The Western Isles News

[Ainslie]

International Cricket Score Delivery Authority

Day Five HITSIX2 Results

Arnton, Mandurah, Rathane and Hauton, Ainslie

Armed Police Force (APF) 146/5 (20 overs)
Arnton Thunder 173/8 (20 overs)

Atish Town Beetles 151/5 (20 overs)
Barah Magarat XI 143/9 (20 overs)

Borderton Wanderers 120/7 (20 overs)
Faeroe County 132/5 (20 overs)

Fortaleza 179/2 (20 overs)
Garlisle City 136/5 (20 overs)

Greyham 131/7 (16.4 overs)
Jaekare Warriors 129/7 (20 overs)

Khan's Royal XI 104/6 (14 overs)
Kingsland Norsans 102/7 (20 overs)

Los Renacuajos Azules 132/5 (20 overs)
Mangrove Crabs 149/6 (20 overs)

Myagdi Island Gurkhas 149/7 (20 overs)
Port Sinare Cricketers 154/8 (20 overs)

Rathane Sixers 145/7 (20 overs)
Royal Challengers Kingsland 149/9 (17.5 overs)

Samadhi Super Serpents 131/4 (20 overs)
Shefholm Spinners 133/6 (20 overs)

Sistern East 135/5 (20 overs)
Watper 139/2 (19.5 overs)

[New Aapelistan]

5th of March 2017
New Aapelistanian News Agency
Dovgorod, New Aapelistan

Languages/Žoteku/Языке: English|Sevériok|Русский|

Official Declaration of Support to People's Republic of Ciṅkaḷam Lanka

Ćinkálám Lankaní Várjärežjulé Şraszänejj Ðajní Júliž

Чинкалам Ланкани Варйäрежйуле Тхърасзäнейй Дтьайни Йулиж

Violence has broken in Tanjore recently, as the heroic People's Ciṅkaḷam Party has lashed out against the oppressive Imperial regime ruling Tanjore, by suicide bombings and armed raids, successfully seizing area under the PCP's control and cripling the capitalist economy of the nation.

The Communist Party of New Aapelistan were quick to announce their support for the PCP and to recognize them as the rightful government of Tanjore. Concerns over ethnical violence was shown, but also the trust that this will never happen.

Both the Communist Party of New Aapelistan and the People's Army of New Aapelistan hope that the PCP continue their rightful conflict against the government of Tanjore

[Bhumidol]

3/5/17
Rajadhani Global Times
Rajadhani, Bhumidol

Transitional Council Remains Ambigious on International Concerns of Justice to Trafficking Victims

16:48 - Throughout the sriteesam earlier this afternoon, the Transitional Council gave evasive answers to international reporters from Blue and White and CBC News, regarding criminal prosection of Bhumhalese citizens found to be involved in the nation's Human Trafficking Crisis. "We have already expressed our decision before to focus on the rescue of what is estimated to be over 100,000 trafficked victims within Bhumhalese borders", replied Chief Justice Bodhisinha to the CBC reporter who posed a related question. "Thus far, we have found a total of around 41,000 undocumented people, and an additional 60,000 bodies of unverified peoples. With a large number of undocumented peoples left to find, we can certify that for the remaining duration of our administration, we will focus on the recovery of these people".

Political commentators were quick to point out that the long elaboration provided by the Chief Justice implied that the elected government that comes to power this coming Friday may change course and may try citizens involved in the Human Trafficking Crisis. Others have remained skeptical, especially when the chief justice insisted that, "[he] would do all in his power to ensure that the government's focus will be fixated on rescueing the refugees first".

"Justice Bodhisinha's carefully crafted what he told the media", said Zaranya Bodhai, a fellow at the Sivaputhagam Political Institute. "After March 10th, the transitional council will cede executive and legislative authority back to the Ganaraja and Rajya Sabha. At that point, he has no power over the administration of the country, and no ability to prevent the next government trying people accused of human trafficking and related abuses. The fact that he's willing to sacrifice the short-term for international discontent and sanctions, is telling of just how pervasive and deep problems stemming from the Human Trafficking Crisis afflicting that nation really are. He really does seem to believe that showing even a single tooth to traffickers may trigger something short of a genocide."

[Dragao do Mar]

THE PEOPLE
3/7/2017
Fortaleza, Dragão do Mar

Cisne Branco's Travel Coverage

Confirmed: Cisne Branco will meet Garceta in the visitation of Corindia

The CNS Garceta of the Corindi Navy

In order to improve the diplomatic relations between Dragão do Mar and Corindia, it is being announced a meeting between the NVe Cisne Branco and the CNS Garceta. The training ships will meet in high sea in the Southern Sea, and the Garceta will guide Cisne Branco to the port of the city Carmo, in the southeast coast of the Corindia's main island.

According to the Corindi government, the Admiral of the Navy of Corindia has made plans to be on the bridge when the two ships meet. It is expected that thousands of citizens from both countries watch by broadcasting channels the arrival of Cisne Branco with Garceta.

