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Black Hill Hospital Announces Quarantine Following Outbreak

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A quarantined patient at Lord Henry Havensworth Hospital

BLACK HILL, COMBREY PREFECTURE, ATNAIA - In the wake of several deaths amidst a late season flu outbreak, three Black Hill Hospitals have confirmed quarantine procedures have been put in place for patients displaying out of normal symptoms. According to experts, patients previously discharged after displaying flu-like symptoms have returned complaining of twitching, loss of fine motor control and, in extreme cases, seizure. Three individuals have died as a result of this new series of symptoms as they have developed into strokes, and several have been disfigured as a result of nervous paralysis and loss of pain reception.

"We're not quite sure at this time what is going on," said researcher Dr. Leslie Frank, "so we are taking proactive steps to prevent further spread. Unfortunately, the rash of flu outbreaks may have hidden more insidious health problems."

"There is nothing to panic over immediately, we are simply taking necessary precautions," said one hospital administrator. "We just want to protect Black Hill against the possibility of a greater problem. This is simply proactivity."

Black Hill hospitals have already been complaining of stress on resources, and these new problems promise more long-term reorganizing become necessary. "We weren't able to take the time required to really buckle down, and I think we are paying for that now," said one doctor, who preferred to remain unnamed.

Health authorities have asked that anyone displaying flu-like symptoms immediately seek professional medical attention, and that emergency services are contacted if the following symptoms become apparent:

• Weakness/fatigue of the muscles
• Twitching, involuntary muscular spasms and/or lack of muscular response
• Loss of fine motor control, difficulty moving
• Lack/decrease of touch sensation in extremities and face
• Seizures
• Confusion and disorientation
• Auditory, visual or olfactory hallucinations
• Stroke

Further signs of development of the current outbreak include diminished pain response, a feeling of unexplained itchiness (particularly in the face, arms and legs) and heart palpitations/arrhythmia. Patients may scratch at their face or arms hard enough to draw blood without realizing. If these signs are seen, please contact a medical professional.

The Quorum has not made a statement on these growing health concerns at this time, but the NHS has said that they are "currently investigating". The Commonwealth Health Organization has said that, at this time, "the issue remains localized, although representatives are watching closely".

[Gudao]

27th March, 2017
RiChu Newsstand
Gudao

RiChu's Dawn S Teased: The New 'Pocket Rocket'?

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RiChu's Dawn S Teased: The New 'Pocket Rocket'?
RiChu News - 27th March 2017
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RiChu has teased a "new beginning" to go with its upcoming Dawn S. The company could certainly use a fresh start.

This week, the Gudaoan consumer electronics giant is set to show off the latest version of its flagship phone, the Dawn S. To say expectations are high for this phone would be an understatement.

RiChu is hoping to wipe away the lack-luster taste left from the original Dawn, whose tendency to catch fire prompted two recalls and left customers frustrated and -- in a few rare cases -- literally feeling burned. The Dawn S marks the first big opportunity to win back the public trust.

"It's enormously important that RiChu gets it right," said Avi Greengart, who covers consumer electronics for Current Analysis. "And not just to atone for the Dawn."

Mark the date: RiChu will hold its Dawn S launch event in Shengyang at Lincoln Centre on Wednesday starting at 11 a.m. ET (8 a.m. PT), and CNET will bring you all the details and full coverage as it happens.

But the stakes aren't just isolated to one company -- phones in general need a jump start, a spark of innovation to get us excited again. RiChu is banking the Dawn S is just that catalyst.

Because let's face it, there's been a general malaise creeping into the phone world as the innovative jumps between versions of phones get smaller and smaller. Sure, phones boast faster processors, better cameras and brighter displays -- but that's all kind of expected now, right?

I'll readily admit that I suffer from an extreme form of phone fatigue. It's hard not to when you deal with the next greatest smartphone seemingly every month. It can't just be me, right?

We seemingly hit peak boring in 2016 when it came to eye-catching phones. RiChu's last flagship, the Dawn, hit all its marks, but did it really rev you up? The best features it added were the return of a water-resistant body and microSD slot for expandable memory. It wasn't just RiChu. Kodo unveiled Curiosity and Break-through that is attempting to cash in on its ‘new’ look – except they don’t look all that inspiring.

You can also see it in the sales: The global market for smartphones rose by 7 percent in 2016, or roughly half the growth it showed in the previous year, according to Gartner. What little growth that's left is happening in Southern regions, the firm said.

But 2017 could get everyone (including jaded tech journalists!) pumped up again. It starts with RiChu this week, but Kodo is widely expected to make a big leap with its anniversary phones later this year.



RiChu's biggest shakeup could be the removal of a key feature that's been on a RiChu phone since the original launched in 2010: the physical home button.

Every rumour and leaked photo points to RiChu dropping the home button and trimming the frame in order to jam a larger display into a smaller body. Even its own teaser video has a not-so-subtle silhouette of the purported Dawn S.

