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[Shiatoru]

Investigation Into Marx Airbase Crash Reveals Far Deeper Military Corruption
Promised Military Upgrade Plan Hampered by Favortism, Backroom Deals

The inital findings of the National Aviation Guild's investigation into the crash of an F-16 at Marx Airbase in Protecta Nova on Tuesday were released today, with an opening paragraph calling the findings "extremely disturbing" and recommending an escalation to a full-blown Department of Justice investigation. In the report, it was found that the F-16 in question had not receieved matinence in three years, and that this was the case for many of the planes on base. This was attributed to a critical lack of the required parts for matinence.

When investigating further, the Aviation Guild found that other bases had been receiving parts and even some newer planes as scheduled. When it was found that many of these bases were in rural areas, Chairwoman Eliza Mann's largest areas of electoral support, the Guild enlisted the help of HawkWatch, a military watchdog organization, to further look into the issue.

HawkWatch found that many of these bases had deals with the government for support that other bases did not. In addition, many of the officers involved in the deals were personal friends of the Chairwoman, dating back to the Revolution. The report ended with another call for a DoJ investigation.

Within hours of the report, several officers implicated in the report have resigned, and members of Congress are reportedly considering a Vote of No Confidence in Chairwoman Mann. In a press release, Mann claimed the report was falsified, calling it "a completely fabricated character assassination piece". Several government watchdogs reacted to this statement with alarm, calling for citizens to take to the streets in case of an escalation to a political crisis.

[Drongonia]

Labour, Greens back push to open borders amid COVID crisis
Christchurch // James Wishhart [@whjames12] - Published on September 25, 2020 (2:30pm)

Prior to the closure, all were tested with RapidTest kits while onboard planes. (Image: FUX News)

Following the resurgence of the deadly COVID-19 virus in New Zealand, the Drongonian Government has made the decision to completely close the Drongonia-New Zealand border in Nelson. Previously, any Drongonian citizens returning home from New Zealand were able to re-enter Drongonia via this border, as well as those granted special dispensation by the Drongonian Ministry of Health.

However, the Labour and Green Parties have supported a controversial call by a liberal think tank to reopen the country's borders, but there's a catch. In a report released by the left-leaning Fischer Institute yesterday, it is estimated that keeping the borders closed will cost the economy $842 million per quarter. The report followed up by suggesting that Drongonia opens its borders as soon as a vaccine is available, provided the government pushes mandatory vaccination.

As detailed in an earlier report by FUX News, a reporter from the Christchurch Herald, Chris Chang, asked English what he'd do if the disease started to spread in Drongonia when a vaccine was available. English responded with: "Like I said, I think we'd be out there fronting the media, telling people it's best to get vaccinated. However, anyone calling for a mandatory vaccine needs to study a bit less medicine and a bit more constitutional law, the Bill of Rights prohibits this exact thing, actually. It's in Section 1-4 if I remember correctly."

The section of the 1951 Bill of Rights Act being referred to is the Section One, Subsection Four, which reads the following:

Subsection Four - Right to refuse medical treatment
Everyone has the right to refuse to undergo any form of medical treatment.

Opposition leader Sarah Ellice took a different approach when asked, saying that "...it'd be in the best interest of the public to make a temporary health order enacting mandatory vaccination against COVID. Effectively, that'd allow us to open our borders up completely and have a fully functioning country again. We wouldn't need to be locked down again either, which is something I know the Prime Minister doesn't want to happen, and nor do I." Today, Ellice echoed that message, saying that "it's our responsibility as citizens of the global village to be vaccinated and to allow people into our country. This is a no-brainer, people's livelihoods, businesses and lives are at stake here, we can't afford to delay."

Drongonia has yet to see another case of COVID-19, since the final infected individual recovered. According to the Drongonian Ministry of Health, no new cases have been detected at the border or within the community since April 16, 2020. Drongonia has yet to sign a vaccine deal with either AstraZenica or a third party pharmaceutical company. It is understood that the University of Christchurch together with the Ministry of Health have been working on an independent vaccine for use in Drongonia.

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[New Goldman]

The Varyag Tribune

The main fuselage of the Tomcat after being extracted by GNS Williams

Missing F-14 Tomcat reappears (and crashes) again after 41 Years?

"Paranormal" Activity not ruled out, but likely, Air Force Chief says.

9/25/2020

Investigations are currently ongoing by the Air Force and the Department of National Defense concerning possible unknown activity that occurred at 8:09 AM this morning as F-14 Tomcat Number 105, which reportedly went missing on December 9 1979 due to unknown circumstances, suddenly reappeared over the skies of Varyag International Airport and crashed off the vicinity of Liberty City a few minutes later. A Navy recovery ship, GNS Williams, who was in the area where the crash occurred, immediately hurried to the rescue and managed to recover the main fuselage of the Tomcat, with several more fragments being discovered by fishermen and other boats a few hours later.

The fighter plane registered into the Air Force was reportedly flown by airman Jack Warren and his crewmate Randy Quentin. Both have been part of several Air Force exercises starting 1976 according to recovered records, until their mysterious disappearance when they were to run a simulated attack on a barge off the coast to prepare for foreign deployment. According to eyewitnesses at the time, it was stormy when they last saw Number 105 flying away into the horizon, until it was obscured by clouds. The Air Traffic Control Tower that was in charge of the operation stated that the aircraft did not respond to their calls to return to base when turbulent activity was recorded.

A statement from a staff member of Air Traffic Control Tower A2, who wishes to keep his identity hidden from public fanfare, said that they suddenly picked up an unknown blip on the radar at exactly 8:03 AM, flying towards the airport from the west bank of the Gulf of Venera, reportedly "faster" than a Tomcat is supposed to travel at maximum speed. A few minutes later, it reportedly zoomed over the airport, dodging a Boeing 747 taking off, and crashing down into the sea off the East Bank by 8:09 AM. Except for the main fuselage, part of the wings, tail and even a few of its weapons were recovered intact, and is to be brought over to Norton Air Force Base later today. The body of the 2 pilots, if still alive, is yet to be found.

When questioned on what could have been the cause of its disappearance, or even its sudden return, Air Force Chief Shawn Mitchell said that while "it is very ambitious of a conclusion and more of a crazy one, he and the High Command is not ruling out possible paranormal or alien activity." It is not confirmed yet, but the Air Force said that its willing to help as much as it can to totally rule out the mystery behind the December 9 Event.

[Ratsirana]

Governing party changes its structure
The governing electoral alliance previously known as Ratsirana People's Congress previously made up by the Communist Party of Ratsirana and minor ethnic-based political parties has changed it's name to Broad Front, other than the name change now the political parties although still maintaining a relative autonomy will relegate some of the administrative and disciplinary aspects to the newly-formed General Office of the Broad Front.
As the former RPC has achieved a dominant-party status within the nation the minor leftist Rally of Democratic Socialists, the New Green Party of Ratsirana and the Human Rights Nationwide Party have decided to join the new party to increase its chances of having a role in the governance of the country.