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8:50 am
Cisne Branco continues the travel leaving Ipland

Departing from Watper, in Ipland, the Cisne Branco is going to the Gan Fingolka Islands, spend a few days open to visitation. Before leaving, the Cisne Branco's Travel Coverage team interviewed office of the ship.

"We will finally depart today" Said the ship officer Helano Sampaio, after asked about the lateness of the travel continuity "All i can say is that we take this long time making structural repairs, but now we are ready to visit Gran Puerto. In this time, as expected, many Iplandic citizens came to meet Cisne Branco, and both of us enjoyed "

 
 
 

2:24 pm - Cisne Branco arrives in Gran Puerto

The third stop in the ship's travel is the city Gran Puerto in the Gan Fingolka Islands, country in the South Mesder Sea. Many citizens of Gran Puerto were seen in the arrival moment, men, women, all bringing their families. We talked to a Fingolkan woman, Maria Herrera.

" I was very excited before the ship came, because i'm a enthusiastic of old models of sail ships " Said Maria Herrera " I bring all my family, son, daughter, even my husband. I can't lose the opportunity of being close of one of these naval museums, so i called everyone to come with me. I'm sure that my sons with like to tell this history to my grandchildren, when they exist "

The team of The People will be here to tell more informations in other article later in this week.

[Ainslie]

International Cricket Score Delivery Authority

Quarter Finals HITSIX2 Results

Arnton, Mandurah, and Hauton, Ainslie

Arnton Thunder 114/3 (11.1 overs)
Faeroe County 111 (16.4 overs)

Jaekare Warriors 150/6 (17.5 overs)
Khan's Royal XI 149/4 (20 overs)

Mangrove Crabs 200/5 (20 overs)
Myagdi Island Gurkhas 102/6 (20 overs)

Shefholm Spinners 88/4 (20 overs)
Watper 169/7 (20 overs)

Any team that is not listed here has been eliminated. Thanks for participating, and good luck next time!

[Tanjore]

Courtesy of the இந்து மதம் - Intu Matam Tamil - The Tamil Broadcasting Company - State Broadcast Company

CIK & PCP FORCES ADVANCE ON JAFFNA - CINKALAM REQUEST FOR AID
ஐந்து நகரங்களில் தாக்கி
Aintu Nakaraṅkaḷ Ciṅkaḷam Tākkappaṭṭār

Ciṅkaḷam Advance on Jaffna
By Manilat Kurumedeva, Journalist for the TBC

| COIMBATAVUR, COIMBATORE PROVINCE, THANJAVUR MANIL 13:01 PM | As Ciṅkaḷam Forces capture the the Province of Kandy, an ancient province sacred the Ciṅkaḷam, their resolve to control and dominate Puttari Island only grows, with Ciṅkaḷam forces making their advance far more obvious than before. Their scale of warfare has been degraded to something comparable to conventional, but still remains guerilla-like at heart. Their Communist Slogans and Propaganda can be seen in capture Ciṅkaḷam cities in towns. The Ciṅkaḷam Lankan leadership has established a committee for the assault and integration of Jaffna, the only majority Tamil province on the island of Puttari. From across the Serene Sea, and in Coimbatore Province, thousands of Tamils fled from Jaffna's ports and to the mainland, as the sounds of Ciṅkaḷam artillery exploding over and on Jaffna's many ports becomes more and more perceptible every day. The the Royal Provincial Government of Jaffna has officially gone into exile in the the Malattivu Islands, and the Royal Government has created an official Refugee Colony for Puttari Tamils on the island of Vishnutivu in the lower Malattivus. The Communist Ciṅkaḷam have called upon their Jain "brothers and sisters" in the Malattivu, who promptly refused any association with the Communists and have continually prided themselves in their Monastic Communities. The Royal Government continually cites the Malattivu Ciṅkaḷam as an exaple of barring this war as an ethnic conflict. |

| The Government, though delayed, did send in the Royal Tamil Navy to begin the process of taking back the island, and stoping the Communists from advancing any further on Jaffna or any other Tamil state within the Kingdom. The Western Fleet in its entirety left the Port of Pandyanadu's Tirpaclhi this morning and arrived in 2 Free Jaffna Ports, unloading 10,000 Government troops. The Battalions were able to secure much of the coasts, but failed to take the Jaffna Hills, which remain a strong hold of the PCP and CIK's soldiers. Communist guerilla warfare has prevented any ground advance, but Tamil Planes have begun dropping troops into the Hills, yielding no recent developments. The Manil of Puttari and the Tamil Military Administrative Temp. Ordinance have cooperated, allowing for a Tamil Naval Advance on the Kandy Ports, preventing the Ciṅkaḷam from utilizing Tamil Warships in the war. |

Red: Ciṅkaḷam Forces Yellow: Government Navy and Forces


Cinkalam Soldiers in Jaffna

The Ciṅkaḷam Call for Aid
By Jurume Sattyavahana, Journalist for the TBC

| KANDYAKOTTE, KANDY PROVINCE, PR of CINKALAM LANKAM | After verifying several reports, TBC's very own Jurume Sattyavahana went undercover in the PR of Cinkalam Lankam, and while in Kandyakotte a televised commentary was released over all Ciṅkaḷam Cities, from Kilinochchi to Kandiyakotte the face of Chairman Mahindra Rajapaksa is everywhere. The Chairman of the PCP and CIK parties, Mahindra Rajapaksa, released a statement calling for foreign aid to his cause citing the oppression of the Cinkalam as a factor needed for independence and Cinkalam domination over all of the islands, including Tamil territories. His speech is as followed: |

