The Western Isles News

[Vancouvia]

November 5, 2016
VNN ~ Vancouvian News Network
Rochester Falls

Oil Reserves Nearly Extinguished

Hundreds of employees gathered in Rochester Falls outside of Vancouvia's chief oil company headquarters today in a show of protest. Narwhalia Oil and Natural Gas is expected to lay off roughly 60% of its workforce in the coming weeks as their offshore oil platforms run dry.

"We simply have exhausted all oil in the sea south of Independence Island," said a spokesmen for NONG. "Temporary layoffs are necessary until we can locate other sources."

NONG, a public company with 49% government ownership, has over 4,500 employees in Vancouvia. The layoffs come as a massive shock to the workforce, who had no knowledge of the growing shortage.

"I have three kids to feed at home. They expect me to just go find another job?" said Jackson Bawlings, a platform worker. "This has been my whole life for the past 20 years. Now they throw us out to the wolves like we're garbage."

Congress is said to be planning a recovery package that will help to transition the thousands of workers into other energy sector occupations. Meanwhile, nuclear company Soldotna World Energy, one of NONG's chief competitors, has plans for two more nuclear reactors to be completed by 2018.

[Domanania]

November 5, 2016
Federation Broadcasting Channel
Domanania

Train Crashes into Historic Station



During the busy rush hour of mid day, a BU-6 2005 train carrying 136 people crashed into a station that is known for playing a key role in the military history of Domanania. The record logs of the incident have been released to the public.

12:03 PM: The conductor began to send warning messages to the station indicating that something went wrong and they lost control of the accelerator and the brakes.

12:10 PM: The train reached a top speed of 92 MPH and passengers were told to remain calm and strap in with emergency procedures. Attempts were made by station control to remotely shut down the electric engine and engage the brakes.

12:14 PM: All attempts to remotely shut down the train failed, and people were being evacuated from the platform that the train was to arrive at. Buffer barricades were deployed to minimize damage to train and station, designed to slow it down before impact.

12:18 PM: The train hit the barricades but they did little to slow down the train, and it blew through the platform safety locks before crashing into the station platform.

The first two cars jumped the platform and crashed into support pillars for the ceiling and broke through most of the far wall. Parts of the ceiling collapsed down on the train and platform.

Emergency services were already called once it was discovered that the train could not stop. So as the crash happened, rescuers rushed in to help the passengers. It took 2 hours to get everyone off the train safely.

A total of 20 people died, with 15 life threatening injuries, and 30 minor injuries, and 71 uninjured. Station controllers suspect that the station will be closed for up to a month to repair all damages.



However, the train seemed to be tampered with. Experts say that the engine had not had maintenance in over a year and was only operating during the midday rush. So it was possible that the overuse caused its systems to fail. Skeptics say that the train was tampered with to deliberately crash into the station. Either by a third party, or the conductor himself.

The skeptics base this off of the fact that the station it crashed into, was a station rooted into the long civil war that plagued Domanania for hundreds of years. It ran from Wartha, to the capital of Dowlwind with minor stations in between. It was a military rail system to deliver troops and supplies from Domanania to its allies. The station even has a museum attached to it in a separate wing. It showcases older engines, military and cultural history. It was converted to civilian transportation in the early 1920's, recommissioned as a military station during the People's War in the 30's, and then re purposed back to civilian in 1971.

It has significance to history and the culture of the Federation, and the incident is under investigation.

[Aglos Estra]

11/6/2016
Aglos Estrian Public Broadcasting Company
Aglos Estra

A Richer Aglos Estra?

Following the recent proposal by Carpestan, Head of Foreign Relations, Satsi Fraebon Retaffer, will be traveling to Carpestan for discussion on the TALON agreement. This will mark the biggest agreement thus far in the young Head's career.
Earlier today, Satsi Retaffer held a press speech in the capital city of Aglos Estra.

"It is with much pleasure that I may, soon, be able to travel towards Carpestan for TALON negotiations. It is my opinion that this agreement would greatly benefit Aglos Estra, especially our economy.
Minister Romanga, of Carpestan, has graciously extended this possibility between our nations, and I plan to make it such that our economy will grow to the point that those who are homeless, as of now, have the ability to easily get jobs.
Are there any questions, by the press?"
[Reporter asking about the Head of Trade]
"Yes, that's true. The Head of Trade has, temporarily, delegated me their abilities for the duration of the visit, as their still arguing with the Head of Education about the style education, and the cost, in Aglos Estra. I am granted these abilities to the extent that they are relevant to the visit. Sorry, It appears I am out of time, and have a meeting with the Senate soon, Apologies."

