World Wide Journal (The New Earth Only)

[Usnarov]

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The End Of An Era

October 10, 2018

The Island of Semechki - During the Great Civil War the use of Tower Battlements was quite common, at its ending over six hundred of them dotted the three largest islands of Usnarov. Over the past forty years they had gradually been dismantled and melted for scrap. Today, at 12:07 PM Local Time, the last two battlements were demolished. Engineers and Demolition Experts from MACO's 33rd Combat Engineering Battalion oversaw the detonation of the nine high explosive charges which felled the last rusting remnants of the war. The destruction marked the ending of an era for the now unified Usnarovian peoples. There was some controversy over the destruction of the structures, as historians wanted to preserve them as museums, but the Engineers on site quickly discovered the towers were structurally unsound and refurbishing them would not be cost effective.

"Destroying them was cathartic for a lot of us. Aside from the craters, they were some of the last things still here from the war." Stated Staff Sergeant Lev Putinilov, the man responsible for pressing the button that detonated the charges. "Sure, you still have a few mines hiding out there that need clearing, and the bunkers near the sea are probably here to stay, but ultimately with all the planes and helicopters they shot down, these towers killed more people than the coastal bunkers or landmines ever did. I say good riddance."

A piece of the metal from the now demolished towers will be interred at the National War Museum and Memorial in Paxa, though its location has yet to be determined. Many believe it will be placed by the wall of names commemorating the civilian and military casualties of the conflict on both sides. It will be available for public viewing within the next two weeks, once it has been properly preserved.

While the last tower has been destroyed there are still a large amount of bunkers that remain, but MACO has insisted that they be maintained for the unlikely possibility of an invasion. At the moment, however, they are open for public viewing, if they can be found, as their locations remain unmarked on official maps for security purposes. MACO added that those endeavoring to visit these bunkers should be cautioned of the dangers of unexploded ordnance or land mines that may be still be present in the immediate area.

The Government is hoping that with the last visible remnants of the war destroyed, tourism will have a serious uptick. In response, the usually reclusive Usnarovians have relaxed restrictions on foreign nationals wishing to holiday in the island nation, opening all islands to any who would wish to visit them.

"Make no mistake, the Queen is eager to allow more people to see our country now that these last monuments to past barbarism have been obliterated. Visitors, however, should arrive by civilian means only." Added Prince John P. Occisor Jr., Chief Commanding Officer of the MACO Air Corps. "Military vessels and aircraft will still need to file a formal request before entering our waters or airspace, with the exception being vessels or aircraft in distress... This exception is also extended to military vessels or aircraft operating as medical transports in need of resupply or safe harbor."

[Bluquse]

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Bluquse personnel prepare to evacuate to Southern Yemen while ACPP continues work in Yemen and Oman

Photo taken by a BON observer on the destruction the Imperials' done to a neighborhood south of Mecca

16 October 2018

SANA'A, YEMEN - It's been nearly two months since Bluquse sent its last shipment of supplies to Asir Militias, who are still bravely protecting evacuation routes through the Asir mountains while refugees safely get behind friendly lines. Personnel from Alhada, located 46 kilometers east of Mecca, had already left the site after observing and collecting intelligence on the concluding events of the 'Battle in Mecca'. Reports from BON observers, who have several days ago left their posts near the ruined city, have begun to paint a grim picture to what had transpired there. Various war crimes have been expected to have happened within the city, including the total disregard for human life, deliberate destruction of cultural and religious artifacts, use of chemical weapons and human shields. There is still no clear information on whether or not chemical weapons have been used, but an intense investigation into the reports, including getting credible eyewitness accounts is currently in the works by BID.

"Words can hardly describe what all of my colleges have just witnessed there for the past two months." A leading BON observer Anna Fontana said to WWJ journalists, whose post was in Al Jamiah, a neighborhood east of Mecca. "But for me personally, I've seen things that'll stay with me for the rest of my life. I've seen the brutally of the Imperials, how they deliberately destroyed centuries-old artifacts as if they were worthless, demolish mosques like they were useless, even seeing the mass killing of hundreds of innocents as if they were simply cattle ready for the slaughter. It's hard to truly grasp what all I've just seen these past two months because really... it's the stuff of real life nightmares."

Recent news on the condition of the Kaaba and the Great Mosque of Makkah is quite grim, which could potentially lead to a psychological effect on the world's Muslim population as believed by Blusen psychologists and theologians. It's been reported by WWJ and BON observers alike that the religious center is nothing more than smoking ruins, with anti-air defenses and Arab troops stationed there being vastly overwhelmed by heavy artillery and air raids from the Imperials. With the Imperial forces raising the banner of Edafos over the site, all hope for the Arabs to secure the city and an independent Arabia seems lost as the few remaining Arab armies in the city have already made a hastily retreat south towards Yemen. So far, four regiments have made it past the Yemen border, showing the effectiveness of the Asir evacuation routes protected by the brave militias that Bluquse had supplied. There have been few reports that there were several defenders who were fleeing with artifacts from the Great Mosque itself. Although it's likely that they haven't made it far, it's been hoped by the academic and religious communities that something of value was saved from the site, leaving a small glimmer of hope that at least a part of the Kaaba had been saved from the destruction.

With the Alhada outpost already evacuated and reports on the Imperials continuing their advances, It became clear to those in Adan that sooner or later, the Imperial's will evidently advance into Yemen. Because of this, Blusen personnel in Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Northern Yemen have begun preparing to evacuate to Southern Yemen, after been issued orders do to so from Adan Command early this morning, as the focus now moves more towards evacuating as many people off the peninsula as possible than comforting the enemy. Although the Sana'a base had always prepared for a full-on evacuation, due to it's close location to Arabia, staff based there, however, will continue to do more air evac operations until the last order is given to fully evacuate should the imperial's ever advance near the city.

With the ACPP having already evacuated its personnel out of the country two months previously, they have since then been doing operations in both Yemen and Oman to save artifacts from museums and historical sites located there. Without the threat of any bombardments and enemy troops, ACPP workers were able to secure and store artifacts more efficiently than usual, saving over forty-seven thousand from these countries the past two months alone. Thus bringing the total preserved to be around sixty-two thousand since the project's first day of operations, with fifteen thousand from Saudi Arabia, twenty-eight thousand from Yemen and nineteen thousand from Oman. Orders from Aden Base were also given to ACPP personnel to prepare an evacuation soon should the imperial's ever advance near them, but at the moment, it's reported that the current operation is running hastily but smoothly like usual. "We're working to save as much as we possibly can," says a unnamed senior ACPP manager who's been overseeing the operation in the National Museum of Yemen, located in Sana'a. "It's been quite a heck of work but we've been able to manage with the help of the museum curators, historical professionals and even some locals who either worked in this museum or are students from a nearby university. I think we transported 70 percent of this museums artifacts down to Aden, so it's hoped that we'll be able to empty this one before those crazies get here."

[Gibet]

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Gibetia To Arms!
Amid Growing Crises At Home and Abroad, Bundestag Authorizes Additional Mobilizations

Berlin

17 Oct 2018

In the wake of the failure of the international conference in Quebec, the Bundestag has announced the first of what are likely to be several mobilization call-ups for Federal military formations.

Speaking before the federal parliament, the Kaiserin expressed her deepest concerns for the security of 'the free peoples of Arabia, and all others threatened by the seemingly insatiable appetite of Edafosan designs'. The Empress was given a standing ovation by all present as she announced the proposed deployment of federal troops to Egypt, citing the growing need to further shield the Federation's allies in North Africa. Among those units anticipated to act as a bulwark against any and all perceived threats of Edafosan offensives west of the canal, are the vaunted 28th Mountain and 13th Fallschirmjager divisions. These forces constitute a one hundred percent increase in Gibetan troops already stationed in North Africa; the First Marinekorps and 7th "Kaiseirn Anne" Fallschirmjager divisions having arrived in Alexandria last week. These troops are viewed largely as a necessity to reinforce Aelanian forces squaring off in the Red Sea area, with Aeurian military authorities publicly acknowledging the deployment of nuclear missiles to the region.

In addition, four squadrons of the Kaiserliche Luftstreitkräfte have been deployed to bolster UAF air forces operating against Edafosan ground formations in the Arabian peninsula. These squadrons, comprised mainly of multi-role aircraft--in particular, the Eurofighter Typhoon--are expected to begin conducting patrols over Egypt within the week. The Bundestag likewise authorized the "long term loan" of thirty additional fighters for direct use by the Aelanian air force. In total, these deployments constitute a significant display of Federal might in the face of UFIN deterrence in the Mediterranean, where thus far no attempt has been made to force the withdrawal of Front naval forces.

What caused the greatest concern in the parliament was the Kaiserin's announcement of sending additional security forces to Luxembourg--where the federal province has been under martial law since the protests and independence forum two weeks ago. In response to learning of the deployment of the 1st Polish and 2nd Prussian Field Police Divisions, the representatives of Belgium and the Netherlands lodged an official complaint in the Bundestag, in full defiance of the Empress.

"We, the combined delegates of the Federal territories of the Low Countries, feel it necessary to voice our vehement disapproval of this clear and dangerous escalation of the security actions in Luxembourg. Furthermore, the so-called 'policing actions' of the 3rd Hungarian State Police division in the province are deplorable, and heinous in their very nature. We urge the Kaiserin and this body to see reason, and allow the provincial government there to meet with them in a fair and unbiased setting. Otherwise, we cannot help but feel it necessary to offer our own resignations from this federal body, and to join our brothers and sisters in Luxembourg in a join separation from this despicable shadow of the federation we have known."

