The Western Isles News

by **Townside** » Mon Dec 25, 2017 7:15 am

25 December 2017
The Daily Buzz
National Palace, Townside
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Grand Prince Zackery Carlisle delivers Christmas Message

The senior Grand Prince paid tribute to Townside's Defence and Law & Order services in his Christmas Day broadcast for the way in which they dealt with SHOCK's threats of terror attacks on the Land of Townside in the name of indigenous peoples of the Isles.

The services carried out numerous investigations, operations and preemptive raids between November and December, many of which were overseen and lead by Carlisle himself, who utilised his experience in the Townside Special Air Service and the Great Christmas Island War to root out many of these would be terrorists. Several arrests have been made, all in connection to SHOCK, and many potentially deadly terror attacks have been stopped as a result. Carlisle then praised the country for its "powerful united identity" that would "shine through" all adversity "despite what members of the international community might assert". However, he continued to urge citizens to remain vigilant, as the threats from SHOCK are far from over.

Carlisle then went on to praise his younger brother, the junior Grand Prince Noah Carlisle (whom he affectionately calls 'little rice ball', apparently a watered down version of an old nickname), who opted out of this year's Christmas Message as he is currently engaged in preliminary talks with minor diplomats from Samudera, Ainslie, Torom and Keverai. These countries are anticipated to make important visits to Townside to discuss, among many other things, business, economics and trade, in major talks that would take place over the coming year. Carlisle reports that his younger brother is "excited" at these chances at diplomacy for Townside, and he even joked that he was "glad" that it was his younger brother who took a more active hand in the talks, as "Noah has always been more diplomatic and tactful than I ever was".

Grand Prince Noah Carlisle has also sent Christmas Cards to several leaders as advised by the Ministry of International Aid. This included cards to Justuva Susanto of Samudera and Anton Hemiva of Torom, congratulating them on their successful bilateral talks; Tytus Alexander I of Noronica, praising them on the impressive Victory Day Parade recently attended by the International Minister Ivan Kipling; Jyoti Thapa of Athara Magarat with an update of Athara Magarati involvement in the University of Townside; and Roland Markwardt of Verona Beach, with reports of Townside's bountiful agricultural harvest, which is a major food source for Verona Beach. These cards are personalised, and made religiously neutral for the leaders who are not Christian. Joseph Shirazi and Andrew Kenzai of Ainslie both received cards as well as small gifts from Grand Prince Noah, in light of the fact that Ainslie was the first country to achieve 'friendly' status with Townside according to the Ministry of International Aid.

Zackery nevertheless reassured viewers that Noah would conclude his work in time to spend most of the day in private with the Family, and receive private visits from many old friends, notably including Justice Windejer of the Royal Court of Townside and General Ryuu Takahashi of the Townside Army, among other personal friends.

The Grand Prince emphasised the theme of Home

Delivering the speech live from the National Palace, the elder Grand Prince told of the importance of "home", an echo of an ingrained part of Townside culture, which he described as a place of "familiarity, warmth and love, with timeless simplicity and pull".

By his side were the photographs of his family, including his brother, wife and children, and a separate photograph of what our experts suggest to be his SAS team during the Great Christmas Island War, whom sources close to the Family say the elder Grand Prince grew close to and treat nearly as family, due to their shared experiences and endeavours.

Carlisle also praised his wife's dedication to him, his family and the country. They have been married for a decade now, when he was 20 and she was 23. As Carlisle and his brother gets busier with military, diplomatic and administrative responsibilities, Carlisle's wife has been at the forefront of the Family's ceremonial functions, such as visiting the poor and cutting ribbons, a responsibility she has stepped up to with, as her husband affectionately put it, "dedication and grace, armed with a sense of humour so terrible she puts at ease everyone she meets".

The Grand Prince paid tribute to 'Inspiring Heroes'

The Grand Prince further dedicated special time during his speech to thank "those whose service to others means they will be spending time away from their loved ones this Christmas". By this, he was paying tribute to the valiant troops stationed in the South West Territory, keeping the rest of Townside safe from Imperial Forces Remnants.

He said "as I personally know, to my own cost at times, how the men and women of our armed forces, who work and toil with daily bravery and never ending sacrifice to ensure the security of the people throughout our Land... for many of them, Christmas is hardly a holiday at all. I wish to record my thanks and appreciation for their hard work all the year round, but that is particularly valued at Christmas time. Let us collectively thank those who are working so hard on all our behalf."

Zackery's tribute echoes the tribute given by Noah during last year's Christmas message, when Zackery was unable to deliver that Christmas message because he was leading a military operation at that time in the South West Territory, against Imperial Forces Remnants that had been stirring trouble.

Other Christmas Messages

The Grand Princes also jointly prorogued Parliament for the remainder of the year, and the Courts are out of session. Many other prominent individuals have taken the opportunity to deliver their own Christmas Messages.

The Anglican Archbishop of Townside stressed on Townside's partial Christian heritage, and that it should be a source of pride for Townsiders, in addition to maintaining that Townside was a Land for the free practice of faith without question or fear, most notably Buddhism and the Kenaris mythology.

The Catholic Archbishop was more aggressive in his speech, saying he smelt conflict in the air, especially with the Imperial Forces Remnants in the South West Territory and SHOCK.

The Five Rulers all delivered messages to their own populaces in a similar vein to that of Grand Prince Carlisle. The majority Conservative Party, and the National Party and the Liberal Party, issued similar, more reserved and traditional messages.

However, many politicians have taken the opportunity to push some of their proposed policies for the coming year, including grand promises regarding helping those who are "cut off and lonely", and addressing the need for more affordable housing and mental health support. The Women and Minorities Party and the Green Party even published their own 'Christmas Wish List' mentioning wishes such as helping those with no home to call their own or those who sleep rough on the streets... older citizens, carers and other loved ones with disabilities and dementia.

The Socialist Party even updated their manifesto to include the following: "We are a compassionate nation, and this Christmas, our only wish is to bring about the kind of society we want to live in, on our island and in Isles. Vote for the Socialist Party!".

by **San Jimenez** » Mon Dec 25, 2017 11:34 am

|National Election Looms Near|
|Jimenean Christmas Celebrations|

• Chamber of Congress: Congress passes National Park Preservation Bill before
leaving Gran Teran for Christmas Holiday.
• House of Confederates: White Reformer members declared guilty after recent church attacks.
• Jimenean Catholic Church: Church urges Townside Archbishop to work for peace and stability.
• Confederate Quinn resides in Downtown Gran Teran for the rest of the election.
• Southern governors challenge northern support for Confederate Quinn by
endorsing President Canone.

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|Gran Teran, November 28, 2017|

|National Election Looms Near|
Good evening, WOW it's cold outside! Many spend this holiday week with immense enthusiasm, however, a select few celebrate with anxiety for the upcoming election. President Lucas Canone currently celebrates Christmas in Del Agua City accompanied by his wife, Mary Canone. The Canone Administration has confirmed one last meeting to be held Solzu, Malaci, to rally undecided voters and possibly sway voters from the Liberal Progressive Party. Meanwhile, Confederate John Quinn resides in Gran Teran stating that any further efforts would be useless and is confident that the outcome of the election is in his favor. We met with Confederate Quinn as he left The House of Confederates for the Christmas Holiday. Confederate Quinn had this to say:

The people of the country have shown their political beliefs in the early elections, the Liberal Progressive Party was able to succeed and win the support of the Jimenean people. I am confident now more than ever that the LPP will be able to maintain that momentum on December 28. The party and the Jimenean people are ready for a change in this country of ours. It is time San Jimenez modernizes and makes efforts to catch up with the rest of the nations of the Western Isles. The CCP has had much time to do this but has failed to serve the people on this hope. I and the LPP offer a new alternative for the people of San Jimenez who want this country to be great and powerful as it has the potential to do so. The people must vote for the Liberal Progressive Party in three days!

The people are now confident more than ever that the outcome of this election will determine the course the country will take for its future the next seven years.

|Christmas Celebrations|
The nation celebrates today as Christmas has arrived on the island. The National Christmas Tree, grown in Xulun, towers over casual onlookers in Gran Teran standing 115 feet tall. Tonight, thousands will gather in the national square for the Annual festival. Thousands more will gather at another location, Del Agua City, for a large procession throughout the city to The National Shrine of The Apparition of St. Bolivar Jimenez where mass will be held by Cardinal Colquitt. At yesterdays midnight procession, attendance was at an all-time high, an estimated 300,000 participated and bishops from across the country attended as well. The main topic Cardinal Colquitt spoke of was carrying Christian morals into 2018. He urged politicians of the country and of the Western Isles to work for peace amongst themselves and the people they neighbor. He blessed the crowd and the nation after the mass as the choir sang "The King of Glory". The city rang with bells ringing from the populous cathedrals. The attendance tonight is expected to increase from last nights. We were able to provide an excerpt from the Cardinal's speech last night:

... Make way for the King of Glory this hour, accept him as your own and allow him to define your purpose as a person. Nations of the world, nations of The Western Isles, accept Christ as your king! Govern yourselves accordingly to the doctrine of salvation and hope of an eternal life! Do not be afraid to open the doors for Christ! Allow yourself to grow in prosperity and flourish in success alongside Christ! Those who use violence to achieve their agenda and those who use intimidation, repent and be saved for the King of Glory is here to forgive and grant you peace!

That is all the news we have at the moment, thank you and have a wonderful Christmas!

by **Eisenbirge** » Wed Dec 27, 2017 9:27 am

eisenbirge
Waltram Has Entered the Game

Steffisringburg, 26 December 2017.

The Eisenbirge General Election is getting closer. In August 2018, the Prime Minister Office may or may not be led by a new figure. However, for Ernest Waltram, the answer is the former. He is the candidate of the Youth Movement Party for the 2018 election.

Das' Zeitung met him just one day before Christmas in his office. He was holding a meeting with his staff for the Christmas celebration in Steffisring. The capital of Steffisring, Steffisringburg, is holding the biggest Christmas celebration for their municipality and for this, Waltram worked extra hours to make sure everything runs properly. In just 30 minutes, the meeting was over and he greeted us. Waltram, 37 years old, is the youngest governor of Eisenbirge to this date. His announcement to enter the Eisenbirge General Election 2018 is considered to be a 'fresh air' for the Eisenbirgean political scene. "My premise is simple, a stronger connection with outside world", said Waltram. He feels that Eisenbirge is too busy playing with itself, forgetting that we are in a great region of the Western Isles. He pointed several key arguments, the first one being the Eisenbirge's absence in the League. "This cannot be happening for any longer, it is crucial for us to strengthen our relationship with our neighbors", he added.

