INWU-Regional Roleplay IC Thread[INWU-ONLY]

[Atlantica]

Greater Eastern Union Army to be dispatched into northwestern Nanming for Allied Combat Assistance
Originally Published in the Chenhai Times, November 25th, 2016.

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Soldiers of the Greater Eastern Union Army's 31st Infantry Division, the division that was decided to be initially dispatched into Nanming, in Nanhai Province.

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The Department of Defense has announced today that the Greater Eastern Union Army's 31st Infantry Division will be dispatched into northwestern Nanming to help the Federal Government fight the remaining Republicans and the Nanming Liberation Front (NLF) in the region, in accordance to the post-war agreement between the two Governments. While it has announced that the dispatching of Tianese forces in the area is completely independent with its cooperative action against the NLF to the south, the Department of Defense has decreed such military action "a progress into the continuity of regional stability and peace".

The 31st Infantry Division, upon its dispatching, will engage the remaining Republic and NLF forces within thirty kilometers from the border, fighting alongside the Federal Army. Although the home command of the division remains in Nanhai Province, a temporary field command would be established in Taizhou, working in cooperation with its Nanmingian counterparts. Soldiers of the 31st Division are also expected to take the roles of maintaining order in occupied zones and key areas throughout northwestern Nanming.

As of now, among high military commanders in the Greater Eastern Union Defense Forces, there have been further considerations regarding the additional dispatching of military units into Nanming, namely at the form of armored and mechanized divisions; however, as of now, they remain to be mere proposals. The Greater Eastern Union has also seeked cooperation with both the Federal Republic of Nanming and Penanian forces in keeping order within the nation of Nanming.

[New Educandi]

Mine collapse in small Educan island, no casualties counted

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Due to the force of the mine collapse, loose rock burried an Educan steam engine under several tonnes of granite. The engineer was able to save the locomotive and it's crew by placing it under a canvas barrier, allowing the crew to have enough oxygen to last until the rescue crew could save the engineer and fireman.

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Due to an accident in Educandi, a coal mine has collapsed, injuring several but killing none. The damage is several hundred thousand, not counting the re-digging of the mine.
The collapse highlights the small island's heavy use of coal and the conditions of it's mines, as well as the continued use of steam engines on the island's many railways.
The Secretary of State-elect, Charles Baker, has said that while the collapse does highlight 'troubling disturbances' within the mines of the island, the fact that no one was killed 'highlights the suburb training and quick thinking of the miners and mine staff.' When asked about the heavy use of steam power in the island, Baker said that he will not be enforcing the island to make any changes it does not want to, and the Controller of the railway there will not be facing any disciplinary actions.

The Controller was not able to be reached due to having a meeting with several conductors in a café. It is noted the Controller, who is knighted under his Majesty's late father, ordered an entire cake.

[New Educandi]

Moderate triumph over radical liberal coalition

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Charles Baker celebrates his victory by getting a hair cut

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The CUP has won the Eduan election last week, bringing moderate Charles Baker to the Secretary pf the State, to take power this January. His victory over radical liberal canidate John Doe has disturbed internationalists, climate change activists, and demilitariats.
Baker has recognized the dangers of climate change, however, his 'soft on litte buisness' policies have worried activists who say that the Educan farmin and tourism industries contribute too largely to accelerating climate change.
Charles Baker has also admit that he knows little of military actions in the modern day, and that he would discuss with several high-ranking members of the military as well as military science Scholars in order to 'Best protect Educandi in a troubling time.'
Baker comes from a line of successful business owners, as is tradtional in concervative politics in Educandi. He owned a popular models company in Bostonia, and then was chairman of a resturaunts association after being hired as a general manager for a yacht club.

Baker is set to take power just in time for his Majesties coronation, this summer. Adrienus Rex was declared king last month after his father's death.

[Kathmandue]

Palais Business District to be Expanded

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Tour Renault, the new 115 floor 1,792ft tall tower

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Citing the recent 6 years of economic growth and increased demand for office space in the country's capital. Palais Mayor, Christelle Marta, announced the go-ahead of the Palais Central Business District. This included a new 115 story, 1,792ft tall building. This would make it the tallest building in Kathmandue, beating out T1 in Côte d'or. It is estimated to cost ₭6.7 billion ($4 billion USD) Another sub-section of the district included in the go-ahead is the Plasza de Fezima, a mized use area that includes a 589 foot tower. There were some protests over this, as some Palaisians felt it would ruin the skyline and that the nation was "sucking up to the greed of the Corporations". Mayor Marta responded saying that "Kathmandue has some of the strictest labor regulations in the world" citing the "35 hour work week and 5% pay increase if workers work more than that".