The president considered holding new elections months after the first democratic elections ever held in the country, justified by the "fresh and major changes of the political structure of the nation".
The real reason behind it according to independent analysts is the increasing popularity of the government.
The sidelining of the main opposition Ratsirana National Congress composed of the remnants of the RNLA-MA genocidal militants could flare a new civil war.

[Avinaa]

Daily Times: The Government successfully passed another massive COVID-19 related economic relief plan this time for State and Local governments. The bill, totaling $390 billion, is intended to provide relief to states and municipal governments facing both large direct pandemic costs and a massive revenue shortfall. The vote passed with assistance from the SDP, GRNS, and LIBS. The SDP criticized the plan leveling that the bill didn't go far enough noting that combined state and local governments asked for $650 billion.

National Post: With the final major COVID-19 economic relief plan passed NDP Prime Minister Charles Yang has announced that his government would be introducing a new "Program for Government" speech that would include a "ambitious agenda to build back better." The speech and new cabinet would need to be approved by both houses in the National Assembly. Yang's government was installed via confidence-and-supply agreements with the Social Democrats, Greens, and Liberals. That arrangement gave the minority government a 140 seat working majority but with the Social Democrats pulling out of the agreement that is lowered to 30 seats. If the government loses the vote then an early parliamentary election would be called.

[Avinaa]

National Post: Two days after agreeing to form a coalition with Green MPs the newNDP-Green cabinet was sworn into office. In the deal the Greens will be given the ministries of the environment, interior, and education. The interior minister is a member of the National Security Council. The Liberals will support the government in the Senate where it lacks a majority.

This caps off a dramatic two weeks in Avinaain politics for a round up of the news read below:

On Monday the 14th of September Prime Minister Yang announced his decision to introduce a new program for government (P4G) hinting that the agenda would be an ambitious set of proposals.

By Thursday the 17th of September President Nyborg gave a national address that announced support of the plan formally giving Yang the presidential mandate to form a new government. The Formal Opposition gave a response calling the action "unnecessary" but vowed to listen to what gets proposed

On Monday the 21st of September Yang announced his proposal and committed to giving a major national address to a combined session of the National Assembly on Wednesday.

On Wednesday PM Yang addressed parliament and listed his government's priorities. Each party was given the chance to give a rebuttal to the speech in the form of a televised address and press conference. The Conservatives immediately announced their opposition with the Social Democrats and Greens signaling that there would need to be more talks. The Liberals announced their support for the government.

On Thursday the Social Democrats announced that they would be voting against the NDP government. This left the fait of the government squarely in the Greens hands.

By noon on Friday in a joint press conference the NDP and Greens announced that had come to an agreement. That agreement would involve including the Greens in government, a first for the party. The last coalition government was in office from 2011-2015 and was an alliance of the Social Democrats and the New Democrats.

The new government will have 229 seats, just three more than the minimum. The Liberal Party's twelve MPs have agreed to support the government on budget and confidence bills giving the government a more comfortable 241-209 working majority in the House of Representatives. In the Senate the Liberals are much more necessary however with Liberal senators giving the government a working majority just four.

[Anentova]

Anentova National News

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The Judicial Reform

The President of the People's Commonwealth of Anentova, Shaira Alumoni held an extraordinary meeting for the People's Chamber to attend and propose a reform to the nation's justice system, which has been a topic that Shaira planned to speak about and has been very popular with the population by their approaches.

Anentova has been recognized as one of the nations with the highest abuses against criminals with significant corruption among its facilities, abuses by the authorities and cases of torture and serious human rights violations against prisoners.

Shaira, who has been recognized for her position on the rehabilitation of criminals, has proposed the following points.
-Prohibit torture.
-Improve facilities and guarantee basic needs in prisons.
-Prohibit the Death Penalty.
-Improve and safeguard the human rights of prisoners during their sentence.
-Support a comprehensive rehabilitation program that includes programs for reintegration into society, improving their education and health, and they will be supported with guidance to plan their life.
-Prohibit forced labor.

Among the debate the following phrase was highlighted advocating their proposals:
"The majority of people who are in prison are there because society has failed them."
She pointed out that the government should attack the causes rather than punish the victims of what she considers a society that finds it easy to judge rather than help.

The debate has been intense but has been in favor of reforming the justice system, also benefiting the image of Anentova, who in recent years has been classified as one of the nations to follow in favor of human rights.

Anti-Corruption Crusade

Following the Penitentiary Reform, Shaira also presented and highlighted the serious problem that Anentova has to deal with regarding corruption, which has been increasing and has been considered one of the great problems of the nation.

Under the slogan of the Anti-Corruption Crusade, autonomous and transparent programs will be in charge of making everyone in government offices as transparent as possible and the Councils will be given more control over their Delegates and the latter will have their powers reduced in the Government.
Accompanied by this, more than 100 politicians suspected and accused of corruption will be investigated where sanctions will be imposed.
The Propaganda Ministry has also been ordered to promote support for complaints against corruption.

The opposition and anti-government media have stated that this is a plan to oppress and punish those who oppose the Shaira regime and have called for a halt to political persecution and to bring democracy to Anentova.

[Destyntine]

Basonian Starship Attacks Destynic Transport Ship

Our great starship; the Stor Forsvarer, was fired upon in what seemed to be an act of terrorism by the Basonian Empire. Admiral Andor av Sølvbyen along with over 1,500 crewmen were killed during this attack. The Forsvarer retreated back into the safety of Destynic space before anymore harm could be done.

According to the reports of the crew, the Stor Forsvarer was on a rescue mission. A research vessel had crashed on a planet outside of Destynic space and needed an evacuation. Upon arrival to the planet, a Basonian ship referred to as "Dragon's Head" had fired a beam from the planet's atmosphere, catching the Forsvarer off guard. Currents reports are unknown of what happened to the research vessel and the crew in distress. A small vessel with a volunteer crew has been sent to scout if the presence of Basonian ships are still in the mission area and the whereabouts of the missing research crew.

Our Queen has backed the government and has agreed to go to war against the Basonian Empire, with heavy support from the Krimonians. Basonians are imperialists by nature, they will not agree to peace with any other species. It is said they have sent another alien species into complete extinction after capturing their homeworld. Do not panic though, we have seen tough days before and we have trained for this moment. There is no need to fear, please remain calm, our Capital Fleet stands ready to protect Destyntine. So far Basonians have not entered into Destynic space.

The surviving crewmen have been escorted to protected quarters in Sølvbyen, they are permitted to rest and discuss information with the intelligence agency while the Forsvarer is under repairs. Over one hundred crewmen have been taken to Uberørte Hospital in Sølvbyen, twenty three of them are in critical condition. Queen Destyn IX has spoken publicly to commend to these crewmen, we also expect to see her visit the hospital later in the day.

[New Goldman]

Hijacked Planes Crashes Into Venera Beach Hotel, and Third Plane Crash?