[Ostehaar]

November 6th, 2016
First News Network
Porohare, Ostehaar

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'OCES' COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF VANCOUVIAN 'SOLDOTNA WORLD ENERGY'

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Earlier today Oster Consortium for Energy Solutions (OCES) announced its $4 billion USD acquisition of 80% of Soldotna World Energy, based in Vancouvia. Soldotna World Energy is now a subsidiary of OCES, with the Vancouvian government holding the remaining 20% of the company. This merger comes merely a week after OCES' acquisition of the Nuerdasten Uranium Mine in northeast Ippel Island, Ipland.

The integration of Soldotna World Energy into OCES, along with its extensive expertise in nuclear power generation and nuclear fuel, is of great significance. The powerful combination of the companies' respective strengths, complementary technologies, and businesses, will position OCES as the region's leading nuclear power group, with an unrivaled business range.


OCES CEO Alen Frust, during today's announcement

Following the acquisition, Soldotna World Energy, one of Vancouvia's largest domestic hirers, will retain its operating autonomy and remain headquartered in Vesuvius. As of 2016, the company operates 6 nuclear power plants, and plans for two more nuclear reactors to be completed by 2018.

Soldotna World Energy CEO Margaret Rice commented on the acquisition: "Our merger with OCES will serve to propel the mission of our company, and our great country, forward to new heights. OCES' commitment to efficiency and making our nations better, and brighter, goes hand in hand with what we have always stood for. We look forward to continuing to provide safe, clean energy with our new partners."

There is renewed global interest in nuclear energy, driven by concerns to secure stable electric power supplies, promote conservation, and develop environmentally friendly energy technologies. Public awareness of the need for additional nuclear energy capacity is emerging. There are currently more than 400 nuclear power plants in operation worldwide, and demand for nuclear energy is expected to grow, as it complements the resource-saving and recycling-oriented society of the 21st century.

[Jahe Davmwoem]

November 6, 2016
Confederation Papers
Highrock Confederation

Upcoming Movie

Concept art of the protagonist

The Snowed Horseman is a movie based of the old local epic legend of the same name. It is not known who created the story, if it had any purpose, or if it was just a story.

The story is of a skilled fighter who swore to protect the weak and defenseless, and to fight all evil. People held him up to a spiritual status, claiming that his horse could carry him to the other side of the world in a night, and when the winds blew particularly violently due to coastal fronts, they claimed it was the passing of the wings of his armor.

The movie is a spin on that. A traumatized young man witnesses marauders massacre a village. In a year, he hunts them down, one by one. He then swears to fight to protect everyone who is in need, and wears the armor of the marauder leader, so it may take on a new meaning other than the terror.

Later the known world is united under a king who brings peace from the many bands of marauders, but turns corrupt, and the horseman tries to search for meaning as the former line between good and evil fades, and there is no clear answer to who is the biggest threat to the people.

The movie will be coming out December 20th of this year. It was in production without public knowledge before the war, but the war halted its progress. The Lord Protector gave it permission to continue, and has not interfered with it at all.

He stated "I want the best of our art to be shown to the world, not colorful propaganda. This story is a testament to our history and people, and I look forward to learning with the rest of my countrymen how they make this old epic."

[Bhikkustan]

The Worker's Sun

Victory in the Revolution


Flags are waved by the victorious masses

The Federal Khangate is no more. As of four today the Federal Government have ceased to exist, and shall be replaced by the People's Interim Transitional Authority. This Authority shall begin the task of converting the economy to socialism and the institution of socialism across our nation. Eventually the PITA shall be replaced by the People's Republic of Bhikkustan, once the legislature and groundwork is completed. The Interim Premier of our nation and leader of the Enlightened Worker's Party Sangyal Mattahyom will rule until the Sangha Council and Supreme Soviet are ready to rule the people. Sangyal made a speech to the people at the conclusion of the revolution.

"My comrades, today is a new dawn of our great nation. We have been oppressed by the west for a long time, and the old regime was the cumulative result of their malignant influence. We, the enlightened people, the sons and daughters of kings and emperors, have made a stand and defeated the capitalist bourgeois empire that had fought so hard to entrap us. We are now free. That, no one can take from us. Our revolution has been ours, and now so is our land. So rejoice, for the glory of socialism has delivered our lands to us. But we must remain vigilant. The capitalists and western pigdogs shall hound us at every stage, tearing at us. We must make sure that our chain is unbroken. Traitorous activity shall ruin us, if we do not strike against it. Enemies of the state, who try ruin the people's progress, shall be dealt with.

We shall move hard, and shall need everyone to pull their weight. But though we may be free, our comrades toil under oppression. I extend a helping hand to all who seek to bring about their liberation. Our comrades in San Javier have fought a long war, and we shall aid them to defeat the imperialists and drug pushing fascists.