Plasza de Fezima. Tour Fezima, on the left, is 51 floors.

This comes at a period of economic growth not seen since the 1990's, which most credit to the work of Prime Minister Léonard Bertrand who was PM from 1965-1995. The Kathmanduean economy is one of the largest and most important in the world, and is a leading Aircraft and Electronics manufacturer. Most major companies go to Caliszeau, which has the cities of Moniteau, Auxvalle, and Racille. Beaulieu and Treivaux have also been popular.

The capital had always been overlooked, due to it's strict height laws. But the laws were loosened in 1979 to allow for the PCBD to be built just west of the city, to the dismay of many. To many economists, this will be a great factor in the growth of the nation and allow it to expand it's business influence.

[Atlantica]

Nuclear Power Plant in Nanhai Province to Open Next Month
Originally Published in the Chenhai Times, November 27th, 2016.

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The 'Soaring Wind' Nuclear Power Plant, the newest array of nuclear reactors constructed in the Greater Eastern Union.

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The National Department of Energy (NDE) has announced that the 'Soaring Wind' Nuclear Power Plant, located in Nanhai Province, will commence operations and integration into the Union's grid starting next month. The operation of the nuclear facilities is expected to add a total of more than 6 million kilowatts into the Greater Eastern Union's grid, thereby providing a stable source of energy for the Shenhai region and Nanhai Province.

Initially planned and announced in early 2003 to provide a more stable source of energy for the nation's southeastern region, the proposal of the 'Soaring Wind' received great opposition from local residents, claiming that nuclear power was the "source of evil" and "a deadly source of electric power that will bring the nation to doom". To compensate for the residents' complaints and in response to the typical NIMBY situation, the construction of a town of nuclear facility workers went underway alongside the nuclear power plant. Construction for the 'Soaring Wind' Nuclear Power Plant commenced in 2010; the construction of all four reactors were completed in late 2015. Test drives and safety evaluations were completed by October 2016, preparing for operation to this day.

The four reactors that constitute the power plant are pressurized water reactors, each generating almost 1.6 million kilowatts in electricity. These reactors are the largest nuclear reactors in the nation in terms of power generation, surpassing the nuclear reactors at Tian-Min Nuclear Power Plant in Anping Province. With its addition of power into the southeastern grid, the nuclear reactors are expected to provide a more stable input of electricity into the previously electrically unstable southeast.

[Kathmandue]

Artois-Calvişeau TGV Line nearing Completion

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New Tracks being laid near San-Evinne

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A new line for the Kathmanduean TGV is nearing completion. It will link the cities of Atrois and Calvişeau, running north-south through the Kathmanduean interior. The first line completed was the TGV Sud-Est from Palais-Moniteau, and eventually Thracia. The most used line is Côte-Sud along the Southern Kathmanduean coast, stopping at various beach destinations. It is operated by SNCK. the new line's construction started in 2014, and construction has moved along swiftly. The line is expected to be opened by June 2017 after test runs are completed. Plans the Ligne Intérieure began in 2009, with it being approved in late 2011. It was mainly buildt to alleviate other lines into Atrois, and to make a quicker rout north from Palais. It is expected to carry approximately 5 million people in it's first year in operation.

The was little local opposition, as many Kathmandueans ride the TGV and other trains every year and are regarded as a symbol of national pride. There were hardline Green Party supporters seen protesting in mid-2015, but not much else in the way of opposition has happened sense then. Groundbreaking was on April 5, 2014 with the King present. A ceremony is expected to take place in early June.

[Atlantica]

Major Events to Take Place throughout Tiandao Tomorrow, Amid 40th Anniversary of the December Revolution
Originally Published in the Chenhai Times, December 3rd, 2016.

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An iconic scene of during the December Revolution in Li Shan Square, in December 4th, 1976.