[Usnarov]

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Usnarov to Allow UCNA Base

10/22/18

MINOS - In a surprise decision to use her executive power this morning, the Queen has sided with the Unity Party in the Council of the Nation. Her support helped to pass a controversial bill which would allow the construction of a UCNA Military Base on the Usnarovian Island of Gappelov, in exchange for Military Surplus Equipment. The deal included provisions for new vessels, more fighter aircraft and other assorted pieces of equipment in exchange for access to Gappelov. Gappelov was previously a Military Installation for the Usnarovian Air Force prior to its closing due to budgetary cutbacks. While the installation is currently abandoned, it's lone air strip has been maintained for use as an emergency landing strip and will be ready for UCNA forces upon their arrival. Despite this, the fences and walls surrounding the site are in marked disrepair, but could easily be replaced. The island also offers additional civilian housing, and a modest dock area with its own dedicated Lighthouse.



The island has been secured by MACO forces until the arrival of UCNA troops, at which point a token garrison of five men will be stationed there to maintain and operate the lighthouse, which serves as a key navigation point for Usnarovian Naval and Civil water traffic. The move comes two days ahead of the latest MACO recruiting drive, which is expected to see record numbers of enlistment as a result of tensions within the Mediterranean and the increase in Illegal Vessel Activity.

It is unknown whether MACO will continue to request payment in equipment, but if so it will likely be to bolster their fleet of aging S-75 Attack Helicopters and F-19 Phantom Lance fighters. While the S-75 is markedly based on certain aircraft, it was heavily modified during the Great Civil War. It is expected that MACO will attempt to order more of these helicopters to their modified specifications from UCNA manufacturers should the arrival of their forces prove a fruitful endeavor. Some locals are skeptical of the arrival of foreign forces to Usnarovian Soil, something unheard of up until that point. A great deal of people, however, are looking forward to the commerce the arrival of UCNA forces, whom some have taken to call 'Din Mun Pe' (Translated: Distant Mountain People).

"We're anticipating the chance to observe and assist the UCNA forces as they become more acquainted with our islands. MACO will be extending an offer to the Commander of their forces here, whomever that is, to participate in joint training exercises with MACO troops." Added Colonel Ivan Gorski, the Chief Public Relations Officer for MACO. "Our forces at Gappelov Island will be awaiting the arrival of the UCNA readily, we have details cleaning and removing the overgrowth from several of the structures that stand there already... We're also bulldozing a few areas for them to set up their own buildings and, in the process, replanting the installation's small garden with local vegetables. It is our sincere hope that the forces of the UCNA will feel at home here in our beloved Usnarov."

While the military installation is on Gappelov, the bill that was passed has left provisions for UCNA forces to travel on other islands as well for military exercises or leave, provided prior notification is given. The Usnarovian Naval Corps meanwhile is busy making space available for the new vessels expected as a result of the trade, which will hopefully be a step in the right direction towards protecting the coasts of Usnarov from unwanted intruders. These efforts will likely be bolstered by the addition of more fighters for the previously limited Air Corps.

[Aeuria]

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Aeurian Crown Princess Breaks Silence on Middle East

October 22, 2018

Praevalidus — In a rare public statement, Aeuria's Crown Princess Marie XIV has condemned the "parties responsible" for the "continued escalation of tensions and hostilities in the Middle East." The Crown Princess, who is largely silent on matters of policy, has broken the traditional silence by Aeurian heirs regarding their predecessor's efforts and policies until their own ascension to the Imperial Throne. With Emperor Aleksander still reigning, the statement by the Crown Princess puts her in danger of being at odds with the Crown - a circumstance undesirable in Aeuria's absolute monarchy. Opponents of the Crown are routinely censured, fined, and - in extreme cases - disenfranchised.

Issuing the statement from her Executive Office to the Aeurian press, the Crown Princess expressed her displeasure at the "snail-like pace" of humanitarian efforts in Arabia compounded by "Aeuria's own unwillingness to cooperate with the international community to responsibly and effectively provide desperately-needed aid and supplies." In a controversial swipe at her father, the Princess criticized what she described as "ulterior and thoroughly Machiavellian motivations" in the Emperor's handling of the blockade of the Bab-el Mandeb and its subsequent lifting.

While describing the statement as a scandal would be an understatement - with outrage already being expressed by the nation's nobility - outright condemnation of the Crown Princess has yet to emerge, likely due to the Commonwealth's lèse-majesté laws. While the Princess' own statement likely violated these laws, criticism of any member of the Imperial Family is a crime punishable by fine, censure, and/or disenfranchisement. Instead, a strange wave of silence has swept over the capital as aristocrats are forced to bite their tongues, lest they themselves face the wrath they now invite upon the Crown Princess.

As is all-too common in WWJ reporting within the Commonwealth, select members of the nobility agreed to speak on the condition of anonymity. One such nobleman offered the following: "[Crown Princess] Marie is arguably the most successful and capable of the Emperor's progeny. All within the ranks have been proud of her accomplishments and commitment to Aeurian values. Nonetheless, her statement was nothing short of an abdication of the senses: she of all people knows the consequences of not only opposing Imperial policy but openly and publicly criticizing it. What would possess her to say such nonsense is highly suspect and one hopes His Majesty is lenient, though he would be justified in whatever punishment he deems appropriate."

A more sympathetic viewpoint was offered by another of the capital's elite: "While I cannot condone her methods, Her Highness is not wrong on the facts. The Aeurian response to the Arabian Crisis has been shameful. Rather than leading the charge, we have shirked our duty in favor of safeguarding the colonies. I have no desire to see Aeuria become involved in this conflict but we must assume the mantle of responsibility, not subvert it for national interests."

The Imperial Palace has so far remained quiet, with sources inside just as quiet about the atmosphere the statement has created. The Emperor reportedly spent the weekend on Aotearoa's North Island, visiting his eldest son Grand Admiral Florian IX who remains on sabbatical leave from his command of the Imperial Navy. Returning to Praevalidus in the early hours of Monday morning, the Emperor is believed to have been asleep when his daughter's statement was released. With the eerily quiet chaos raging in the drawing rooms and cafes of the capital alike, it seems many are waiting for the Emperor's reaction before expressing their own.

Early criticism or condemnation of any embattled member of the Imperial Family remains a political gambit: while favorable to be in line with the Emperor's own position before it is expressed, coming down on the wrong side has spelled disaster for more aristocrats than the Aeurian elite would care to admit. Following the brief detainment of Prince Gaspard VIII - known better in Aeuria simply as the "Banker Prince" - in 2009 for allegedly defrauding his investment firm, 4 Imperial Senators spoke out against his "reckless and indulgent greed." The prince was ordered released by his father the following day who labeled the charge as "an unfortunate misunderstanding." The 4 Senators were less fortunate: each losing their seat in the Senate and being barred from attending State affairs for 5 years.

While the Emperor's reaction has yet to be seen, if the nobility's anger is any indication of what the Crown Princess should expect, the consequences could have significant implications for the future of the Aeurian Crown.

[Aeuria]

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Aeuria's Crown Princess Stripped of Titles,
Prince Jean-Pierre VIII named Heir Apparent

November 7, 2018

Praevalidus — In what can only be described as a shocking blow to the Aeurian monarchy, Crown Princess Marie has been formally disenfranchised and stripped of her title and status as Heir Apparent in response to her damning public statement and criticism of her father, Emperor Aleksander XVII. The Emperor, acting swiftly to prevent a succession crisis, has named Prince Jean-Pierre VIII as his new Heir Apparent. In response to his appointment, the Crown Prince immediately resigned his position as First Consul of the Imperial Senate in a long-standing tradition barring the nation's Heir Apparent from high office. The former Princess is reported to have departed the capital for one of her estates in what some aristocrats believe is an internal exile; a common practice among disgraced members of Aeuria's ruling class in which the disgraced simply resigns from public life to avoid further consequences and controversy.

The Emperor, who announced the controversial change of succession through his Executive Office, expressed his outrage at the Princess' statement, labeling it "a shameful display of spite." In the lengthy and sesquipedalian decree, the Emperor described the character and personality of the Princess to be "unsuited" to the throne. According to his assessment, the Princess "holds views contrary to the Crown and common man alike." Labeling her political ideology as "dangerously idealistic" the Emperor has all but declared his daughter unfit to rule.

With the loss of her Imperial title and disenfranchisement, the Princess has been reduced in rank and style simply to "Her Imperial Highness, the Princess Marie." Her fate has been welcomed by the Commonwealth's nobility, many of whom viewed her statement as treason. The public's reaction, while largely binary, has remained subdued. Nonetheless, a notable rise in police deployment throughout Aeuria's largest cities has been observed in what local officials are describing as precautionary measures. Supporters of the former heir are outraged by what is seen as a draconian punishment while those supporting the Emperor have expressed regret but view the move as a necessary consequence of the former heir's statement against the Emperor.