The smaller version of the Dawn S is supposed to get a 5.2-inch display, while the larger versions get a 5.8-inch or 6.8-inch whopper.

It may mark a radical design shift for RiChu, although it's hardly the first to go that route. The Kodo Curiosity has a nearly all-display front.
Is it enough of a leap for consumers? Some are sceptical.

"I don't think I see anything in what's being reported for the S that would make me think it's going to change things dramatically," Dawson said.

Other key rumours include a revamped home button that sits in the back of the phone, a USB-C port, facial recognition and the inclusion of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chip, which in theory should make it both faster and more power-efficient.

RiChu doesn't respond to rumours and speculation.

One feature we know will show up in the Dawn S is RiChu's new voice assistant, Cecil.

The usefulness of Cecil could go a long way toward determining whether the Dawn S is seen as a breakthrough device. At least early on, Cecil looks a bit rough. It's less a search engine than RiChu Assistant and more a "sidekick" to help you control your phone.

And RiChu readily admits that it's early days for the artificial intelligence assistant. The company plans to add to Cecil's capabilities with acquisitions it made last year.

The other factor, of course, is the next Koda smartphone. Koda is reportedly also looking to trim down its bezels, as well as eliminate the home button. The prospect of a big change could cause consumers who are looking for a premium phone to hold off on RiChu's product.

Or RiChu could have something amazing up its image. We'll see on Wednesday.

[Polar Svalbard]

Svalbard Nine News Network
News for you
3/27/2017

International News

Top Story: Consul Adstutia Calms Worries About Pandemic in Atnaia

Over the past few weeks a news story has been developing out of Atnaia that has been putting the scare into Svalbardian citizens who have been reading news out of Atnaia recently. The story started on Sunday the 19th of March when a large outbreak of flu put strain on Black Hill hospitals. Not much else came out on the story until earlier today when the Hospital announced that it was issuing quarantine procedures with multiple patients exhibiting out of normal symptoms and multiple have thus far died. Many Svalbardians have been worried by this, and already there has been over 30,000 signatures on a petition to shut down travel between Polar Svalbard and Atnaia.

In response to this the Consul Adstutia issued a press release just an hour ago on this topic. To paraphrase, she stated that the Svalbardian government isn't in the interest of ruining business due to fear-mongering. The borders won't be closing and these were just isolated cases, she has the utmost confidence that the Atnaian authorities will be able to handle this problem.

We will of course cover this as it emerges more as a news story.

[Xrevaro]

March 28, 2017
Ozran, Xrevaro
Ozran Oracle
Foreign Minister of Ostehaar Visits Ozran
Yesterday, Oster Minister of Foreign Affairs, Elena Brahurer, came to celebrate the nullification of the Oster-Xrevaro Treaty that effectively ended the war in 1984. Vecerian Ya-Kua, Xrevaro's foreign minister, greeted her and took her on a tour of Ozran. The day was treated as a holiday with many collecting in the downtown area to Miss Brahurer's speech.
Announced in her speech was a new economic deal between our two nations. Highlights of the deal included lowered tariffs on Xrevaran metal and mineral exports and a favored status.
>>>Read More

March 28, 2017
Bréevira, Xrevaro
X.I.N.N

Flu Confirmed International
Bréevira General Hospital has began quarantine measures after several patients exhibited symptoms akin to those seen in "flu" patients within Atnaia. The Commonwealth Health Organization has begun investigating the matter and has asked doctors to remain wary. So far, no deaths have been confirmed as a direct effect of this disease in Xrevaro.
>>>Read More.

Highs and Lows for Today, March 28 (°C)
Bréevira-Max:17 Min:8
Mejóel-Max:16 Min:3
Zenrolo-Max:15 Min:4
Ardel-Max: 17 Min: 5
Rehusó-Max:5 Min:-4
Grókea-Max:6 Min:2
Ozran-Max:2 Min:-6

Sourced from The TWI Weather Office

[Siberia North]

28/03/17
Siberia North Capital

The Siberian News Channel

The Husky class carrier has finished being upgraded at her home base in the capital. While the upgrades seem minor, officials say that the upgrades are a huge change but will not tell media what the upgrades are. Media was denied access to the naval base for unknown reasons and told that the upgrades are to be kept secret.

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[Lardingo]

March 27, 2017
Lardingo Record
Crystal City, Lardingo

Lardingo's new Chief Executive is Inaugurated!

Eva Twig Reynolds was sworn in as Chief Executive to a crowd of more than 30,000 Lardians, at 12:00 today. In her speech she outlined her plan for Lardingo. Throughout the campaign Reynolds had advocated for the development of relations with other countries, something some Lardians are unsure of:

"I'm not sure we can get involved on the international stage without sacrificing our most sacred principle; the right to self rule. It'll look hypocritical if we insist other countries leave us alone, and then we go and try and stick our noses in their own affairs," Sighed Kassie Streets, who had watched the inauguration from her apartment next door.