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The Government of the Greater Eastern Union has fully specified the events that are to take place throughout the Greater Eastern Union tomorrow, in response to the upcoming 40th Anniversary of the December Revolution: such events include a military parade and commemorative events in the Tai Lung National Cemetery, with Premier Li Zichin speaking to commemorate the sacrifices of those who had fallen during the Revolution. Numerous events are also to take place in the nation's museums and concert halls, to remember the sacrifices of the democratic activists and soldiers during the era.

A milestone achievement in the re-democratization of the Greater Eastern Union, the December Revolution was a milestone revolution that eventually ousted the coup-established Li Kuan regime in December 4th, 1976. Despite winning great support due to the economic rebuilding of Tiandao after World War 2, the Li Kuan regime remained to be oppressive against its media and populace well throughout the 1970s. Citizens and democratic activists of the nation at the time called for the freedom of the press, the freedom from a 'politics of fear' and the reduction of military presence in politics. Their ideas were, naturally, met with great resistance, resulting in numerous violent protests throughout the nation's major cities since around 1974. Eventually, when the Greater Eastern Union Army forcefully brought under the protests in Beihai in January 1976, citizens of the Union began protests of unprecedented magnitude, calling for the resignation of Li Kuan from Premier. The Li Kuan regime responded with military troops stationed throughout Chenhai, resulting in a number of skirmishes against the protesters. The situation grew worse until the end of November, when everyone from the Professors of Chenhai National University, college students, the average office worker and even a few military leaders from the Greater Eastern Union Army were calling for the end of the regime. In December 3rd, in response to the violent military actions of the Li Kuan regime, the Greater Eastern Union Defense Forces stood against Li Kuan, while the Premier himself was suddenly assassinated the same day. The following day, the end of the Li Kuan regime was officially announced by the Greater Eastern Union Defense Forces, resulting in the establishment of a new government that currently rules the nation to this day the following year.

In response to the 40th Anniversary of the December Revolution, numerous civilian organizations have announced plans for a democratic rally to remember the sacrifices of all democratic activists during the Revolution. The Torch of Tiandao, one of the largest pro-democracy, right-wing civilian organizations in the nation, has clarified that "the actions of such democratic activists must be remembered through the 40th anniversary tomorrow, as they provide a valuable lesson of democracy for the populace of Tiandao today".

[Atlantica]

'Black Dragon' and OSV-II Launched amid December Revolution
Originally Published in the Chenhai Times, December 4th, 2016.

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The launch of the 'Black Dragon' from Joint Base Salazar Dian this morning.


The OSV-II awaiting launch from Zhu Ling Space Station, about eleven hours after the launch of the 'Black Dragon'.

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Amid the 40th Anniversary of the December Revolution, the Greater Eastern Union Aerospace Administration (GEUAA) has launched the 'Black Dragon', the first reusable orbital shuttle since the 1990s, today from Joint Base Salazar Dian in Guangxi Province. A reusable orbital shuttle capable of transporting six passengers to about 700 kilometers above the planet's surface, the 'Black Dragon' was built with the supplement of cargo to the Bai Loong Space Station, forecasted to be primarily used by the GEUAA.

Eleven hours after the 'Black Dragon's launch, around 18:00, the Orbital Space Vehicle II (OSV-II), built by civilian aerospace firm Paragon Engineering, was launched in Zhu Ling Space Station, reaching geostationary transfer orbit ten minutes later. The Orbital Space Vehicle-II (OSV-II) he first civilian-built Tianese spaceship to reach geostationary transfer orbit; while achieving such feat, more than half of its parts, including the auxiliary rockets, were designed to be recyclable, resulting in lower launch costs in the process. Utilizing nine smaller engines to provide the thrust needed to perform its roles, the OSV-II is estimated to be widely used for cargo or passengers into either low earth orbit or geostationary transfer orbit.

In regards to the launches today, Charles Pei, Director of the GEUAA, declared today in the GEUAA's official announcement that the launch of the 'Black Dragon' today is a "milestone achievement of Tianese space history", claiming that the launch signals the "return of Tiandao into orbital space". Meanwhile, CEO of Paragon Engineering Steven Chou announced that his company had "rewritten the history of civilian space travel in Tianese history", while also greatly anticipating the potential of a growing civilian space industry in Tiandao.