Further adding to the controversy is the appointment of her older brother and the youngest of son of the Emperor, Prince Jean-Pierre VIII as Crown Prince. The Crown Prince, arguably the most scandalous member of Aeuria's Imperial Family, is viewed as having limited experience in government despite serving as First Consul of the Imperial Senate since 2015. Equally infamous and beloved within Aeuria for his uninhibited and extravagant lifestyle and formally adopting a tabloid headline as his title, the "Prince of Pleasure" had been out of the public eye for the past year following his attempted assassination in Imperial Burma. Making his return to public life and official duties in July at the diplomatic summit in Québec, the Crown Prince is reportedly a changed man; absent from countless galas and fetes he used to host, unseen in the capital's societies and nightclubs, and according to an unnamed source "Far more serious, far less fun."

While the nation's nobility largely welcome the former Crown Princess' departure from the halls of power, they have been lukewarm in their reception of their future Emperor. Many had believed Emperor Aleksander would name his eldest son Prince Florian IX, Grand Admiral of the Imperial Navy, as his new heir. According to Palace sources however, the Grand Admiral is said to have declined the offer of becoming Crown Prince, citing his total and longstanding disinterest in politics and the immense burden of the throne. With Jean-Pierre's appointment, the aristocracy have lost a highly ambitious and capable but now-disgraced Princess for a politically-unknown Prince infamous for his excess and defiance of convention.

None within the nation's elite have questioned the move publicly however, with the entirety of the Imperial Senate congratulating the former First Consul on his appointment with countless aristocrats, generals, and public figures alike hailing the moment as historical. The Prince's advocates have been quick to establish his qualifications in the face of years of rumor, scandal, and controversy. The scope of this development cannot be understated as the Aeurian political realm shifts dramatically in an unforeseen direction. The WWJ will continue its reporting as this story develops.

[Usnarov]

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MACO Begins Mass Training Following Successful Recruiting Drive

11/8/18

Gappelov Island - Following a successful campaign to bolster national defenses, the swelling ranks of MACO are in need of training. Gappelov Island, which is now home to a UCNA Military Installation, is also home to the MACO Auxiliary Training Grounds. The ATG, more commonly known as 'Fort Devana' is located twenty several miles east of the UCNA Base, and like that former Usnarovian Air Base, is also in a state of disrepair. Despite this, the new recruits have filled its barracks to bursting and even have been forced to reside in tents until further barracks can be constructed. Twenty Thousand new recruits will be trained there in total as the rest of the newest additions to the Usnarovian military are trained in several other bases and camps around the islands.

Fort Devana, under the command of General Ivan Barbarossa, will be training soldiers from the General Infantry and Armored Corps, with limited training in the use of Helicopter Gunships. Shipments of armored vehicles to the island will take time, which will force many Armored Corps trainees to use the outdated method of 'Marching Simulation' in the meantime. General Infantry recruits, meanwhile, need not worry about a lack of training equipment as their is a sufficient stockpile of Usnarovian made EK-47s to supply them. When properly equipped and trained, the soldiers stationed their will convert the Fort Devana into a more permanent Military Installation.

Some concern has been raised over the proximity of UCNA forces to the Fort, though MACO officials find this to be widely unfounded, and in fact cited the presence of the UCNA as the reason for the success of the recruiting drive.

"The UCNA's presence in Usnarov has been a Goddess send, they've given our people confidence in our armed forces again." Stated General Barbarossa in a statement given to the press. "With the rising tensions in the Mediterranean and increased threats seemingly from all sides, we're pleased to have them here. Many of our recruits hope that given the closeness of the training grounds we'll be able to engage in joint training operations, though that is still widely up to the UCNA commander, I suppose."



The new influx has had an even greater effect on the Naval Corps, and with the addition of new vessels traded from the UCNA, Usnarovian Naval Yards for the first time in nearly twenty years will begin production of its first entirely Usnarovian vessel. It will be the first time since the end of the Great Civil War that the yards have been used for more than the production of small patrol craft and repairs of the existing aging fleet. The proposed vessels will be of two new ship classes, and though their names have yet to be announced, the Naval Corps indicates that these vessels will be faster and may even be equipped with nuclear power plants rather than standard Diesel or Fuel Oil Boilers. New recruits meanwhile are being trained on existing vessels and the vessels expected to come from the trade with the UCNA, with many ship building companies preparing to put their skills to work in rearming the island nation's aging naval fleet.

"Recent events around the globe have given us pause, and the sea that we take for granted as a means of feeding our people is also a dangerous place." Stated Admiral Monica Romanov when pressed on the reason for the sudden increase in Naval Expenditure. "The ocean is as important to our people as the land we walk on, and we must be ready to defend that ocean from any who may wish to enter our waters with malicious intent. Be they pirates, smugglers, illegal aliens, or even hostile powers abroad." When further pressed on the issue of the need for a possibly nuclear powered fleet, she had this to say. "Right now, our fleet is limited to the Mediterranean. To this day, not a single Usnarovian naval vessel has managed to circumnavigate the globe. We are people of the ocean, and it is our sincere hope that if we are to create a Nuclear powered naval vessel, we will be able to see every part of that ocean. Both as a means of national pride, but also in the aid of anyone who may need us."

While the future disposition of the Usnarovian Naval ships in development remains unclear, the Naval Corps has taken great pride in their ability to more firmly secure and patrol the native waters. Rumors abound that Usnarov may soon announce a bid to form an alliance with the UCNA, or some other form of more official diplomatic channels. It is expected that with the aid of the Queen, and the newly reinvigorated MACO, the nation will be entering a new era of peace and prosperity. With the Great Civil War so far behind, the wounds of that bloody long conflict are finally beginning to fade, both in the people and the landscape.

[The United Continent of North America]

November 22, 2018

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Boston Red Sox Conclude Season
with World Series Win

BOSTON - David Price proved his post-season
mettle, Steve Pearce homered twice and
Boston beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1
on Sunday to finish off a one-sided World
Series in five games. A tormented franchise
during decades of frustration and despair
before ending an 86-year championship
drought in 2004, the Red Sox have become
baseball's team of the century with four
titles in 15 seasons. "It's very special.
Seeing all these grown men over there,
just acting like kids, that's what it's all
about," Price said.

Alex Cora's team romped to a 17-2 start
and a club-record 108 wins, then went 11
-3 in the post-season, dispatching the 100-
win New York Yankees and the 103-victory
and defending champion Houston Astros in
the playoffs. Cora became the first manager
from Puerto Rico to win a title and just the
fifth rookie manager overall. Pearce, the
World Series MVP, hit a two-run homer
on Clayton Kershaw's sixth pitch. Solo homers
by Mookie Betts in the sixth inning and J.D.
Martinez in the seventh quieted the Dodger
Stadium crowd, and Pearce added a solo drive
off Pedro Baez in the eighth. "We are a bunch
of grinders," Pearce said, "and this is exactly
where we knew we were going to be."

Pearce, a June acquisition from Toronto,
had three homers and seven RBIs in the
final two games of the Series.

After losing to Houston in Game 7 last year
by the same 5-1 score, the Dodgers became
the first team ousted on its home field in
consecutive World Series since the New York
Giants by the New York Yankees at the Polo
Grounds in 1936 and '37.

Los Angeles is still looking for its first
championship since 1988.

"I can't say enough about what Clayton —
what our guys did," manager Dave Roberts said.
"Unfortunately we came up short again this year."

Boston won its ninth title, tying the Athletics
for third-most behind the Yankees (27) and
Cardinals (11). All that stood between the
Red Sox and a sweep was an 18-inning loss in
Game 3, the longest World Series game ever.
They trailed 4-0 in the seventh inning of Game
4 when ace Chris Sale rose from the dugout
bench for a fiery, profane, motivational rant,
and his teammates woke up in time to rally
for a 9-6 win. Boston never trailed in Game 5.

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Terrorists Arrested in Pearson Intl. Airport

MISSISSAUGA - Air traffic out of Toronto's Pearson
International Airport came to a sudden halt at
11:47 this morning after airport security located
and successfully detained a person carrying numerous
hidden explosives on themselves. Fortunately for
everyone involved no one was harmed and air traffic
has resumed as normal.

The individual, whose name will remain anonymous
per government request, is a middle aged male of
middle eastern origin whom attempted to board a
flight outbound to Munich, Gibet. Following his
apprehension by security two other men of similar
description to the first were apprehended by
security. Though their intentions have yet to be
officially announced by the American government
many suspect that their intentions were to hi-
jack the aircraft and target a location either
on the east coast or western Europe. Details
as of so far are scarce, however it is expected
that the Prime Minister will make a statement
on the day's turn of events tomorrow.

The incident has caused further strain between
the already so-so relationship between the UCNA
and Queendom of Aelanias. The potential hijacking
has confirmed the fears many Americans held
following word of Aelanian sponsorship of radical
terrorist elements in Arabia, with many, including
politicians in congress, stating that radicial islamists
may attempt to strike at America as well despite
the volunteer and humanitarian efforts of the UCNA.
While the overwhelming majority of Americans
believe that Edafosan aggression needs to be brought
to and end one way or another, Aelanias and their north
African counter- parts have proven to be difficult to work
with due to differences in ideology and methods. Toronto's
threats of withdrawing some military and economic support
have increased especially the possiblity of a new conflict
between the two states emerges once again. Despite this
however, PM Tremblay has stated that providing Aelanias
upholds its end to the agreements made following the
coronation of Charles II the UCNA will honour its
commitments to protecting the United African Front
from "hostile foreign powers" and eventually push back
Edafosan and UFIN incursions in the Mediterranean.
Some though, especially the new Conservative Opposition
Leader Petrus Keller, have proposed withdrawing American
support in full due to questions involving the reliability of
Aelanias's leadership and criticisms of the UCNA aligning itself
with " unstable despots" and instead reevaluating America's
position in the area.