Ernest Waltram's Profile

Ernest Ghunther Waltram
Born in Hereneik, 20 June 1980

2002 - Graduated from Technical University of Gmunein, Department of Urban Studies and Planning
2010 - Principal Consultant at Ortrun & Company
2013 - Leader of Youth Movement Party
2015 - Governor of Steffisring, Mayor of Hereneik

National Headlines

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by **Atnaia** » Wed Dec 27, 2017 9:57 am

TOP STORIES
Hegemon Responds to "International Bluster" | Asorist Terrorists Caught with Explosives at Anta Gorgje Cathedral | Gladiatorial Combat League Will Not Bend to "False Humanitarianism" | League Representative Barburj Speaks Out | Basuu Numbers on Increase Due to Cuts in Lumber Industry

ATNAIA

Asorist Terrorists Caught Attempting "Anti-Atnaian Hate Crime"

Asorist Terrorists in Purth-Graje were foiled in an attempted attack on Anta Gorgje Cathedral over this weekend. With the week-long recognition of the Lanagt still underway, it appears that these potential bombers were attempting to catch members of the Atish Balnian Church congregating in their largest center of worship.

"This is absolutely disgusting," said Worker Kjil Poburj, current Alasprache of the Cathedral. "To target individuals celebrating one of the most important religious festivals in the Atnaian year takes the Asorist cause well past the line of the mere political. This is clearly an Anti-Atnaian hate crime."

While no major Asorist group has yet stepped forward claiming responsibility for the attempted attack, LISA continues to warn citizens to maintain vigilance against individuals who would undermine the safety and security of Atnaia during these troubled times. Read more...

INTERNATIONAL

Hegemon Calls International Condemnations "Empty Words"

With the holidays nearly over, Hegemon Wessich presented his Annual Address to the Nation last night to open the final night of Lanagt. During this address, the Hegemon spoke to the ongoing international tensions directed at Atnaia over the past several weeks.

"As we go into a new year, we must keep our eyes firmly planted on our continued vision of the future, of the community and legacy we want to build Atnaia into. We cannot be cowed by the bluster of individuals who do not and cannot understand the struggles we have overcome, and who do not and cannot share the vision of peace, stability, equity and safety that we as the Atnaian nation share. Where they shout their slogans, we must stand firm in the knowledge that our pragmatism and stalwart dedication to the ideals that have drawn this nation from aristocratic corruption into an age of growth and future-building will continue to build a future for Atnaia that gleams brighter than the mud that the rest of this region would drag us into. Where they try to hitch us to the anchors of their ideals, we must continue to pull forward against their chains. Individuals throwing empty words must realize that these sorts of condemnations do not cow our vision, and that we will not kowtow to the designs of those who keep their eyes locked firmly on the past and no further than the their own limited conceptions of the world. We are better than that. We are Atnaians. As we make our way through these last, long nights of the year, that we will remember. We are Atnaians." Read more...

SPORTS

Gladitorial Combat League Won't Change Rules Based on Foreign Pressure

Pokja Othlbrus, spokesperson for the GCL, says that the League will not change it's rules based on current international concerns.

"We aren't going to bend to false humanitarianism," Othlbrus said during a press conference at the end of the highly touted bout between Rene Valvvil and Ray Huang. "The refusal of a few individuals in foreign nations to take the time to understand the laws of Atnaia or the rules and regulations of the League isn't our business. Our business is quality combat, putting forward the highest tier of athletes into the highest tier of athleticism. We are not butchers, we are not slavers. This is a business, and there is no money in either, and no humanity in either. We want to celebrate our athletes, not watch them bleed out in the dirt. That doesn't change just because our athletes carry spears. Miscategorizing our sport this way is simply causing harm to the athletes." Read more...

by **Aprania** » Thu Dec 28, 2017 8:47 am

President makes recess appointment to federal court
President Swinton sidesteps Assembly's approval to appoint Ronald Quimper to New Vancouvia Circuit Court

Justices of the New Vancouvia Circuit Court stand during the swearing-in ceremony of Roland Quimper on December 28

FULLER- President Swinton today appointed Roland Quimper to the New Vancouvia Circuit Court, taking advantage of the General Assembly's Christmas recess to sidestep the constitutional requirement that the Assembly approve judicial appointments. Quimper, who served as a provincial judge for twenty-seven years, was sworn in today in the New Vancouvia Federal Courthouse in Fuller. His tenure is regarded as finite and once the General Assembly reconvenes on January 12 they will vote to confirm or reject the appointment. For this reason, Justice Quimper is not yet allowed to hear cases.

Speaking on the matter during a special visit to Fuller today, Swinton said that Quimper "both as a man and as a judge has worked for nearly thirty years to uphold our nation's laws and pursue equal justice for all." It is the first time the President has made a recess appointment during his term. Quimper identifies as a social liberal; he voted in favor of the legalization of gay marriage in New Vancouvia in 2013 and also supported Governor Mark Warren's 2015 initiative to grant clemency to persons imprisoned for the possession of marijuana, although this stalled and eventually failed in the face of determined opposition from the New Vancouvia provincial legislature.

Quimper's appointment is expected to be confirmed by the Assembly, where the President's National Party holds majorities in both houses. However, National representatives disaffected with the President's attempts to force the Gambling Legalization Act through the Assembly may attempt to shoot the controversial bill down by refusing to consider Quimper's appointment unless the Act is withdrawn. When asked on his hypothetical decision if forced to choose between the Act's passage and Quimper's approval, Swinton said that "I don't want to entertain political 'maybes'. The GLA is obviously the most important thing we've got on our plate right now, before we move on to the infrastructure package next year. Justice Quimper is important to my administration too. He's not going to be a sacrificial lamb[...] but obviously the GLA is the most important thing that I'm wrestling with right now."

Quimper will officially take his seat on the bench tomorrow, when he will receive his own office. He is expected to receive visits from the New Vancouvia District Attorney, as well as representatives of private law firms.

In other news...
Ahnslen pharma co. Armex in vaccine talks with Education Department
S$600 million in Christmas gift returns: National Retail Association
2017: the year's top news stories, in review

by **San Montagna** » Thu Dec 28, 2017 1:20 pm

Covonantian air raid strikes Sabazio
San Montagnan News Network
December 28th 2017

The wreck of a church hit by the covonantian air raid

The San Montagnan Government has confirmed reports of a Covonantian air raid on a bunker which was occupied by many high ranking officials. The raid took the lives of nearly 30 civilians, many from the nearby residential area, the Raid also took the lives of 13 high-ranking officials who were in the bunker. The Targeted bunker was surrounded by the residential area of Sabazio, more than 10 houses and 1 church have been affected by the raid, with 4 destroyed entirely, along with the civilians inside. The Raid has brought concerns among the population, who now fear that many more air raids will occur in Sabazio, potentially killing many more Civilians.

Benito Franco, who was visiting a sabazio elementary school at the time of the raid, denounced the action and called for retaliation:

"The Covonantian Prime Minister has allowed a deadly strike which killed more than 25 innocent San montagnan civilians, this is a total disrespect for human life, these people have done nothing to affect every day life in Covonant, all they did was be in way of the goals of Covonant. I hope they think what they did was worth it, because only god will save them from what happens now."

Trending
Benito to launch missiles at covonant?
Funeral for air raid victims to occur tomorrow
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by **Tys** » Thu Dec 28, 2017 6:18 pm

Archprophet Denounces Blasphemous Revelry Plans
December 28, 2017
Wioska, Tys

Our venerated guide, archprophet Jacqueline Pientka, made a rare move and appeared to select members of the press early morning on Thursday from her estate in Wioska. Surprising the Council along with the country, she made her statement in person, and not through her current spokesperson, Halina Minko, or the Vice President for the first time in three months. During the press conference, our guide Pientka shared a disturbing vision she had seen while channeling the night before, and proclaimed a new executive law regarding New Year's Eve revelry.

"Today, I am saddened to announce to my loyal followers that there are those among you who are straying from the Path. While it may not seem intentional, these citizens are willfully violating our beliefs and are a threat to us all. During the night, we remain silent, in order to free channels for those with the gift, and to prevent the spread of evil spirits; and this tradition has been a cornerstone of our faith since the revolution itself. Yet just this morning, I'm afraid I received word that there are some who call themselves Tysian that are planning to disrupt our ciszanoca, to bastardize our lands and disrespect our ancestors. Some brave citizens from Zieleni informed officials of the plans of some youth, who apparently have been conforming with Continental customs, attempting to acquire fireworks and other illegal products for use on New Year's Eve after our mandatory cisza at 10 PM. In order to protect our loyal citizens from the actions of Continental sympathizers, I am proudly announcing that we have expedited and effected new legislation; any violators of cisza on December 31 will be shot on sight, by either security forces or attentive citizens. Citizens reporting or apprehending a suspect will be rewarded by their nearest minister. Citizens, remain vigilant, and into the new year, remember to remain stronger together."

by **San Jimenez** » Fri Dec 29, 2017 11:06 pm

• Chamber of Congress: Congress passes National Park Preservation Bill before
leaving Gran Teran for Christmas Holiday.
• House of Confederates: |Recess|
• Jimenean Catholic Church: Cardinal Colquitt prepares to leave for presidential
inaguration.
• Governors call for increased military spending.
• Northern legislators call for taxation on Jimenean cotton leaving the country.