To our brothers in Athara Magarat and Bhumidol my message is simple. We hope that you will push aside our ideological differences and we can remain true allies. To Buddhists everywhere, let our liberation serve as a reminder to you that a struggle for your beliefs is possible. If you wish for the enlightenment of all people, strive to bring about a revolution such as ours. Capitalism, with its inherent greed and materialism, is anathema to good Buddhist practice. With socialism, You work for each other. Your labours attain greater metta and your practice is more rewarding.

Thank you for your time. Glory to Bhikkustan, Glory to the Dharma, Glory to the People! Workers of the World Unite!"

Premier Sangha Mattahyom

[Chileana]

7-11-2016
State press commissariat
Soviet republic of Chileana

Supreme commissar Misipeka congratulates Premier Sangha Mattahyom of Bhukisan

Supreme commissar Misipeka has officially extended his congratulations to premier Mattahyom.
The Supreme commissar expressed his joy for the success of the revolution in Bhukistan and stated that "With this we are one step closer to world revolution"
Mister Misipeka also extended an offer to Bhukistan for a possible alliance and/or close cooperation in building socialism in both our nations and bringing it about elswhere.
The new Bhukistani flag was raised over the supreme soviet building in Bok Aria, Chileana's capital as a symbol of joy and support for the Bhukistani revolutionaries.

Supreme commissar Keaka Misipeka (archive photo)

[Athara Magarat]

November 8th, 2016

THE ATHARA MAGARATI CHRONICELS

Relations with Bhikkustan on a 'new phase': Hang

NEW LIBANG


The Hang of Athara Magarat.

The Hang of Athara Magarat, Purna Sura Paija, claimed that Athara Magarat and Bhikkustan were now in a new phase of diplomatic relations. He asserted that relations between the two nations had not been hampered by the protection provided to Khan Survei, the former ruler of Bhikkustan and his family by the Athara Magarati state.

"Despite the recent events, both Athara Magarat and Bhikkustan follow socialist ideologies and both nations run along Dharmic or Buddhist ideals while maintaining secularism and protection of minorities." The Hang proclaimed. "Furthermore we are tied forever by our history. Despite being far far away from each other, Athara Magaratis and Bhikkustanis consider each other siblings when they meet."

"I extend Athara Magarat's offers of mutual assistance. We have been working in many sectors. Thangkas made by Athara Magarati ethnic groups such as Lamas, Gurungs or Tamus, Tamangs and Newars are well-recieved in Bhikkustan along with smartphones, AM-anime and video games from Athara Magarat to the extent that they have some sort of new pop culture products. Similarly, we rely on agricultural products, and military training provided by Bhikkustani government and not to mention the many holy Buddhist and Kirati sites present in Bhikkustan. In our darkest times, Bhikkustan has always helped us and vice versa. May our friendship remain as long as the sun and the moon remain."

[Covonant]

November 9, 2016
Coventry, Covonant



Minister of Finance and Commerce to embark on trade trip to Carpestan


Archibald Steel, Minister of Finance and Commerce

The Minister of Finance and Commerce Archibald Steel announced today at the Ministry Head offices that he will be leading a delegation to Carpestan to engage in talks relating to the Trade Among Liberally Oriented Nations (Talon). The Minister expressed that Covonant is in a good position to gain from being a part of the proposed group.

As, I am sure many Covonantians are aware, we have expressed our interest in becoming members of Talon, and we along with other states have expressed intent of holding key talks before signing into any agreement. Covonant has been invited to hold talks to see how best we can position ourselves in this proposed trade agreement and as head of the country's trade ministry, the government saw it best, that I should lead the delegation

Mr. Steel is expressing hope that the negotiations will be fruitful. He also notes that Covonant is ready and well positioned to contribute and gain from the agreement once signed.

Prime Minister Marl reacts to new government in Bhikkustan



Prime Minister, Imperatus Marl

Prime Minister Imperatus Marl has reacted to the new government taking control in Bhikkustan. Prime Minister Marl expressed that Covonant may have to reassess its relation with the country.

I am not surprised by the shift in governance, and Covonant respects individual nations and their ideological difference, but the rhetoric coming out of Bhikkustan is alarming, and we would have to assess our relationship and how our two countries cooperate on the global stage.

Prime Minister Marl is more so concerned with the apparent hatred the Bhikkustanis have for the west, a concern he notes Covonant will not take for granted. He notes that the close alliance Bhikkustan has with Athara Magarat, a close ally and neighbour to Covonant will be monitored.