Keller's vocal criticisms of Tremblay's inaction in Finland
and Arabia have played a large part in a renewed support
in the American Conservative Party which has vowed to
be "tough on tyranny" should the ACP regain its hold in the
House of Representatives in June. Whether or not, or how,
this develops will have to be seen.

Troubles Brewing in Britain?

CAPITAL DISTRICT, TORONTO - Following the
Scandinavian Lederen's announcement that
the British Isles will be subjected to the
so-called "Projektet", the Fatherland Party's
central plan for the nation, which would
eliminate the last vestiges of the old
British cultures there.

Already at odds due to the disputed status
and sovereignty of Britain, the UCNA has
threatened a withdrawal of diplomatic
ties with Scandinavia should their Party
continue with this ambition. Should this
occur it is likely the tensions between
the UCNA and Scandinavia that was
defused following the renewed Arctic
Treaty and Peace Conference would
begin rising again, perhaps resulting
in military deployments and preparations,
though it is unlikely the two states would
go to war directly.

As outrage among the American public
over the continued human rights abuses
and war crimes the Scandinavian government
has been carrying out since the Nordic invasion
of Finland and Estonia last year builds, protests
have become increasing frequent and vocal
with large demonstrations taking place on the
eve of the first year proceeding Scandinavia's
invasion. Many prominent human rights activists
and exiled Finnish politicians have taken their
case to Congress with differing responses. The
Tremblay administration has expressed the
difficulties in finding an effective counter to
so-called "imperialist actions".

"...While it is tempting to intervene with planes,
tanks, and bullets America can not afford to act
brashly in the face of Scandinavia and their UFIN
allies with invoking a third catastrophic global
war" the Prime Minister stated in a press
conference.

Despite this however many believe that should
Britain enter a state of open rebellion the
UCNA would undoubtedly arm and prop up
British forces. The removal of a Scandinavian
presence from the island has been an objective
of previous administrations and governments in
the past resulting in various degrees of success.
Political commentators have stated that the
UCNA would be hard pressed not to exploit
an opportunity to weaken Scandinavia and
UFIN's presence in the Atlantic. Rumours that
the American military has begun preparations
or that American agents have already begun
contacting and locating British cells on the
island are abound despite the lack of any
official statements.

Time will tell how this situation between
the UCNA and Scandinavia develops.

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America Finalizes Usnarov Deal

MINOS - After the past few months of meetings
betweenthe UCNA and Queendom of Usnarov the
final portions of the deal that will secure American
basing rights on the Mediterranean archipelago.
The base, dubbed Naval Station Balearic, is
expected to serve as a new center for
protecting American interests in the Mediterranean
Sea as American forces continue to be deployed
throughout the sea.

In exchange for retired ships in the American
navy and other military equipment the Usnarovians
granted the American government a small portion
of land for a military base which has already begun
construction in order to accommodate the numerous
naval vessels and aircraft expected to be stationed
there. It is unknown at this time if the Americans will
undergo land reclamation to better accommodate
larger vessels, however numerous inspections and
surveys taken previous has determined that the base
will be operable for a majority of US vessels without
the use of extensive terrain modifications. As
construction begins on the military base the
American military and government has begun to
reach out to the local islanders in an effort to ease
their concerns of a foreign presence in the area.
The American government has promised to ensure
that local interests will remain one of if not the
highest priority.

With an American military presence on the island it
is expected that many American businesses will seek
to invest in the Queendom's economy and establish
themselves on the islands, seeing the small nation
as a new potential market for American goods and
services in Europe. Among other investments
outside of American tourism likely to follow in
the wake of these turn of events, the UCNA will
likely seek to spend a significant amount of time
training and advising the Queendom's military
forces as the UCNA did in north Africa and
Aelanias. While many exercises will have to wait
until the base is built, the American navy has
already begun to train the Usnarovian to operate
and utilize their new warships to the fullest.

It is likely that either His Highness or Prime Minister
Tremblay will visit the Queendom in the near future
or invite the Usnarovians to Toronto for a formal
meeting and to greet the American public eager to
hear more about America's newfound partner in
Europe. While many in the public have questioned
selling former warships to such a small nation,
general reactions and opinions about the Queendom
have been mostly positive.

2019 Election on the Horizon

Parliament Hill in the Capital District, Toronto During Friday's Snowstorm

TORONTO - In just about six months Americans will make their way to their local polling stations to make their voices heard by voting for their party of choice in the national elections. The 2018 elections, which will determine the composition of the House of Representatives and by extension the Prime Minister, are expected to be most important so far in the 21st century and will almost certainly have a major impact on American domestic and foreign policy for the next four years.

All political parties and numerous independent MPs have been reported increasing their efforts campaigning to their local constituents over the past month, with the party leaders and the Prime Minister making visits and speeches across the country to promote their platforms and appealing to the American people. Contrary to what many believe American voters do not directly vote for their Prime Minister, instead voters choose an MP with their party of choice and whichever gains a majority in the House of Representatives that party's leader then becomes the Prime Minister. The House of Representatives consists of approximately 495 voting seats with the average seat representing roughly over 800,000 people. Unlike the upper house, the Senate where each Dominion sends two senators, the number of representatives in the House is dependent on population and thus the total number a Dominion can send to Toronto can differ drastically ranging from the Dominion of California which seats 60 representatives to the Territory of Labrador which only seats one. While the Liberals under Prime Minister David Tremblay campaign to hold on to their seats in Parliament, promising continued progress in domestic and foreign affairs, two other major parties seek to regain their footing lost four years previous.

The last election in 2015 was notable for the scandal that rocked the American Conservative Party (ACP) including former Prime Minister Benjamin Smith, not only costing them their majority to the American Liberal Party (ALP) but also a large shift towards independent representatives. "Many typically conservative Americans, especially in Smith's home Dominion of Alberta, felt outraged or even alienated by the scandal and this was certainly reflected in the way they voted in 2015. Never before in American history have we witnessed so many independent MPs in the House and a single party give so many seats in a single election. The scandal essentially handed the Liberals a majority and by extension Tremblay the Prime Minister's office" American political analyst Kurt Mueller explained in an interview with the WWJ.

In the aftermath of the election ACP has spent the last four years rebuilding its reputation and trust with their voting base, as well as locating a younger and more diverse group of candidate MPs to replace the stereotypical image of older and disinterested Tory, all in an attempt to reaffirm their self proclaimed place as "the party for the average American". The current Opposition Leader Petrus Keller of Texas has been at the forefront of this movement to create a new image of the ACP, which according to polls and observations on social media have yielded a great deal of public support, especially surrounding his promises of a return to more conservative fiscal and social domestic policy. Many have also backed the ACP due to their vocal opposition to Tremblay's foreign policy. "...Tremblay has failed to meet the rise of fascist and imperialist aggression in Europe and the Middle East which not only threatens our security and freedom, but the idea of international democracy itself" Keller stated in a speech in Houston two weeks ago. Keller has vowed that the ACP will be "tough on tyranny", though how America will act if America leans right this election will have to be seen.

While the ACP attempts to rebuild and campaign for its lost seats the New Democratic Party (NDP), a farther left and more socialist party than the Liberals under their leader Clark Sully, also seeks to regain seats lost in the last election. The NDP has conducted a significant amount of public outreach especially to America's youth and poorer demographics as it has in the past, campaigning on the promise of reforms in the medical, educational, and private sectors, however the NDP has also begun more actively campaigning to the middle class as an alternative to the Liberals than it has previous. The NDP has stated its intention to pursue a "re-balance the budget" to benefit the middle and lower classes domestically while promising to be "balanced but active" in foreign policy.

The chart above shows the current arrangement of the House of Representatives, with the Conservatives shown in darkest blue, Liberials in red, NDP in orange, Bloc Françias in lightest blue, and independents in grey.

Predictions of this coming election have differed drastically from domestic and international news sources. While some consensus has been reached that the Liberials could maintain their control of the House many believe that the revitalized Conservatives may walk away victorious. It is expected that the numerous independent seats will be absorbed by most major parties in this election which could lead to a significant shift in the balance of power in America's congress.

[Bluquse]

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ACPP begins evacuation, future plans drawn by Aden Command

ACPP Convoy in a Western Oman town, packed with artifacts and refugees ready to travel across the border into Yemen. Photographed by a BON Observer

5 December 2018

ADEN, YEMEN - With the threat of Edafos getting ever closer to the Blusen base in the Yemen Capital, with reports already confirming the first major firefights between Arabian Militias and Imperial units within the northern regions of the Asir mountains as well as Yemen and Oman forces confronting several Imperial units within their borders, Aden Command has issued final orders to ACPP, including Blusen humanitarian staff in the Arabian Peninsula to prepare an evacuation. As the organization's personnel begin to evacuate, it's reported that fifty thousand more artifacts had been preserved before the official evacuation order was given. As likely expected, as later confirmed by leading ACPP managers that artifacts and staff in Oman would be the first ones to be evacuated to Aden before those in Yemen, as it's been reported by BON that Edafos's forces have already been fighting against Oman military units out in the Rub' al Khali desert shortly after passing through the country's borders.