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|Gran Teran, November 29, 2017|

|CANONE TAKES PRESIDENCY WITH A NARROW VICTORY|
Good evening, for those within the CCP at least, with election polls closing last night many waited anxiously for the news of the new President-elect. We have just received data from the House of State confirming that President Lucas Canone defeated Presidential Candidate Confederate John Quinn with a narrow victory. The confirmed percentage was 59% for President Canone and 41% for Confederate Quinn. Many LPP leaders are calling for a recount, especially in the Maladium Island districts, however, Confederate Quinn announced earlier that he has accepted the loss of his election campaign and has met with President Canone to congratulate him. The inauguration is expected to be on January 2nd in Gran Teran with Jimenean politicians being present along with high-level Church leaders, including Cardinal Colquitt. President Canone celebrates his victory today in Del Agua City with his wife, Mary Canone. The president has publicly announced that he will be celebrating with his immediate family for the night and will meet with colleagues and political allies on January 1st. It appears San Jimenez will enter 2018 with the same president along with seven more years to come!

by **Ainslie** » Sun Dec 31, 2017 3:01 am

DOMESTIC: CAP and Christian Dems merge to form new leftist party
Arnton, Ainslie

The fractured Ahnslen left appears to be becoming stronger, with the mid-left Committed Ahnslens Party releasing a statement today notifying the Ahnslen public that the centre-left Christian Democrats Party are merging with them to form the United for Ainslie (UFA) Party. UFA leader Dylan Andrews today gave a speech on the matter.

"It has become clear that the left has been a mixture of weak and complacent. A 66% vote for ACEGAD in 2015 has illuminated this more than ever. ACEGAD has been able to rally Ahnslens from the centre-left all the way to the mid-right and that wide tent scenario reflects the inability of the Ahnslen People's Congress (APC) Party to represent its constituents. The APC is nothing but a faulty megaphone projecting the interests of unions. Come, join UFA. We have no obligations to the unions which have dominated the left for decades. Come, let's forge a brighter future."

It appears that UFA will be using ACEGAD future-based rhetoric to a leftist audience, in an effort to claim the centre off of ACEGAD.

Runere's APC party has ignored the lines of communication we have opened up to them.

Andrews also ensured that UFA is a stable alternative. He also noted that he was enthusiastic about the opportunities available to the party, which now has 17 seats - translating to 10.2% of the vote.

"We have united for Ainslie"
- Dylan Andrews

Luke Johnson, leader of the Christian Democrats today stated that it was an exciting day and he looked forward to giving Ahnslens a "real and credible alternative". ACEGAD Chairman Noah Redecki welcomed the move, stating that politicians must work for their constituents and the APC has increasingly been unable to do that. Parlai will be in session in four day's time, where it is likely Tyson Runere, leader of the APC, will be under fire from all sides.

by **Covonant** » Sun Dec 31, 2017 4:24 pm

December 31, 2017
Coventry, Covonant

CBC Headlines
Leaked Papers from Keverai reveals corruption among influential citizens from numerous countries
Prime Minister Gais: San Montagna should expect more air raids

Leaked Papers from Keverai reveals corruption among influential citizens from numerous countries

A few moments ago, the CBC after days of intensive investigation as retrieved a document from an undisclosed source that entails in detailed actions taken by few influential powerful individuals from various nations around the region including Covonant. In the document are reports ranging from tax evasion, unethical action in business and corruption among government officials. The document outlines actions which have directly been linked to Keverai where many of the individuals in the report are expressed as using as a safe haven for scrupulous activities. The countries that have been mentioned involves Xrevaro, Ostehaar, Vancouvia, Dormill and Stiura and Covonant.

The reports noted that DuFurma, a company from Xrevaro has been involved in the trafficking of arms, bribery, fraud, and treason. DuFurma, a multi-industry corporation native to Xrevaro, was under contract to develop and store chemical weaponry for the state. In the papers, the company ran multiple unconfirmed R&D operations with intent to sell to Rotterfield Systems of Vancouvia and Lefora of Polar Svalbard. Furthermore the document shows where the company engaged in trafficking weapons to Tumanese terrorists and the Kodiroğluv Clan of Bhikkustan; as well as bribery to numerous local politicians and members of parliament. At the moment, DuFurma has declined to comment.

Coscem & Co. Another firm from Xrevaro mentioned in the papers is noted as also being involved in the trafficking of arms, bribery, corporate espionage, fraud, and treasons. Coscem & Co. allegedly conducted corporate espionage against DuFurma, and to better rival the company, began its own chemical weapon production. Coscem & Co. is said to have conducted multiple illegal R&D operations with Anorev Co. of Verona Beach and Namen Inc. of San Jimenez while conducted arm sales to San Jimenean Government. The CEO of Coscem & Co expressed that the reports within the papers are false.

The papers themselves are false and an attack against this good company's name. Coscem and Co has always operated within legal terms. Furthermore, the leaking and acquiring of such information is illegal in and of itself. Coscem & Co. pledges to work closely with the government on investigating such accusations.

Continuing with news on the leaked reports. Out of Vancouvia,
Rotterfield Systems, a subsidiary of multiple holding companies which the papers suggest were eventually tied back to a hushed Congressional black ops operation that begun about 5 years ago is identified as having supplied financing to the Xrevaro chemical weapons program, with the aim of utilizing the weapons via loyal paramilitary groups in war zones that the Vancouvians may find themselves involved. The CBC TWI has sought comments from both a government official and representatives from Rotterfield Systems but such attempts proved futile.

Coming closer to home, the Covonantian Leader of the Opposition Imperatus Marl and the current Minister of Defense Crixus Ignacio were found to be engaging in acts of tax evasion and corruption. The papers expressed that Opposition Leader Imperatus Marl during his term as Prime Minister, supported illegal drug trade in San Javier and secretly provided contracts to Guvonant, a private arms contractor in Covonant to supply weapons to Anliana Cartel in San Javier. Imperatus Marl is identified as being a shareholder in Guvonant and secretly profited from the drug trade which he kept the money in an off shore account in Keverai. Defense Minister Ignacio, the reports states, after being appointed Minister of Defense, Crixus Ignacio brought the matter concerning former Prime Minister Marl to light in the Consul at a Committee level meeting but due to limited information brought forward to the Committee, Imperatus Marl's case was closed. This attempt at limited information the report notes was deliberate on the part of the Defense Minister who continued on the secret acts of the former Prime Minister by creating the impression that Covonant was out of San Javier for good, while he made personal deals on behalf of the Crassus Gais led government and himself with the Corindians entrusted to secure Covonant's interest on the island and the Azul Naturalez clan who the Minister continues to support with the provision of financial support for access to partake in the drug trade through the Minister's own company, DrugCorp which uses substances of Opium in their drug products which the CBC would be a major federal offense.

A statement issued by the Defense Ministry following the CBC'S attempt at an interview was told the following:

The Minister of Defense Crixus Ignacio is deeply disturbed with the release of a report which is yet to undergo authentication. The Minister and the Ministry wholeheartedly denounce the reports as false and will take subsequent measures to ensure that those involved in its release will be brought to justice for libelous actions and flash reporting of a Covonantian government official

While the CBC tried to receive a comment from the Leader of the Opposition, we were told from the Office of the Opposition Leader that he was not available for comments. The Democratic Party of Covonant have however responded by calling for investigations into the report while expressing the party on a whole had no implications during the time the party leader served as Prime Minister.

Turning attention to Ostehaar another country where the Ostehaaran government agency Rural Development foundation (RDF) have been implicated in the reports suggest that they have falsified budget reports in order to invest a lot of money and create extra revenues. The papers expressed that they have accumulated over 4 billion KR (roughly 2.8 billion USD) in tradable securities managed by GCK in Keverai. The CBC identifies that this act illegal not only because of the falsified reports, but also because the RDF isn't allowed to hold off-shore accounts (let alone investment accounts) at all. It is also noted throughout the more than 500 page report that the RDF then used a lot of its unreported surplus to finance several government projects related to base defenses and coastal facilities in Ostehaar, Lovsk, and Keverai. The CBC sought a response from Eran Soherger, spokesman for the RDF where he denies the entire report, claiming that those accounts were merely personal accounts of RDF directors and not RDF accounts.

The findings in the reports is entirely false. It has also showed grave levels of inaccuracies by stating that the accounts were RDF accounts when in actuality they were the personal accounts if the RDF directors. I will decline to speak more on this for now as I believe an investigation into these claims is forthcoming and the RDF will clear this bad publicity

Over in Dormill and Stiura four individuals have been found to have engaged in corruption while the country's own intelligence agency has been found to be implicated throughout the reports. The individuals are:

Demian Yumei-Tracey - A Designer Clothes Store in Kevere's Landing.

Bureau of Special Intelligence - Dormill and Stiura's National Intelligence and Espionage Agency.

Trix Lovel - Present Director of the Bureau

Alice Marie Richelieu - President of the Federal Republic

Rébecca Leroy - Minister of State of the Federal Republic

With the state owned Bureau of Special Intelligence - Dormill and Stiura's National Intelligence and Espionage Agency being the only organizations from the country implicated.

The reports express that Demian Yumei-Tracey, served as a front for a Bureau secret project to have safe houses in foreign nations. The reports further expressed their involvement in the torture and brainwashing of foreign nationals and citizens to further the aims of the Bureau. Director Lovel, President Richelieu, and Minister of State Leroy had all approved of the project and have worked on its development over the course of the administration.

The report notes that the Bureau has also falsified various documents regarding their operations, including the existence of the Joker's Deck, a special division of the Bureau that performs exceptionally risky Black Ops, including actions in Charbagnia and in Merrit Isle.

The CBC in reaching for a statement from the parties involved all denied the reports and have declined to comment further. The CBC TWI will however continue to track and investigate further this developing story.

Prime Minister Gais: San Montagna should expect more air raids

Prime Minister Crassus Gais has announced that Covonant in its lead of the Coalition Forces currently fighting in San Montagna will continue its air operations throughout the night as the Coalition of Six gains more territories of the country.

The C6 is nearing its completion on bringing democracy to the San Montagnans. We alongside our allies are fighting tirelessly to root out a sub-regional threat. Do far I have been told that we are winning the fight and to continue our efforts, I have ordered the Airforce to not relent in their attempts to maintain air superiority while destroying any impediment from the air in San Montagna

When told by journalist of the death toll following Covonant's air raid, Prime Minister Gais expressed his deep regrets for the innocent lives lost but noted that it would be worth it in the end.

War is never good and we have to come to terms that this is war and while I am regretful that innocent lives were lost we can't lost focus of the mandate. I can assure all Covonantians and peace loving citizens of the South Mesder that this conflict should end the threat that looms over us. It will he worth in the end

The C6 forces currently fighting in San Montagna has taken control of major cities in the country primarily on Mario Island with the Wellsian forces recently taking control of San Luca. The Prime Minister is however expressing Covonant's readiness in the event of reprisal attacks on Covonant from San Montagna.