Terminal 4 of Chenhai International Airport Set to be in Operation by August 2017
Originally Published in the Cathay Herald, December 4th, 2016.

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Projected image of existing Terminals 1, 2 and 3 (left) and Terminal 4 (right) of Chenhai International Airport.

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Kronos C&E and the Chenhai International Airport Company announced details regarding Terminal 4 of Chenhai International Airport, the construction of which has entered the final interior phase as of last month. Representatives from Kronos C&E have clarified that the terminal will be scheduled for operation by the end of next August, with an expected annual passenger count of around 40 million in the Terminal alone.

Previously nicknamed 'Xin Zhongwu Airport' by the media, Terminal 4 of Chenhai International Airport is a system of airport terminals that consists of of Terminals 4A, 4B and 4C. Built adjacent to existing terminals directly to their east, the demand for expansion for Chenhai International Airport has been raised since 2005, when existing terminals were showing their limits of capacity. As a result, the plan for Terminal 4 was announced, with its construction commencing in 2009 and projected to be completed by 2017, adding a total of three brand-new sub-terminals and four additional runways.

There have been incomplete negotiations regarding the usage of terminal by air alliances; however, it has been announced that Terminal 4A would be assigned to SkyLeague airlines, while the vacancy in Terminal 3 in the process would be filled up by both domestic and international low-cost carriers. With the completion of Terminal 4 next year, Chenhai International Airport is set to be the largest airport in the Greater Eastern Union and East Asia, forecasted to handle almost 100 million passengers each year.

[New Educandi]

Controversial bill on Educan coal mining to be met in House; Baker to reverse government paperless efforts to combat military cyber-spying

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The Educan House of the Board

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A controvercial bill forbidding any non-Educan company from owning a coal mine or oil plant will finnally be going to vote in house of the board lated this week. The bill, put forth by the People's Liberal Party (PLP) is a call to for better enviromental stability and sustainability. The anti-internationalist connotations has won it some support in the concervative ranks of the country, while others insist that is is sure to gain international ire for the Kingdom.

In the Secretary's mansion, Charles Baker has announced after 'Careful deliberation' with military elite, that the government will be reversing the paperless efforts of the previous administration.
"It is my understanding that warfare in the modern age, atleast with between powerbroker nations, is less about boots on the ground and declarations of war as it is cyber war and sanctions. To protect Educandi against cyber warfare, we will be reversing most if not all of our paperless policy."
It is unsure if this will precede new military spending.

[Atlantica]

Greater Eastern Union Army shows off 'Tigris' AFV in Northwestern Combat Exercises
Originally Published in the Chenhai Times, December 5th, 2016.

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A 'Tigris' AFV during GEUDEF exercises in Camp Xin-Wei, Taiqihar Province.

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The Greater Eastern Union Department of Defense has revealed its 'Tigris' Armored Fighting Vehicle - one of the newest armored vehicles in service of the GEUDEF - in its combat exercises in Taiqihar Province. It made its debut in public under the 22nd Mechanized Infantry Division, one of the first divisions in the northern border to receive the vehicle in service, while it showed its capabilities to a considerable degree during the training today. Military commanders overseeing the exercises have evaluated the 'Tigris' to be "a major progress for the Greater Eastern Union Defense Forces and the transport of their troops", claiming that the 'Tigris' would "contribute to the improvement of rapid response and the reinforcement of offensive capabilities that the Defense Forces has long valued".

Officially designated the TR-03 Tigris by the Greater Eastern Union Defense Forces, the 'Tigris' Armored Fighting Vehicle is one of the heaviest 8 x 8 wheeled armored fighting vehicles within GEUDEF service, weighing around 30 tons depending on mission and weapon loading. It was designed to be heavier than any other armored personnel carrier in GEUDEF history, with its usage in an array of conflict situations in mind. Capable of carrying a total of 12 soldiers - including three crew members (driver, commander and weapons operator) and nine fully-armed infantry troops - the 'Tigris' has been in Tianese service since October 2016, though a priority has been placed on troops of the Greater Eastern Union Marine Corps and battalions on the northwestern and southern border. Although currently armed with a remote control weapons system (RCWS) holding a 12.7mm machine gun, plans including a 40mm autocannon turret and a anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) launcher have already been in the works.