"Allies and my peoples! Loyal you are to our motherland, brave and defiant of the norm of oppression, you have seen my call to arms, and you have responded with clarion! We advance on the last Tamil stronghold on our Holy Island, and we will retake what was once ours! An united Cinkalam Lankam is without bounds, and is away from Thanjavur's oppression. Our soldiers will set foot on all Cinkalakam* and we will dance on the opulent graves of the Chakravartin Kings! Our revolution has heard support from lands seas away! O' they have heard the calls of the Revolution: New Aapelistan, Bhikkhustan we hear you! We need you, and we request aid from oppression!"

| The Ciṅkaḷam seized ports of Kandyakotte, Eelamapura, Shri Ciṅkaḷamakotte, & Kilinochchi have been opened and secured by a makeshift Ciṅkaḷam Navy. Their Navy has begun to raid ports on Jaffna, and continually attack the now evacuated Tamil population. The Ciṅkaḷam Politburo has made a decree incriminating and illegalizing the Hindu faith, thus having warrant for the arrest and detention of Hindus throught the island of Puttari. |

[Areguelista]

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Armenta Surveying Electronics Market

Mar.. 6, 2017
Areguelista 24
Contera, Areguelista

Armenta Surveying Electronics Market


Armenta Holding Corporation, the holding company of Armenta Motor Corporation, is surveying the electronics market of the Western Isles. Rumors that Armenta is developing a smartphone to take on RìChū, the most popular smartphone brand in Areguelista, have been confirmed. Armenta is expected to release their smartphone in late spring 2017.

[Ostehaar]

March 6th, 2017
First News Network
Porohare, Ostehaar

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GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS WORRIED OVER SITUATION IN TANJORE; "MILITARY OPTIONS" CONSIDERED

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In light of recent events in Tanjore, key government officials have expressed their concerns over the current situation in Puttari Island. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Elena Brahurer, condemned what she referred to as a "smash-and-grab attempt" by New Aapelistan's proxies. "These murderous acts by CIK and PCP forces seem to represent a new phase in communist subversion in the area, and should be an alarm to all surrounding nations," the Minister said.

Yesterday, following a series of coordinated terror attacks against civilians, Cinkalam and communist militias launched a joint offensive to capture Puttari Island. Tanjore government attempts to take back territories in the island have failed so far, as insurgents threaten to storm Jaffna. While Bhikkustani officials urged both parties to show restraint, New Aapelistan issued a formal declaration of support for PCP actions. The announcement stated that "the People's Army of New Aapelistan hope[s] that the PCP continue their rightful conflict against the government of Tanjore."

The Ministry of Defense has yet to respond to the unfolding crisis not far from Ostehaar, although a senior official admitted that "military options are considered", and stated that Ostehaar must not allow Aapelistanian influence in Gael.

FNN's military affairs correspondent, Dehna Sjeherin, commented that the Ministry of Defense would most likely recommend taking covert action against the Tanjore insurgency, since similar activities have been successful in the past, in other places in the region. Oster special forces or government operatives might therefore be sent to work with or beside the armed forces of Tanjore, if such aid would be offered and accepted.

[Polar Svalbard]

Svalbard Nine News Network
News for you
3/6/2017

International News

Top Story: Consul Adstutia Discusses Bhumidol

Earlier today the Consul Adstutia gave a press release on the current affairs in the nation of Bhumidol. Recently the government of Bhumidol changed as the government was committing mass human rights violations with human trafficking comparable to genocide. Governments across the region, including Polar Svalbard, issued sanctions across the board on the nation. Now that the government has changed many political commentators have wondered how long the sanctions would last.

The Consul Adstutia talked about the issues that are before Bhumidol stated that she wishes them a peaceful transition although Polar Svalbard will be watching closely. Along with that she stated that she hopes the government will try those responsible for these heinous actions. When asked about the current sanctions she seemed to deflect it stating that the sanctions will end when the Svalbardian government deems it to be the right time to relieve the pressure.

It will be interesting in the coming days how this issue will play out and whether or not sanctions will be lifted any time soon.

[Velah]

VELAHI CENTRAL NEWS AGENCY

March 06, 2017

The Presidium of the Politburo of the Workers' Party of Velah today declared its support of the People's Republic of Ciṅkaḷam Lanka and recognized it as the legitimate government over the country of Tanjore. The Presidium praised the efforts of the revolutionaries headed by the CIK Chairman of People's Ciṅkaḷam Party, Mahindra Rajapaksa, for rising up against the imperialist tyranny of the Kingdom of Thanjavur.

The Presidium went on to state that the dearly missed Comrade Brandon Snow would have smiled with much glee to have received news of another country seeing its proletariat finally awakening to take back control of their destinies and fight for the freedom and future.