I think for this war to quickly end, it would be a grave mistake for the San Montagnans to think to attack mainland Covonant. And I send strong warnings to Benito to move from such thinking. Already many Covonantian lives has been lost and we would not appreciate innocent Covonantian lives being lost as well. Covonant would ensure if such was to occur an example would be made to prevent such occurrence from happening again.

The Prime minister has ordered Benito to step down as the country's leader and call his army to surrender. He has given the fascist leader a 1 day ultimatum.

We don't want to prolong this conflict. It is not the intention of the C6 or the Covonantian government to start the new year with a war. I am ordering Benito to step down as the ruler of San Montagna and to call his army to surrender and hand himself over to the C6 forces for a trial conducted by his own country once we have ensured a peaceful transition to a democratic society. I am ordering Benito to adhere to my call within 24 hours if not we would see the phase of this war intensified which many would hope this stage of the conflict would not see. But I will not hesitate to unleash hell if Benito would wish to hold his country at ransom.

The Prime Minister expressed that the conflict is still being monitored and planning and coordination continuously being made as the stages of the conflict develops.

DO REMEMBER THIS IS THE CBC

Reporter : Gloria Stiles

by **Athara Magarat** » Sun Dec 31, 2017 7:19 pm

January 1st, 2017

Tamus Welcome the Dog in the New Year

Tamu children in Goletol, Prahara during a rally celebrating Tamu Losar.

NEW LIBANG

Tamu Losar, the main festival of Gurung community, which is celebrated usually in the last week of December - fell on January 1st this time around and has with much enthusiasm being celebrated in Athara Magarat, Prahara, Bhikkustan and other nations alongside the international New Year of Gregorian calender. The term ‘Tamu’ is the original name the Gurung people who took the name after Gurung Hang who was the first non Kirat-Limbu ruler of the Khas-Kirat Empire and the one who made the Gurung Yantra (as a character 卍) a symbol of Khas-Kirati cultures. Meanwhile the term ‘Losar’ denotes ’New Year’, hence the Tamu Lhosar festival this year with great coincidence fell on January 1st.

Gurung Dharma shamans in Ghan Pokhara, Athara Magarat perform a ritual for prosperity and peace.

The Tamu people are the indigenous to the central hilly regions of Athara Magarat but live all over the Isles specially in Prahara and Bhikkustan, in varied numbers. On Tamu Losar, the family members of all generations have a huge get-together, and rejoice and celebrate by exchanging love and greetings. For this, they gather in a common place and have some cultural programs like singing and dancing in the folk songs as well. The day starts with hospitality welcome of each other with plates which has sel roti and achar. In Ghan Pokhara, the designated hometown of Tamu people in Athara Magarat, a massive number of Tamus from all over the Isles arrive in their attractive and enchanting cultural dress. The men wear bhangra, a white cloth shirt-like apparel tied across the chest and open like a bag at the back (for carrying things), and a kachhad, like a short sarong or kilt. The Tamu women (referred to as Tamusyo), both children and adolescents, wear ghalek (blouses), which is enhanced by large gold earrings and semi-precious stone necklaces. They perform several rituals in Ghan Pokhara in the day, with cultural programs. In the rural Athara Magarati villages, the people gather in their courtyards to celebrate the festival.

The Dog Spirit, Khi Lho, has been welcomed by the Tamus.

The Tamu people divide their years into 12 cycles, each one for a year, which is given a special name, represented by one of the 12 animals for each year. This year they are bidding farewell to the Bird spirit (Chya-Lho) and welcoming the Dog spirit (Khi-Lho). Children born this year will have Khi-Lho as their guardian for their entire life.

Jrm Hangma returned to New Libang from her week-long visit to the Eastern Union of Socialist Republics (EUSR) on Sunday after inviting EUSR's leader Aleksei Nijakov to visit Athara Magarat and wished the Tamu people on the occasion of Losar and all citizens and people across the Isles a New Year.

by **Athara Magarat** » Sun Dec 31, 2017 8:42 pm

January 1st, 2017

COVEXIT looms but Jrm Hangma: Cooperation is Future

The flag of the Cooperative Union

NEW LIBANG

After returning to New Libang from her week-long visit to the EUSR and offering New Year and Tamu Losar wishes, Jrm Hangma has asked nations across the Isles to consider their future with the Cooperative Union, just as January 10 the date for COVEXIT referendum nears.

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We Athara Magaratis respect the interests and decisions of our friends in Covonant and will accept the results of the COVEXIT referendum. While we hope that Covonant remains in the Cooperative Union for a united future ahead, we are sure that the union and the Gais administration as well as future Covonantian governments can have friendly relations with one another and maintain that for a generations to come.

Jrm Hangma asserted that as one of the three founding members of the Cooperative Union alongside Covonant and Keomora, the Demokratik Kuunsrach of Athara Magarat will ensure that the economic bloc still remains as the strongest one in the Isles. If COVEXIT referendum results turn in favor of the Gais administration, it has been speculated that Noronica and Keomora will most likely lead the bloc and Harold Aentyn of Noronica is the current Chairperson of the Cooperative Union.

Jrm Hangma thanked the Peacekeepers of the Cooperative Union under Commission Peacekeeping Order 001 who had set refugee camps in other CU nations and provided humanitarian aid for Athara Magarati citizens and Bhikkustani refugees (who had been seeking refuge in Athara Magarat) during the San Montagnan Occupation of Athara Magarat. She stated that the government of Athara Magarat was working with other CU member states to bring back the Athara Magarati citizens and Bhikkustani refugees to the Demokratik Kuunsrach.

Pro-CU poster by an Athara Magarati artist.

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Our three nations - Athara Magarat, Keomora and Covonant started the Cooperative Union initiative from the ashes of war to heal the wounds. Every Athara Magarati is proud of what my predecessor Purna Sura Paija did and how much the CU has achieved in such a short time. Every one of us in the Demokratik Kuunsrach and our fellows in other CU nations hope for bringing even the most hostile nations under a united roof for future vision for peace and prosperity of all. As a new year arrives, we shall have more economic, humanitarian and scientific projects to commit to. Once again, I request all nations in the Isles to consider a bright and peaceful future with the CU and long live this Cooperative Union!

by **Townside** » Mon Jan 01, 2018 5:30 am

31 December 2017/1 January 2018
The Daily Buzz
Townside Harbour, Townside CBD
Current weather: 9 C

CBD Fireworks to usher in New Year
11:30 pm

There are reports that over 200,000 people from across the Land of Townside and from all over the world have gathered in Townside CBD to celebrate the New Year. These includes huge crowds around the settlement’s most prominent buildings, including the City of Townside - the ‘Eastern CBD’ - and the Townside Docklands - the ‘Western CBD’.

Many of Townside’s tallest buildings - which are great symbols of Townside’s spectacular economic recovery from the Great Christmas Island War and continued economic growth and excellence - are currently lit up with LED lights and screens displaying New Years greeting and well-wishes in Townside Creole, English, Japanese, Ipaki and Spanish.

A makeshift concert area has been set up in Townside Docklands, in full view of where the main fireworks show will be this year. Many famous celebrities, singers and performers from all around the world will be performing, but prominent local stars include 49 year old singer and businesswoman Serena Diane, 23 year old singer-songwriter Hale Bailey, and 19 year old singer-songwriter Sean Mercedes.

It is said that hotels in the area are fully booked to get the best view of the fireworks. Some major streets have been pedestrianised for the New Year, blocking out cars and making way for human celebrators, but human congestion seems likely. The manager of the Grand Argus Hotels, a Keveraite business which recently opened a single hotel in Docklands, reports that it may take guests up to 2 hours to return to their hotel rooms, but insists that the five-star hotel will do everything to ensure their guests return to their rooms comfortably and efficiently, despite the likely congestion.

Policemen stand guard at all major areas of congregation, and the emergency services stand ready. The increased security comes after Grand Prince Zackery Carlisle’s Christmas message, where he urged citizens to remain vigilant after a string of foiled terror attacks by the terrorist organisation SHOCK. The police insist there is nothing to worry about as they have all major areas fully secured.

Even more spectacular are those who managed to get their hands on private boats. There are currently hundreds of yachts and private vessels peppered across the thin strait that separates the Shiny Isles from the Mainland. It is beautiful there, under the night sky, as it gives full view of the Shiny Isles Naval Base to the west, where most of the Royal Townside Navy’s greatest warships are stationed to protect the capital, and the Townside Docklands CBD to the east, where most boats are likely facing to witness the firework events against the backdrop of the shining skyline of Townside’s capital and largest city.

For those at the harbour, we strongly urge a nice, thick jumper or sweater, as the current temperature of 9 degrees Celsius for Townside settlement only gets lower in the harbour waters.

Most occupants of the boats are groups of teenagers and young adults who pooled their earnings and savings to afford boat rentals, but also include elderly, retired people, and other wealthy individuals.

Stay tuned with the Daily Buzz for live news coverage of the New Years celebration.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
12:00 am

After a spectacular countdown, fireworks were released from all major buildings in the City of Townside and the Townside Docklands. The fireworks were not one off. They continued in beautiful and colourful volleys dancing one after another, until the CBD was alight, in a good way of course.

Serena Diane, Hale Bailey and Sean Mercedes will be performing a special new year song together, a great treat for their fans, as Townside ushers in the New Year.

The fireworks are set to last only for five minutes, a mark of the stereotypical Townside prudence. We will update when the fireworks conclude.

Happy New Year to all our readers, both at home and overseas. May the New Year find you well and happy always.

BREAKING NEWS: Yacht Hostage Crisis
12:01 am

This in just now: 18 teenagers on a rented yacht in Townside Harbour has been taken hostage by a group of armed men in combat uniform.

The combat uniforms are not the ones issued by the Townside Armed Forces.

It is unknown at this stage the motives of the armed group, nor any organisation they may be affiliated to. However, early speculations suggest they may be working with, for, or inspired by the Imperial Forces Remnants.

We have reason to believe the hostages are safe, but we are unsure how long that may remain the case. The names and identities of both the perpetrators and the victims are still unknown.