Others were optimistic about Lardingo venturing onto the world stage:
"The more countries hear about our values and system of government the better," Says Grisly Warrow, one of Reynold's most ardent supporters. He had brought his entire family from District 3 to watch the inauguration.

The new Chief Executive made sure to strike a balance between both factions during her speech,"We will fight for the rights of the oppressed, not fight bloody wars over land and resources. We will negotiate trade deals, while at the same time making sure our own workers are being protected. It will be my upmost priority to make sure that Lardingo never ventures to far from her core values."

These words were met with cheering, and Reynolds grinned at the overjoyed crowd.

[Ipland]

March 27, 2017

Iplandic Broadcasting Corporation

Bunny hunting ban may pass in Siloran parliament

Jasper, Silor

A provincial bill banning all hunting of the Iplandic Bunny within the province of Silor has been moved to Voting Stage and will be put to vote this Friday, the 31th of March.
The bill, entitled the Protecting National Species Act really only has major support from the province's largest political party, the Siloran Greens. The bill is also supported by some of other major parties such as The Liberals of Silor and the Silor Party.

While supporters say it's a long overdue and much-needed protection, many others view it as just another restriction of Siloran and Iplandic cuisine as a whole, as well as a suppression of Iplandic culture as a whole.

The Vertensgnjen restaurant located in Trumo has been serving a dishes containing Iplandic Bunny meat since it was opened in 1921.
Current owner Marejaej Vertensgnjen had this to say about the bill:

It's... an Iplandic meal. Hunting has been a large part of Siloran and Iplandic culture. That's all I'll say.

View Article in Sowl
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[Bhikkustan]

The News of the Proletariat

28 March issue
For free distribution

Emergency contingency plans drawn up and border restrictions put in place

After the announcements from Atnaia concerning the recent outbreak of a new flu strain there has been some uncertainty about the ability of the Bhikkustani health service to deal with a possible outbreak of an epidemic that could be transmitted easily. The Bhikkustani People's Health Agency Central Committee has stated that the health agency will be able to deal with low level flu strains but that a highly infectious disease would not be easily contained. To compensate for the lack of medical infrastructure in our nation in several rural areas the medical budget has been raised, but this will take time to implement. The Central Health Committee has petitioned overseas nations such as Ainslie for medical supplies such as flu vaccines. They have also put in place several contingency plans in case of an infection. These are top secret, but comrade Dzongkhakafeng Lin of the Central Health Committee has assured us they shall keep our people safe.

Also, airport screening has been put in place to keep this hellplague from our great nation. Anyone who shows symptoms of the disease shall be quarantined, along with everyone else from the plane they were on. The borders between Bhikkustan and Arguelista has been closed and is guarded. Only together we can hold our nation in high regard.

[Ainslie]

Welcome to Ainslie Daily's Broadcast

Today is the 28th of March. Here in Arnton it will reach 18 Today. And now to the news.

News

Health Ministry Statement on Atnaia.
Hauton, Ainslie
"It has come to my [Eleane Gifford's] attention that the Health Ministry wishes to make a statement regarding a form of influenza which has been discovered in Black Hill, Atnaia. I am here to present that statement, as our health ministry is currently in correspondence with Armex Pharmaceuticals on what the Ahnslen response should be." The statement from the health ministry is as follows:

“Anyone who has travelled within Commonwealth borders should take close attention to this statement. If any person who has been to or from the Commonwealth recently and presents flu symptoms are to immediately go to the largest hospital in their city. Do not go to the GP, a medical centre or a doctor’s surgery. Go immediately to the hospital and explain your circumstance. They are the ones who can help and take care of you.”



Blackmore then gave a speech regarding the incident, from the government’s perspective. “There is no need for anyone to be running around spraying disinfectant through their homes and wearing masks at this time. As far as our ministry and the government knows, this is not a threat to average Ahnslens. We predict that this virus will spread amongst the commonwealth, and when that happens we will take appropriate and sensible actions”. Blackmore later reinforced the need for calm in all this.

Armex Pharmaceuticals talks about Atnaia
Hauton, Ainslie
The Health Minister today, flanked by Armex representatives delivered a statement. “Today, Armex Pharmaceuticals has expressed their desire to enter Atnaian borders to aid research and treatment in the nation. If we can contain this to Black Hill, it won’t have the opportunity to spread to the Commonwealth, and then to the Isles as a whole. We respect Atnaia’s sovereignty and look forward to a response from their government in reference to this offer Armex has made."

Sports

Grand Final, Isles Premier League
Arnton, Ainslie
Coventry FC (Coventry FC) 1–0 Kingsland Bridge (Kingsland Bridge )
Congratulations to Coventry FC on their victory!

Weather

• Arnton - Max: 21, Min: 7
• Borderton - Max: 25, Min: 13
• Hauton - Max: 20, Min: 8
• Mandurah - Max: 34, Min: 17
• Wellington - Max: 19, Min 8

Sourced from The TWI Weather Office

[Siberia North]

29/03/17
Siberia North Capital

The Siberian News Channel

There has been public concern about the pandemic that is currently spreading in Atnaia that is potentially dangerous to the people's lives. The health minister said that "We have one of the greatest healthcare in the region, there is no threat to the nation at this current stage"

If you are experiencing symptoms related to the flu in Atnaia please go get a check up at your nearest hospital. Symptoms are listed at the flu outbreak website.