Airspace Closed by Imperial Aviation Department until further notice

The beach areas of the capital city was ordered close by the Prime Minister as 2 allegedly hijacked United Airlines flights, Boeing 737-700s numbered 109 and 212, crashed into the Venera Beach Hotel (the largest beach hotel in New Goldman) earlier today. Authorities are still yet to release information upon the hijackers and the current situation, but the Imperial Aviation Department has ordered that all planes within Goldmanian airspace, local or international, to land to avoid any other incident. A major evacuation of tall office buildings and institutions was ordered around the nation as fears of a third aircraft speeding headway into a major inhabited metropolis. The Goldmanian Air Force was called to the scene and is currently ordering aircraft to land or risk being terminated for security. The Capitol Building and the Imperial Palace was fortified in case of a similar hijacking unfolded, and the National Assembly and the Royal Family being evacuated in the process.

News outlets and the media are yet to receive any significant information, but a few released last minute recordings from the passengers and crewmembers reveals that this was an event done by communist symphatizers. The Communist Party has denied that it had any hand with the incident, but the Emperor announced that it may ban the CPNG from further partaking in the continuing Goldmanian Prime Ministerial Elections and the upcoming 4th debate. As already stated, all aircraft is currently being forced to land as the GAF continues to search for more possibly hijacked aircraft.

Unconfirmed reports have also came in from Denver Region of an alleged 3rd aircraft crashing into a cornfield outside the village of Samson. These reports are yet to be confirmed and the GAF has not released any information on it. For now, a national emergency status was declared by the Emperor, and the airspace being cleared of aircraft as the time passes.

[Anentova]

Anentova National News

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The New Anentova Weapons Program

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-"Long Live the Revolutionary Struggle"
This was the phrase that started the Union Defense Program
Today, CERELOA announced by official means the beginning of a new military program focused on modernizing and developing new weapons for the defense of the nation.
The fact made international organizations remain alert for new activities that they consider a danger to international stability, however, this new program or new military approach was not as surprising as it was believed.

Analysts assumed that sooner or later, after the catastrophic and historical consequences of the Lake War, where Anentova lost more than 50% of its territory and the Communist Party even lost power, it was obvious that the nation would take a more defensive position than in this case would be by military means.

But this idea was not taken with attention with the arrival of Shaira Alumoni.
Shaira Alumoni with her ideas that many consider progressive and the fact of bringing remarkable changes to her nation, made others believe that she would make Anentova take a pacifist path, however this was not made obvious when she herself was the promoter of this program leaving the military surprised and even broke expectations.

In one of her conferences inaugurating this new military strategy and referring to the fact that she broke the supposed pacifist aspect that the international community had about her, she declared:

"There will be no peace or complacency for the enemies of the people"

Another thing that stood out during her conference was a phrase that she said almost at the end of the event, which continues to refer to the aforementioned:

"Peace for the People and War for the Enemies"

Soon the new models and prototypes of the new weaponry were unveiled, ranging from ships, planes, cars and tanks to missile launchers and several even suspect that the nation seeks to resume its Nuclear Program which was dismantled with the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

[New Goldman]

Lockheed Martin will fund domestic 5th Gen Fighter as new agreement is signed

The Newsletter
Margaret Johnson

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Air Force Headquarters, Varyag -- Earlier today, representatives from the American private firm Lockheed Martin and the high ranking staff of our very own Goldmanian Air Force has signed a new agreement regarding the future of the nation's 5th Generation Fighter program (the fighter currently under the name "FJ-30").

Lockheed Martin, with permission being granted by the United States Air Force and the American Government in DC, has agreed to fund the program with a reported $800 Million advance loan to the GAF. The Air Force is yet to assign a domestic company to build the aircraft, but potential candidates, as per the Air Force Chief's latest statement, includes Cordial Aeronautics (the producers of the GAF's 3rd Gen fighter, the Co-10 Hawk) and Bologne Manufacturing Corporation. The word is yet to be talked about also in the Joint Chiefs Council, but the Air Force hopes that the JCC will approve of the agreement so they can begin production of the new and arguably most advanced Goldmanian aircraft to be produced and fielded to date.

"I'm really hoping that this agreement will work" Says Air Force Chief Boseman. "Lockheed Martin and the GAF has negotiated this for a long time now. Let's make it happen."

Lockheed Marin had also been in talks with the GAF for funding of other projects apart from the 5th Gen fighter, including the new jet trainer planned to replace the WK-17 Mustang (which was introduced in 1995) and the planned light attack aircraft that is in the early stages of development and is yet to be disclosed to the general populace. This new agreement is also expected to boost relations with the United States of America, reassuring Washington that while the Chinese People's Republic is on the rise, the Empire of New Goldman is ready to back its bigger brother.

The Russian Federation however, especially their air companies Sukhoi and Mikoyan (divisions of the merged United Aircraft Corporation along with several other aircraft manufacturers) reacted to this with a sort of gloom. Many Russians around the country think that the deal was a stab in the back for Varyag-Moscow Relations, especially with the cancellation of the Mikoyan-Cordial deal earlier this year, and the Sukhoi Agreement to fund the 5th Gen fighter just a couple of weeks ago. Vladimir Putin currently has no comment on this sudden change.

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By TheVindicator101 - 3 mins Ago

They should have agreed with the Russians instead. The US is already busy with its program on the F-35, and even I don't know if its worth the investment. I wish our own air force and Lockheed Martin good luck in this endeavor.

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By John McPherson - 11 mins Ago

I'm really sorry for the situation the United States is going through right now, from Covid 19 to the next presidential election this incoming November. But I hope our bonds will be further tightened with this agreement. New Goldman will always remain with her allies and closest friends!

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By Max Peterson - 14 mins Ago

The cancellation of the deal with Sukhoi and Mikoyan this year was of course a disgrace, especially to the Russians who were humiliated, but I personally think that the United States is the better option for an international friend. They might be on the decline, but they have been by our sides for millennia. Let us not break that brotherhood. We shall move forward together!

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[Anentova]

Anentova National News

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Nuclear Weapons

Not long ago, the Department of Defense, Security and National Order of Anentova (DDSNOA) unveiled the Anentova Armament Program, which consisted of an attempt by the nation to improve its military force for purposes "in defense of sovereignty".

However, the media and the security agencies of other countries suspected that the nation would try to develop a nuclear program similar to how it did in 1986 with the support of the former USSR. Therefore, Anentova is a nation capable of developing its own nuclear program by putting the international community on alert.
However, neither the Government nor any institution or body has mentioned anything in this regard, thus increasing concern.

Finally, in one of the conferences and a visit by Shaira Alumoni to the CERELOA headquarters in which she mentioned some aspects of the weapons program, finally the mention of nuclear weapons was made, this being what she declared:

"This whole program is about our defense, not about wanting to seek war.
If the use of weapons of mass destruction means that only then can we defend our sovereignty and safeguard our protection, then so be it."