"I'm a bit disappointed that we have to leave so soon, but I can fully understand the danger of staying here any longer as we already have been. Given as to what happened back in Jeddah, where we lost some of our colleagues during the city's siege." Says Terra Huerta, one of the ACPP staff who is currently packaging up the last artifacts from the Sultan's Armed Forces Museum in Muscat, Oman, while she addresses to WWJ, "I believe we're successful in our operation here since we've been able to save pretty much every historical artifact from this country's capital. Even though we weren't very successful in saving as much as we like in Saudi Arabia, due to there being a present threat of air raids, missile strikes, and fire squads, but I'm sure we're doing an honorable job saving these people's culture and history. This isn't just for us and them but also for the whole world to learn and remember what was truly lost here today."

While the ACPP focuses on evacuating artifacts and it's stuff off the Arabian Peninsula, Blusen personnel in Sana'a, Yemen, who are still currently doing air evacs for the remaining refugees still held up there are preparing the base for evacuation as well. This was later confirmed by Commander Terrence Sandoz while holding what could possibly be the last press conference on Yemen soil in the city of Aden before Aden Command is moved onboard the SS Grand Turtle, which will continue its operations within the harbor until the ACPP's cargo ship docked in port is fully prepared to begin it's long journey home with tens of thousands of artifacts and a thousand people on board.

"We've been in contact with the Gibet officials for over a month now, sharing Imperial troop movements and other valuable intel that might be of any use to them in Southern Arabia. It's been a while now since they've been asking us permission to use both of our bases here as evacuation points to safely evacuate thousands of Arabian troops off the peninsula. After much careful consideration with my superiors, I can hopefully say that both the governments of Bluquse and Yemen have officially agreed to allow Gibetan aircraft to fly Arab troops out of our bases since it's in our best interests to save as much human life as possible. Whatever their military or civilian, all lives matter." Terrence and several other leading officials then finish off the conference by answering the media's questions along with sharing a series of long statements regarding future operations for the region in the coming weeks.

Sana'a base will eventually be evacuated depending on how close Edafos's forces get to the capital, with there being a 125 kilometer (77 miles) wide perimeter that if passed would the evacuation of the base then begin immediately. As of now, a refugee evacuation will continue in both bases which will still be led by Blusen personnel while Arab troops will get the chance to get onboard Gibetan aircraft, which will land on the base's airstrips to evacuate them out, given permission to do so by Bluquse and the native government. The future of the Aden refugee camp was also revealed during the Conference when the manager of the camp stated that the ten thousand refugees staying there will soon be transported over to Lagos in the Gibetan Kamerun Provincial Territoires where there are plans to create two additional camps with 60,000 capacity each in the cities of Abidjan and Accra, thus increasing the total capacity to a hundred and eighty thousand in the region. However, the plan is pending while Blusen diplomats are preparing to meet with Gibetan and Kamerun officials for permission and cooperation to forward the expansion.

Terrence has also confirmed earlier suspicions from the Blusen media during closing that a platoon of Blusen special forces is currently in Yemen, having already been flown into the country only yesterday. As for what purpose they have is mostly unknown as the only information Terrence had said was they'll help slow down the Imperial advance, hopefully giving more time for artifacts, refugees, soldiers, and their own people to evacuate off the Arabian peninsula.

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DESA's development proceeding as planned as first launch planned for next week

5 December 2018

GENORYAN, BLUQUSE - It's been over five months since the newly constructed space center begun its operations, while there's yet to be a single rocket launched, there is however actual progress being done on site. As over two thousand scientists, engineers, and operators continue work on final adjustments and testing on two NER-1 rockets, DESA director Albert Braun and other leading DESA scientists held the organization's first public conference inside a Convention Center in downtown Genoryan this Wednesday to discuss the space agency's current progress.

With the deadline for a pair of satellite launches set on December 12th and 14th, nearly half the conference's time was used mainly to address the currently planned launch of two Blusen satellites. Humorously named 'Little Gecko' and 'Fat Dragon' by the public, which the nation's citizens were able to vote on hundreds of names pre-chosen by DESA officials on an online poll. The process for the pair's naming lasted for over a month before ones with the most votes for each satellite were finally announced to the public on November 2nd during a live news broadcast inside the Inspiron Space Center.

"It looks like this island is gonna send up a 'Little Gecko' alongside a 'Fat Dragon' up into orbit above the Earth." Said Albert Braun, addressing the public during the November 2nd broadcast with WWJ and local journalists listening in and a few even giggling at the names chosen for the satellites. "I'm honored to announce in a month's time that these first satellites our nation has built will be completed and tested before they can hopefully be launched into earth's orbit onboard the new 'Neutron' rockets that our engineers at Uspeon are building in excellent and working condition."

During the public conference inside the Convention Center, mission specialist Spencer O'Brien refreshed the public's mind on what the satellites missions were and who funded them.

"To those who don't know about the missions of each satellite, 'Little Gecko' is primarily an earth observation/weather satellite. Its mission is basically to observe the Earth, designed to take pictures of its features, such as cloud cover, terrain, and cities. The pictures taken will have entirely scientific purposes, aiding in the work of environmentalists, meteorologists, and even future construction projects. 'Fat Dragon' meanwhile is a communication/navigation satellite, designed to transmit and relay signals and messages from Bluquse to any Blusen ship sailing around the world and vice versa. Government officials and volunteers for the mission traveling onboard would also get the chance to contact their home country depending on the position of the satellite in orbit, as there's no communication network in place to enable continuous connection," Spencer then went on to say who help funded the satellites, with universities across the country such as the University of Jevena and Philoso Institute providing the most funding for 'Little Gecko' while two of the largest communication companies in Bluquse such as the state-run 'Blu Telecom' and pubic-run 'Aether Communications' provided funding for 'Fat Dragon'. This was done so as to lighten the budget load on the fledgling space agency, with the money saved to help provide funding for future projects.

It was addressed to WWJ journalists during the conference by Albert that both satellites would serve as testing beds for native Blusen manufactured technology. Hopefully, with both satellites doing their missions in orbit, further improvements would be made to improve, develop and increase the efficiency of systems and instruments for future spacecraft. Discussion on future missions was also included in the conference, with plans and blueprints for a geosynchronous network of communication satellites, a manned spacecraft and a space station module planned for next year.

"In a week's time, this space agency is going to make history by launching this nation's first satellite into Earth's orbit." Director Albert addresses the audience during closing. "I highly advise everyone to be prepared to watch this mission, especially if things do go wrong with the rocket or the satellites. However, remember that this is basically a learning experience, so even if we fail with the first or second, with each failure there's always a road to be found toward success."

[Andenkommunen]

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Andenkommunen Humanitarian Aid Follows Blusens Out of Arabia, Small Section Stays

6 December 2018

For some time, the Andenkommunen humanitarian aid has been preparing for a quick evacuation of the peninsula when the worst begins to come, and it would seem as if the time is now. Following the lead of Blusen efforts, today the call has been made to implement preparations for the swift exit and final humanitarian push. In its current situation, the vast majority of efforts should be successfully returning to their mountainous home within 48 hours, along with all of the civilians, artifacts, and other materials under their guise. It is expected that all going well within 72 hours evacuation will be completely finished.

However, while most in the operation were either glad or reluctant but compliant to make a swift exit, a small portion of the humanitarian workers and operation has refused to leave with the rest.

"I can understand why others may want do leave, and I cannot blame them, but I also simply cannot justify continuing to do what I can until the absolute last moment. Those of us who choose to will remain here and continue our work in spite of mounting danger, and in my own case, if I must chance death for the safety of far more than me, I simply cannot refuse."

It is estimated over 1,000 humanitarian workers have chosen to remain, despite repeated requests by the higher ups of the operation for them to retreat. After four formalized requests, the organization undertaking the operation has folded and allowed them to stay while still receiving support and co-operation from the group's naval assets, largely due to the main danger currently being land-based. It is generally accepted that they will not finally leave themselves until the point at which they would be pushed directly against the coast. Many observers have claimed that the chance of anything but death for any of them is incredibly low, while others still say that if the evacuation preparations remain casualties should be little to none. However, a very small portion of those refusing to leave, currently less than ten individuals, have also vowed not to leave Arabia until the war is concluded or moves back into Edafosan territories they held before the war, even if Edafos takes total control of all of Arabia, the previous speaker being one of them.

[Gibet]

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Arabic Position Continues to Deteriorate
Gibetan Air Force Takes Charge

Berlin

7 Dec 2018

Following one decisive defeat after another, the Edafosan advance has finally reached the Yemini border, and international humanitarian organizations stationed there have announced plans to evacuate the besieged peninsula once and for all. Despite the best efforts of all those involved in its defense--soldiers, civilians, and foreign air personnel--Arabia will surely fall. Perhaps the greatest coalition of peace-minded and selfless individuals, in the most herculean of attempts, has for the better part of the last six months sacrificed much for their fellow man. Even now, in the face of overwhelming odds, against a foe that will show them no quarter in their savage thirst for conquest, several thousand of these individuals have elected to stay behind. These men and women have chosen to risk their very lives to continue the righteous work they have done these many months.

In a declaration from Her Imperial Office, the Kaiserin Elsa I announced her having directed that every Blusen, Andenkommunen and other foreign aid workers who have decided to forfeit their right to a safe evacuation off the peninsula be awarded the Meritorious Service Badge II Class; an award characterized by selflessness and dedication to duty.

