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Speaker of the Chamber of Law Announces Retirement​

Isaac Castellan, the Speaker of the Chamber of Law, announced his intent to retire from politics at the conclusion of the current term. Speaker Castellan has been a member of the chamber for six years and rose the ranks of the Solidarity Party quickly with his party-line voting habits and strong-armed debating tactics, earning confidence as speaker in late 2016 following the death of Prince Stéphane. The short stint in government surprised many in the party, leading to questions of intent.

The speaker responded to concerns stating that politics had taken most of his post-University time and that he desired a change in career to allow him the time to focus on other personal matters. The speaker also highlighted a desire to settle down and start a family, believing government to be too much of an interference in that goal.

Responses from other government officials were very supportive of this decision, with Prime Minister Madeline Ellison stating, quote:
Madeline Ellison:
Speaker Castellan has always served the chamber with honour, integrity and distinction. This loss of leadership will be hard to swallow but, being a mother of three, and soon four children, I know the toll public service takes on someone aspiring towards a family life. I offer my support and wish the speaker all the best.
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Even opposition leader Cicelia Blatherwick had this to say:
Cicelia Blatherwick:
Mister Castellan has always been a strong voice, and there is no other person I would want to have daily debates in the chamber with. Regardless of ideology, he's been a shining example of civility that I will miss.
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Castellan's retirement will be effective upon the opening of the new Chamber of Law following the 2019 elections. Whoever becomes Speaker following the elections will also be Acting Prime Minister during the remainder of Miss Ellison's anticipated maternity leave, adding further drama behind the announcement.


Bill to Override Princess Claidie's Veto of Sutherland Embassy Fails​

Following frustration from Princess Claidie's veto of approval for the proposed embassy opening in the Sutherland Federation, Princess Alice and Prime Minister Ellison jointly submitted a bill for consideration to remove embassy establishment as a power of the Regency and grant the same as a power of the Chamber of Law in which a Bill could authorize embassies with only two-thirds approval from the Regency.

The bill did not, however, carry popular support in the Chamber. The Peerage, in an unusual display of solidarity with Princess Claidie voted unanimously with her, with eight of the twenty-four elected also voting with her, resulting in a 16 to 21 failure of the bill. The most prominent of Claidie's antagonists, Baron Thomas Whittemore, noted the status of the Sutherland Federation as being not entirely recognized by foreign governments and its theocratic executive body as primary opposition points.

The failure of the bill leaves the proposal for an embassy with the Sutherland Federation virtually dead unless some change in Claidie's opinion occurs. To date, she still has not given any public explanation for her opposition to it, leaving pundits to only speculate that it has to do with her opposition to faith-centric governance and theocratic rule.


CORRECTION: The original story stated a "personal opposition to organized and government supported religion in general." A spokesperson for Princess Claidie responded, calling that statement a mischaracterization of her views and highlighting opposition to theocracy. The story has been updated accordingly.
 
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Corona Sunset music festival and car event to begin on August 16th

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Corona Sunset is the biggest event of the bi-decade in Auster Corona, and maybe all of Craviter.

Corona Sunset is a high-profile event in Auster Corona, where a two-week long music festival featuring the most well known names in Eras music is accompanied by a car autoshow of every car imaginable and a multitude of motorsport events.
The last Sunset event, held in 2013, was based in the border regions of both Langres and Étampes and garnered an unprecedented audience size of almost three hundred thousand people seeking to see the various events from all over Eras. This year, the event will be held in the mountains and valleys of Western Richelieu with expectations of a similarly sized audience and an array of publicity events even more outlandish than last year’s Sunset.

In terms of the festival, big names from across the whole of Eras will be flocking to Richelieu across the coming weeks to feature in the biggest music festival on the continent. The roster includes artists such as Madelein Ensmann, Markus Meijer, and Ma?y Biskwit as well as bands, such as Riot of the Black Heart.
The festival is a major cultural event for countries within Auster Corona often featuring a wide array of music, including rock, indie, pop, electronic dance, and hip hop. It is regarded to as having an ethos of millennial, counterculture, and free festival movements with multiple stages, both outdoor, indoor, and tent. As well as this, there are also art installations at the event.
The fame not only lies in the event itself, but also the attendees as it has also morphed into a pseudo-fashion show through distinctive apparel worn by attendees each year. This includes an eclectic combination of colours, brands, materials, and ethnic borrowings.