There are also reports that an elderly couple on a nearby yacht sailed closer to the yacht carrying the hostages, in a bid to help, but the elderly couple was attacked, shot and wounded. A helicopter from the Townside Medical Centre is on its was to collect the elderly couple.

The militants then ordered other surrounding yachts to back off, and they demanded a phone call with the Grand Princes, preferably the older Zackery Carlisle.

There has been no official reaction to these events, although our reporters at the Townside National Palace says the residence of the Grand Princes suddenly seem more bustling and busy. The Grand Princes were spending new years privately there.

Security has responded by putting all major areas of celebration in lockdown, including buildings and open-air concerts.

The fireworks are still ongoing, but people are no longer paying attention to it. The music has abruptly stopped, and Hale Bailey has been bundled off the stage by his bodyguards. There is now confusion and tears among fans.

Serena Diane, whose long singing career has seen many threats to her safety, and Sean Mercedes, who only recently returned from military reservist training, insisted to stay on the stage with their fans, although they have halted their performance for now and urged their fans to remain calm and collected.

Townside, now in 2018, can only wait with baited breath as the events unfold.

SHOCK confirmed as violence breaks out at University
12:30 am

Authorities have confirmed that 9 members of SHOCK are behind the hostage crisis. Authorities have also confirmed the names of the hostages, and their families will be notified. The Daily Buzz will not reveal these names for privacy and safety concerns.

SHOCK is demanding the Grand Princes, the Five Rulers and their Governments step aside in favour of an Ipachi State. They also called for an ‘honourable suicide’ by the Grand Princes, the Five Rulers and all members of the ‘oppressive’ Townside government, including the democratically elected members of the Townside General Assembly of Parliament, whom SHOCK labelled as traitors.

They have also promised the hostages are currently safe, but threatened that that may not be the case if their demand is not met. By now, authorities have been relentlessly negotiating with the terrorists for the safe release of the hostages for meeting possible minor demands, like money, but the militants refused to budge.

These negotiations took place over the phone, as there was no possibility of physical interaction. The Royal Townside Navy and the associated Maritime and Coast Guard Agency have cleared the strait around a 1 km radius from the yacht bearing the hostages, to prevent any possible escalation. The wounded elderly couple from earlier have arrived at Townside Medical Centre by helicopter for treatment and are in a stable condition. It is currently unknown whether or not Grand Prince Zackery Carlisle spoke on the phone with the militants.

The Shiny Isles Naval Base has since come alive, and naval patrol boats have been deployed around the 1 km radius exclusion zone, but with the presence of the hostages, the navy is currently cautious in its dealings. Some secret videos taken by some of the hostages with their phone, and uploaded to the internet, has since been viewed a million times over, and is currently providing valuable information to Security Services. SHOCK militants have retaliated to this by holding one hostage at gun point in front of the yacht, for all media cameras to see. Viewer discretion is advised for those videos.

The Security Service has advised the Grand Princes that they have increased the Townside Terror Threat Level to Level 5, from Level 4, indicating another terror attack is expected imminently. The previous threat Level of 4 was set last year after increased activity from Imperial Forces Remnants. There is speculation that the Security Service is stretched in their attention between the Imperial Forces Remnants and SHOCK, which may threaten Townside’s security.

As part of the increased threat level, soldiers will be deployed immediately at key areas of all cities in Townside. As citizens were slowly directed away from hotspots, many sent well wishes to the patrolling soldiers, thanking them and even apologising for the disrupted New Year holiday. However, soldiers don’t usually get holidays on New Years anyway.

The revelation of SHOCK’s involvement has sparked outrage across the country. In the Ipachi Village, some have gathered to burn the flag of Athara Magarat, as many Ipachi Townsiders associate SHOCK fully with that country.

“This is the fault of Athara Magarat! This all started with them and their stupid Arun Valley Protocol! They disrespect us? We disrespect them!” shouted one protester as they stomped on another Athara Magarati flag.

The Ipachi Chief has condemned the disrespect towards Athara Magarat as he departed for Townside settlement.

The disrespect, however, was worse at the University of Townside, where Athara Magarati involvement is well known in the form of international students and research projects funding.

A new years party at the University was halted when the news of the hostage crisis broke. When SHOCK’s involvement was confirmed, a young local student began assaulting an Athara Magarati international student. She accused him of making Townside less safe.

“My brother is in the military!” she declared “and his life and job is made less safe because of sh*t like you!”

The international student insisted that he had no involvement and therefor should not be blamed. Other assaults and verbal abuse have been reported by other Athara Magarati international students. The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Townside has condemned the bullying of Athara Magarati students.

Stampede in City of Townside
12:45 am

There has been a stampede in the eastern CBD as a large crowd of people started running after a sudden loud sound and a command asking people to run away. In the frenzy, some people were pushed to the ground and stomped against as others fled. Some were helplessly carried away by the sudden movement and wave of people. There has been serious injuries reported, and ambulances and helicopters from the Townside Medical Centre has been dispatched, but those injured would be difficult to access right now as the frenzied stampede is still ongoing. Soldiers, police and others are trying to calm the crowds down, but it seems the best and safest thing to do for now is wait for the running crowd to thin out.

Reports have surfaced that the stampede started because of a prank. A group of teenagers, using the tense atmosphere created by the hostage crisis, insinuated a second, faked terrorist attack as a joke. This has led to many injuries and possibly even deaths. The police have apprehended the teenagers, who look apologetic.

Justice Windejer of the Royal Court of Townside, who has voluntarily returned to the Royal Court ‘in case justice needs to be served’, has condemned the practical joke as stupid and damaging. Those teenagers are to be jailed, and their future awaits to be seen.

The stampede therefor, we can confirm, is not the result of a second terrorist attack.

BREAKING NEWS: SAS and Marines storm yacht, hostages safe
12:50 am

Good news at last!

General Ryuu Takahashi has just confirmed with the Daily Buzz that Townside’s best of the best: our Special Forces, have stormed the yacht and saved the hostages! The team included 7 Special Forces personnel, including 4 SAS soldiers and 3 Marines. Grand Prince Zackery Carlisle was one of the SAS soldiers, and he personally lead the successful assault.

They threaded through ice-cold waters under the guise of darkness, hiding just at the surface of the ocean's waters, braving almost freezing conditions for several minutes.

Then, Southern Airways Flight TA 199 flew at low altitude over Townside Harbour. Though a private commercial flight, it was instructed by the military to deviate its course over the harbour shortly after its take off from Townside International Airport. The plane flying overhead did well to distract the armed militants for a few seconds as they looked overhead to investigate the jet noises. A commercial flight was used instead of a figter jet from the Royal Townside Air Force because a military aircraft might provoke the militants into a more violent reaction, so General Takahashi explains.

When the militants were distracted by the Southern Airways flight, our boys emerged from the water and boarded the yacht, where they killed 7 terrorists and captured 2 of them alive. One SAS soldier received minor injuries. We can confirm that Grand Prince Zackery Carlisle is also safe and unharmed. However, the ricocheting bullets during the brief firefight, inflicted minor injuries on two hostages, while another hostage received serious injuries.

Cheers could be heard from the pier overlooking the harbour following the successful operation. The yacht was escorted to shore by Navy patrol boats, where all the rescued hostages were flown to Townside Medical Centre. Those physically injured will have their wounds treated, while even those who are physically unharmed will be receiving psychological evaluation.

We are currently trying to get an interview with Grand Prince Zackery Carlisle, as he was in the heat of the action, although that may be difficult currently as he sorts things out. Grand Prince Noah Carlisle and other official are likely to be preoccupied in evaluating this unexpected New Year terrorist act. Stay tuned with the Daily Buzz as we compile some responses to these events.

by **Orsandia** » Mon Jan 01, 2018 6:49 am

January 1st, 2018
The Guangfeng Times
Guangfeng, Orsandia

Williamson becomes new Prime Minister as Liberal Democrats win majority in 2017 Elections.

The end of the year certainly brought unforeseen surprises as polling picked up and voters headed to the polls.

Following the declaration of a snap election by Prime Minister Yxngzhao, attempting to gain a legislative super majority for the right-wing coalition government following a tumultuous past 5 years where corruption and societal tension grew amid a astronomical economic rise, Senior members of the centre-right Conservative Party were revealed to have been involved in collusion with an unknown foreign government and threw the party into complete disarray. Those members have since resigned, yet the damage had already been done. Regularly experiencing dominating support, the party saw its advantage drop nearly 15%, allowing other parties to come within striking distance in the polls. Prior to the election, the cumulative poll average saw the Liberal Democrats pull level at 35%, with the Libertarians gaining significantly from the decline.

"Orsandians, today you have bestowed upon me the greatest task in this fine country." said Williamson at his victory speech. "Mired so long by years of isolation, collectivist violence, and social intolerance, now begins the process of striving for progress and a greater role within the international community, and we shall drive hate and ignorance from our beloved nation." Incoming Prime Minister Williamson highlighted the ongoing ethnic clashes in Northern Orsandia as "An opportunity for understanding and dialogue" and talked of Orsandia's untapped potential to grow as a power within Gael and the Western Isles. Prime Minster of Ainslie, Andrew Kenzai, has contacted Williamson to congratulate him on his victory as have other heads of states across Gael. What is left to be seen if such changes that Williamson proposes shall affect societal and economic development for the better, and if the new government is willing to push even further for free trade than the last.

by **Karelo-Finland** » Mon Jan 01, 2018 12:08 pm

HELSINKI, Karelo-Finland 1.1.2018

Communists to form new coalition party, other socialist parties expected to join

Karelo-Finnish Communist Party begun their annual 4-day party conference at their HQ in Äänislinna today with an announcement that new party-like organization, Finnish People's Democratic League (FPDL), will be formed today, consisting of the Communist party and other socialist parties. Chairman of the Communist Party Central committee Juhani Mäenpää told the press that invitations have been sent to other leftist parties. FPDL is expected to stay as the 2nd largest party in the Federation, behind the ruling PPM party.

Chairman Juhani Mäenpää holding a speech in SKP's regional department of Finland Proper last year.

Tomorrow the party will elect new members for their politburo. SKP is also expected to announce their programs for upcoming presidential and parliament elctions, and they make other decisions concerning the upcoming merge of socialist parties.

