and diplomatic power. Back in December, results granted the United Republics 10th place among 15 nations and led to placement within the Security Council. Earlier this month, a new poll was conducted to even greater results, with the ranking of Dormill and Stiura rising by three places, leaving it under Esotana, Aznazia, Rezua, Divergia, the USJR, and Rhodevus as the most powerful nations in Sunalaya according to popular opinion. As soon as the results were made public, the United Republics was once again chosen to sit on the Security Council alongside Esotana, Belantica, and Marzestan.
Northern Cooperation on the rise: As the week began, news from the United Kingdom of Eikangaard have confirmed what many believed from reports coming out of the Ministry of Defense, that the Maître-Terre Golem A5 was selected to become the new service tank to the Eikangaardi Army as the TMA- G1A5. The Eikangaardi Ministry of Defense has reached out to their Dormill-Stiuraian equivalent concerning the deal but no information about it has been made public.
Westsaxenland and others leave the USA: Amid vast protests across the entire Westsaxen Commonwealth, Westseaxnaland, Eranshair, Soursis, and Athenasius have officially withdrawn from the USA citing issues in its leadership and its image internationally as reasons among the decision to depart. No news from the remaining members of the Westseaxaen Commonwealth have confirmed or denied their own departure from the Assembly.
Former Protectorate member, Niadoure, opens back up after years of silence: Niadoure was one among the First Nations created from President Nicholas Favre's protectorate program back in 1894 and is presently the only state to have adopted the full extent of Dormill-Stiuraian values, both socially and politically, following its departure in 1962 (though the protectorate was dissolved in 1954, Niadoure took longer as a result of negotiations regarding post-protectorate interaction between the two nations). Over the last few days, the Ziambani nation has made tremendous strides in LGBT+ rights, recently with a nationwide referendum on a "Registered Cohabitation Bill". President Richelieu has sent a formal invitation to President Musevini to come to Îlle-de-Avillon for a formal meeting.

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Rough weather advisory for Belantic state of Suffolk, tourists advised caution.
Malbec Sovereignty: Now 23% of citizens within the Republic of Malbec wishes to hold referendum on sovereignty.

by **Librira** » Sun May 21, 2017 2:59 pm

Libra-Central Times

Syndicalist Referendum Passes!

After 2 days of Voting the results to the TSP's Syndicate Referendum, which called for the conversion of all state owned companies to various worker owned Syndicates, has passed with 65% of voters voting for the referendum. Turnout was 89% partially due to the far reaching consequences of this Referendum which could lead to further efforts to convert all of Librira into a Syndicalist country, and likely the first in the world. A spokesperson from the government when approached about what the government thought of the result gave us this statement: "The Central Government has no opinion on the results beyond that it recognizes them as the will of the people. The various Secretariats will work together to ensure this will is acted out as the people demand." The Spokesperson for the TSP however was far more enthusiastic when approached for a statement; "This Result is evidence that Syndicalism is alive and well in Librira and supported by the Majority, we are excited and celebrating this victory but there is still work to do to spread this throughout our economy and perhaps elsewhere in the world". Other groups that were against the refendum have recognized the results but have said they will continue to educate the population in the hopes to either reverse the referendum or slow the course of the TSP, and hopefully force them to compromise. As said all government Secretariats are working together to ensure a smooth transition to the Syndicate system so that there is no interruptions in work or production, and expects to be finished hopefully in a month of so.

In Other News:
Dormill-Stiura Unveils new foreign policy, what does it mean for us?

Niadoure passes rash of Civil rights laws

Valorsante Still is out there? Why haven't we done something about them?

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