During the 'Tigris' debut to the public today, the Department of Defense has also specified that "at least 1,400 of the 'Tigris' Armored Fighting Vehicles will be procured by all branches using the previous TS-01 armored personnel carriers", with at least 900 being delivered by 2020. It has also been known that a number of international customers have expressed interest in procuring the 'Tigris', although the Department of Defense refused to make further statements regarding the issue.

[Hijjma]

In an offical report from the State department, and confirmed by a Defense department debriefing. An Expeditionary Strike Group was deployed in the early morning hours today. According to the Defense departments debriefing the ESG is set to sail to the City of Shenhai, the largest port in southeastern Tiandao. Once there the ASH forces will join the Greater Eastern Union Defense Forces (GEUDEF) under the command of local GEUDEF officials. State department officials have been very adamant about reassuring both citizens here and nations abroad. That the actions taken by the ASH Government are in no way meant to convey any form of hostile intention, and in fact are meant to encourage international cooperation to continue world peace.

[Celibrae]

Rugby World Cup: 30 Days To Go Until Tournament Begins in Celibrae

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Celibraean Lions training at Oldenham, the home of rugby.

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Fans from across the world are flocking to the capital of Celibrae, Marlsboro, for what is set to be the biggest rugby union showdown in the history of the sport. The best teams from nations all over the globe will converge on Oldenham for the opening ceremony on January 6th marking a world truly in union.

[Atlantica]

Hijjmayan and Tianese Forces Enter Nanming Border from Nanhai Province
Originally Published in the Chenhai Times, December 7th, 2016.

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Hijjmayan Marines of the Hijjmayan Expeditionary Strike Group, prior to their entry into the Tiandao-Nanming Border.

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Following the arrival of Hijjmayan forces at the Port of Shenhai, the Department of Defense has clarified that the Hijjmayan Expeditionary Strike Group has joined the Greater Eastern Union Defense Forces near the Tiandao-Nanming border in order to fulfill Operation Southern Warrior, the name given to the international peacekeeping mission to stabilize northwestern and southern Nanming against the Nanming Liberation Front and remnants of the Republic of Nanming. Along with the 36th Infantry Division and local Nanming forces, the Hijjmayan forces are expected to see combat in northwestern Nanming, handling combat in the areas almost 200 kilometers southwest of Taizhou.

[New Educandi]

Mining Bill Struck Down

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Foreign Nations will not be prohibited from buying mining or oil rigging licenses

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The Foreign Mining Bill, supported by the Secretary of the State, has been struck down by the House of the State. The bill would have effectively prohibited foreign companies from buying oil sights or coal mines; however, estimated four billion barrels of oil and a simmilar tonnage of coal will be available to foreign nationals. Baker has called this "the moment when Educan begins to bend to proxy economic colonization, and must be reversed. I am disappointed in the current conservative government."

[Mallaska]

Premier Voronkov pushes to expand Mallaskan oil industry to foreign sources

Mallaskan National News

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Premier Voronkov following the passage of the Petroleum Expansion Act

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One of Premier Voronkov's first large legislative efforts since assuming the position as Mallaska's Head of State has been to expand the already significant Mallaskan oil industry, particularly to exploit foreign sources of oil and other earthly commodities. While the Mallaskan mainland and surrounding territorial waters itself maintain a sizable amount of oil with which to extract and refine, Premier Voronkov has stated that the recent efforts to expand Mallaskan industry to include foreign sources was for the reason of "Ensuring that the Mallaskan oil industry can remain an economic facet of this nation for much longer than it already is".

The bill passed with the required two-thirds majority in the National Assembly, though the action has led to outrage from local environmentalist advocacy groups decrying the expansion of the oil industry in Mallaska. Several protests have since been stamped out with impunity by National Police forces.

Premier Voronkov has expressed interest in obtaining oil rights to extract an unspecified amount of oil from New Educandi in particular.

[New Educandi]

Sec. of the State expresses distain at Mallaskan 'economic imperialism'

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Falls of Clyde, Educandi's oldest oil tanker and only surviving sail driven tanker.

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Baker expressed concern today at the passage of a Mallaskan bill to extract foreign oil, and the premier of the country expreaaing interest in Educandi.
"The way I see it, it's an already oil-rich country trying to exact some sort of economic imperialism to stay relevant on a shrinking world stage." Baker commented at a press conference.