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[Michigonia]

3.28.17
Alland Press
Alland, Michigonia

2017 Budget Passes Lower House

Alland- As the April 1st budget deadline approaches, lawmakers in the National Assembly worked through the weekend to pass the 2017 budget bill through the Budget Committee. Today it passed the National Assembly by a 48-12 vote.

The Federal Budget Act of 2005 caps the budget total at 8% of the previous year's GDP. Since last year's GDP grew by just over 5%, the Budget Committee met with various department ministers and consulted with the Executive Council on how to allocate the increased budget for the upcoming year. The budget will total 27.04 billion USD, and the deficit is expected to remain just under 2 billion USD.

The new budget will be balanced for the fourth consecutive year, and will include increased funding for defence, health, and state education grants. The bill now moves to the Council of States for a vote, expected tomorrow.

[Bhumidol]

3/29/17
News 11 Now
Rajadhani, Bhumidol

Emperess Rokhani? Chancellor to be Crowned 'Emperess' for 2 Hours

15:39 - Chancellor Rokhani informed members of the media earlier today that tomorrow at around noon, she would officiate the proceedings to legally dissolve the National Buddhist Sangha into its constituant orders, the Mahatrikaruna, the Shyama-Dhyan, and the Gudharatri. The catch? She'll have to technically be Emperess over Bhumidol in order to officiate the NBSB's dissolution.

The strange provision comes amid the nation's new constitution's assertation that the Chancellor is the legitimate successor to the lineage of the preceeding Bhumhalese emperors. Though intended as clause to materialize the government's connection to historical Bhumhalese civilization, it also puts Dr. Yagharu in the strange position of having to be emperess in order to force the three schools to sign a peace accord, for a 700 year-old war that is technically still ongoing.

The Federal Diet is planning to pass a provision later this evening, to make Chancellor Yagharu the Emperess of Bhumidol between 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM tomorrow. During her phenomenally short reign, the Chancellor officiate a peace accord between the two schools, and grant legal autocephally from the government to the three Bhumhalese Buddhist schools.

"Our nation's political institutions are tangled up in quite a messy manner with our historical religious institutions", remarked the Chancellor to the press. "Secularization is going to be a long, and difficult process. Our nation's religious leaders have had a long history of making their political opinions be listened to, if I can put it lightly."

[Shanowinn]

March 28, 2017
T3 - The Termon Telegraph
Termon, Shanowinn

Army, Ahernric Police Seize Thousands of Highland Sheep Amidst Textile Industry Concerns

The Royal Owinn Army and National Ahernric Police Service has seized thousands of sheep from highland insurgents.

Recently some talk arose about what sheep have to do with the current war and highland rebellion. In fact, wool from highland sheep has been an important input for the Owinn textile industry. The highland rebellion suddenly cut off the industry from a part of its source. As a result, some textile industrialists and workers alike have begun to question the future.

However, this does not mean that the industry will fail by any means, notes Telegraph economics correspondent Aidan Culden. In recent operations, the Royal Owinn Army has seized several flocks of sheep in the highlands. Culden has been in contact with spokespeople from the Royal Owinn Army, who report that their current stock of sheep will be handed over in order to alleviate industry concerns. Culden and others assume that the ROA will continue to seize the animals, because they not only help the Owinn economy, but also deprive the highland extremists of one of their main viable products. This falls in line with the Ahern's strategy to assure that the self-proclaimed Highland Republic does not gain economic stability, in addition to political stability.

Further, the National Ahernric Police Service released a cumulative report of seizure operations from the past couple of weeks. According to the report, thus far NAPS has seized a total of about 5,200 sheep during the period under consideration. By comparison the Royal Owinn Army has seized about 3,000 sheep. Both the Army and the National Ahernric Police pledge to transfer the roughly 8,000+ sheep over to the textile industry immediately. The Army commanders in the region claim that the sheep also provide a direct source of food for highland combatants, so it is an important issue to them.

Of course, highland sheep are not the only source that the Owinn textile industry can draw from to fulfill its need for wool. Correspondent Aidan Culden has pointed out that there are still flocks of sheep in the lowlands and on both of Shanowinn's subordinate islands, especially Carrighinnis. During the unrest on Carrighinnis island, the National Ahernric Police Service managed to secure most of the stock against extremist action. It is undeniable that the textile industry will be impacted, but only to a point. "It will keep running," Culden said of the industry.

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March 29, 2017
The Highland Republic

Ahernric Police Thugs Brutalize Highland Shepherds in Occupied Areas


Heri Páll was just one of many Highland shepherds affected by recent transgressions.