The Bhikkustanis have not been cautious or shy in expressing their hatred for western countries, which are predominantly capitalist free market economy driven societies. This rhetoric will not be taken for granted, we will be monitoring their movements and operations in the Western side of the Isles. I must note that our close ally and neighbour Athara Magarat has close ties and relations with Bhikkustan, and we expect movements from Bhikkustan to occur near our borders. These movements we will be monitoring. We are not taking any chances.

The Prime Minister expresses that he hopes both countries can find mutual grounds to cooperate and coexist, he however notes that time will reveal all.

Reporter: Likalia Reid

[Pozlacenslavia]

BREAKING: Chaos Strikes in Montegrad's Shipping District

Montegrad, Pozlacenslavia
Pozlacen News Agency

A member of the Harvat Intervention Police Unit "Luchko," sent in to negotiate with and threaten the terrorists
Late last night, as it happens often in the Shipping District, the 10-crew container ship Spirit of Sprski docked with a cargo of oranges. However, this night was different. A crew of SOAR terrorists stormed the ship, holding the crew hostage. Immediately after this was done, they took a very disturbing video and sent it to the police, prompting them to comply with the dastardly terrorists' demands. The police then surrounded the boat with helicopters and armored vehicles, as well as dispatching the elite "Luchko" unit of the Intervention Police. At the time of this writing they are still standing off. This is a breaking story, more as it follows.

[Ipland]

November 10, 2016

Iplandic Broadcasting Corporation

Foreign Affairs Minister Adam Edinson, Finance Minister Vlejr Sondstrenj travelling to Carpestan to discuss Trade Agreement

Foreign Affairs Minister Adam Edinson along with Finance Minister Vlejr Sondstrenj will be traveling to Carpestan to discuss the TALON (Trade Amongst Liberally-Oriented Nations) agreement. This agreement has garnered support from the vast majority of the Liberal, DS, and EP parties.

Finance Minister Vlejr Sondstrenj had this to say about TALON:

Ipland has had an interest in joining the TALON agreement for quite a while. At this point, we believe that we should enter talks with the other nations involved in TALON. Mr. Edinson and I, along with representatives from other nations will discuss the specifics of the agreement in Carpestan

[Vancouvia]

November 9, 2016
VNN ~ Vancouvian News Network
Greenview

Former Senator Yates Dead at 49

The nation was shocked today as Former Senator Arnold Yates was pronounced dead at 4:40 PM at Greenview Area Hospital. Senator Yates was rushed to the emergency room after suffering respiratory failure. His wife told us that he was exhausted after taking his regular bike ride, and that he began struggling for breath while sitting at home. Although doctors worked furiously to save him, Yates never regained consciousness.

Senator Yates resigned about one month ago on October 1st, due to health concerns. It is likely that he had a condition he did not want the public to be informed of. Yates was the first Senator ever to resign for health concerns, and the first former or active Senator to pass away.

Congress has retired his Senate chair and placed a permanent plaque on his seat. They have also delegated all active military units to perform a 72-gun salute in his honor at dawn tomorrow.

Yates leaves behind a wife and three teenage daughters.

[Yasbajistan]

11.11.16
Yasbajistan Times
Yasbajistan government building.

Government makes flag burning legal due to demand.

Today at 1:15 Am local Yasbajistan Time the government made flag burning legal. In a surprise move by the government flag burning was made legal. This has enraged patriotic right wing parties who believe that flag burning should be punished by a long spell in prison. The leader of the right wing opposition commented that this was a disgraceful move and it would teach young people to not respect their country and it would cause violent rebel uprisings.

However the present government said since this is a democratic nation the opinions of the people must be expressed. He also commented that the state of the police and armed forces would stop any internal uprisings.

[Ludzirgreb]

11/11/16
Ludzirgreb Times
Kertallen, Ludzirgreb

Socialist and Victory parties gain Gesetzgebung seats in election.

Today, there will be change in the 200 members of the House Of Lawmen. This election for Lawmen of the Gesetzgebung dwindled the strength of the Liberal and Libertarian parties. These 2 parties, once major players in the lawmen, were destroyed in this recent election. Many liberal candidates lost their seats to victory party candidates, mainly in the inland provinces. On the outer shoreline provinces, in which most liberals held power, 10 liberal incumbent lawmen and women, lost their seats to new Socialist members. The socialist party benefited largely from this election, gaining 13 seats overall. The Victory party, the majority party gained 17 seats in inland liberal cities and some libertarian strongholds in the western provinces. The liberals only gaining 2 seats overall. The recent rise in worker's rights made the Socialist and Victory parties gain a good amount of ground. The most powerful member of the Socialist party and Leader of Legislation, Adolf Freizer, has said that this gain would only make the lives of the less fortunate hard-worker even better. The president of Ludzirgreb, Hermann Aderzen Jr, said that "gains for the Socialist and Victory parties only light the way for the worker, as our parties fundamental principles, conservatism and hard-work, have gave hope for the less rich hard-worker. However, this does not mean that the rich can not experience hatred for their hard-work on getting to the top."