Sunset also holds a range of autoshows and motorsports events across the region it’s located in each year. This is heavily populated by commercial manufacturers, such as Ficquelmont, Midland Mòtorar, Coligny, and Dornnitz Dál Werks, who use the event to showcase everything from classics to unique experiments to expensive and world-famous cars. However, individuals are also able to apply to showcase their vehicles in the show, usually through an expensive fee and auditioning, such as the Prince of Gelders Marten De Haan who is expected to attend the show in his white and gold-plate accented Ficquelmont P1 (seen in the photo above).
As well as this, motorsports races are held during Sunset, often including the vehicles from the autoshow, that race along closed public roads all across the location of Sunset including country roads, highways, and city streets. While this often irritates local residence of these areas each year, the government of Auster Corona reimburses business for lost days of working and pays for damages, if any occur.
For the past few Sunset events, the motorsports portion of the event has included “PR stunts” meaning events and races that are atypical to what a regular audience would expect. In the 2013 Corona Sunset there were two of these stunts, one being a race between a mustang car and a mustang plane (the car won) and a race between a high-speed train and a Ficquelmont Berg 4 hypercar.
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BREAKING: Goyaneans Bergen, Van Zant, and Vasterås Land on the Lunar Surface
By: GRK Newsdesk
August 1, 2018


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Commander Bergen extracting experiments and beacons from a compartment on the side of the lander.
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After 3 days of silence and travel, Commander Vilkas Bergen transmitted to mission control the words "Kontrol, vi er hier."[note]"Control, We're here."[/note] The three men landed the Hallen-class landing vehicle on the lunar surface early this morning. They promptly disembarked the ship, planting the Goyanean flag and beginning their experiment process. They are going to stay on the lunar surface for a day, planting beacons, reflectors, and more scientific equipment to conduct the objectives of the Mælstrom program.

Admiral Johan Niedermeyer, the chief of the Goyanean Space Agency stated to GRK news that he is "very pleased with the results of today. It clearly demonstrates that Goyanes is leading the way to the next age of world history," and that "without careful and methodical progress, as well as the hard work of thousands of rocket scientists and physicists, we wouldn't be here today."

Grand Emperor Anthony, donning a "God Bless Goyanes" cap, stated to GRK that "it is a true blessing from God that these men made it to the moon alive and well. I thank our scientists and mission control specialists for making this happen. Goyanes is once again on the lunar surface and at the forefront of human space exploration again."

A live TV interview from the lunar surface is going to be conducted tonight on Dagsrevyen at 7 PM. Presenter David Hofersson as well as Jon Norberg and several students from the Fanorstad Central Elementary School will be on the show asking the astronauts questions.
 
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Celebrations were held today in Khemri and all over the nation to commemorate the victory revolutionary forces had over the Shah’s army in the Battle of Al-Abimnat which later led to the landing of our forces in the Kaandari homeland near the end of the Glorious Revolution. Later today after inspecting the troops outside of the General-Secretary’s household in a press meeting on Altali Althawriu, General-Secretary el-Aman has stated that the “nation of Kazirstan must aid our comrades in arms against the imperialist pigs in Ereion” and said that as of immediately Kazirstan will start their process of arming the Ereion Liberation Army along with sending advisors to help train them. In other news Chairman of the Committee of Ministers Jaarallah el-Baten has announced his nomination of Abdul Fattaah to the position of Commissar of Justice which he will have to be accepted by the Central Standing Committee. Coming up is my interview with Comrade Fattaah himself.
 