Despite the words given, it was not officially confirmed that the nation has begun or plans to build nuclear weapons, however, the fact that it has indicated that it would resort to them if necessary indicates that Anentova seeks to develop its own WMD's.
Violating the established agreements and making the World Assembly hold an emergency meeting to deal with the situation in Anentova, tensions have escalated on a grand scale.
The Coalition for its part has begun to deploy troops along the borders with the nation and the military bases have been reactivated to a high alert category.

[Aram]

President invokes 'founding spirit' as nation marks 75 years

DAMASCUS — President Patrus Sheyada called on Aram to "remember and rekindle the founding spirit" of the country as it marked 75 years of independence.

Speaking to a socially distanced crowd—most of whom wore masks—the President drew comparisons between the Second World War, the birth of Aram at its end, and the current COVID–19 pandemic saying, "We have endured difficult times before and we have survived." He continued, "We look to the past to find hope for the future. We must summon that founding spirit to find ourselves again."

The government announced in September that it was scaling down—but not cancelling—Independence Day events in the capital following an increase in cases of COVID–19 after the nationwide lockdown ended in July. So far there have been less than 250 deaths in Aram from a population of approximately 25 million, with the government of Prime Minister Sami Avira being widely praised for its handling of the pandemic.

Large events set to be held in cities and towns across the country were also subject to downsizing or outright cancellation. Originally millions were expected to join public celebrations in what would've provided a much needed boost to the economy. Now, however, it's expected most will watch televised events from the safety and comfort of their own homes.

The anniversary coincides with the anniversary of the founding of the United Nations – which Aram was a founding member of. However, despite its de jure independence, Aram remained under French military occupation until April 1946 when Aramaean forces expelled the remaining French troops. The President concluded his address to the nation by hoping that the 75th anniversary of Evacuation Day would provide a "better atmosphere to celebrate our heritage and history".

[Shalfland]

King Steffen IV calls 2020 Elections after corruption scandal breaks

LILAVAKT - Prime Minister Oscar Antonesen had been expected to ask the King to call an election for the last few weeks. Antonsen spoke of a fresh start for 2021, but when a corruption scandal broke before last week it became apparent he had no plans for Monday's parliamentary session. The King dissolved parliament instead.

King Steffen IV invoked his emergency authority to dissolve parliament and call new elections following the leak of the Fredhaf papers, a compilation of papers documenting corruption from politicians from across the party spectrum. Antonsen himself was directly implicated, as was leader of the opposition Kari Bell. The Monday parliamentary session went by quietly until HM King Steffen IV arrived unexpectedly with a letter of dissolution. Elections had to be held before March next year, and Antonsen was expected to request an early election to be held in December to form a new government. The current centre-right government has been increasingly unpopular in recent months, and the scandal may have damaged their position irreparably. PM Antonsen has not addressed the documents.

A Landet poll published on Friday shown a 12 point swing to the right-wing Folkeparti, with the Alliance, the SDAP, and the Radical Party falling in support. The Folkeparti was the only major district-contesting party whose leadership was not implicated by the documents, which grants them the possibility to win their first election as the Folkeparti - last winning an election as the National Democrats in 1980. Their 36% showing in the Landet poll is their best performance in any poll this century, and may have lasting effects on Shalfland's politics. Anders Rosten, leader of the party, has came out with strong criticism of the Alliance, the Radical Party, and the SDAP for the contents of the papers.

Who are the parties?

Shalfland has a unique voting system in which parties can choose to contest the 157 single-member FPTP constituencies called districts, or the 30 seats from the regional PR blocs. Parties can only choose to run in one of the two. There are four main district parties - the centre-right conservative Alliance, the centre-right liberal Radical Party, the centre-left Social Democratic and Labour Party, and the right-wing national conservative Folkeparti. The regional seats are contested by numerous parties, but the main ones are the centrist Liberal Party, the centre-left Reform Party, the right-leaning National Alternative, and the left-wing Popular Democrats. The electoral system means that it is rare for a party to ever win a majority. 94 seats are required for one, and no party has ever won more than 80 seats by themselves since 1980. Prior to the Fredhaf papers scandal, polling was suggesting a hung parliament with gains for the Social Democrats, People's Party, and National Alternative.

The ruling centre-right coalition, if Landet's last poll prior to the scandal was the election result, would have lost twenty-five seats as the Folkeparti picked up their biggest win in decades. The Landet poll published on Friday gave the Folkeparti a shocking 65 seats - making them the largest party in parliament. If they can keep momentum up, they may secure 40% of the district vote in December's elections, enough to secure a majority of the 157 district seats, possibly a majority outright.

The Antonsen Government

The Antonsen Government won off the back of an unpopular centre-left government in 2017. The Alliance-Radical-Liberal government focused on securing pro-business policies to drive economic growth, which has had a degree of success. Rising immigration however, and multiple failed terrorist attacks linked to immigration, have resulted in substantial criticism. Spending cuts to the police and emergency services, among other areas of the budget, resulted in mass demonstrations in early 2019. Antonsen is the least popular Prime Minister in recent times, and it was unlikely he would be re-elected.

[Anentova]

Anentova National News

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The 30 Fallen

What a scandal that occurred during 2 weeks when the Anticorruption Department detected more than 200 people involved in acts of corruption of money laundering and political favors.
Most of those involved were foreign businessmen who collaborated with various politicians. After a thorough investigation, it is known that these activities have been operating since 2017.
With the Anti-Corruption Crusade carried out by the new Shairist regime, dozens of arrested politicians and corrupt institutions that have already been dismantled, with which the Government is committed to ending this problem that has been affecting the country for a decade and was the culprit of the crisis and decline.

This case of corruption has been the largest ever discovered in Anentova and President Shaira Alumoni called it the Case for "the 300 Fallen", where it is known that at least 30 people were participants in this event.

In one of her conferences speaking on this event, the President of the nation said:
"The revolution is the cancer of corruption, it has the unquestionable power to end its body full of tyrants"

40 politicians have already been tried and sentenced to prison in addition to paying severe and serious fines for "treason to the revolution and the fatherland."
The others have had to suffer home incarceration as. It is believed that 18 businessmen, the majority foreigners, are called to stand trial, the problem is that these people belong to large companies complicating things.

[Drongonia]

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[Drongonia]

National and PM English celebrating following election win
Christchurch, Drongonia
November 9, 2020 | David Fischer

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Prime Minister English celebrating at the National Party conference on election night / Photo: TVDG

Following a hard-fought election campaign, the results have been counted and the incumbent National Party, along with Prime Minister Bill English, will be returned to power in Drongonia for another four years.

Speaking to a crowd of party faithful at Christchurch's Civic Theatre, English said in his victory speech that "...this decision by the Drongonian people is one of affirmation. We are doing a good job, and we are performing for our people. It tells us that Drongonians want a strong and stable Government which delivers for them, and we will be giving them that government for the next four years!".

Critics of Prime Minister English are reminding him to remember, that this was not a majority win for the National Party. National were of course returned to power after gaining the largest single share of the votes and electorates, but they wouldn't be able to form a Government without the Libertarian and People's Front parties. National won 59 seats of the 61 required to hold a majority in Parliament.