Picture Of The New Gesetzgebung.

Ludzirgreb Victory Party
Socialist Ludzirgreb Party
Liberal Ludzirgreb Party
Libertarian Party Of The Kingdom
Free People's Party

[Jahe Davmwoem]

November 11, 2016
Confederation Papers
Highrock Confederation

Upcoming Election, and the two candidates

There is an upcoming election within the confederation, set for December the 18th. It is for the newly created office of Citizen Speaker.

As the Lord Protector himself explains "I created this position to allow someone to be the voice of the citizenry, so I do not lose the ability to hear them. They will bring proposals from you to me, and he or she shall represent the people at most national and international functions. I only ask that you do your research, as this person will be your voice to us in Highrock.

Stans Kluvers



A self proclaimed "moderate leftist", Kluvers explains below why he is running.

"I understand the revolution at Arnexim. While it is a terrible incident that hopefully will soon pass us by, it represents our nation as a whole. Centuries we have existed, and just in the last few decades the people have begun to figure out that they have a voice. We must ask everyone to listen to everyone, even if a voice is filled without reason, it is a voice, and it must be heard. We must open ourselves up. The National Temple is an amazingly apolitical organization, especially under the current head priest, but we still govern ourselves by what we somehow conjure to be its will. This is quite confusing, and should not exist in our civilized society. We need to learn our lessons from Pondes.

Main Points of his Campaign

• Equality for all races, religions, and sexual orientations
• Keeping the main social programs
• Separation of Church and State
• Income Level based taxation
• Local Elections
• Amnesty for the Rebels at Arnexim
• Abolishing of Death Penalty and Prison Reform

Hugo Utěkal



Religious and Reserved are two words that describe Utekal well.

"Pondes was not a right politician. I beg all of you to understand this. Pondes was Pondes. He was not even on the spectrum. He picked and choose as he pleased. The right truly means keeping the values of God and Morals in our country.

We need to make a new definition of what it means to be a citizen here. We don't need legislated equality. We need social mobility, so one who is worthy may move up, only based on the fact that he is worthy.

His main points

• Replace all social programs with work programs, except those for disabled and elderly
• Flat taxation
• Keep the Church in the government with an appointed representative
• Base laws off of religious laws
• Execution for all Arnexim rebels

[Randmar]

12, 2016
Randmar Source
Wegsien, Randmar

The Randmar Source: Weekly Edition, General Report

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With the collapse of the previous owner of the Southern Canal, the Daimen Construction Company and the Daimen Development Banks are reeling from the loss of payments on the Southern Canal. The already hurting Daimen industries have pressured the Senate to vote on taking actions to secure their investment or to reimburse them for the losses. Many regular citizens have already cried out against Daimen's failing business and their ever increasing dependency on the government to prop them up, but surprisingly the Peoples Hero Daren Cole has agreed to assist the company recoup it's investment.

Unsurprisingly Randmar's President has dispatched military forces to secure the canal and bring it under national control, assuming the debt for the construction of the canal should they be able to secure it. Many people in the Red party are calling this a blatant display of imperialism on Cole and the Gray party's part, however others have pointed out the sheer size of Daimen's various enterprises and the damage they could do to the economy should they collapse. Economic experts however are doubtful of the damage the collapse could do, noting stiff competition against Daimen's various businesses and saying that the company could collapse and nobody would notice.

Political experts however have noted that this is most likely a calculated move on Cole's part to secure support for the Grey party and potentially weaken the Blue Party, whom Daimen tends to back. Regardless, the Red party was not able to veto Cole's military deployment against the combined voting power of the Blue and Grey party whom had vested interest in protecting Daimen Enterprises and expanding the country. So as of now the nation has deployed forces to the Southern Canal to secure it.

[Noronica]

13th November 2016
Noronnican Media Corporation
Nolon, Noronica

ICECORP RELEASES NEW ICEPHONE

Ger Jerry Frost - Founder of Icecorp (Speaking at Keynote)

Icecorp has released their latest edition to the long line of Icephones. The new phone was announced one month ago in Icecorp’s Keynote in Gwynon.

After upgrading, our technology correspondent said this;

The first thing that really stood out for me was the similar connections to the older edition of the Icephone. The camera though, that is something entirely different. The photos I have taken are splendid! My son also uses it to play games and they have run perfectly. This is truly a great phone! The bezels on the phone are excellent as well as they are almost non-existent, projecting the screen very well. The OLED display gives the phone such clarity. This phone really is a global contender and I would heartily recommend it.