The Ahernric Police are beating and stealing from occupied Highlanders, according to new information that we have received. A flock of sheep may serve as an important part of some Highlanders' livelihood of course. Yet we now understand that for many Highland people caught in the areas occupied by Ahernric forces, their occupiers are violent oppressors.

One man, Heri Páll, told us about his tragic experience. He stayed with his flock because he was unable to take up arms against the invaders, so he had to grudgingly accept the occupation. However, a group of National Ahernric Police thugs came to his property and began to criminalize Páll. The rest of his story is best presented in his own words:

"they took most all the sheep that I had--I couldn't get along with that, but there was little I could do. Then they demanded that I pay them a sum as the tithe for the Office of Faith Community. I told them that I couldn't pay, so they took all the rest of the sheep. I said 'surely they couldn't take away all of my sheep like that,' and then they beat me. That's when I knew I had to go, so I managed to make it out of occupied land, despite my leg being injured. It is still injured."

Heri Páll had everything, indeed his very last sheep, taken from him at the hands of Ahernric TERRORISTS. And unfortunately many share his fate! Many have reported having their flocks stolen, their reasonable resistance being crushed through violence. Families have been affected by this! Páll lived alone, but how is a whole family supposed to cope with being brutalized, plundered, and taxed for it?

Yet despite the horror of these events, it can only hint at lowland desperation due to their loss of our wool. On the bright side of this dark news, it shows that we are bringing them closer to their knees. Their media, and tools like Aidan Culden, are only towing the Ahernric line, but cover up the reality. That goes for the source of the violent confiscations as well as the economic effects.

Lastly, a message to our brothers and sisters in occupied Damhford and other areas under the lowlanders: your resistance from behind the lines can only help us to defeat the lowlanders sooner, and only help you throw off their oppressive yoke sooner. We wish you the best of luck. And to our loyal, brave fighters and sympathizers: look at this violence, at Heri Páll, at this injustice. He speaks up and is silenced with blows. It reminds us what we fight for.

And if our Highland cause is lost
And Highland rights denied us,
We'll be ground beneath the tyrant's heels
For our demands of justice,
For our demands of justice!
We'll be ground beneath NaAchill's heels,
For our demands of justice.

[Atnaia]

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Quorum Responds to International Community

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Lady Jessica Lostwith discussing the Black Hill Flu Outbreak

PORT GRAY, ATNA PREFECTURE, ATNAIA - "We see this as a tremendous overreaction." With the international community responding harshly in regards to the flu outbreak in Black Hill, Quorum representatives have stepped forward to speak about the ongoing situation of Atnaian health. Lady Jessica Lostwith, in her first public appearance as Quorum spokesperson since revelations of her homosexual affair, spoke on the matter at the Grand Hegemonic Administration Buildings last night.

"Lots of terms have been bandied about," said Lostwith. "Pandemic was used. Warnings were issued. Let's get the facts straight: at this time, eight individuals have been confirmed to be infected with an unknown strain of a virus that presents flu-like symptoms before attacking the nervous system. Two have died. This is a tragedy, of course, as any loss of life is, but this is not a health disaster, and should not be treated as such. Our resources are not facing a shortage. We are not the poster-child for this month's fearmongering. Atnaia remains a modern nation committed to the principles of health, and we have this matter well in hand."

When asked about the disease making landfall in Xrevaro, Lostwith was clear that new policies were already being rolled out to ensure that the disease would remain contained. "All flights into and out of Atnaia already require Atnaians to have access to Atdent," she said. "Anyone who has been admitted to hospital or spoken to a doctor about flu-like symptoms with ninety-six hours of an international flight will be declined access to their planes, with Atdent's strength coming into play here by automatically pinging these individuals. Frankly, people should be taking these precautions following any flu bug anyways. We are upset to hear that this virus has made its way to Xrevaro, and we will be working closely with our Commonwealth allies to deal with the matter. There is no reason to fear coming to Atnaia."

Lostwith then responded to international concerns about "resource shortages".

"This is a misinterpretation of the facts," Lostwith said. "While it is true that Black Hill hospitals found themselves strained for space and access during the flu outbreak since it was the first time since public healthcare options tied to Atdent were really put through a stress test, our resources are operating at peak efficiency, and the Quorum has viewed this as a learning opportunity. The NHS, under the directorship of ARK, will be looking at ways to reorganize our current admittance systems, and budgets are already being addressed for sweeping physical expansions to hospitals in major cities across the country."

The Hegemon himself stepped forward to address international calls to close borders with Atnaia. "This is foolishness," he said. "The long term damage that would be dealt with these actions far outweigh the short term good. Use your best judgement and take care of your health."

A healthcare advisory is in place for the entire Crombey Prefecture. If you have displayed flu-like symptoms, please remain at home for ninety-six (96) hours. If you develop signs of loss of muscular control, unexplained itchiness or pain in the extremities, or hallucinatory symptoms, call emergency services immediately. If you expect a friend, coworker or family member to be ill, contact a healthcare professional or your local Stone Wall-Bastion outpost.