In addition, an official statement handed down by the War Ministry yesterday, confirmed that Federal forces would be rotating into Yemen, even as Blusen combat personnel were pulling out. One squadron of fighter aircraft, part of the Second Fighter Wing, has already been flying combat sorties as a volunteer force with Arab units. These veterans will soon be joined by the other two squadrons of their mother wing, as well as the Twenty Third Bomber Squadron, forming the nucleus of the 1st Gibetan Expeditionary Air Corps. It is anticipated that these squadrons will be based in FOB's formerly being used by Blusen foreign aid forces to evacuate refugees. This force will be a welcome accompaniment for the forty eight combat fighters delivered to Arab pilots last month.

Also, it was confirmed that the forward elements of the 7th Fallschirmjager division has landed in Yemen, where they will begin operating as a deterrent force at the border. It is hoped that the overall increase in armed support will at least stem the flow of Edafosan invaders long enough to evacuate as much of the remaining Arab and Yemeni military forces as possible--conservative estimates place the number of combat troops already evacuated to be at ten thousand, with further plans to relocate a further thirty thousand as the situation continues to deteriorate. Likewise, an agreement has been reached with the Foreign Office to increase the size of refugee camps in our African provinces to better accommodate the influx of civilians being evacuated by Blusen forces. It is estimated that perhaps as many as three hundred thousand persons has been or will be extricated from the combat zone to safe places in Kamerun.

To further speed along the evacuation plans, two transport wings of the Luftstreitkräfte have been placed at the disposal of Blusen authorities. In total, these mobilizations constitute the largest deployment of Gibetan military forces since the Baltic Crisis a few years ago.

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Following what has been several weeks of political unrest across the BeNeLu states of the Federation, the greatest disruption to public order in the provinces since the workers strikes of the mid-seventies, an uneasy silence has descended upon the streets of Luxemburg-Stadt. In the aftermath of the supposed "popular" protests, Hungarian and Polish police troops have rounded up hundreds of persons on charges varying from civil disobedience, to rioting, destruction of government property, and even conspiracy to commit treason; with some sources indicating the actual number of arrests to be well over two thousand. A provincial curfew exists prohibiting travel after six pm, and checkpoints ensure
that no one travels between the city districts without the proper paperwork.

On every street corner, there are barricades, barbed wire, police squads, and armored cars. Yet, despite all these great measures, the primary culprits for the unruly behavior of the local citizenry, former-minister Petain and his cabinet, are no where to be found. Many federal intelligence officers have privately speculated that the politician-turned-rebel has sought sanctuary within neutral France, or perhaps England. Despite his absence, the fires of unrest have not quietened in tiny Luxembourg. Speaking candidly, Oberst der Polizei Adek Nowak, commander of the 2nd Polish Field Police Division, seemed wholly confident in the progress the men and women of his division had made since the insurrection began.

"We have made quite a few arrests, mainly for lesser offenses such as violating the curfews, or improper paperwork, or noncooperation. Outside of one or two ringleaders, the real troublemakers who rouse the people to action, the majority of those arrested are processed, fined, and released. Naturally, those who make trouble are held longer. Unfortunately, those four or five miniscule mobs don't tell the people that. They prod and poke, and make the citizenry angry, and we are forced to defend ourselves."

Major Nowak declined to comment on accusations of misconduct or brutality on the part of the officers under his command, and those of the Hungarian division supporting them.

[The Unified Carolinas]

Hello

[Usnarov]

Queen's Guard outside the Council of the Nation

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Usnarov to Seek Alliance

12/11/18

NAVAL AIR STATION TIGRESS, LACROV - Following much deliberation between members of the MACO High Command, the Council of the Nation, and the Queen it has been announced that the Queendom of Usnarov will seek to create a formal defensive alliance with the United Continent of North America. There was some considerable push back from the rapidly fading Imperial Party, but ultimately they were forced to defer to the Queen's judgement. It had, up to that point, been widely unpublicized. While it may have come as a surprise to some, many Usnarovians actually were curious why such a decision hadn't been reached sooner.

"There are forces in this world that are fundamentally against our values, but there are also those that share our beliefs." The Queen said in a rare public address. "In this time of charged diplomatic discussion, internal conflict, and violence we must look beyond our own shores for those that would see what we see the potential for in this world... Peace, Freedom, and the will to defend them. These are values that, it seems, the UCNA has in spades."

Despite hopes that a new alliance can bring about a more secure Usnarov, MACO has issued an order to raise the alert status of all armed forces units not currently in training. This move is widely believed to be a hold over response to the long ended Civil War, as it was common for both sides to break cease fires at that time. While many believe the raising of the Alert Condition contradicts the desire for peace stated by the Queen, the officers in the MACO High Command don't seem to see it that way.

"Peace is our profession, first and foremost." Said General Anton Petrovich Jr. when questioned on his reasoning for recommending the raised Alert Condition. "I sincerely hope that I am proved wrong and that this action is not necessary, but MACO is as much a shield as it is a sword. Our shores must be defended, now more than ever. I'm confident that the UCNA's Armed Forces and MACO will be able to work together, both here and wherever else they may be called to action." The General went on to speak about the Naval Corps newly acquired vessels.

"Our Navy absolutely adores the Americans, I specialize more in ground operations, but Admiral Romanov speaks highly of their crews' discipline." The General said. "If this alliance comes to pass hopefully our ground forces will be able to learn from one another, spot flaws in one another's tactics, and ultimately remove those flaws."

Business owners are also hoping to see relations with the UCNA increase, as funding and investments have boosted the Usnarovian Economy considerably. With a formal alliance in place, it is likely that these gains will only increase. Whatever the outcome, one thing is for certain, many Usnarovian Citizens will be watching the developments very closely.

The Queen has offered an invitation to the Americans to visit Usnarov, though she has stated she would also be interested in visiting their homeland. Considering she hasn't left the Usnarovian Isles since the end of the Civil War, it is not an unexpected statement.

[Aeuria]

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Princess Marie Appointed Vicereine of Burma

December 11, 2018

After weeks out of the public eye, the Princess Marie has been formally appointed as the Vicereine of Burma. The former Crown Princess, who has remained unseen since her dismissal as heir apparent, accepted the appointment in person in a brief ceremony conducted at the Imperial Palace in Praevalidus before departing the mainland for Rangoon on Monday. Sources close to the palace described the appointment as a "pleasant surprise", as the Princess retains immense public support despite her removal from the line of succession. In a short statement before her departure, the Princess and now Vicereine expressed her "excitement" at the opportunity of overseeing an imperial colony, promising "a return to normalcy for the peoples of Burma." It has been widely speculated that the Princess intends to end the "indefinite" martial law that has governed Imperial Burma since the attempted assassination of Crown Prince Jean-Pierre in June of 2017.

Aeurian Nationalism on the Rise

Meanwhile in Praevalidus, the Aeurian Nationalist Party (ANP) has continued its unusual rise in the Aeurian political realm as it announced its membership is now greater than one million members as of December 1. Qualifying under a 1970 parliamentary statute introduced by Emperor Lucas XIV, political organizations not banned by the Crown whose membership exceeds one million are to be automatically considered for formal recognition by the government. There were calls within the Imperial Senate to nullify the statute, with many Senators hoping to block the controversial ANP from any chance of having representation within the government. These hopes were however quickly dashed by the Senate's First Consul, Lord Felix Westlander, whose Executive Office confirmed this morning he had already submitted the formal application for party recognition to the Imperial Palace for the Emperor's consideration. The decision whether or not to recognize the ANP as an official political organization now rests solely with the Emperor, whose total control of the Imperial Senate cannot be understated.

The ANP's Chairman, the 7th Duke of Fitzroy, Lord Remus Sauveterre II, announced the development to a jubilant crowd of supporters outside of the Party's Praevalidus headquarters, hailing the moment as "historic". Surprising his members further, Lord Sauveterre indicated he had spoken personally with the Crown Prince who reportedly "wished the Party and its cause the best." While the veracity of his claim has yet to be verified, the crowd gathered seemed ecstatic at the prospect the Crown Prince is among their supporters.

[The Scandinavians]

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Scandinavian Forces Enter Morocco

As tensions rise between Morocco and the United African Front the WWJ has confirmed that as of midnight last night the first Scandinavian soldiers have been officially deployed in the region, the first of several thousand expected to arrive over the next several weeks. This development has occurred following the conclusion of negotiations between the Fascist Union of the Scandinavians and Morocco in Stockholm where in exchange for Nordic protection Morocco, which would allow the Nordic military basing and military access throughout the entire nation, Morocco would enter into a "clientary" state with Scandinavia until the UAF issue is resolved.

This string of events will likely prove to be a blow to Aelanian and UAF power in the region which, as the newly appointed Statsledare (Nordic: State Leader) of Morocco has stated, will: "...enable Scandinavia and our UFIN allies to better maintain the security of the Mediterranean Sea". With the Empire of Edafos permitting military access to Nowistrana and the Noiharan Union from the east and Scandinavia now holding one side of the Straits of Gibraltar the UAF access to the wider ocean has been effectively cut off, with two of its three land borders being controlled by opposing powers. While the Fatherland Party has repeatedly declared that international trade into the Mediterranean will remain unmolested, military use of the strait by other powers, the UCNA in particular, remains uncertain. The American ambassador to Scandinavia's attempts to establish an agreement between the UCNA and Scandinavia has been terminated by Toronto's orders, and Det Lederen's accusations of secret American support to British dissidents has left the increasingly volatile relations between the two nations almost at the breaking point.