Prime Minister English and the National Party weren't the only ones celebrating the election result, with reporters confirming that the Labour Party was celebrating with free-flowing alcohol, speeches from the party leaders' and thunderous applause when it was announced that the party had won 55 seats, a net gain of five from their 2016 result. People's Front were celebrating in a much more reserved manner, but leader Simon Baker was quick to take to social media to thank the party's supporters, putting out this peak on election night:

SimonBakerOfficial | 22 mins ago
Thank you to the great people of English Island who have bought us an astonishing election night result. We will be in Parliament for you and we will FIGHT FOR YOU!

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Regardless of the successes of the broader right in this election, the electoral gains of both the National and People's Front parties came at a cost to the Conservatives. The Conservative party lost all of their previously-held seats to either National or People's Front, with the traditionally strong Conservative electorates on English Island switching allegiances.

Prime Minister English entered Parliament today to both officially sign off on the election results, but to use the venue as a meeting room for the National-Libertarian-People's Front block, which was announced by English to be forming a Government yesterday. It is widely understood that People's Front leader Simon Baker is aiming for the second-in-command position as Deputy Prime Minister, and political pundits say the Prime Minister isn't in a position to hold onto the post for National. The results of the meetings are expected to be known by next week.

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Our biggest THANK YOU to everyone who voted National! We'll continue to govern for the people of Drongonia, and keep our country as the world's best!

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ZoeB-53 | 49 mins ago
This election was surely stolen because nobody I knew voted for the capitalist cabal of the NASTY NATS or the NAZI PEOPLE'S FRONT!!!!

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PaulJosephWeston | 30 mins ago
Imagine my shock when the right wins again!

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anon09299348 | 10 mins ago
Stupid neonazi shills they don't deserve a voice at the table!

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LIBTARDS BTFO

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[New Goldman]

Boris Johnson Projected to Win 2020 Prime Ministerial Elections

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Joshua Parks

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^{Boris Johnson during an interview on the show "Good Evening New Goldman", 2 days before Election Day}

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National Assembly Hall, Varyag -- Election Night has been an all stressful moment for all parties. The Goldmanian Union of Capitalists has been in the lead since the very beginning of the night, and Boris Johnson recently called to the rest of the parties to concede the election. While the Green, Christian and Centrist Parties have already withdrawn from the race, and the National Socialist Party being convicted left and right of attempting to sabotage polls and stop opponent vote counts and on an imminent withdrawal, it has boiled down to a heated 2 way political battle between the GUC and the Communist Party of New Goldman. An hour ago, just after the Centrist Party's withdrawal, Boris Johnson was reported to have phoned Tom Holland of the CPNG, asking him to concede the race, but he has refused to do so. Communist morale, especially in the "Solid Socialist Regions", has been reported to have stiffened with this challenge.

But, with election night drawing to its almost defining conclusion, the majority of polls have seemingly swung in and projected the incumbent Prime Minister to win the 2020 Elections. Even with the popular vote changing tides as recently reported, and possible regions being stolen by the Holland Campaign increasing, it may not still be enough to totally bring down the Capitalist campaign. With another capitalist victory seemingly on the horizon, Prime Minister Johnson's second year would once again solidify GUC dominance in the government since 1979, and would continue to promote capitalism as the one practiced ideology.

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By Amy Valentine - 8 mins Ago

Practically I think the projections seem to tip to the GUC's favor, but I think Holland has a chance. No words on the National Socialists though.

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By Joseph Hunter - 11 mins Ago

Joe Biden being elected in the United States is surely a game changer and a time for change in the ruined country since the devastating administration of businessman Donald Trump. If the United States can build back better, then surely New Goldman can as well. We need to end Capitalist hegemony and give the workers some representation, at least for a single term. #Holland2020

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By Bryan McKinley - 14 mins Ago

NSPNG just announced withdrawal. They definitely deserved all the hate after the scandals and attempts to stop both GUC and CPNG voter counts. We should ban them from running ever again.

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DGX sees shares soaring after Pfizer-Globex vaccine announcement, National Party election win
Christchurch, Drongonia
November 10, 2020 | Andrew Bailey

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Following an election win for the market's choice National Party, and an announcement from global medical giant Pfizer that a COVID-19 vaccine is "90 percent effective", the price of shares in Pfizer (NYSE:PFE +7.69%) as well as the company's Drongonia-based global distribution partner Globex Medical Holdings (DGX:GBXM +19.10%) skyrocketed. The Ministry of Health has said in the past that it would not ask for legislation forcing a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination programme, but expected the population to take up the offer of a free vaccine regardless. Prime Minister English has also said that forced vaccination would "...be a blatant abuse of human rights laws, about as blatant as you could get."

Medical shares across the board weren't the only gainers, with Drongonia's largest brick-and-mortar clothing retailer Bridges (DGX:BRG +9.33%) experiencing a shares price surge overnight. However, analysts believe that this increase was mostly due to the National Party's election win, with the party ruling out any future lockdowns in Drongonia, whereas Labour were open to the idea should it be deemed necessary.

The largest recorded share price increase on the DGX went to Drongonia's national airline, with Air Drongonia's (DGX:AIR +101.03%) share price rising by over 100% in just 24 hours following the announcement. Analysts suggest this is because Drongonia's COVID-free status will be a powerful marketing tool for tourism and business in the coming months, as other Western nations catch up and get their populations vaccinated. A smaller but not-insignificant proportion of the increase has been attributed to New Caporia and Drongonia signing a two-way "travel bubble" allowing for travel between the two COVID-free countries.

Inversely, shares in the nation's largest e-commerce retailer MightyApe (DGX:MPE -9.89%) plummeted at the prospect of less online shopping in the coming months. It's not all bad news for MightyApe investors however, as the company is expected to release its quarterly report in the next few days, and is expected to report record sales growth.

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PeterWilson1970 | 9 mins ago
INVESTED $25K INTO AIR DG YESTERDAY!!! SOLD JUST NOW, BIG PAYDAY FOR ME AND THE OTHER STONK BOYS

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Allen_x_56 | 8 mins ago
Buy the dip in MightyApe guys! Trust in the market!!!

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PaulJosephWeston | 7 mins ago
Imagine my shock when the market keeps rising!

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anon0878361 | 5 mins ago
Dirty capitalist pigs profiting off pure speculation, sickening.

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I started day-trading on the DGX not too long ago, this is my biggest payday yet!!

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[Drongonia]

Drongonia-Japan security meetings go ahead despite Chinese opposition
Christchurch, Drongonia
November 16, 2020 | Aimee Smith-Price

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Japanese and Dronognian Prime Ministers Shinzo Abe and Bill English met in Tokyo. / Photo: TVDG

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Drongonian Prime Minister Bill English met in Tokyo today to discuss trade, diplomacy and regional security, with both nations being acutely aware of the threat that China poses to their security.