[Atnaia]

]

Top Stories

• Quorum responds to international
  community
• Twitch Energy Drink under
  investigation following health
  allegations
• SACOM investigating lunar mission for
  2026?
• Promwell Ravagers sold to Hastings,
  team to be moved
• Ambress Bastion Network in works
• PGU vs. RUA rowing championships:
  Gallery
• Zeo-Balnians organize sit-in protest
  of St. George Cathedral demanding
  representation at Annual Council
• Agency indents to receive tattoo
  identification
• Spring storms rolling into southern
  Atnaia
• Heron Entity release date announced
• 2017 will be the "year of biotics", says
  GSRP

More Ticking Flu Cases Found in Black Hill, New Dublin

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Dean Jacobin, Head of Epidemiology at New Dublin General Hospital, confirmed three cases of the Ticking Flu at his facility today

NEW DUBLIN, COLDWATER PREFECTURE, ATNAIA - Mere hours after the Quorum made statements to the international community regarding the "Ticking Flu", as current the current outbreak in Black Hill has been dubbed, more cases of the disease have been confirmed not only in Black Hill but in New Dublin. Six confirmed cases have been added to the list in Black Hill, and an additional three have been confirmed in New Dublin.

"I am not at liberty to discuss much more," said Dr. Dean Jacobin of New Dublin General Hospital, "but I can confirm three cases consistent with the Black Hill symptoms here in New Dublin, with several more suspected."

This increase in cases is undermining statements made by the Quorum earlier today. "Containment measures seem to have been ineffective at this time," said an NHS spokesperson. "We are adjusting our standpoint."

"The phenomenon we are witnessing is very interesting," said psychologist Ethan Ward. "I'll call it a case of the 'Not-Mes'. People seem incapable of connecting their own symptoms with the current outbreak. The early stages of the disease portray themselves as flu-like, and people seem all to willing to convince themselves that they couldn't possibly have the Ticking Flu, and they avoid immediate medical help. Who knows how many more cases could be out there."

Authorities are reminding citizens to seek immediate medical aid if they begin displaying flu-like symptoms, twitching, fever, weakness or itching in the extremities.

[Areguelista]

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Armenta to Release Pickup Truck

Mar. 29, 2017
Contera, Areguelista

Armenta Motor Corporation, the largest automobile manufacturer in Areguelista, announced today plans to release a pickup truck. Armenta believes a pickup truck will increase their marketshare worldwide, as well as allow more opportunities for expansion. This new pickup truck, dubbed the Quicksilver, is powered by a 3.5L V6, mated to either a 6-speed manual transmission or a 10-speed automatic, driving all four wheels. The Quicksilver will go on sale April 15 for a price of RA$63,140.

[Siberia North]

29/03/17
Siberia North Capital

The Siberian News Channel

The Siberian navy announced today that they are talking with the government to build a new carrier as the current one is turning old. "We are planning to make a shiny new carrier however we do not know if the government will approve of this plan" Defense monster saids he is "hopeful".

If you are experiencing symptoms related to the flu in Atnaia please go get a check up at your nearest hospital. Symptoms are listed on the government siberia website.

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[Travencia]

Travencia News Network

Baltic: Campinas SA has one the bid for a contract with the Carpathian Industrial Workers union for a partnership of 50-50 ownership regarding the Karakow Smelting plant, The Danzig docks, and the Slovich copper mines. The deal will bring in much needed capital for the 18,000 workers of the affected facilities. Citizens of Baltic are conflicted about whatever the outside investment is a good thing, with 30% saying whats good for the worker is good for the region, but an opposite 30% takes a hardline approach and objects to these capital injections from outside corporations. Baltic remains a stronghold in the Carpathian Soviet for the communist party which only holds 29 seats after the snap election.

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New Rotterdam: Darkstar Industries has purchased a distillery and refining complex from Royal Dutch Shell New Holland and has plans to upgrade the plant to produce RP-1 fuel and LOX fuel expecting record growth in the aerospace industry over the next decade. The upgrades will make Darkstar Industries one of the dominate fuel producers for rocketry in the region. There have been plans to expand and build similar facilities in Athara Magart and Covonant to help facilitate distribution.

[Kobnia]

2017-03-29

A port official closes the access to the container area in response to the pandemic in Atnaia.

KOBNOPOL NEWS AGENCY

POLITBURO & HEALTH MINISTRY: SHUT. DOWN. EVERYTHING.

AKUTYA - The Supreme Politburo of the Kobnian Communist Part approved today on the advice of the Ministry of Health to close all Kobnian ports until the recent outbreak of Ticking Flu is contained. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has further mentioned that as a precaution to the pandemic, all vessels and aircraft flying Atnaian flags or that have recently been to Atnaia will not be allowed to enter Kobnian waters or airspace. "We are taking the utmost precaution to prevent the spread of this disease, which has already moved from Atnaia to Xrevaro, especially to the Kobnian Archipelago." a health ministry spokesperson was later quoted as saying.