The Presidium has also offered Velah's assistance in Tanjore. Meanwhile, the Presidium has also called an extraordinary party conference to be held on March 13, to discuss the future leadership of the party. Since the death of Chairman Snow, the Presidium has ably taken on the duties of the leadership of the party and of the government, and has not ruled out the possibility of continued collective leadership by the Presidium. However, a problem is that under the current party constitution, the Presidium can only exercise a very limited, exhaustive list of powers, which may force it to convene the top party leaders to address needed reforms.

More details will be released soon.

[Ainslie]

Welcome to Ainslie Daily's Broadcast

Today is the 7th of March. Here in Arnton it will reach 21 Today. And now to the news.

News

Gifford returns to Ainslie
Arnton, Ainslie
Surrounded by reporters and political commentators, Gifford enters the nation again. She has been immediately summoned to a meeting with the Deputy Minister and the ACEGAD Party.

Kenzai speaks about Tanjore
Mandurah, Ainslie
Following recent escalations in Tanjore, specifically by foreign communist influences on the sovereign state, a war has broken out for control of the nation. The Department of Foreign Affairs, despite Gifford's absence and obsession with Shanowinn, has been following this issue. Kenzai held a press conference today, where he expressed the official Ahnslen position.

We find that the legitimate government of Tanjore is the Imperial regime. They are not the ideal leaders, but we respect the idea of state sovereignty and find the communist regime as an aggressive force which could have taken diplomatic measures to negotiate with the government.
Andrew Kenzai

We further talked to the department, and they believe that a military coalition may be necessary to stop aggressive, expansionist influences in the nation. The department's officials are interested and prepared to talk to other nations about a non-diplomatic option to match the aggressive expansionists.

Sports

SemiFinal T20 HITSIX2
Arnton, Ainslie
Arnton Thunder 166/5 (20 overs)
Jaekare Warriors 194/5 (20 overs)[/b[

Mangrove Crabs 147/5 (20 overs)
[b]Watper 156/3 (20 overs)

Thank you to all the teams which have competed, and good luck to the teams which have continued.

Weather

• Arnton - Max: 21, Min: 4
• Borderton - Max: 30, Min: 13
• Hauton - Max: 20, Min: 17
• Hendrikson - Max: 12, Min: -5
• Mandurah - Max: 26, Min: 16
• Rathane - Max: 25, Min: 5
• Wellington - Max: 26, Min 13

[Tanjore]

Courtesy of the இந்து மதம் - Intu Matam Tamil - The Tamil Broadcasting Company - State Broadcast Company

CIK & PCP FALL BACK - JAFFNA IS RETAKEN
ஐந்து நகரங்களில் தாக்கி
Aintu Nakaraṅkaḷ Ciṅkaḷam Tākkappaṭṭār

Ciṅkaḷam Retreat from Jaffna
By Karthik Redī , Journalist for the TBC

| As the flag of the Kingdom of Thanjavur flies above the Buddhist Shri Arhata Temple in Jaffna's capital, the soldiers of the Tamil Kingdom march in somber order, saddened at the horrid abuse of the human condition: to fight your own brothers and sisters. The Royal Government of the Maharaja views this "insurrection" by the Ciṅkaḷam [Puttari] populace as a counter-effective measure, going against the possibility of economic and cultural profit and advancement. The Government's forces easily pushed back the Ciṅkaḷam from the Nagiri Hills, thus securing a foothold on Jaffna, all thanks to Oster support via. intelligence. The soldiers can be seen singing songs in praise of Ostehaar, as they are seen as proponents of an united Thanjavur State. The CIK's and PCP's great loss has lead to Chairman Mahindra to ask for possible asylum in New Aapelistan or in Velah, so the fight for Ciṅkaḷam Communist statehood can be continued even in the event of a Government victory in the Civil War. The PCP - CIK coalition's sbrupt lack of troops have proved to be an advantage for Tamil soldiers in the liberation of Jaffna. From the Nagiri Hills, the Royal Government's forces have gone about in strengthening defenses and have begun the process of blockading the island of Puttari to prevent any Ciṅkaḷam escape. |

Tamil Soldiers March in Jaffnakotte's famous, Rajendraraj Square, celebrating the victory over Cinkalam forces in Jaffna

[Ainslie]

International Cricket Score Delivery Authority

Grand Final HITSIX2 Results

Arnton, Ainslie

Jaekare Warriors 147/5 (20 overs)
Watper 175/2 (20 overs)

[Areguelista]

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Armenta Releases Surge Sedan

Mar. 9, 2017
Areguelista 24
Contera, Areguelista

Armenta Releases Surge Sedan

Armenta Motor Corporation has released the long-awaited Surge sedan, based on the Nebula and Icon SUVs. The Surge, despite Areguelista's preference for SUVs, is expected to sell well, especially outside the nation. The Surge is powered by a 2.0L, 118 kW (158 hp) gasoline engine also used in the Nebula and Icon, although a hybrid model is currently in the works. The Surge sells for RA$45,740, and will be released worldwide on March 20, 2017.