The meeting comes just weeks after US troops departed Drongonia, following their shared operation to remove Chinese PLN and fishing vessels from Drongonian, New Zealand and New Caporian waters. Japan did not participate in the operation but has since publicly endorsed the efforts, with Prime Minister Abe telling press today via a translator that "China's arrogance in the region does need to be dealt with". Japan has also suffered from North Korean missile testing over their airspace, which Japan says China has the power to stop.

As a result of the meeting, ships of Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force will be travelling to Drongonia in early December to conduct joint training exercises with the Drongonian Navy and Royal New Zealand Navy. Analysts believe the purpose of these exercises is to challenge China's perceived naval dominance in the region, and to prepare the three nations to act in a situation where they are forced to defend themselves from Chinese hostility.

An expanded COVID-safe travel bubble including Drongonia and Japan was reportedly discussed during the meeting, with Prime Minister English emerging hopeful of the possibility, but telling reporters that "Japan is considering all of its options regarding travel, vaccinations, masks and so on". This is following the decision to allow free travel between Drongonia and New Caporia, with Cancolastani officials reportedly in contact with Drongonia over a potential bubble.

Japanese and Drongonian diplomats are scheduled to meet again early next year for the region-wide 2021 DANZIJ+ (Drongonia, Australia, New Zealand, Islands, Japan + more) summit where the nations will meet to discuss all manner of regional concerns. It remains unclear as to whether Japan's Prime Minister Abe will be able to attend the summit personally due to health concerns, however Prime Minister English and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern are both confirmed to be attending.

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Kizuki6152 | 29 mins ago
Drongonia is the best western nation, better than smelly yankies and sissy kiwis. One day I hope to marry a strong Drongonian man.

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XRoads_NZL | 20 mins ago
Good to see NZ being included in the training despite the daft PM Ardern. I bet English and Abe had to drag the RNZN in kicking and screaming!

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PaulJosephWeston | 17 mins ago
Imagine my shock when China gets owned by Drongonia and Japan!!!

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TIPERYN GRANTS AUTONOMY TO AMEDI DESPITE NEVER OCCUPYING IT
This marks the Tiperyn government's first acknowledgement of the disputed territory's autonomy in over half a century
Karl Mueller (@k_mule)
^{19 November 2020 10:01 a.m. | Nasir, Nasiria}

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Tiperyn Marine Lance Corporal Mary Wilkons of the No. 3 Mechanicalized Strike Brigade seen patrolling the Nasiri-Amedian border in 2014.

NASIR - The disputed territory of Amedi in northeast Nasiria has been declared an "autonomous area" by the Tiperyn Ministry of Diplomacy today in a move some critics describe as saving face.

Amedi has not been under the practical control of Tiperyn or its dominion Nasiria since the end of the Kesh War in 1959. Rather, it has been under the administration of the variably recognized Islamic Social Justice Republic with Koryese backing.

The territory was essentially carved out by the Koryese military during the Kesh War, as Tiperyn's ally was given temporary jurisdiction over the occupation of eastern Nasiria. However, unlike the rest of east Nasiria — which was handed over to the Nasiris in 1961 — Amedi remained under occupation as part of a Koryese statebuilding program.

The issue of Amedi's occupation has been a point of contention between Tiperyn and Koryeo since the end of the conflict. Although Tiperyn has been willing to practically ignore it's ally's meddling in its overseas territory, it has maintained the position that the Nasiri Dominion has a legitimate claim over Amedi.

Tiperyn's recent unilateral declaration, which has seemingly not acknowledged the current de facto administration of Amedian government, has been described by one international relations scholar at the Republic Academy in Rosrick as "giving up on the lie."

"In reality, Tiperyn has had to prevent the semi-autonomous Nasiri government from waging an open war with the Amedis, who they consider to be foreign insurrectionists," Republic Academy Associate Professor Rowan Ennis said.

"This is the first public sign that Tiperyn is starting to give up on the idea of Amedi as a part of its empire. But it likely privately did so long ago as evidenced by its continued relationship with Koryeo in the area."

Amedian President Massoud Jamshidi lashed back hard against the declaration, reiterating Amedi's independence and resolve against Tiperyn and Nasiria.

"Like the claim that Nasiria controls Mihranestan," Jamshidi said. "The claim that the Nasiri pigs, permanently squat atop their golden toilets, control the strong and independent people of Amedi is the childish fantasy of a sneering imperialist.

"Our holy soldiers still hold our borders against the bourgeoisie Nasiris and Tiperyn puppetmasters who fruitlessly threaten our existence. We don't recognize these overtures from Tiperyn, who are nothing but the great Satan holding a leash."

Amedians are actually the descendants of Mihrani refugees who were displaced to the area from the south in the early 1950s. As a result, Amedi shares more in common culturally with the Mihrani-dominant southern Nasiria, where Tiperyn and the Nasiris are waging a three-sided civil war.

Indeed, in the past Amedi has financially supported the People's Homeland Party — a left wing Mihrani rebel factions in southern Nasiria that is actively combating Tiperyn forces in the region — under Koryeo's nose.

This has posed problems to the prospect of integrating the area into the Nasiri dominion.

"At this point, there would be almost no chance of peacefully integrating the Amedians — who haven't been under the same banner as the Nasiris since the days of the Caliphate," Ennis said.

"And even if they were able to do so through force, Amedi would likely just be another Nasiri province in open rebellion along ethno-religious lines."

A forced takeover of Amedi by the Nasiris would also likely bring Tiperyn and Koryeo into political disagreement, putting stress on one of the world's closest and longest standing geopolitical partnerships.

Disagreement over the Amedi question is one example of the primarily ideological divisions between Koryeo and Tiperyn.

"Koryeo has traditionally been seen as an exporter of its state ideology, Eternal Harmony — a sort of left wing international system with uniquely Koryese elements," Ennis said. "That objective — which many in our field think of as Koryeo's outstanding geopolitical characterstic, even moreso than its role in the NSC [North-South Concordant] — sometimes conflicts with the more pragmatic interests of its partner states."

Despite both being leading members of the North-South Concordant and historically steadfast allies, the Koryese government has in the past undertaken ideological projects abroad that directly conflict with Tiperyn interests.

For example, following the Veikan Civil War, the Koryese government in short order began a program of detente with the communist North Veikaia. This was despite the Kingdom of Veikaia, one of Tiperyn's few real allies in the Northwest Artemia region, having just been defeated by them and the liberal south.

Additionally, there has been much controversy over Koryese support for Teutonia, which has opposed Tiperyn since the 1930s. Publicly, concern was dismissed by Tiperyn as a new attempt to balance against League dominance in the region.

However, a ReNua investiative report from 1986 revealed that the move caused significant discord in Ambrosia. Further, opposition was much more public in Agrana y Griegro — another key Tiperyn-Koryeo ally — which traditionally has had a much harsher stance on Teutonia than Tiperyn.

"Amedi is just another example of the complex relationship between Tiperyn, Koryeo, and the NSC," Ennis said.