Atnaian officials have stated that they do no know much about the flu outbreak, the particular strain of which attacks the body's nervous system, leaving its victims disfigured and susceptible to strokes. One doctor stated that he was not at liberty to state much more on the subject of the virus in New Dublin Hospital. He then proceeded to state more on the subject by stating that there were three more victims of displaying symptoms of the disease in his hospital. His odd manner of speaking and wording implies that the Atnaian government is actively seeking to cover up more information about the extent of the disease in order to protect itself.

The Health Ministry has further ordered the review of any nationals that have traveled to the Atnaia region as well as ordered any citizens who believe they are displaying symptoms including involuntary muscle spasms should seek medical help immediately. It is further believed that the Health Ministry has proceeded with the establishment of quarantine facilities, should the pandemic reach Kobnian shores.

[Xrevaro]

March 30, 2017
Bréevira Times
Bréevira, Xrevaro

Sir Ya-Kua Deplores Fear Mongering

With multiple nations throwing the word pandemic around and the nation of Kobnia closing its ports, people want to know if they really need to be worrying about the so-called Ticking Flu. While health officials so far have said to be cautious and go to the hospital if any flu signs appear, news stations across the Isles have begun to whip up fear and claiming it to be a pandemic. With only 11 confirmed cases in Atnaia and 7 confirmed cases in Xrevaro, it's hardly a pandemic.
In an interview late last night, Sir Ya-Kua, Head of Foreign Affairs, spoke strongly about the Ticking Flu issue and international reactions. To quote him on the subject:
"I don't understand it. Internationally there's maybe about.., 18 cases? 19? Less than 20 cases of the Ticking Flu in the entirety of the Western Isles and it's been labeled a pandemic! Kobnia even closed its ports! These knee-jerk reactions solve no problems and cause more harm than good. I think news stations around the Isles should do their job and report the truth to the public and keep the tension down. Keep the Fear down. We don't want a panic on our hands over a slightly more severe case of the flu. And you can quote me on that."

Bréevira Times will be watching this story closely and ensure that the facts get out to the public. Here at Bréevira Times, we promise you up-to-date, accurate information. Till next time Xrevaro.

[EURANIA]

3/29/17
Euravezya, Eurania
Pravda & Gazeta

New Director appointed to the SGBR after dismissal of previous director

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Petrov Severovich speaking about his appointment.

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The SGBR was given a new director today.

Petrov Severovich was given his new rank of Director of the State Main Security Office (SGBR) for his 'excellent skills, achievements, and experience'. Severovich is a Lieutenant General within the Armed Forces, particularly the army. He also serves as a deputy for the Nationov Zoviet.

On speaking with media outlets on his new rank, Petrov simply stated that he would enforce the rules and uphold the rules of the Federation.

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The previous director, Alexey Dugerev, was sacked from his office due to alleged corruption, poor conduct, and failure to fulfill his duties as Director. He provided no comment to Pravda.

After Mr. Alexey was dismissed, he reportedly, according to several sources, was sent to Kazan and may face a verdict by a Justiciar for his alleged crimes.

Prime Minister: 'You are overreacting'

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Following the spread of a new flu strain in Atnaia and across various nations, various measures have been taken by the international community, ranging from simple quarantine to total shutdown of commerce via closure of ports.

Prime Minister Geneva Arkanian spoke out on the issue, saying 'You are all overreacting'. This statement was supported by the Communist Party of Eurania (KPE).

A spokesperson for the KPC told that 'Eurania's distinct separation from the rest of the west has saved it from being touched.'

Geneva Arkanian personally stated 'See what I mean, Communists? We want Eurania to reach to the West, but we don't want the West to entirely influence Eurania, in any way.' This had no response from the KPE.

The Prime Minister's reasoning, that the ban of travel from a lot of western nations to Eurania, before the outbreak, had delayed and most likely has kept the flu out. However, since it can spread to nations that are permitted entry through Euranian checkpoints, exterior agencies will work to single out those who are suspected of having the disease, regardless of nationality, and take them away from entry.

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[Kobnia]

2017-03-30

People's Army soldiers patrol downtown Akutya during the State of Emergency

KOBNOPOL NEWS AGENCY

GENERAL KO LAN DUR PROCLAIMED SECRETARY OF COMMUNIST PARTY; STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED

AKUTYA - In response to the recent death of Comrade The Supreme Leader of the Kobnian Communist party, Suran Ko Mirga, and in addition to the ongoing pandemic that is currently enveloping the Western Isles, General Ko Lan Dur of the People's Army was proclaimed the Secretary of the Kobnian Communist Party today with unanimous approval of the People's Assembly. General Lan Dur is a longtime member of the ruling elite that governs the People's Republic of Kobnia. The General will retain his position as Chairman of the Military Council and his seat on the Supreme Politburo, in addition to his new position. In his first speech to the jointly assembled members of the Worker's Assembly, the General spoke of how the death of Suran Ko Mirga was being investigated. "We have reason to believe that it was brought about by unnatural means and are investigating into the matter. As a precaution we have taken the living members of the Ko Mirga family into military custody for questioning". While the Supreme Leader's wife and children have not been seen since his death, it is believed that his sister Dosayan Ko Mirga has fled to another country before returning from visit to Velah. She has not appeared in public since.