[Aelanias]

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The United African Front Mobilized

Date

Following the news of Scandinavian military personnel occupying Morocco, along with riots in Algeria ravaging it's capital city, Empress Madalyn declared the UAF to be in a "state of war," putting the entirety of the UAF under martial law and calling the rest of the front's members to arms. So far each member has upheld their obligation in placing their military's under the authority of the Aelanian Empress, but the likelihood of the Aelanias attempting to secure Morocco is looking slim.

The Algerian military have scrambled attempting to deal with the communist revolutionaries in Algiers with reports of the Algerian National Guard along with local authorities being completely overwhelmed and struggling to maintain any sense of organization. In an interview, one anonymous military official stated:

"Reports calling them rioters are downplaying this heavily, these people are coordinated like an army, everyone was relieved when we received orders to hold the line until the military arrives."

Both Aelanian and Algerian intelligence agency's have struggled to find the exact source of the weapons used by these rioters, but it is widely believed that the Internationale played a large role in funding them. The UAF's combined forces will likely begin reinforcing the Algerian military within the next couple of days.

[Andenkommunen]

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Andenkommunen Threatens Involvement in Algeria

December 24, 2018

On this Christmas Eve, in response to revolts in Algeria and the immediate response by the UAF, the government of Andenkommunen convened for the final time of the year, with the day culminating in a vote on the official stance on the events unfolding in Algeria. The discussion went forward for many hours, with the final decision chosen with an in favor vote of 87%, best characterized by the following statement,

“For months since the Aelenian takeover of the government of the UAF, the people of Algeria have called for referendum of independence, but their calls were met by nothing but open hostility. As the natural consequence of their actions, violence has resulted and while regrettable was their only reasonable course to take. As proponents of the same rights for which they fight, we of Andenkommunen will not stand silent as this conflict progresses further.

If the Aelenian government and the UAF as a whole does not provide a fair and open referendum to the people of Algeria, ending the violence and giving them a real and legitimate opportunity for their freedom, we will have no choice but to become involved in whole or in part in the ongoing military conflict between the greater Aelenian regimes and the people of Algeria.”

While the level of this involvement and validity of this threat is not fully known at this time, many are already certain that Aelenias’s hand has been forced, we spoke with one member of the legislature of Andenkommunen,

“After the official passing of this position, Aelanias will simply be forced to give a referendum and let Algeria be free, with the imminent loss of both Arabia and Morocco along with the embarrassing state of their armies against the revolutionaries in Algeria its clear to everyone that any further military threat to them would be devastating and likely cause a total collapse of the UAF. Anything but allowing Algeria their freedom would mean the end for Aelenian hegemony over the remaining members of the UAF and possibly even the end of rule by the Empress with the likelihood of Edafos capitalizing on the situation. Regardless, I see this simply as a done deal.”

Whether or not this will unfold to be true, one thing is certain, the days of stability in Northern Africa are over for the foreseeable future.

[Usnarov]

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Christmas Without The Queen

12/25/2018

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MINOS - The bells rang, the choirs sang, and all through Usnarov the holiday of Christmas was met with its usual jubilation, but one facet of this usually happy season was noticeably absent. Her Royal Highness Queen Maria Occisor, known for her particular fondness for the season, was not present for the Christmas Mass held in the Capital Square this year. The Queen usually addresses the crowd each year, wishing her subjects her best and answering a few of their questions. This year, however, she was at her Palacial Estate with her family.

The reasoning behind her absence was addressed by her son, Prince John Piper Occissor.

"My Mother wishes me to send her best regards, and apologizes she cannot answer your questions in person. She is, unfortunately, not feeling well. I know, she has come before you when she has been ill before, but this year I'm afraid she was unable to attend." The prince would go on to say. "While she is under the weather she is not in any danger, we have been assured by our doctors that she will recover, and she wishes me to make it clear she will be present for New Years Celebrations several days from now."

Despite assurances, many political analysts fear that recent stressful events may have taken a more adverse affect on the Queen's health in recent weeks. Others, however, seem less notably concerned and cite that even if the worst should come to pass, the Crown Princess is more than up to assuming the role. Despite this minor incident, the Queen still intends to meet with the UCNA's government in the coming New Year.

[Mascargo]

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Hindustan Army Announces Plan to Increase Force by 50,000

Soldiers of the Hindustan Army taking part in training exercises as part of the army’s new defense initiatives

13 January 2019

2019 has begun as a turning point for the Hindustani Army, who after several years of drawing down and faltering recruitment numbers received approval from the government to begin a process to increase the army’s membership by 50,000.

Ministry of Defense spokesperson Muhammad Temir Mahseed announced the army’s new recruitment quota live during an address also attended by Major General Babar Rashidi and Colonel Malik Kam Serimi, explaining that the low army recruitment rates result from a lack of advertised opportunities in the armed forces.

“Many people incorrectly see the army as a dead end,” Mahseed said. “That you can’t advance in it or learn valuable skills there that will help you in the workforce.”

Which is a bad reputation to have for a service fighting to continue growing with shrinking pools of prospective recruits and a mandate to modernize its equipment to be able to compete with the rest of the world. The Hindustani Army is the most valued and demanded of the armed forces, with over 50 percent of operations and requests from commands and overseas deployments involving the army in some manner. The increased tensions around the world have also weighed on the importance of the army as a form of national defense, and low recruitment reveals that many Hindustani citizens have taken granted the general peace surrounding their country.

However the army continues to have a high retention rate, with last year seeing 83 percent of military personnel remain a part of the service.

“Our strength relies in that bond of camaraderie, and institutional respect that goes down the line from officer to soldier.”

General Rashidi said, answering numerous questions from reporters on the state of the army and if the recruiting drive would be enough to counteract disinterest in the armed services.

A rising economy and an average increase in wealth per capita is one of the leading causes in faltering recruitment and shrinkage within the institution. The rising percentage of Hindustanis reaching towards higher education has resulted in the army being seen as a secondary or third choice for many people, and in peacetime the armed forces as a whole have struggled to continue interest in the military.

“Ultimately the army does not offer the benefits that the average citizen desires,” Colonel Serimi said. “We cannot rely on the allure of a paycheck to encourage people to sign up anymore and instead the army needs to offer other benefits.”

Such benefits are still being considered by the Ministry of Defense, although popular solutions are to subsidize or entirely fund costs of higher education and to encourage the growth of IT careers in the army.

With the lack of capable dedicated recruiters already plaguing the army, officials have considered enlisting the assistance of soldiers that have already completed a tour as recruiters to help in the future months. The recruiting campaign, while still not announced, is likely to highlight the career opportunities that await from army service while putting non-combatant army careers into the spotlight.

“The plan is to cover retention goals and expand the army.”

Mahseed said in closing, summarizing the necessity of the recruitment campaign as growing the army and allowing the service to continue to defend the borders of the federation, while also expanding future avenues of international operations.

[Andenkommunen]

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Suspected Aeurian Intelligence Apprehended in Liemak

17 January, 2019

The people of Andenkommunen were given a shock today as it was publicly announced that a group of seven individuals were detained under heavy suspicion of being an Aeurian deep-cover intelligence cell having infiltrated the nation. In the same statement they also made public a mass scale investigation initiated on the second of December last year intended to set to rest suspicions that have been present among Andenkommunen's counter-intelligence within the city. The arrest of 6 of the suspects was made in broad daylight publicly while the seventh occurred around an hour later through the breaching of an apartment, where the final subject resisted violently and before being detained managed to severely wound two of four officers making the apprehension.

The seven individuals are accused of attempting to heavily hinder and interfere with the financial administration within the city that is integrally involved in nearly 36% of the nation's gross domestic finances. After the arrests a mass investigation was immediately initiated and several are already suspected of accepting bribery from the detained suspects, and its possible that some level of damage has already been dealt. All seven deny any involvement with Aeuria, and officially claim to have never lived outside of the country at any point in their lives. However, the identities provided by the suspects had already been confirmed as forgeries several days before, that information being what gave counter-intelligence in Liemak the confidence to plan the apprehension.

Government officials of Andenkommunen released an official statement alongside the arrest, an excerpt of the statement is as follows, "Today we have finally uncovered with near certainty seven Aeurian intelligence agents who are now under arrest. They have attempted to interfere with, steal from, and collapse the finances of the entire northernmost third of our nation, and we are shocked and appalled that Aeuria, to whom we are no threat and have not been at odds, would attempt to take such pointlessly destructive actions not in defense, not even for personal gain, but for the simple desire to break and destroy our society out of pure malice which can hardly be fathomed."

As it stands, they are currently likely to be charged with fraud, several counts of forgery of legal documents, bribery, embezzlement, and treason. The planned date of trial has not yet been announced.

[Aeuria]

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Aeurian Foreign Minister Seeks "Immediate Dialogue" with Anden Counterparts Over Arrests While Public Rages

January 18, 2019

In an unusual development, Aeuria's Foreign Ministry has stolen the headlines in the Commonwealth as it expressed its "disappointment" over the arrest of seven Aeurian nationals in Andenkommunen who face charges of fraud, forgery of legal documents, bribery, embezzlement, and treason. The seven, who remain unnamed by both countries, have nonetheless been identified by Aeurian officials as members of the Imperial Banking Consortium; the largest collection of private equity firms in the empire.