"Rather than Tiperyn proper, the biggest opponent of Amedi's existence is Nasiria, who while are integrated into Tiperyn's empire has a fair bit of autonomy outside of military matters. And even then, Tiperyn only hold a tight leash over its military because of the ongoing Nasiri Civil War.

"Tiperyn doesn't want to expand its already long list of actively hostile enemies in the region. It also seemingly values its relationship with Koryeo more than it does appeasing the monarchs in Nasir, who already rely on Tiperyn for their defence.

"That valuing involves tolerating Koryeo's pet projects to an extent to secure gains elsewhere, such as getting the Koryeo military to contribute forces to the ongoing Nasiri Civil War for example. Or getting the Koryese navy to participate in the NSC's expansive, and very expensive, naval patrol mission in the south Iapetus and Tethys."

It is not expected that the recent declaration of a Amedi Autonomous Area will functionally change the everyday governance of the region. It may, however, give Tiperyn more legal basis at home to reign in its client Nasiri monarchs.

"It has been apparent that Tiperyn has essentially had to muzzle the Nasiris behind closed doors, as can be evidenced by Tiperyn soldiers acting almost as indirect peacekeepers separating Nasiri territorial troops from the Nasiri-Amedian border," Ennis said.

"Now, Tiperyn may become more willing to publicly express solidarity with Koryeo and show that it is the power calling the shots in its territories. In this case, that really means calling it on a technicality, moving towards cutting off the territory it can't call the shots in."

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[New Goldman]

Boris Johnson Wins 2020 Election by Landslide

The Newsletter
Joshua Parks

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^{The resulting Electoral Map for the PM Elections. Blue represents regions won by Johnson and Capitalists. Red represents regions won by Holland and Communists. Numbers indicate the number of EVs for each region.}

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National Assembly Hall, Varyag -- The counting of the votes took 9 days to officially complete. While most Goldmanians were angry and disappointed on the progress of the counting, plus the attempted rigging by the National Socialist Party of New Goldman of the polls in the largest of electoral holding states, the wait has finally been over with the official announcement by the Imperial Palace on their government website that incumbent Prime Minister Boris Johnson has won by a landslide of 60 electoral votes against Tom Holland of the Communist Party, who won only 10 electoral votes. The PM held his victory speech online and was watched by 5 million of his own supporters. The Communist Party is currently protesting the result, and has even called for a total recount of all states. The National Assembly is currently investigating the claimed voter fraud as no evidence has been presented.

This will mean that Boris Johnson will serve his 3rd term in a row, the first Prime Minister to successfully be re-elected for a third term since Tom Vercetti in 1975 (see our article List of Prime Ministers of New Goldman). Johnson promised in his victory speech that he will continue to lead the government to the best of his ability amidst the Covid 19 Pandemic, which claimed its first Goldmanians last week, He promised to move to development or procurement of a foreign vaccine if available, and the strengthening of relations with the West after Donald Trump's administration severed relations for 4 years. He also looks to cooperate with Joe Biden, who recently won the Georgia recount, propelling him to 306 votes to win over Trump. The CPNG and Holland meanwhile has declared that they will take back the election if voter fraud was present, reminiscent of Trump's Stop the Steal movement.

The inauguration will take place on December 10, said to be an online affair due to the pandemic arriving in the country sponsored by the Imperial Family themselves and is planned to be open to be watched by all for absolute free of charge, which was met by a positive reception when first announced. Word has also been received of American Vice President Elect Kamala Harris reaching her congratulations to Boris Johnson for being reelected, and hopes for positive relations between the United States and New Goldman after President Donald Trump's mishaps for the last 4 years. Emperor Norton meanwhile congratulated Joe Biden for defeating Trump in the Georgia recount, and hopes for a great relationship.

"I seriously congratulate Prime Minister Johnson for his victory today." Kamala Harris said during an interview. "I hope for great relations between Biden's administration and his, and we hope to fix relations with the Empire of New Goldman after Donald Trump's attempts to cut off relations with the large, influential South Pacific power."

Joe Biden, in another interview, simply said "Congratulations to Prime Minister Johnson. I hope to build good ties with your administration." Prime Minister Johnson responded to the comment on Twitter, giving back the thanks.

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By Ronald Mondale - 8 mins Ago

The Capitalist Victory brings the GUC to another 4 years of total supremacy since the 1979 Elections. The Communist Party's performance however was very unexpected, and really gave Boris Johnson a challenge to win. The CPNG or the GUC, the important thing is that all of us practiced democracy, even with the slow vote counting.

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By Walter Lawton - 11 mins Ago

The CPNG is now throwing a voter fraud claim that doesn't even have concrete evidence to back it up. It is like a worst version of Trump's Stop the Steal. Even StS has a better standing than this absolute trash bin. I'm predicting that the Supreme Court will just rule it in Johnson's favor. It's obvious, ladies and gentlemen, who won.

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By William Washburn - 14 mins Ago

Johnson was definitely a favorite of the people. No surprise he won.

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TIPERYN TO PULL OUT OF SANTA MAGDALENA BY NOVEMBER 2021
Tiperyn is ending its 13-year commitment to Santa Magdalena as it lays out plan to withdraw
Patrick O'Brian (@petey_o_b)
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A Tiperyn Marine from the No. 5 Mechanicalized Strike Brigade on lookout in the Santa Magdalena government zone, 2020.

CIUDADELA - Tiperyn will withdraw military forces from Santa Magdalena by the end of 2021, the Tiperyn Fleet Cardinal announced this morning.

The announcement will end Tiperyn's 13-year deployment to the Avalonian country. It began to prevent ECOSEAS-League peacekeepers from expanding beyond their mandate in the south of the country.

"The Cardinal of War and I are carrying out the Archcardinal's policy directive," Fleet Cardinal Katherine Rijnder said. "We have determined that our activities in Ste. Magdalan are no longer conducive to the interests of Tiperyn and our allies in the region."

Tiperyn's tune with regard to Santa Magdalena has turned since 2018, with the discovery of government-run labour and extermination camps in the southwest of the country upending any public opposition to the peacekeepers. While Tiperyn — and its tenuous partner in Modrovia — initially dismissed the claims, mounting evidence has made the denial untenable.

Since the ECOSEAS-League peacekeeping mission was expanded in scope from just the south of the country to all native-dominant regions, the initial video evidence was reinforced with concrete discoveries.

Through late 2018 and early 2019, six more camps were discovered as peacekeepers occupied territory previously held by government forces. Separate authorities from the League of Free Nations and ECOSEAS claim that there is "extreme evidence" of crimes against humanity.

Among those to discover an alleged death camp targeting Muysca peoples indigenous to the east of the country was the Airgialla Land Component's Motorized Battalion.

"We were tasked with expanding the League of Free Nations' peacekeeping zone northwards from April to July of 2018," Commander Brian O'Keefe, commanding officer of The Motorized Battalion, said. "From that period, we found evidence of indigenous villages demolished by the Santa Magdalenian government, mass graves, and a complex that was used to essentially kill indigenous populations through exposure."