[Pozlacenslavia]

BREAKING: Terrorist Attack in Montegrad Kills 34, Wounds Deputy- Nationwide Manhunt for Perp

Montegrad, Montegrad, Pozlacenslavia
Pozlacen News Agency

The Montegrad Center for East Asian Studies after the van detonation
Earlier this morning, the Glorious Dictator and his Deputy were giving a speech in the Montegrad Center for East Asian Studies when a van disguised as a TV news channel vehicle suddenly exploded. The detonation occurred during rush hour, and as such, killed several pedestrians. The most damage was to the center itself, however. The wall closest to the van (and closest to where the speech was being given) was made entirely of glass, and so shattered when the bomb went off, causing the most death and injury. The Glorious Deputy was wounded with shrapnel, as he was standing behind the Glorious Dictator at the time of the explosion. The Glorious Dictator has not been harmed, and both have been evacuated to an undisclosed location for treatment and safety. There are only very thin leads on who perpetrated the bombing, and a nationwide police investigation is underway. A curfew for the Republics of Srpski and Sloczenski, and the Free City of Montegrad of 10:00-dawn. Any and all information leading to the arrest of the perpetrator is to be directed to your nearest policia station for the potential "Hero of the Republics" award and a monetary payment.

[Athara Magarat]

10th March, 2017

Hang concerned about the situation in the Isles but beacon of hope remains

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Paija Hang in a live talk show.

NEW LIBANG

The Hang of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Athara Magarat has in his most recent public statement expressed concerns about the situations unfolding in the Isles. Paija Hang started his address by wishing the Transitional Council of Bhumidol.

"...the National Assembly and the House of Representatives were quite appalled upon hearing of the issue in Bhumidol regrading the human trafficking issue. We kept our silence but now the Transitional Council has been formed. I wish good luck to the Transitional Council on their mission. I hope they will be able to solve the issues Bhumidol is facing right now without any foreign intervention our ally's sovereignty..."

Paija Hang also spoke about the situations in San Javier, Arvan and the Tamil Kingdom of Thanjavur in his speech.

"...It is disgraceful that the leader of a nation had sexual relation with girls who had not even reached puberty. This is a slap in the face of not only child rights and women empowerment. I am thankful to our neighbors and forever friends Atnaia for doing their best for the future of San Javier. As a nation, we have so much to learn from our adopted father Atnaia..."

"...I am also thankful to our another ally Noronica for bringing stability in Arvan. I met Mr Sartin personally and all I can say is that he was nothing more than a psychotic bigot who saw others as inferior to him. Controversial as it may sound, people like him are the reason why SHOCK has been able to spread like a virus. And Noronica and other allied nations are doing everything they can to bring peace and order in the ashes of a nation and help rebuild it..."

"...We urge all parties in Thanjavur to maintain restraint. As fellow member of the ISDP, I can not say anything at the moment unless their government requests us but if the situation goes out of hand Athara Magarat will not sit idle. I have every reason to believe that SHOCK would not hesitate to join the rebels who share similar goals. We already have the ever-worsening situation in Karahar. Let's all act now before it is too late to ensure that there is no breeding grounds for SHOCK..."

Finally, he was hopeful that the Isles would eventually be in peace and united for a better future. He specially referenced to joint space programs, the improving lifestyle Moukere citizens and the refugees in Athara Magarat.

"...One step for a nation, a giant step for the Isles...Recently our Ambassador to the Cooperative Union talked with CU nations about joint space program and he says that he has received positive feedback from them. We also have the Commonwealth that is considering a joint space program as well and it would be the greatest honor for our scientists in Space Administration of Athara Magarat (SAAM) to work along with Gudaonese Space Agency (GSA). We are still in infancy with a couple of satellites while the GSA have bigger plans not only for Gudao but for the Isles and whole humanity..."

"...I am pleased with our youth and elder volunteers who are working in the scorching heat of Moukere for the people there. It is really admirable that different nations as far apart as Bhikkustan and Covonant are leaving out their differences and working together for the betterment of another nation; helping the people there to achieve great things and basic things like food, shelter, clothing, medicines and electricity that we take here for granted. It was this reason that prompted us to take in as many Bhikkustani refugees as we could and they have found a new home and hope for the future. Right now Athara Magarat is overpopulated with refugees but many nations extended their hands to help us accommodate them. Spending your money on space is great and good thing and but what's better is to face reality and help those in need. What else should I say other than that? If only those people at SHOCK saw the true nature of human spirit than just blazing their weapons..."

SHOCK attacks on rise

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Athara Magarati APF suspect Devendra Pongbey to be behind the attack.

ALOTSKA, POZLACENSLAVIA

The Second Horde of Crusader Khas-Kiratis (SHOCK) have claimed responsibility for the terrorist attack in Alotska, Harvat, Pozlacenslavia as analysts warn of more terror attacks by SHOCK. The attack took in the Montegrad Center for East Asian Studies where the leader of Pozlacenslavia was delivering a speech.

A spokeswoman for the Armed Police Force of Athara Magarat (APF) told various reporters.