The phone has a 21MP rear-facing camera, allowing fantastic resolution on photos. The camera can also take 4k video as well, leading to spectacular shots.

The battery life is reportedly much better than last year, some users reporting a use of a day of solid use without charging. As much as this seems very normal, the phone is filled with so much technology and has a such a bright screen that it is surprising it doesn’t just die in minutes.

The phone’s performance is also extremely good, with 6GB of ram and a new Cold Chip 9 which is a fantastic processor for the phone. The Icephone can still perform perfectly even under heavy usage. True to the name, it did not heat up under heavy usage either.

Sadly, it was not fitted with water-resistant technology like so many other phones which is a huge disappointment for some users who were expecting it to happen. A lot have complained as Icecorp are seen as backward when it comes to water-resistance. The last phone claimed water-resistance and yet it was not, as many users pointed out when they sent their dead phones to the company.

Icephone releases their new phone

Verdict:

The phone looks extremely similar to the old phone, and yet it’s bezeless design gives it a very 'future' feel to it. It performs very well under heavy usage and it has a very bright screen with a long battery life. The phone to die for… if your not a swimmer.

Reporter: Jim Cardinal

[Urazawa]

The Urazawan Tribunal
Published November 13th, 2016

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Governor Kye Phrasavath of Nakhon Thayong Assassinated Early this Morning

We have tragic news today. Governor Kye Phrasavath of Nakhon Thayong was assassinated early this morning by an unknown shooter. Right now governmental agents are trying to find any info they can on this assassination and if you have any the government asks for your help. A public funeral for the Governor shall be held this Wednesday for the Governor after having spent 31 years of his 53 year life working in the government.

Current speculation in regards to this shooting point to the Capitalist Insurrection in Nakhon Thayong as the perpetrators of this shooting. They are the only ones with anything to gain out of this, and while they have not taken credit for it, it is most likely they will. Even though this act of sheer audacity has occured, the government would like to remind the populace that we need to stand together, and that the rebels are on the ropes. The government would still like to ask though that everyone considers joining the army and serving the Fatherland. Stay tuned for more news, especially in regards to the government moving new artillery pieces to Capricasia in the ongoing effort to modernize the Capricasian armed forces.

[Bhikkustan]

Bhikkustan has long been a haven for refugees, a nation inviting of all people regardless of their religion or ethnicity. This has not changed, but over the last year the tables have been turned. Many Bhikkustanis are now leaving the nation to find a better life elsewhere, due to instability and death at home. It began last year, when Mount Marasthra erupted. The ash and fire forced many people to relocate. Homes were destroyed, and livelihoods ruined.

Then came the Coup and subsequent war with Great Imperialonia. Many people on the eastern border have been driven away into nations like Roski to try and escape violence. The same has occurred after the revolution, as many people have fled from fears of a red terror. This has been disastrous for Bhikkustan's economy, we have lost a large chunk of our labour force. Many businesses have also fled, creating a lack of jobs. To combat this the new government his setting up new housing camps and new labour. They are also stepping up border patrols on land and sea borders, to stop fleeing people from leaving the nation.

The Samadhi Worker's Sun has conducted a special news report into this new phenomenon to get to the bottom of a terrifying new threat to our nation. First, we interviewed Kija. She was caught by Bhikkustani Coastguard troops trying to escape in a small ship with her family and several strangers.

We asked her why she tried to leave, and other questions. Here is her story:

"My family were killed by an Imperialonian air strike. It destroyed our house and left us without anywhere to stay. The camps were too full, and most were merely breeding grounds for the Enlightened Workers Party and other guerilla movements. They harnessed our anger at what had happened and turned it against the government. I did not want my young children brainwashed, so we ran away. We met a man. He was brown, but with an accent. Not from here. He got us on a boat. We payed all the money we had to get away. We would have gone to Bhumidol, but we were stopped."

After this, we went to a source that she recommended. A man, whom we suspected to be from Randmar or some other nearby nation, met us. We asked him some questions.

"To answer your first question I've worked all over, where ever the bosses back at HQ think we can get some folks to uhhh volunteer. Usually I just get them to ahh, agree you know, and then pass them off to someone else down the chain who takes em where ever they gotta get. As for who were lookin for, girls and young children fetch a higher price for err relocation, so obviously I ahh get them to volunteer first. Charge for what? Per head, depends on breed, health, gender, and supply. Anywhere from a three thousand to twenty thousand I suppose, maybe more. Is this the right thing to do? I mean whose to say it's right or wrong? I mean I don't care, the guys who are buyin don't care, the bosses back home don't care, just a well payin job for me and occasionally I get to have fun with the err volunteers so eh I'm good. How large is the industry? I dont know, nobody tells me much about what's goin on. Have I ever been caught? Yeah Wegsien Port Authority busted us a few times, had to pay a monstrous fine and the Police cracked my jaw one time when they threw me to the ground. Real expensive surgery got it fixed in a jiffy though, bosses even paid for it for me. I think they did that cause the Police pasted my partner when he tried to run and they needed me to train some newbies. Learned to just drop to the ground when the Stripes bust in, they're a bit trigger happy I think."