Since the outbreak of unrest, several international media outlets and human rights monitors have reported government militias and police terrorizing the predominantly native east.

A ReNua investigation in Santa Magdalena found that between 2005 and 2018, an estimated 45,000 to 60,000 Rarámuri and Muysca civilians were killed by government forces or went missing. It also found that at least three labor camps, which are officially designated as prisons for criminals, essentially functioned as slave camps for native peoples.

By all accounts, Santa Magdalena has been a white minority government which is now believed to have executed a policy of genocide and enslavement.

The issue of Santa Magdalena has created a schism in Sudo. While Santa Magdalena is not a member of the North-South Concordant (NSC), it is broadly considered to be NSC-aligned and a major recipient of military aid from Tiperyn. This has been justified as a balance against League expansion in the area.

Santa Magdalena is also a former colony of Agrana y Griegro. While Santa Magdalena's violent independence movement was a point of contention, the two are linked culturally and the former colonizer has a vested interest in supporting the Tiberian minority government.

However, some NSC states have broken ranks with Tiperyn over the issue — particularly Koryeo and Boaga. Both have cited the cruelty of the Santa Magdalenian government.

Koryeo in particular, as one of the oldest indigenous socities in South Avalonia, has essentially sided with the ECOSEAS contingent of peacekeepers in the political arena as protectors of native Avalonians.

Boaga, meanwhile, has a history of advocating for the self-determination of native people. It has opposed Tiperyn before, even over domestically Tiperyn matters such as the Goidelic Insurrection.

"Boaga has traditionally been one of the more liberal NSC members, often criticized by hardliners for getting close with the League," Republic Academy Associate Professor in International Relations Rowan Ennis said.

"It seems not even its tight-knit relationship with Tiberia could override the factors that influence its underlying political culture."

Cardinal Rjinder did not touch on the specific reason for the withdrawal, but Professor Ennis believes that it is most likely rooted in NSC politics.

"The NSC isn't a monolith, and its members often have disagreements over individual states' policies," Ennis said.

"On paper, Santa Magdalena would probably be considered Koryeo's or Cipertine's sphere of influence as per NSC norms, although Koryeo has been much more active in their advocacy than Cipertine has.

"More likely, Tiperyn has been threatened in some way behind closed doors, whether that be loss in access to military facilities or reduced commitments... likely from Koryeo and Boaga.

"Santa Magdalena isn't in a vital region for Tiperyn strategically. It's basically a backwater that only directly affects Cipertine and, to a lesser extent, Koryeo. Now with allegations of crimes against humanity gaining traction, it's not a good look internationally."

Others have cited shifts in Tiperyn's military deployments has another potential cause.

"League and PAC intelligence reports both point to a large shift in Tiperyn forces to Nasiria in 2021 and 2022," John's Defense Analyst Patrick Leven said. "We're most likely looking a major troop surge and offensive in Nasiria.

"The Santa Magdalena backdown could be to make resources available for that, although we likely won't see the units currently in Santa Magdalena deployed to Nasiria given that they are geographically slaved to the Tethys."

Tiperyn currently has the No. 5 Mechanicalized Strike Brigade (Marine), elements of the No. 1 Parachute Regiment, and No. 320 Aero Guard Regiment deployed to Santa Magdalena. The former two constitute the nation's East Tethys reaction force.

This force is essentially in the country to deter peacekeepers from invading the white-majority northwest portion of the country.

Officially, it has not engaged in combat since its deployment. But some sources from the Ministry of the Sword claim Tiperyn special forces have conducted clandestine raids in the east.

Tiperyn plans a phased withdrawal, with elements of the No. 5 Strike Brigade beginning to return to their garrison in Arroyo-Abeille beginning in February 2021 and completing by August.

The Parachute Regiment's 2. Battalion will remain in the country until October 2021, acting mainly as advisers to the Magdalenians during the transition.

According to a verified insider source, the No. 320 will likely leave behind their heavy equipment and be disbanded upon their return to their garrison in Chimchag City. Based on League intelligence reports, this regiment includes two regiments of medium- and long-range surface-to-air missiles, anti-aircraft artillery, and a battalion of man-portable air defense systems.

Tiperyn's withdrawal is slated to be complete by November 2021.

"We are doing what we can to ensure the stability of the region," Rjinder said. "But that will no longer include Tiperyn boots on the ground."

Also currently deploying troops to Santa Magdalena is Modrovia. Their commitment is similar, with their military forces garrisoned in government-controlled areas to protect private infrastructure.

The two states' forces peacefully co-exist in the country, but don't cooperate. It is unclear how Tiperyn's withdrawal will affect the Modrovia presence.

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[Wochaystein]

Is Social Media a Bad Influence on Young People?

The social media generation has had its moment. The X Factor of the 21st century has arrived. No longer will the bonds of family and community be enough to hold them and young person together. As they grow older, the need to connect and share their experience grows more digital, and ironically more isolated. Inevitably, the bond between friends and family is tested. If the bond is not strong, the relationship can easily deteriorate.

While many parents encourage their children to become involved in sports, music, and other activities that will help them escape from the pressures of the day, the pressure of social media can be too great. With too much pressure put on to do well, the mental toll can be excessive. The result can be feelings of inadequacy, which can lead to isolation and poor self-esteem.

As a result of this pressure and the negative influence of social media, many young people become disengaged and lose interest in life and its activities. They may even become resentful and withdrawn. This can have a negative impact on any young person's self-confidence and self-esteem.

It is important to remember that the adversities of the day do not end once a person logs in to the social media platform of their choice. They may find it difficult to get out of bed, but they should overcome this inertia and perform at least five minutes of physical activity outdoors. Unfortunately, too many young people do not do this.

According to one study, only 35% of eighth graders were active outside of class time; much lower than the 60% from outside Wochaystein. The study also showed that 15-year-olds under the influence of social media were more likely to fail to participate in extracurricular activities.

Is it any wonder that so many young people are disengaged in their communities?

"There is a disconnect between what kids are doing and what adults are doing", said Dr. Mechtilde Schmitt, principal of the Comprehensive School in Krofen. "There is a disconnect between what young people perceive and the reality."

Dr. Schmitt spoke of the importance of bringing a diverse group of students together to share their experiences. However, she did not neglect the importance of individualizing lessons.

"Don't feel guilty because you didn't get the most likes", she said. "It does not reflect who you are. Feel good by being yourself. That's all."

She also spoke of the importance of spending quality time with friends. "Take time to build relationships. Talk about what you want. Then come hang out!"

[Romextly]

Despite the large Rebellion going on in our country, Regent Archduke Maximilian has pronounced that the unemployment rate had fallen by .87%. The previous 2.87% had been going on large, but due to the massive boom of need of weapons, Dragon Arms has taken on 3,462,600 new workers. Fox Motor Company has also announced multiple new factories that are to employ 1 million more people. The unemployment rate is fall below the 2% to 1.75%.