"...We have been told that the attack happened during rush hour. The government and police of Pozlacenslavia have not provided us with number of death casualties; just that their leader has been injured by shrapnel when the bomb went off killing many in the process. The prime suspect is Devendra Ponbgey, an ethnic Gurung man who was discharged from the Bhikkustani Gurkha Rifles on charges of misbehavior and was unemployed at the moment. God knows what went with his mind but he now has a bounty on his head. Hopefully since he an Athara Magarati citizen and still just a suspect, they are most likely to send him to us so that we can extract vital information from him. We have been warning all nations to take extreme precautions against Athara Magarati citizens and citizens from any other nation with Khas-Kirat descent but apparently the attacks just keep increasing. We don't if he will even be returned to Athara Magarat or if he even was the prep if Pozlacenslavia just executes him. Right now, diplomats are establishing contact. That's all..."

Protests over A SHOCKing Incident

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A scene from the controversial AM-anime style Visual Novel-RPG A SHOCKing Incident.

MYAGDI ISLAND

In a rare show defiance against the government of Democratic Socialist Republic of Athara Magarat, a mass gathered outside the production studio building of AMnimation to protest against their recent game A SHOCKing Incident.

The protesters accused the government and the state-owned AMnimation of using a video game for state propaganda against SHOCK. In the controversial Visual Novel that has shot to popularity with the protests, the player assumes the role of an undercover police tasked with tracking down radicalized students who are turning to SHOCK. The protesters called the game offensive to families who lost their relatives to SHOCK attacks and also to the families whose relatives have been arrested and charged with being SHOCK members.

It has been reported that protests would also occur in other nations of the Isles against the game until it is removed and the government and AMnimation offer apologies to the families of victims.

[Bhumidol]

3/5/17
Rajadhani Global Times
Rajadhani, Bhumidol

Rioters Burn Down Temples and Churches Following Implication of Sangharaja Krodhokhadhan in the Human Trafficking Crisis

22:18 - Earlier this morning, the National Buddhist Sangha of Bhumidol fell into some hot water when Sangharaja Krodhokhadhan and two dozen of his staff members were arrested by the BSA (Bhumhalese Security Agency) for playing an, "implicit role in the Human Trafficking Crisis, and national corruption scandal". The BSA cited the National Sangha's acceptance of nearly $55 million in black money from what are believed to be Gyojangha and RVB, two major cartels that are involved in the nation's current humanitarian disaster. According to a testimony given by Simran Manjushri, the former President of Rajya Sabha, roughly $31 million of that money was channelled to the now defunct National Peace & Progress Party, while the remainder was kept by the the NBSB.

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Left: Aftermath of Firebombing of Gongyahimana Sangha. Right: Aftermath of Fire Set on Sankt-Tikhon Orthodox Cathedral

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News of the arrest quickly caught the attention of the Humanist League of Bhumidol, who roundly denounced the role of religious leaders and institutions in facilitating such a gross tragedy over the past several years. "I can't see any decent person holding an iota of faith in our nation's religious institutions following the revelations handed down from the Supreme Court", a local event organizer said during a protest earlier today.

Black Chakra, nation's largest anarchist organization, reacted more violently to the news, instigating rioting that has seen the destruction of 6 temples and 2 churches over the past twelve hours. Most prominently, the group has firebombed Gongyahimana Sangha, killing the Vajrayana Archbishop of Rajadhani, and set fire to Sankt-Tikhon Cathedral in Rajadhani South. The group's leader has semi-apocolyptically declared that they would, "make all the churches and temples of [statist oppression] crumble to dust across the land", and that their battle would mark the beginning of their, "struggle to end the fascist reign of Bhumidol".

The lack of any strong opposition voices to condemn the violence, according to some political commentators, underscores the degree of disfavor organized religion has fallen into amongst the average Bhumhalese, and may possibly serve as a harbinger of the future policies of the Bhumhalese Green Party, which is expected to be handed a landslide victory in tomorrow's national elections.

Rokhani Yagharu, the party's new president, had once told 'News 11 Now' last year that she was a, "convinced Atheist... [and saw] organized religion [as] innately non-Bhumhalese in nature". A plurality of the members of the Bhumhalese Green Party have professed some form of Atheism or Agnosticism, expressing their disbelief in the existence of the historical Buddha, or the effectiveness of Buddhist teachings.

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[Pozlacenslavia]

Death Toll Rises to 37 from Terrorist Attack, Deputy Delivers Speech from Bunker Imploring Cooperation with AM and CU

<[UNDISCLOSED]>, Pozlacenslavia
Pozlacen News Agency

The Glorious Deputy delivering a televised speech today from an undisclosed location in Pozlacenslavia
Earlier today, it was announced the Glorious Deputy is alive, well, and staying sheltered for the time being in a still-undisclosed location. He is still in recovery from his surgery to remove the glass shards embedded in his back from the explosion, but doctors declared him fit enough to deliver a speech over national television today. He spoke about many topics during his speech, but what he focused on was international cooperation:

Today, I learned the death toll rose to 37 from yesterday's terrorist attack. I feel the pain and suffering of each of these 37 souls, these innocent human beings, resting on my conscience as I work to lead our country through this trying time. I urge every one of you out there, as a former soldier, as a statesman, as a Pozlacen: do not respond to this terrorist act with aggression towards anyone! This is what the terrorists want- to divide us, to weaken us. To try to break us with fear. But I stand in front of you today, with 13 scars on my back and 37 lost lives in my heart, to urge us to work with each other. This nation has thrived off of cooperation, and I see no reason to throw that all away now.
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I have recently been speaking to our diplomatic mission in Athara Magarat to try to establish a task force to handle this terrorist threat and future ones, as it appears the terrorist is of Athara Magarati origin. I implore you, again, not to lash out at our Athara Magarati community for the actions of a non-citizen. This, again, is a trying time, and we must focus on healing and unity.