"We will do everyrhing in our power to ensure that Mallaska is hindered in any attempts to have undue influence over our national resouces." The Chairman of the Board- a role similar to Speaker of the House- said after the Secretary.

Mallaska is known for it's rampant underground drug and arms smuggling markets.

[Mallaska]

Premier Voronkov responds to remarks by New Educandi

Mallaskan National News

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Premier Voronkov feigning fear over the declaration

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Mallaskan Premier Voronkov has released a statement justifying the establishment of oil extraction operations in New Educandi in spite of strong denouncement by Secretary of State Baker of New Educandi, calling the effort "Economic imperialism" and his Chairman of the Board promising to oppose the effort. The Premier has since released his statement on the affairs:

"I would like to remind the Secretary that he is outnumbered, not only by us, but by his own government. The House of State has allowed the repeal of the Foreign Mining Bill, and he could do little to stop it. The Secretary now proposes standing not only against his nation, but now against the Confederation! He slanders great Mallaska for legitimate practices, and no content to his threats. Baker is of no obstacle to our interests, and we will accept no hindrance to our endeavors."

[New Educandi]

Admiral Wolfgang intervenes in Mallaskan Affair

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Artists Rendition of the sole Educan battleship from 1904

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Admiral Justinian Wolfgang has commented on the remarks by Premier Vorkonov of Mallaska in regards to Mallaskan oil rights.
"Look, all I know is that they have plenty of oil. They might not be able to get to it because of permafrost, but they do have their own oil. I also know that in the past they have been fond of proxy war and fighting via unmarked insurgents. Will they go to military lengths to obtain the oil they don't need? I don't know. But I do know that we'll be ready, and if we can work on getting allies like Celibrae or maybe even Hijjma, then we will be able to hold our own."

Wolfgang is a concervative, but it is unknown if Baker approves of his statements.

[Mallaska]

Premier Voronkov assures peaceful resolution to conflict

Mallaskan National News

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Mallaskan M63A 'Waheela' Main Battle Tank on exercise in the Mallaskan winter

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The Premier has issued a statement to international media expressing that he wishes to pursue peaceful resolution in the debate over oil extraction in New Educandi.

"The involvement of foreign powers is unnecessary in a matter of legitimate economic interests. The actions we take are by all means legal under the repeal of the Foreign Mining Bill, and the Mallaskan State nor the Northern Confederation have any interest in escalated military action. Would the Educans protest so heavily if it were any other nation who engaged in legal affairs? I think not, they assume us as greedy warmongers and oil moguls. We have no interest in conflict, nor interest in making this affair a global one. War would be disingenuous to both sides, and as such I advise allowing our nation to conduct our business in peace. If the Educans did not want other nations buying rights to their oil, then they would not have given away such rights."

[Hijjma]

The Allied States Secretary of State stated in a press conference early today after being questioned by a reporter;
"ASH is simply put in a holding pattern, the legal rights granted by the government of New Educandi to Mallaska. Are inherently important, however just as important is that Mallaska maintains a legal approach while conducting business. As of now the stance of the ASH government is to do nothing."

[Kathmandue]

Massacure in central Palais, Stad de Kathiş; Prime Minister Declared Dead at Scene

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Police Officer at the scene on the Champs-Âlés

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At 11:46, December 12, 2016, a bomb went off at the Stad de Kathiş where a friendly match between the ADR and the Fûtbol Naszional de Kathiş was taking place, with Counsul Jean-Luc Rougnaix in attendance. The Prime Minister was killed along with 250-400 other civilians. The Prime Minister was 63 years old and had just started his second term. Prime Minister Louis Thorsson was sworn in at midnight and became the 62nd Counsul of Kathmandue.

Meanwhile, a few kilometres away at the Café Perroux on the famous Champs-Âlés, an expensive Palaisian café, 3 gunman entered in after killing the outside guards with a silenced pistol, and proceeded to kill 23 civilians, and wounding 45. The gunman barricaded themselves in the Café. They eventually went out a back exit and a gun battle between them and MSE (Ministère de la Sécurité de l'Etat) ensued. All three gunman were killed.