The human trafficking and immigration crisis go hand in hand, a deadly cycle that bleed our nation dry. It must be stopped. Over the last year the population of Bhikkustan has decreased by about 400,000 people, which is a huge loss. More leave every day. In the face of such negative effects on our economy, the PITA has agreed to construct more housing and build jobs, to deincentivise the practice. In the Kutadanta Sutta, the Buddha suggested economic development instead of force to reduce crime. The government should use the country's resources to improve the economic conditions of the country. It could embark on agricultural and rural development, provide financial support to entrepreneurs and business, provide adequate wages for workers to maintain a decent life with human dignity. That is the attitude our leaders have taken, and we agree wholeheartedly. In the end, our actions shall not be judged by ourselves, but by their I pacts on others.

This article was written by Dammasindra Minhasa of the Samadhi Worker's Sun.

Translated automatically: Rate Translation

[Covonant]

November 13, 2016
Coventry Covonant

Covonant Gasoline Regulatory Commission gives Randmarian company green light to set up operation


The Covonant Gasoline Regulatory Commission

The Covonant Gasoline Regulatory Commission has approved the license for the Wystragar Processing Co. which is a Randmarian company to operate in the Union of Covonant. The company will be licensed to sell gasoline to motorist. Speaking at the 50th anniversary of the Covonantian Society for Energy efficiency, President of the Gasoline Regulatory Commission, Bhawana Ghimire expressed that Covonant welcomes the new gas retailer.


President of the Gasoline Regulatory Commission, Bhawana Ghimire

Covonant is a free market society so we are opened to foreign companies setting up business in the country, and as such we are pleased to announce via this medium, that the Randmarian company Wystragar Processing Co. will by the end of the year begin to establish operations in many zones of the country.

Mrs. Ghimire noted that the government has entered an agreement with the Randmarian government to sell crude oil at a fixed price for a fixed quantity. She noted that the gasoline sold by the Wystragar Company will be subsidized and made affordable for Covonantian consumption.

Ministry of International Trade and International Development announce Covonant to withdraw from sending financial aid to Bhikkustan


The Ministry of International Trade and International Development

The Ministry of International Trade and International Development has released a statement a short while ago announcing Covonant's intention to withdraw from sending financial and development aid to Bhikkustan. This the release notes comes on the heel of the country's revolutionary transition of power, and the great level of civil unrest in the country

The Ministry of International Trade and International Development will, commencing immediately, withdraw from the issuance of financial assistance and developmental assistance to Bhikkustan. The Covonantian Government and the Ministry is concerned that our funding may be contributing to government excess and the tyranny that is ever present in the developing country. We are aware that our assistance is crucial for the benefit of the Bhikkustani citizens, we are however not obligated to support any regime in the region. Covonant continues to monitor the situation in Bhikkustan and the Ministry have been receiving well needed information on the crisis that is occurring in Bhikkustan relating to the growing refugee crisis from the Bhikkustan Embassy in Coventry, Covonant

We spoke to political commentator Mikael Stoke who gave us an idea of the implications Covonant's withdrawal of funds may lead to.

Covonant supplies millions in dollars to Bhikkustan and in fact the amount had increased following the eruption of Mount Marasthra earlier this year. We also provided building materials for the construction of schools, homes and medical centres that were destroyed as a result of the eruption. What this withdrawal of funds would mean is that critical areas that would assist the most vulnerable in the society would be gone, and the government would have to find other means of providing for the citizens.

Mr. Stoke expressed his belief that the Covonantian government is trying to coerce the Bhikkustani regime in changing.

This to me seems like our government is trying to force the Bhikkustanis to change, and quite frankly isolation and withdrawal has never really proven as the best option throughout history. It may be targeted towards the government but in the end its the citizens who needs it most will suffer

Reporter: Gloria Stiles

[Athara Magarat]

November 14th, 2016

THE POON HILL

Athara Magarat to accept Bhikkustani refugees

NEW LIBANG


The Hang of Athara Magarat.

The Hang of Athara Magarat made a public statement declaring that the borders of Athara Magarat were open to Bhikkustani refugees for a temporary period of time.