KFCNA wishes happy new year to all it's readers!

by **Atnaia** » Mon Jan 01, 2018 2:16 pm

TOP STORIES
Last Night of Alanagt Celebration of Atish Culture | Asorist Dissent Group Arrested at Royal University | Fortress Atnaia Protests League | Gladiators Speak Against International Condemnations | Heron Entity 2.0 Announced

ATNAIA

Alanagt Celebrations Culminate at Mavis Park in Display of Atnaian Patriotism

With Alanagt reaching its conclusion last night, thousands of Atnaians gathered in the downtown core near Mavis Park in Purth-Graje to celebrate. Traditional festivities, including fireworks, musical displays and festival food were only part of the joyous occasion, as military forces held one of their largest parades in the capital in 40 years.

"The last time we saw a gathering of patriots this large in the capitol in celebration was before the Military Coup of the 1980s," the Hegemon said during his address. "Atnaia again embraces its power and its pride. We've come through times of trial, but in this last night of the most important festival on the Atnaian calendar, we remember just how much we have to celebrate."

Some historians recall that the last military celebration on record to match the size of this gathering was during the Nuclear Obsession, when over 15,000 Atnaians came out to watch the unveiling of Jratmulrn and Kizral, the final nuclear weapons constructed before disarmament.

"For those of us who still remember, a gathering like this is a little empty without seeing vehicles laden heavy with nukes," said Lio vich Jules. "It's enough to make you nostalgic for the good old days." Read more...

Asorist Support Network Broken at Royal University

LISA spokesperson Tomas Wujing-Kalghan announced this morning that a major operation at the Royal University of Atnaia has managed to uncover a secret Asorist group in one of Atnaia's finest centers of learning. The group, which consisted of at least fifteen noble-born individuals among others, have been detained and are to be sent to debtors' camps pending questioning.

"This is important to remember," said Wujing-Kalghan. "Asorist corruption does not know the limits of social class. There is more to it than that. We have to remain vigilant in all places at all times for this sort of dissent, be ready to remove the weed before it sets in roots."

This is the first major arrest of nobleborn individuals connected to Asorism. The action has been lauded by many citizen groups, who have commented that "the Hegemon promised to end the corruption of the nobility, the new constitution assured it, and this sort of action by LISA proves that the ages of the aristocracy are behind us." Read more...

INTERNATIONAL

League of the Western Isles Condemned by Fortress Atnaia

Atnaian citizen group Fortress Atnaia has released pamphlets and statements condemning the discussion of the League of the Western Isles, stating that the League has an "Anti-Atnaian bias" and that "The League's actions have shown time and again that they have no intention of aiding Atnaia". The statements include harsh condemnations of the League, claiming that "Atnaia has no purpose continuing its membership in an organization that sees sovereignty as an obstacle to get through as opposed to a right to be defended". The group has asked that the Quorum consider withdrawal from the League, and has also stated that Fortress Atnaia supports international cooperation, but that the League's actions are inconsistent with its stated goals. They have suggested the establishment of a new organization that stands by the original spirit of the League's mandates.

At this time neither the League nor the Quorum has responded, but spokespeople from Fortress Atnaia have said that they trust the Quorum to do what is best for Atnaia.

"The Hegemon has yet to steer us wrong," said one spokesman. "This is a time for decisive action, and Hegemon Wessich is the man for that action." Read more...

by **Ostehaar** » Mon Jan 01, 2018 3:51 pm

January 1st, 2018

ATNAIAN NUCLEAR OBSESSION: THE GOOD OLD DAYS?

A classified memo distributed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reportedly determines that the Atnaian Quorum would most likely push for nuclear rearmament. The document, which was drawn up by the ministry's Special Assessment Wing and shared with the Prime Minister's Office, the security and foreign affairs committee, and Oster embassies around the region, says Hegemon Wessich has been openly promoting the issue of Atnaian nuclear capabilities in the past year. "The construction of modern reactors and fuel-cycle facilities was probably a key factor in the Hegemony's plan of action," the document reportedly states.

"It is possible that this renewed interest in the nuclear field is linked to the 2016 Merrit Isle Nuclear Reactor incident," the document suggests, "during which the Atnaian military was forced to quarantine the facility." The memo details suspected Atnaian nuclear capabilities, mentions recent Uranium mining activities, and assesses that either the ARK or SPD currently has projects related to the development of nuclear weapon components.

The document also mentions the Atnaian Nuclear Obsession of the 1980's, the 1984 standoff, and the anti-nuclear agenda that followed. It further states that "while Atnaian public discourse has not stressed the importance of independent nuclear capability, the hegemonic administration frequently raises the issue through the media, relying on sentiments of nostalgia and Atnaian superiority." FNN was unable to get a clear response from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the reported memo.

'LAND DEAL': RDF IMPLICATED IN KEVERAI LEAKS

10 weeks after FNN's first report on the so-called 'Land Deal' involving the Rural Development Foundation - CBC reveals indications that the RDF has indeed falsified budget reports and held off-shore accounts contrary to law. According to the leaked documents, these accounts were investment accounts managed by GCK law firm in Keverai. The report also states that the unreported surplus was used to finance government projects related to base defenses and coastal facilities in Ostehaar, Lovsk, and Keverai.

This comes only days after the confirmation of recent Oster-Keveran talks that included agreements relating to "installing advanced border-defense instruments" in Keverai. FNN has no indications that this agreement is linked to the 'Land Deal', but experts suggest that the 'advanced instruments' may actually be classified Oster weapons that the government was able to finance thanks to the RDF unreported surplus.

by **Vancouvia** » Mon Jan 01, 2018 4:31 pm

January 1, 2017
VNN ~ Vancouvian News Network
Coventry, Covonant

CBC Story on Rotterfield Systems Stinks of Bad Journalism

Yesterday, Covonantian based news corporation Covonantian Broadcasting Commission (CBC) released a story supposedly implicating numerous countries including Vancouvia of committing various illegal acts. According to an "undisclosed source," a "document" exists that Rotterfield Systems and Congress itself has been financing chemical weapons programs in Xrevaro for the past five years. While Rotterfield executives have been silent, Congress has firmly denounced these claims, calling them another round of "false news" designed to weaken Vancouvia internally.

"The thing about journalism," spoke Paul Hawkings, member of Congress, "is that it's usually a for-profit business. I'm sure the CBC is relishing its recent spike in ad revenue and, it will, I'm sure, continue on with this nonsense as long as people are willing to slurp it up."

In full disclosure, VNN reminds its users that we are fifty-percent supported by the Vancouvian taxpayer.

The official Congressional statement included, "The idea that Congress has or is, in any way, shape, or form, supporting a chemical weapons program in any foreign country is a ridiculous falsification. Furthermore, Rotterfield Systems is a legitimate manufacturing and logistics company that has provided thousands of jobs for Vancouvians since 2000. We are concerned that the nation of Covonant has allowed this false story to erupt out of control."

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VISE Index Down 1.0% in Past Week
Heroic Firefighting Unit Saves Dozens in Apartment Fire in Zephyr
Athara Magarat Strategy: "A Refocus of Efforts on Problem Areas"
Vancouvia Not to Sanction or Condemn Atnaia
Liberal Democrats Take Majority of Seats in Orsandian Legislature
Ice Becoming Major Concern for Vessels in Argean Sea
Option One Epidemic Finally Garners Attention of Congress

by **Correnia** » Mon Jan 01, 2018 5:19 pm

Aldcroft, Correnia
First of January, 2018

HIGH CHANCELLOR ZIMMERMAN CELEBRATES 65TH BIRTHDAY

As his birthday was December 28th, High Chancellor Zimmerman celebrated his 65th birthday with celebrities from alroud the world and political leaders of great nations. A great party erupted in the palace and out on the streets, with warm weather keeping the party lively.
Although the party was a celebration, some would not see it that way. Reformists in the government, a growing movement starting with the newer generations, see the party as a signal for change. Seeing the leaders age they question his waning the abilities for this one man to rule a whole nation. More on the Reformists below.

Reformists form unofficial coalition amid growing cracks in the government
As the High Chancellor celebrated his birthday, certian aspects of his government celebrated for a different reason. Multiple people in the government who has followed the same goals for the past 3 years but have been disunited, have finally joined forces. Since political parties are banned within the nation, the officials have formed to create a coalition of reformers. Calling for a turn to a unitary republic as well as more liberal economic policies this goes directly against the ideals of the fiscally conservative high chancellor who enjoys untapped power to wield it in a proper way.

Led by the charismatic senior officer for internal affair Christoph Nicholas, this new reformist coalition stands 216 members tall, making up nearly half of the assembly. What this new group seems like a powerful new force within a crumbling government, as the administration seems to be splitting with ideals all vying for power as High Chancellor keeps creeping in old age. The difference is as the others attempt to gain their own power to become the next high chancellor, the Reformists work to end the cycle, and change the government into a new democracy more closely transparent for the people.

by **Athara Magarat** » Mon Jan 01, 2018 8:05 pm

January 2nd, 2017

Athara Magarat's bid to save endangered Isles languages

Catholic Iza people in a church in Cado, Corindia.

NEW LIBANG

The Iza language may not be around for long. The Iza had arrived from what is now San Javier around 900 AD. As the modern world encroaches, the language is in danger of being lost as Iza people make greater use of the widely spoken Spanish tongue.

What is at risk is not simply the vocabulary and grammar of this unique language, but the Iza's – and by extension, part of humanity's – cultural heritage and expression.

The Iza are not alone in facing the loss of their native tongue. Every 14 days, a language dies. Over half of the approximately 7,000 languages spoken on the planet may disappear by the end of the century. In the modern age, language extinction is happening faster than species extinction. Many languages indigenous to the Isles such as Iza are endangered and the majority of them do not have written form. Once the last speaker dies, so does the language. And for an oral culture, preserving language becomes even more important for maintaining the identity and heritage of a community.

It is said that with every language, you speak you gain a new soul. But 80% of the world's population now speak just 1.1% of its languages, and universal languages, like English, dominate the internet, signage and the majority of published texts. So, is the new world, becoming a duller place, in which the rich diversity of humanity's full and wonderful language abilities is reduced to a handful of tongues: English, Mandarin, and a few others? Are we in danger of losing our soul?