In related news, the Athara Magarati terrorist group "SHOCK" has claimed responsibility for the attack. All traffic entering and leaving the country is being tightly screened, and the curfews of Sloczenski, Sprski, and Montegrad are still in effect. 2 people remain in critical condition from the attack.

[Bhumidol]

3/10/17
Rajadhani Global Times
Rajadhani, Bhumidol

Call Me 'Chancellor': Greens Win By a Landslide. New 'Chancellor' Promises Crucial Reform, Making Humanitarian Amends, and Overturning the Cucumber Ban

23:42 - With the last votes coming in from the Western Anganupas counted, the Bhumhalese Green Party has been bestowed a major landslide victory, capturing 81.47% of the vote. The transitional council has stated that they intend to inaugurate Dr. Rokhani Yagharu early Saturday morning as the new leader of Bhumidol, and have indicated that they would go along with her party's request to be called, "Chancellor", disfavoring the native term, 'Ganaraja', use to refer to the head of the Bhumhalese government and state.

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Chancellor Rokhani Yagharu in a Highly Festive Mood Following the Landslide Victory of Her Party

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In her victory speech given to supporters at the Maharani Hotel in Rajadhani's Central Business District, Chancellor Yagharu's party has promised to create a permenant constitution containing strong checks and balances to protect the nation's minorities, and has vowed to end the nation's 431 year old policy of State Buddhism. More pertinently, she has stated her intention to resolve the nation's ongoing human trafficking crisis within 2 weeks. The Green Party had additionally indicated their desire to apply recommendations conducted by the research arm of the Rajya Sabha in creating the country's Reproductive Stability Program, which would slowly see the government take on the familial role of childbirth and rearing.

Dr. Yagharu also said that the cucumber ban that was put in place by the Bodhai Administration would be uplifted. "Of all the things, my constituants kept on pressing me about this", she said during her victory speech. "I can hardly understand why you young folk care so much about cucumbers, what, with economic and social conditions in tatters. But, since it is a part of my job to carry out the will of my voters, I'll get that off the docket by the end of day one".

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[EURANIA]

3/10/17
Euravezya, Eurania
Pravda, The Euravezya Times, Sputnik, Arkaven

A New Direction: The Second Party

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The supposed long absence of activity from the Nationov Zoviet had reason. After the referendum inquiring the opinion and vote of the people on whether there should be a second party within the government, a 80% majority said yes and requested yes, and 20% did vice-versa.

Inspections by political commissars had found many members to be 'dissenting from state ideology'. However, in the fallout of the referendum and the refusal of the General Secretary and Premier to punish them, they were given the choice to the newly-created political party - the United Eurania, which had a few dozen members in the N.Z, or be disciplined. This political party's current chairwoman is Geneva Arkanian, who joined the party on her own free will. It holds 51 seats within the 240 seat N.Z.

The party's ideology is vastly different from the ruling party's, the Communist Party of Eurania, or Kommuniza Politpartov Eurania (Комуниза Политпартов т Еураня). It retains, however, socialist aspects. It promises to improve the lives of Euranians and also deal with the issue of the West. The two parties are conflicted over this topic, with various elements disagreeing and such.

While it only holds 51 seats, it is predicted it will rise. Right now, Arkanian is holding the title of Chairwoman of the United Eurania party and the First Deputy of the Nationov Zoviet, the equivalent to a Deputy Prime Minister.

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To the West: The War Is Over

Eurania has official begun the peace process with the West. This was announced to the nation by the head of state, the General Secretary.
This is a copy of Angela Chenenko's Speech.

Code: Select all

Comrades and Citizens, tonight, all of Eurania is addressed as one.

In order to maintain peace, we must sometimes bow down to the victor. A fight that has been fought hard is an honorable fight that can be conceded. And this is one of those fights. And sometimes, victory comes in surrendering.

We will surrender what we have taken, and will give it back. We shall cut alliance with New Aapelistan; we are now in a neutral stance with them.

As for our nation, we will do our best to rebuild it. By rebuilding it, we will correct our mistakes.

The military will lower its stance, and we will turn to our former enemy and will make peace with them. We will remove strain and it will turn to friendship. We will do it.