Among others who were not seen at the proclamation were Premier Vayahidho Bisna Moruk, who was reportedly "overcome with grief" at the death of Comrade The Supreme Leader Suran Ko Mirga. General Ko Lan also announced that Kobnia would undertake a series of reforms aimed at making it's government "a more pure communist state free of decadence, yet tempered with a modern drive". One of these reforms that was announced was the change of Kobnia's official name from "The People's Republic of Kobnia" to "The United Socialist States of Kobnia". Government reforms will include the establishment of local states that will report directly to the national government. General Lan Dur has also announced the end of the Hailoni Special Economic Zone, saying "it is a system that encourages inequality between Kobnians". Finally, it was announced that until conditions of the regional pandemic subsided, the entire nation of Kobnia would be placed under a State of Emergency. The State of Emergency includes the closure of all inbound ports and airfields in Kobnia, with the exception of some key and heavily secured areas. Citizens can expect to see an increased troop presence in all major cities to establish peace and prevent and anti-government activity. The capital has seen the largest increase of troops, including the presence of tanks surrounding the Worker's Assembly, the national parliament, for the representatives' continued safety.

Kobnia has already been the source of a number of criticism from other governments, saying that its response to the pandemic has been heavy-handed. The Foreign Ministry clarified Kobnia's position in a statement today, "While we recognize that some nations believe that the Kobnian government's response to the outbreak of this pandemic has not been justified, we are ultimately more concerned with the safety of our citizens. This is especially important in the face of a disease that has not been greatly studied and which we have limited knowledge of. This disease has additionally shown itself to manifest greatly disfiguring muscle distortion and strokes, the prevention of these painful and permanent effects more than justifies our actions. We do not have confidence in the Atnaian government or their health to reveal the true extent of this illness in their nation, and thus do not want to be caught off guard in the event infections increase at a more alarming rate. The saying goes that 'an ounce of prevention equals a pound of cure', and it is the Kobnian government's position to go with a pound of cure".

If not blatantly obvious, Kobnia is in the midst of a military coup d'etat. The strong reaction to the outbreak is nothing more than a convenient excuse to consolidate power.

[United Republican Lands]

3/30/2017
Republican Times
United Republican Lands

CyberTech Introduces New Software
CyberTech, a computer software company, has developed a Software known as LockOut. LockOut is a complex software that prevents software from automatically downloading without a user's permission and prevents all software on a person's computer from encrypting any files on the computer without user permission. This software has been tested and critics say "It is a great software to prevent cybercriminals from accessing other peoples' computers. The software is especially praised for its ability to prevent a hacker from accessing or encrypting your files without permission. The software costs only $50 to download and comes with a money-back guarantee.

[Velah]

VELAHI CENTRAL NEWS AGENCY

March 30, 2017

The Ministry of the People's Army announced that it was entering into talks with Keomora's Hayaran Defense Industry for the possible purchase of Arakuro diesel submarines. Military officials have been bent on improving the submarine program of the Velahi People's Army - Navy Force and have looked to foreign manufacturers for potential imports. Hayaran Defense Industry earlier sent a bid for the Arakuro, but the National Defense Commission delayed reviewing the application.

With the reshuffling of the leadership in the NDC, the project was again revived and military officials have been dispatched to inspect the submarine program.

Meanwhile, the Presidium of the Politburo released a statement congratulating Kobnia's newly installed Secretary of the Kobnian Communist Party, General Ko Lan Dur. The Presidium said it looked forward to the steady progress of the Kobnian proletariat under the General's able rule. Chairman Verdiyev earlier called the General to relay his warmest wishes.

[Lardingo]

March 30th, 2017
Lardingo Record
Crystal City, Lardingo

New Chief Executive responds to fears about Ticking Flu

Executive Reynolds seemed amused when asked a question about the recent outbreak in Atnaia, during her first press conference as Chief Executive.

"Right now there is no need for alarm. As far as our government knows, there has only been a few cases of the Ticking Flue, and they have only been reported in Atnaia. Right now it is not an international issue. It's certainly been over-hyped."

When asked about the cases of Ticking Flu in Xrevaro, Reynolds did appear slightly worried, "We are certainly considering screening measures at Crystal City International Airport, of flights departing for or coming from Atnaia. The health and safety of all Lardians is our upmost priority and we want to be ready for anything.

The Chief Executive also responded to questions about what the government was doing to prepare Lardingo for a possible outbreak.
"We are communicating closely with District Executives and local officials about whats going on. They are handling everything based on the needs of their areas. Like I said, this is not considered a big issue right now."

Reynolds ended the press conference by announcing Lardingo's willingness to provide aid and resources to Atnaia, as they continue to battle the outbreak.