But all is not lost. At least for the people of the Isles. The Isles Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Charter (also known as Arun Valley Protocol) had been ratified by more than 10 nations across the Isles in December 2017 and many indigenous peoples in various nation states across the Isles are protesting for their governments to ratify the charter. In accordance to the Arun Valley Protocol, Athara Magarati schools under the Ministry of Education have introduced Endangered Isles Languages (EIL) course in addition to already having at least three classes related to languages. The Athara Magarati students in EIL class are supposed to learn about languages such as Iza and various other disappearing ones.

Students of an EIL class listen to an Iza language lesson.

There is hope that the next generation of Athara Magarati citizens would learn about Isles people such as the Iza, their customs and language. And the Athara Magaratis also seek to redeem the "crimes of their ancestors" - for the Khas-Kirati raids around 1100 AD had led to great turmoils in the Iza settlements of Corindia.

Perhaps the most successful example is Hebrew, which was dead two centuries ago, before being revived and brought into the 20th century as a living language and the mother tongue of an entire generation of Israelis. Other languages have also been brought back from the brink of extinction through the sheer will and determination of their communities, including Welsh, Cornish, Maori and various Khas-Kirati languages.

Language preservation works best when the language, culture and identity of minority-speaker communities are respected by national governments – rather than being banned, children are either fully taught in their mother tongue or given dedicated classes in it, in addition to learning the national or regional language. Evidence is mounting for the benefits of bi- or multi-lingualism, and for the social and psychological importance of mother-tongue conservation, which allows conversation across multiple generations and strengthens cultural continuity and community identity.

The Hayu hip-hop duo from Marin Khola.

In some places, technology is proving an unlikely savior Divas Hirachan, a linguist at the University of Arun Valley (UAV) is creating 'talking dictionaries' of endangered languages that help users to preserve the tongues digitally though audio recordings of native speakers and pictures, and has a YouTube channel for endangered languages. The languages can then be used more easily for text messages over mobile phones, for example. "In some cases, people have created an orthography [script] for languages that have never been written down, so they can send SMS messages to each other," he says. So far, Hirachan has created talking dictionaries in eight languages that have never previously been recorded including ones in Athara Magarat, the EUSR, Samudera, Townside and has six more dictionaries on the way.

One of the benefits of the globalized internet, Hirachan says, is that remote villagers with endangered languages can reach a global audience. For example, a hip-hop duo of ladies from the Hayu town of Marin Khola, Athara Magarat, have garnered more than 9,000 global viewers for their YouTube video in the Hayu language – that's more than three times the number of Hayu speakers in Athara Magarat and possibly Isles-wide for Hayus in other countries often cannot speak their ancestral language.

by **Geranceia** » Tue Jan 02, 2018 1:43 pm

2nd of January, 2018

Pilocerus, Geranceia

Constitution Amended, for the second time in a week

Earlier today the Federal Government passed a minor amendment to the constitution, formally declaring the military is not only is existence to defend Geranceia, but also to attack our enemies. The amendment merely removed the need for all branches of government to approve, reducing it merely to the Executive. The amendment also formally removed the clause of the constitution which declared the military exists solely to defend Geranceia. The referendum held on this issue passed with an almost unanimous majority nationally, with 92% of citizens voting yes, and with a majority in all states but the Chinelo Isle, where there was a resounding no vote of 85.3%. The government held this referendum in 2016, and only now has had the time to formally pass it into law.

by **Xrevaro** » Tue Jan 02, 2018 7:44 pm

January 3, 2018
X.I.N.N.
Bréevira, Xrevaro
Emergency Parliament Session Called By Judicial Council
Following the damning leaks from CBC, the Xrevaran Parliament was called into an emergency session by the Judicial Council to investigate both DuFurma’s and Coscem & Co.‘s treason against the state. Both companies are notable corporate giants within Xrevaro, with 40% of the workforce in connection or directly employed between the two. These allegations have sparked wild debate over their legitimacy whilst highlight the divide between the urban and rural populations. Almost immediately following the leak, boycotts were called of all DuFurma and Coscem & Co. products, which are involved in some part of 61% of products nationwide, in Xrevaro’s major cities.

Rurally, however, the leaks were condemned with the people standing by the corporate oligarchs. Interestingly, both corporations have had a large presence in rural life-employing farmers during the off-season and providing aid after natural disasters while the government focuses on the major cities. A quick talk with any rural community can illuminate how they feel forgotten by the state and treated not like a legitimate part of the nation. Most noticeably, the displaced people of Tahyr, which weren’t warned of the sudden shifting of a flame front that caught their village off guard and sent them running for their lives. The unveiling of Xrevaro’s new economic plan, focusing on development, blissfully leaves many rural communities excluded from sharing in the development. Job training plans and import deals seem focused on building up Xrevaro’s cities, further leaving their rural counterparts behind instead of bringing the nation up as a whole.

DuFurma’s Headquarters in Lixra suffered a severe meltdown, cause still unknown, which seemed to target the business’ financial information. Coscem & Co. has pledged itself to working alongside the government but a damning video shows an office filled with people frantically shredding papers. Many in the working-class of Xrevaro wait with baited breath to see what the investigation uncovers and if they’ll have jobs at the end of it all.

by **Great-Imperialonia** » Wed Jan 03, 2018 5:43 am

Imperialonian News Update

Viceroy’s Christmas Address in one word ‘ambitious’

December 24, 2017
Frosto, Great-Imperialonia

According to tradition, Viceroy Melas II addressed the nation on television on Christmas Eve. The so-called Christmas Address is known to be quite interesting for political analysts as it is written completely by His Majesty the Viceroy himself and reveals a bit of his political vision. This year’s speech was quite aggressive for Christmas and reflects the wishes of the new Loyal Unionist government to strive towards a nation with a larger sphere of influence both economically and diplomatically. There was also some hard talk regarding military power of the Viceroyalty, a bit too much according to analysts for Christmas time.

The Christmas Statement of Prime-Minister Montgomery

The Christmas Address was given from the private residential chambers of the Viceroy in the Royal Imperialonian Palace of Frosto. As usual he was introduced by the Prime-Minister, who made a short statement wishing the nation a merry Christmas from his own family. After Prime-Minister Montgomery’s statement there was a live broadcast of the Frostonian Royal Choir playing a Christmas Hymne, this time ’Angels from the realms of glory’ and ’Gloria in Excelsis Deo’. After the last tones of the Choir the Viceroy, Melas II de Mons Sansiers, started his Address, broadcasted on INO1, INO2, INO3, INO-R, FCTS, ATS, FBS, LTBA, TBT, SBTV, RADIO GI and various other radio stations and international television agencies. There were reports of at least 7,5 million viewers and an addition 3,5 million listeners.

My fellow Imperialonians,

Tonight, exactly 2017 years ago, a child was born. A child was born in a barn in Bethlehem. A child was born in all modesty, that would shift the balance of the earth for once and for all. Kings, pastors and animals came to worship him, for he was the prelude of a new era. An era of renewed hope, an era of renewed faith in mankind, and above all, in the almighty Lord. Although we might not always realise this, that moment and sense of renewed hope and faith has always been inside of us these past 2017 years, even in our darkest times.Though the child, the son of the Lord, Jesus Christ is long gone from earth, we continue to uphold his legacy. Great-Imperialonia is a perfect example of the hope and faith the messiahs has brought us.

Two years ago, when I had the privilege to be crowned sovereign of this nation, I had no idea of the strength and glory of our citizens. But in those years following my coronation my eyes have opened itself for the wonders of our nation. As Commander-In-Chief I am amazed and astonished everyday by the sacrifices our brave men and woman make in battle everyday, and I thank them for this. Not only sacrifices or battles have amazed me, but also the unwavering friendship that exists between various people groups have my admiration. The unity we share as a people, and what for people? Imperialonians form a large force in our region, and I want to continue to uphold our historical legacy. Great-Imperialonia as the strong nation it once was in it’s days of united glory will return once, I will make that promise.

Thanks to our government, we have opened ourselves for the wonders of other nations as well, we have found shared interests in international organisations, such as the League of the Western Isles. We have found alliances with other nations on various topics, and we have always strived towards the right thing, no matter how far we had to bend due to diplomatic pressure.

I want to speak out tonight, before the eyes and ears of all Imperialonians and the sight of God, the Heavenly Father himself a message of peace around the whole region. Please follow our example and be the star that lead to people to Bethlehem once, but lead them to peace and prosperity now.

I want to wish you a merry Christmas, a happy new year. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Amen.

The Christmas Address made it very clear that the Viceroy backs Prime-Minister Montgomery and the current coalition, and that he also wishes Imperialonia to be a more leading force in the region. He even pledged to make Great-Imperialonia flourish like the ‘good old days before’, something very interesting to do so early in his reign so early as Viceroy.

“This speech was truly remarkable, Viceroy Melas II really was not afraid to give is own opinion of the outline of the current government and appears to be quite in favour of more aggressive approaches of the nation’s military. It was also quite interesting he made an call to other nations to follow Imperialonia’s lead, it was quite clear he meant the whole Aprosian government-issue with this.”
Alice Keyes, Royal Correspondent for INO reports.

The Address was received well with Imperialonians, the Viceroy, who had estimated approval rates of 88% percent rose in popularity, so did Prime-Minister Montgomery and several ministers.

After the Christmas Address, Viceroy Melas II and Princess Mary attended this Christ Mass in the Frosto St. Petrus Catherdral.

Viceroy Melas II and Princess Mary attended a state banquet on Christmas day

First New Year without private firework

December 31, 2017
Imperialo, Great-Imperialonia

Faces completely destroyed, hands gone, people without legs... last year it became to intense for the government and then Prime-Minister Johnsson decided to introduce a ban on private firework, from then on the state was the only one to legally be in posses of fireworks during the New Year. The law then past with a huge majority in both houses and was signed into effect later that year, but this was the first real experience with the new law. This is INO reporting from the largest city of Great-Imprialonia, also the most firework loving one in all of the Viceroyalty

The day was quite, with a little breeze and there were absolutely no signs of firework. Prefect Laurentine of Greater Lindon had already allocated extra authority to the police to search for firework during the day, but despite some little accidents it was not really necessary. The trouble started in the evening however, when some riots started in the eastern baronies of the prefecture. The Barony of East Marlborough was worst for the police, as there were almost no troops but people started to claim the streets in protest of the no-firework zone and demanded a emergency degree from the governor to allow private fireworks nonetheless. The Mayor of East Marlborough tried to ease the tensions, but the people seemed unstoppable and started throwing fireworks to him.