[The Grand Force]

March 11, 2017
Grand Force Central News
The Grand Force

19 Dead And 56 Injured In Plane Crash.
''Hello I'm Vicky King with GFCN, last night a plane crashed just north of Virgo on it's way to Jade as result of being stuck in a lightning storm on route to the city. Officials have given the names of the dead and wounded and are working to compensate the family's that have been hurt as a result of this disastrous crash we now go live to Jackson Brisk at the scene.''

''Thanks Vicky, I'm here just north of Virgo in the plains were as you can see just behind me flight 1476 crashed just hours ago leaving nearly 60 people injured and 19 dead. The airline has yet to release an official statement on this crash but an associate said that the company is heartbroken and ashamed of the crash. What officials have deemed of the crash is that the lightning storm just last night came in and formed around the plane mid flight leaving no time to turn around and land, the plane was then taken to the ground were it crashed. The black box has yet to be recovered from the plane, back to you Vicky.''

''Thanks Jackson, all our sympathies here from GFCN go out to the families of the victims, stay here with us for all day coverage of this terrable event.''

[Areguelista]

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2017 Elections

Mar. 11, 2017
Areguelista 24
Contera, Areguelista

Areguelista Opens Polls

Today, Areguelista started voting for the upcoming elections. Aside from the tightly contested presidential election, each state is electing a new governor, and each of the 219 counties will be electing new senators and representatives to send to the National Assembly. There will also be referendums to legalize recreational marijuana nationwide, lower maximum prison sentences to 50 years from life, and start working to formally ally with Polar Svalbard.

[Travencia]

Travencia News Network

Weekend Review: 3/11/17

Travencian Officials are gearing up for the Cooperative Union economic summit next week, which seeks to draw business leaders, diplomats, and government officials from all over the union. It'll be the first summit in the upgraded convention center which is the cornerstone of the redevelopment of what is now known as International Island. Coinciding with the summit, is the grand opening of Webster International Airport the third airport to open in the Travencian Metro area.

In other news the Travencian Space Agency is expected to announce the final plans for a spaceport with an expected completion date of 2020. The agency has finalized its acquisition of territory in New Holland , with provincial authorities confirming the space agency did indeed purchase an offshore island.

[Bhumidol]

3/11/17
New 11 Now
Rajadhani, Bhumidol

Greens Initiate Constitutional and Immigration Reform

17:27 - Minutes after getting sworn in as the nation's new leader, Chancellor Rokhani has made haste in getting to work in Sivaputhagam Palace. "Our nation has been left in a tremendously weakened position by my predecessor. There is much work to be done, which unfortunately can't be left on the backburner any longer."

Over a period of about three hours, the Rajya Sabha passed historic legislation to disolve the 431 year old National Buddhist Sangha of Bhumidol, ending the nation's age old policy of State Buddhism. The parliamentarians additionally approved the formation two ad hoc committees, the SSC (State Secularization Committee) and the CRC (Constitutional Reform Committee), with the goal of, "fully separating Buddhist institutions and assets from State ones... and preparing a fully formed permenant national constitution within 2 weeks".

Chancellor Rokhani told reporters that she would offer a public apology on Sunday morning to the nation's trade partner, Xrevaro, for the human trafficking crisis in which thousands of Xrevarans either perished or suffered. It is additionally expected that she will address the status of over 80,000 refugees in the country, of which ~20,000 are stateless.

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[Shanowinn]

11 March 2017
The Highland Voice
Undisclosed Location, Highland Republic



Damhford Attacked - Ossigh Brigade Heroism - Dúney Narrowly Escapes

Catríona Slatara, a fighter of the Ossigh Brigade, with an M1A rifle which has become symbolic of the Brigade and its stand.

Over the past few days, forces from Shanowinn have made a dedicated effort to subjugate us. They were advancing towards our capital city of Damhford from two directions and reached it the other day. This forced not only The Highland Voice to retreat to an undisclosed location, but also President Dúney, who managed to escape the city before it came under attack. All the way, brave Highlanders were harassing the Ahernric troops and they continue to make the way difficult for invading troops. In particular the former 42nd Owinnorse Highlander Regiment, which joined our cause, has aided in the defense.

One of our reporters, Maire Tulamór, was also present amongst the soldiers of Geri Finn who presented a formidable opponent in the Ossigh area. As the Owinn advance towards Damhford drew the Highland Regiment to the east, the lowlanders thought that the western route was ill-defended. How wrong were they!

Finn's Ossigh Brigade defended the valley land for many hours against determined assaults, and Maire Tulamór claimed that the fighters were in high spirits, imagining a situation almost like the Battle of Dunon Hill in 1898. She also observed Geri Finn taking part in the battle directly. Although for only a short moment, Maire Tulamór interviewed a fighter in the Brigade, Catríona Slatara about why she joined the fight, and she said "it is simple--so that I may defend my home. I am from Ossigh, and I will fight for it."

According to Tulamór, "Finn and those like Catríona Slatara who serve under him, ought to be considered true heroes of the Highland Republic." Indeed, their epic defiance not only bloodied the lowland spoilers, but it also served the city of Damhford. Many civilians as well as fighters were able to evacuate and regroup away from the city without being cut off by the spoilers from the west. It is possible that they even helped to ensure President Dúney's escape.