"Athara Magaratis felt sorry after seeing the refugees dying and being thrown into the sea. People were dying in the land due to the Coup and subsequent war between Bhikkustan and Great Imperialonia and now they are dying in the seas. We are partly responsible because if we had opened our borders earlier, we would not have to see their dead bodies falling into the vast blueness. They are desperate and using very dangerous means to leave their nation. That is why we are opening our borders to the refugees from Bhikkustan. They will be allowed to settle and get jobs for a year or more depending on the situation in Bhikkustan. It is our moral duty as Bhikkustan employs many Athara Magaratis in various sectors, the question is why can't we do the same? Some of my fellow Athara Magaratis are saying that our small nation will be unable to face the burden of the Bhikkustani refugee crisis alone, which is why I ask other nations to follow our suit and provide temporary shelter and work to these needy people until the situation in Bhikkustan is controlled by the Bhikkustani government to normal."


A family of refugees.

[Croz-Nebal]

11/11/16
Croz-Nebal Central News
Croz-Nebal



Croz-Nebalian Government to Create New Language

In an effort improve relations with the fragara (non-Crozins), the government of Croz-Nebal has decided to create a new language, in addition to Croz-Nebal's three other national dialects.
The new language will include terms and forms from both the widely-used Crozin-dogt and the dialects spoken by the fragara, says cultural moderator Ghikfrg Dwerzsh. "This tongue will be easy for both of our cultures to learn, hlip cmafp sar-crmpsa dwgfap," said Miss Dwerzsh at a press conference, much to the amusement of the native Crozins and the bewilderment of everyone else present.

Language lessons will be free and available on the government's website (in other news, the government now has a website). The language is expected to be completed near the beginning of December. Only time will tell if this measure is successful.

Copri Sezann
copri.sezann@crozmail.net

[Keomora]

November 11, 2016
Keomoran Political News Network
Benezandria, Keomora

Keomora to enter TALON negotiations

The Keomoran government announced their intention to apply to Trade Among Liberally Oriented Nations (TALON) deal, planning to send the Secretary of State by the 18th to Carpestan,

3rd Squadron enroute to San Javier

[Eurania]

11/15/16
ECNN & The Euravezya Times & Sputnik
Eurania


BREAKING: Terror attack causes 35 deaths, ECNN and Velikaya to merge under Arkaven, Record snow to fall

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Police in Kazan in the aftermath.

A terror attack at the Venki Astarev supermarket in downtown Kazan has left 35 dead. Around 5:30 in the evening, as the routine at the store was just starting, terrorists entered and began shooting shoppers. They then took the remaining as hostages and held out against E.M.P. personnel responding to the scene. At around 6:00 reinforcements broke the terrorist lines and quickly terminated them. At least 35 people are dead. but there is likely more as the hostages have not been reached due to a bomb threat made by the terrorists to a negotiator of the E.M.P. Downtown Kazan is under lockdown and many businesses are currently closed in Kazan.

Police and the public have suspected that Freedomix, the group behind the Kyer Towers attack, has been behind this attack. Although it hasn't claimed responsibility, Freedomix stated that 'it was a protest by those wanting real freedom'.

Velikaya CEO Zakayin Misanov, the future head of the soon-to-form Arkaven



Arkaven's logo.

The ECNN and another news broadcaster, Velikaya, will merge to form the government-run Arkaden distributor. The recent decline in the stock of Velikaya in the regional and global market and the fallout from its former CEO's alleged videotaping of private conversations between his female reporters and their family and husbands have led to its decline and it will merged at 8:50 PM.

Euravezyans walking in the snow.

For the next few weeks, Euravezya will experience the most snow since 1910. The record, 14 inches of snow, may likely be broken as forecasters across the nation have predicted at least 28 inches will fall over the next few weeks.

[Pozlacenslavia]

BREAKING: Hostage Situation ends after heroic actions

Montegrad, Pozlacenslavia
Pozlacen News Agency

The Intervention Police unit "Luchko" storm the Spirit of Srpski, liberating the crew
Late yesterday, as the police and SOAR terrorists settled in for another day of standoff and exchanged fire, a crewmember aboard the cargo ship Spirit of Sprski requested to use the lavatory, a makeshift contraption on the stern of the boat. He then proceeded to gallantly knock out the terrorist and jump off of the boat, swimming to safety inside the police barricade. Immediately aftwerwards, after it was realized that there was no rear sentry on the ship, the Intervention Police sent their crack team, "Luchko," to raid the back of the boat. After a surprisingly peaceful raid, the police emerged victorious, with one wounded officer, 1 dead terrorist, and no hurt hostages. The hostages have been sent to therapy, and the officer is expected to make a full recovery. The man who escaped first, Mikhail Andrevski, has been awarded the Order of the Hero of the Slavic Republics, and the medal that accompanies it.