Later the evening some extra police force was sent by the prefect to ensure the safety of the area, and the protests where stopped by force. Extra police surveillance was necessary all evening long during the change of years.

What is the alternative for private fireworks? The Prefecture of Greater Imperialo organised serveral firework shows in all the 12 different baronies of the city, from which the largest one was organised in the centre along the coast. The governor, who gave the start sign for the firework show found it a lovely evening, and spoke with the cameras briefly.

“It is absolutely wonderful that the national government in Frosto finally chose for our safety last year, instead of those private companies and I am very pleased to see how the prefecture has compensated the loss of this very precious thing to many people.”

The governor left after that to join his family in a small village on the countryside.

This was INO reporting from a city of fireworks.

The organised firework show of the Silversea Barony in the Greater Imperialo Prefecture, Lindon.

Prime-Minister to mention ‘possible military expeditions into New Aapelistan’

December 1, 2018
Megalopolis, Great-Imperialonia

Just a day before the opening of the 2018-parliament of Great-Imperialonia, Prime-Minister Montgomery was invited to speak in the Imperial Duma of the Aprosian Empire. The Imperial Duma is controversial, as it is not recognised as a legitimate parliament by all nations of the Western Isles and claims to be the rightful legislature of New Aapelistan, now controlled by communists. Prime-Minister Montgomery was invited by the newly elected Speaker of the Duma and First Minister Aristov. Montgomery did make some interesting remarks however.

The Imperial Duma, located in Megalopolis in the Archduchy of Saloniki, is known for being righ in the middle of drafting a new constitution to counter the one already existing in New Aapelistan. Though the Aprosian Consitutional Empire has limited recognition, more nations begin to support it by the day, as it proves to be a good alternative for he USNRA. The Imperial Duma was just elected by Aprosian refugees and is, merely controlled by the royalists, a very conservative-nationalist parliament.

Prime-Minister Montgomery spoke right after the opening of the session about the important values of drafting a constitution that would be fair to everybody. He insisted democratically elected Houses of Parliament and the ability to censure executives, to make sure the Aprosian Consitutional Empire would truly end up to be different than the USNRA. “We stand at the altar of democracy -he said- and it is in your hands ladies and gentlemen: make it flourish”

He also briefly spoke about the future, in which he said he road to military intervention in the USNRA was possible if President Nijakov were to keep his claim on the lands. He told he Duma: “When the time is right, I understand you will be looking to truly reclaim your rightful Homeland, and I can assure you that Great-Imperialonia will assist you in that, even if it demands military intervention”.

Simultaneously, First Minister Viktor Aristov delivered a speech to the Imperial Council in which he told the members that the draft of the constitution was going well and was expected to be presented to the Aprosian Congress soon. He also announced he was looking for his military options regarding the support of royalist fractions in New Aapelistan.

After the speeches in Congress, Aristov, Montgomery and Džehar Nicholas II had lunch together in the Archduchial Palace of Saloniki.

Parliament to re-convoke after recess, Foreign Minister to resign

January 2, 2018
Frosto, Great-Imperialonia

The House of Delegates and the States-General of Great-Imperialonia re-assembled after the two-week Christmas recess. During the first day of the session Foreign Minister Arthur Fornost, also Deputy Prime-Minister announced he is to offer his resignation to His Majesty the Viceroy effective from January 8, he will return to the House of Delegates to run in the special election for the seat of Cardolan’s 12th Barony, his home district.

Minister Arthur Fornost

After the usual introduction speech of the Speaker of the House and the Speaker Pro Tempore of both Houses of Parliament, Foreign Minister Arthur Fornost received the floor for a few minutes, in which he announced to resign as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Deputy Prime-Minister. He ensured it had nothing to do with difficulties in the cabinet or disagreement about the course of Prime-Minister Montgomery, but purely because he feels he is not fit for the function he holds. He prefers a seat in the House of Delegates, to represent the people of Great-Imperialonia more.

“This is a convenient solution for the cabinet” our political correspondent Jones reports. “It is no secret that Secretary Fornost has had some difficulties with the Prime-Minister these last months. He has never been the true back up of the Prime-Minister in difficult times, so his resignation as Deputy Prime-Minister was inevitable. The open race for Cardolan’s 12th Barony makes for a great possibility to get rid of him in cabinet, but show he is still invaluable to the coalition and can keep serving in it from a different perspective.”

Prime-Minister Montgomery has yet to present a new nominee as Foreign Minister, but his State Secretary Archibald Georgio will execute the duties in the meantime. The duties of Arthur Fornost as Deputy Prime-Minister will be taken on by Mees Grand, the current Minister of Defence, who is expected to be confirmed for the duties as Deputy Prime-Minister tomorrow.

Jelmer Excelsius, now Secretary of Exterior for Lindon for the Loyal Unionist Party is the most logical choice as Foreign Minister. He is praised much often by the party and by the regional media and is known to be a close friend Prime-Minister Montgomery, as well as an ally within the party. If he were to be nominated, he will most certainly be confirmed and appointed.

Another name for the post is Ambassador Lady Isis Fairglass to the League. She is very popular among the people and the political elite in Frosto, but she is also known for being quite ‘wild’ and ‘against the coalition-lines’. Additionally, she is officially unpledged and not a member of the Loyal Unionist Party, which would make it the first time for the Foreign Ministry to be held by an independent. She also seems quite happy with her current position as Ambassador.

Imperialonian House of Delegates

Other news:

-Justice Chin Ai-Lon to resign, States-General to appoint new Justice.
-FC Frosto most likely to win the nationals, says our sports analyst.
-Prime-Minister Montgomery to condemn recent actions in Atnaia.
-Miklania appears to be least popular foreign country among Imperialonians.

by **Linaviar** » Wed Jan 03, 2018 1:24 pm

KW Headlines, 28 Spt. 2017 - 02 Jan. 2018

by **Ainslie** » Wed Jan 03, 2018 4:31 pm

INTERNATIONAL: Government responds to Keverai leaks, as more are revealed.
Highland Ridge, Ainslie

“The Anchor” a news outlet not affiliated with Arendai or any of its subsidiaries followed CBC and released further information about the leaks. With many different nations, those close and those far from Ainslie being affected, it was not entirely expected that Ainslie would be in the the papers other than through Garland Clegget Kruse. The Anchor’s licence to operate in Ainslie is now under threat, and it is likely that the company will be sued for damages following a breach of a black notice, which mean that all names and details which could be linked to specific entities needs to be censored.

Caitlin Marsden, Minister for Ahnslen Affairs today confirmed the government’s approach to “The Anchor”.

“Ahnslen Prosecutors will take The Anchor before the courts of this land, as it seems quite obvious that they have breached a clearly conveyed order not to publish specific names.”

Since then, Marsden has lifted the notice citing there is “no point in attempting to keep this quiet - it is obvious that this is international and thus our government cannot do much about it.”. The lifting of this notice enables us here at Arendai to tell you what was actually in this part of the leak.

Garland Clegget Kruse is suspected to have been a middleman for various illegal activities centred on Keverai, including tax evasion, corruption, illegal obtaining of securities and unconfirmed reports of a widespread chemical weapons industry conducted partially behind the back of the Xrevaran Government. The statement reads as follows:

”The Garland Clegget Kruse Law firm hereby denies and rejects all of the accusations which have been brought to our attention. This is an attack, not only against our image as a reputable, and trusted law firm, but also directly against the personal lives of our employees. We are committed to creating a safe and comfortable workforce and ad hominem attacks are not part of our vision of a functioning law firm. Any and all further accusations will be met by legal action from GCK, as a result of the endangerment our employees have been caused.”

Owen Milford, representative for Renatere in Norlands and part of the APC, allegedly has been underreporting his tax, placing the additional funds in an offshore bank account. Today, the APC suspended his membership and it is likely that upon further investigation, a by-election will happen. Additionally, profits from his three investment properties has been frozen.

Jane Blackmore, former Deputy Prime Minister, allegedly made deals with Keverai to attempt to crash the Ahnslen and remove Kenzai from the Prime Minister’s Office.
Retren has allegedly been using methods likened to modern-day slavery on their ships, specifically those operated by the Kahuna, a former senior employee who has been sentenced by the Federal Court for a breach of environmental law.

In a shocking turn of events, the main hacker has come out today, and has been confirmed to be Chris Revire, a young Weslander who previously hacked into Keverai’s banks to get information about his sister. Keverai has filed for an extradition, which is likely to be denied.

The issue here is that precedent can be argued, meaning that these documents’ validity may not need to be proven in order for action to be taken. The Judicial Council’s exemption of the information provided to them by the hacking of Kevaran banks months ago through the Unlawful Obtaining of Evidence Act 1915 has specifically allowed the proceeds of hacking incidents against Keverai to be admissible to Ahnslen courts as evidence. It has not been confirmed that that is the case this time, but in a sign of enthusiasm and optimism, the Indenats and UFA have banded together to form a public investigation into Milford’s conduct, which is to occur in the Collective Court of Ainslie beginning on the 8th of January.

Meanwhile, Ainslie has ordered an inquiry into all of the businesses who were named in the documents and has begun an investigation into Blackmore’s case to confirm or deny that she did it.

Arendai reached out to the Prime Minister’s Office and received a statement

“We are shocked to these allegations and will rapidly measure their validity. There will be a swift and strong response if the allegations are indeed true. The Office has also discussed this with the Judicial Council this morning, and they share our sentiment on the matter.”

The leaks have also revealed situation involving the misuse of funds design to go to Samdueran welfare programs, AFTUNE and UVA. The leaks allege that President Justuva Susanto, the Minister of Welfare and the already imprisoned Minister of Finance are all involved in this corruption. There are allegations of money laundering, embezzlement and using funds as a means to distribute “Buzz”. Both the President and Minister of Welfare today said it is all a fraud attempting to tarnish their name, whilst the Minister of Finance has confirmed that all that the allegations the leaks put forward are indeed truth.

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