In a statement released by the Executive Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Minister Richard Bordeaux described the controversy in an unusually restrained manner, dismissing the charges leveled against those arrested as a "grave misunderstanding". In his statement, Minister Bordeaux expressed his government's "regret" that Imperial citizens had been arrested in the former colonial territory of the Andenkommunen under "such unfortunate and dramatic circumstances." Maintaining the innocence of those arrested, the Foreign Minister affirmed his government's commitment to see those "ensnared" by the Anden counterintelligence operation freed.

Sources close to the Ministry have informed the WWJ of efforts already being made by the Aeurian Foreign Minister to travel to Andenkommunen to seek an "immediate dialogue" with his Anden counterpart, Minister Franz Lindholm. While the Crown has yet to comment on the situation, experts believe the Palace does not intend to personally involve itself in the scandal; instead relying on the Foreign Ministry to resolve the row.

With senior Aeurian officials taking a seemingly restrained response, others in the empire including Imperial Senators have been more forthcoming in expressing their outrage. One Senator has called for the expulsion of the Anden diplomatic mission to Aeuria while another has tabled a motion to impose sanctions on the South American nation. While these voices are so far isolated and without significant support, the outrage felt by Aeurians - by both aristocrats and commoners alike - has spread like wildfire. Believing the charges to be entirely fabricated, the 4th Duke of Bosquet, Lord Gaspard Radieux IV, has accused the Andens of arresting the Aeurian nationals as leverage to bring the empire to the negotiating table to "extort our proud empire."

Most unusually, a crowd of nearly 4,000 uniformed members of the Aeurian Nationalist Party attempted to breach Embassy Row in Praevalidus to reach the Anden Embassy. Stopped nearly half a kilometer from the diplomatic neighborhood's heavily guarded perimeter and gates, the illegal gathering was dispersed with a heavy hand by members of the Imperial Defense Force. More than 400 arrests were made, with 11 civilians hospitalized with serious injuries and dozens more wounded by tear gas and rubber bullets while 3 IDF servicemen have been hospitalized following severe burns sustained from a petrol bomb. A spokesman for the Imperial Defense Force confirmed that while Embassy Row's security forces had been placed on alert, this was merely protocol and no real danger had been posed to foreign embassies.

With a would-be riot crushed in the capital and an unusually calm response from Aeurian officials, an atmosphere of uncertainty has descended over Praevalidus as many citizens are left wondering what will happen next.

[The Noiharan Union]

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Violent Clashes in Seoul

January 20, 2019

Yesterday, Korean Students gathered in front of the Seoul National University protesting against the new Noiharan rule. While there were only a few hundred demonstrators, an excessive amount of police forces have been gathered to put down the protests. The so-called "democratic patriots" have gathered at the Seoul National University from all over the country to protest against the Noiharan occupiers, censorship and the authoritarian leadership under the Noiharan Supreme Leader Yuuko von Noihara and Governor of Korea Yong Seong-Hyeon. Students demonstratively waved American and Korean flags while loudspeaker vans have taken over the campus hoping for aid from Western powers.

After occupying the campus, students began stirring up discontent among the people in the city center with rousing slogans and nationalist songs. "The former government betrayed us!” they cry. "We have to stop this at all costs! Long live a free Korea!" yells 19-year-old Han. The people beside him salute and agree: "We want a free Korea! We hate the Noiharans!"

It did not take long until the police appeared on the scene. More than 2,000 police officers entered the campus using tear gas and water cannons against demonstrators. At least 5 protestors have been killed during the clashes, 71 were injured and more than 200 people have been detained. After the situation has calmed down, the city government has warned that any new protesters will receive severe punishments if they decide to gather again.

[The Noiharan Union]

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Seoul: Second day of violence as protestors, now 150 000, clash with riot police

January 21, 2019

Just one day after the incident at the Seoul National University, the number of Koreans protesting against the Noiharan rule exploded in an unforeseen way leading to thousands gathering to a huge rally never seen in Noiharan history before. It appears that the violent response of the Noiharan authorities and Governor Yong Seong-Hyeon angered many Koreans and pushed them to shout defiance to the Noiharan occupiers. An underground Korean newspaper reported that protesters estimated “up to 1 million” had shown up to protests in Seoul and elsewhere in the nation. Noiharan authorities placed that number at the far lower 260,000 in all of Korea, which anti-government factions dismissed as one of many “notorious low” estimates on protest sizes.

Around 18,000 police officers, 670 police buses and dozens of armored riot control vehicles have been mobilized and deployed within only a few hours to deal with the 150,000 Koreans gathered only in Seoul. While the initial situation was relatively peaceful due to the Seoul police forces reportedly being hesitant to execute orders from the Noiharan authorities, the mood shifted after a small group of protestors provoked a fight against a few police officers forcing the police to use water cannons and pepper spray on the crowds. At least 213 police officers have been injured in the demonstrations and the numbers are expected to rise, a police spokesperson said. No official figures on the number of injured protestors have been revealed yet, but it is estimated that at least 400 people have been arrested and 860 are held in custody.

The Gouverneursamt Korea (Governeurs office Korea) issued a statement saying that "clashes like these must not continue in our state and will be punished severely". Allegedly, Noiharan riot police forces from the mainland are preparing to be deployed to Korea to aid the Korean police who is apparently lacking morale and assertiveness when dealing with the protestors according to Noiharan officials. One can expect that as soon as the mainland riot police forces arrive in Korea, the situation will worsen and violence will experience an increase of brutality and fierceness as the Noiharan forces are known to follow a 0% tolerance policy when it comes to anti-government movements.

[The Noiharan Union]

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Seoul: Protest 'like civil war' With Masked Rioters Smashing All in Path



Police reinforcements from mainland Noihara in Seoul

January 23, 2019

The city center of Seoul has woken up 3 days later to scenes of destruction after houses were looted and barricades burned to the ground following another night of violent anti-Noiharan protests. Images and footage from the city show ransacked shops and empty shelves, with broken glass littering the pavements. Many have also been vandalized with thick, black graffiti, while others were torched after a night of fiery clashes between demonstrators and the police. Several cash machines became a target, with thugs trying to set them on fire and rip them from the walls while others looted supermarkets, as well as smaller stores. Cars were torched and street fires lit as activists built barricades with garbage cans and bikes.

The number of demonstrators has increased to an estimated 280,000 people who have taken part in a number of protests across the city, many of which have now turned violent as police began using force to break down the riots. Now that police forces from the mainland arrived, clashes between Noiharan police and Korean demonstrators became far more violent leading to a number of 1200 injured people. Masked thugs dressed in black threw smoke bombs, glass bottles, and Molotov-Cocktails at the police while the violence spilled out across the city.

Local residents describe the situation like "a civil war zone" which has devastated the city which has been spared from battles during the Noiharan conquest of Korea. Civilians have begun leaving the city in a mass exodus which currently is blocking all streets leaving the city. Airports, train stations, and other public transport facilities have been closed down as Governor Yong Seong-Hyeon declared martial law for the city. Meanwhile, more than 26.000 officers have been deployed in the city and more are about to come from mainland Noihara again.

Governor Yong Seong-Hyeon thanked the Noiharan police for their service and the peaceful citizens of Seoul who brought flowers and gifts to a military hospital where many officers were being treated. He dismissed criticism that officers had been excessive in what he called "the biggest police operation in Noiharas history" and called for "lengthy jail sentences" for participants in the riots. Kuromorinime around Supreme Leader Yuuko von Noihara has yet to comment about the situation in Seoul and to decide how they will respond to all of this.

[The Scandinavians]

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Unrest in Britain Builds

Scandinavian tanks shown arriving in an unknown location in the British Isles in the midst of mounting tensions

An otherwise uneventful Thursday in Duthlinn, Irland was explosively concluded following a series a medium sized explosions set off in several locations throughout the city in what the Scandinavian and Irisch governments have labeled a "terrorist act". The bombings, suspected to have been carried out by Irish dissidents, have caused severe damage to government and military buildings located throughout the city, killing at least 40 and wounding many more. As local police and government agencies investigate the sites of the attack a manhunt has begun throughout the island to locate the bombers. "...Scandinavia will not rest until these fiends are found and justice is carried out" the Rikskommissar of Irland stated shortly after the situation was deemed to be under control by law enforcement.

This event has raised some serious questions and concerns for the Scandinavian leadership. Though hearing the personal thoughts and comments from members of the Riksdag has become increasingly difficult for the WWJ as relations between Scandinavia and North America deteriorate, comments from the North American Ambassador to Scandinavia, George Brown, has given some indication to the Fatherland Party's reaction to this;

"These kind of events, bombings and terrorist acts, at least the ones the Party doesn't want to happen, don't. While Scandinavia has been moving troops out of Nyland to Britain to deter potential dissidents or rebels once Projektet really sets in, I don't believe the Party was expecting signs of resistance to happen this early. Therefore it isn't that ludicrous to believe that the higher-ups of the Union have taken serious issue with this. I suspect they will try to speed up the military redeployment now that this has taken place, but whether that further agitates or brings the situation under control will have to be seen."

No individual or group has stepped forward to claim responsibility for the attack, however doubts can be raised that this attack will be the last.