Consul Thorsson during a Senate headlong last week

The capital region, Île de Kathiş, was put on complete lockdown. The MSE suspects fascists are behind the attacks. Counsul Throsson released this statement: "Men and women of Kathmandue, tonight has seen the worst attack on our great nation. Tonight we have lost a great statesman and diplomat to the fascist menace. A menace we all thought and believed was killed at the conclusion of the Second World War. My dear people, I say it is time we again did our soil clean of them! The people of this nation have endured the hardships of fascism and will never do so again! We know what tranny and racism these people can concoct, and we mus not allow them to be able to do it in any position of power. That is why, I as you, as a fellow Kathmen, to do your duty and help keep our nation safe. In the name of God, do your duty."

[New Educandi]

Baker dissavows Wolfgang!

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Our cameras were broken so have a picture of his Highness

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Secretary Baker has dissavowed Admiral Wolfgang's comments in relation to the Mallaskan affaie, "he does not speak for the government and we will work out the issue peacefully." In relation to the Foreign Mining Bill, Baker has said that the issue of mining contracts are referred to him, so negotiations on how many refineries, as well as taxes and how many barrels of oil a Mallaskan company might be able to produce per week.

[Kathmandue]

Funeral for Consul Jean-Luc Rougnaix to be held Tomorrow

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Rougnaix earlier this year

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With the Consul Rougnaix's passing, recently sworn-in Consul Louis Thorsson has declared a Week of Mourning with flags at half-staff until next Tuesday. The Consul has also set the State Funeral for tomorrow, and has invited world leaders from all corners of the globe.

Consul Rougnaix had a approval rating of 68%, shown in a poll taken just a week earlier. He was also in his second term, which started in January last year. "He was beloved by many, and despised by few" Jerard Verez, MP of the Beaulieu Department said in his speech to the National Assembly today. Those close to Consul Rougnaix said he was a "lovable person, easy to get along with, and loved a good joke." Citing that he once "bought a cake for the interns working in his office." The Consul us surely to be missed by many, and will most certainly carry on a high reputation in history. There is already a movment to declare December 12th "and offical day of remembrance".

In other news, Consul Thorsson has named Lazaire Fay, a close political ally of his as Interim Prime Minister.

[Nanmaunaktuk]

Exercise Ardent Liberty 2016 comes to a Close

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An M63A Waheela of the 208th Tank Battalion "Diemos" in hide, with one of the crew members returning from his first break outside his vehicle in 3 days, celebrating the end of the exercise.

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After 4 weeks of exercise, including 2 weeks of preparatory training including live fire multi-national vehicle ranges and languages training, Exercise Ardent Liberty 2016 came to an end at midnight. Soldiers from across the Northern Confederation and Kathmandue will be returning to their home units of the next several days, while local Grothbord forces will be kept busy remediating the grounds. This exercise was viewed as a resounding success, citing the massive improvements in cooperative capabilities observed in the partaking units.

[Celibrae]

Tory Party Reelected in United Kingdom - United Labour Crushed

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Margaret Hardy, the Commonwealth Free Trade Party and Tory Party leader and new Prime Minister of Greater Celibrae.

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As the polls predicted, the Tory Party, a coalition of Celibraean conservative political groups, has been reelected with a majority in parliament of 427 seats. This marks 26 years of conservative dominance of the political landscape of the United Kingdom. Promises made during the campaign included continued active foreign policy and increased support for veterans, as well as a new infrastructure plan including the construction of a quartet of nuclear power stations. Perhaps most notably, this also represents a rejection of the socialist policies of the United Labour Party, who have been described as a "shambles": The United Labour Party have formed many coalition governments with moderate groups in the past, but have never had the majority to establish the 'welfare state' - their cornerstone policy.

Margaret Hardy, the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Greater Celibrae and Polderania and renowned diplomat, is set to meet Queen Victoria at Hanover Palace within the hour. His appointment as head of the Tories hints at the priorities of the new government being international in nature. The following is an excerpt from his speech on the steps of Minister House:

"Today is a victory for our magnificent country - for us to remain a great power, and a land of democracy and freedom, a responsible, Tory government, must be in power. Labour and their notions of social welfare would have demolished that, and the Celibraean people have displayed their sound judgement once again in erring on the side of safety and security. It is an honour to be your Prime Minister, and I will conduct my duties on your behalf with the highest of moral disciplines. God save Celibrae, and God save the Queen!"