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Our first news for the day: the National Security Coucil approves the relaxing of airport security. The Government has stated that the relaxing would begin to take effect by early next year. In further news, the parliament approves the ordering of 3 additional submarines totalling 8 billion piaras. The Royal Police of Nuevo Antofagosta are looking for a serial killer on the loose in the city, any information leading to the man's arrest comes with a 300,000 piara reward. That is it for the 10AM news.
 
From the Mondic Broadcasting Company​

At 5:00 PM yesterday, an armed man broke into the Nork military shipyard. The man, now identified as Jacob Smith proceeded to shoot three soldiers before the military police apprehended Smith. Smith is currently being held without parole, his court hearing will occur on the 15th.
 
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From the Mondic Broadcasting Company​

The following is an update on yesterday's Nork shooting. The soldiers that were shot yesterday by Jacob Smith have been confirmed to have stabilized in the hospital. While the soldiers did sustain quite serious injuries, Smith missed their vital organs and the hospital has confirmed that they will survive this incident. The hospital has refused to release the soldiers' names for the sake of their privacy. Also, the Mondic Military has informed the MBC that they will be paying for the soldiers' hospital fees and provide the families of the soldiers with financial support so as to not allow the families of the soldiers to have an even harder time after having to hear of this tragic incident.
 
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Giorgio II announces engagement
Major news; HRM Giorgio II will be getting married. Although the Royal Palace hasn’t released further details as of yet, we can confirm that the Royal Palace is in agreement with His Majesty’s decision.
 
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Breaking news: Xentheridan Parliament votes to leave Phoenix Union.

Just this afternoon, the Xentheridan Parliament voted to withdraw from the Phoenix Union, citing a lack of activity maintained by the members of the union causing Xentherida's faith within it to diminish, in addition to the fees paid to the union being "better spent on national affairs", along with the risk viewed to the nation's reputation, especially considering the controversy regarding Scallendovia.

Earlier this afternoon, a member from the Xentheridan Conservative Party, Hannes Heidenstam, addressed the Riksdag regarding leaving.

“With the Phoenix Union crumbling amidst the world stage, it is vital that the Grand Federation remains strong and stable internationally. We were tarnished with the same brush throughout the Union’s controversies, enduring through. But now it is our turn to back away from the Union, with its inactivity and lack of focus of our interests. It is time for a Xentheridan Exit.”

After the session concluded, we interviewed PM Leona Antonsson regarding the withdrawal.

“So what does the Xentheridan Exit mean?” asked our reporter, Miriam Gylling.

“Xenexit means Xenexit. We will negotiate for a month-long period to codify select portions of the PU law into our own, and possibly negotiate additional trade deals that weren’t within the Union already, and then we will be leaving the Union, as Maloria has done beforehand.”

News of the withdrawal has triggered a minor drop in the Xentheridan Kran before stabilising, highlighting a minor uncertainty in the marketing should no deals be negotiated.
 
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Ilian Govt. issues Censure of ESHN; Debates adding Benolia to list of Terror States ​

In a shock move at the end of the monthly Directorate Cabinet Conferences, Director el Trecht of the Foreign Ministry announced a list of states and state actors being officially condemned over their actions regarding the current state of affairs in the waters around Ereion and Benolia. Among them Ereion Actors like the E.B.P. and international actors including, but not limited to, The State of Benolia, The State of Sutherland, the Eras Society of 'Honorable' Nations, and Catalia Boulo of Benolia. And going further placing Benolia on a list of candidates to be considered for Terror State status, a legal classification that if supported by the Senate would entail automatic sanctions, citing their disregard for the boundaries of other states namely the embattled legal government of Ereion which functioned in a diminished capacity; along with their attempts to push the bounds of what they consider their territory in an attempt to justify these actions.


The Director was clarified the motives of this action in his Closing Remarks:
Portion of el Trecht's Closing Remarks:
"As a major Maritime Power in the North the Ilian People are no stranger to the highwaymen of the sea. But you always have to go into the fight with peace on your mind. It is the duty of states to be above them morally and to remember in cases where they are not your people under your jurisdiction that they might be detained but there must always be a plan to return them to the proper authorities eventually. The Benolian plan to keep expanding what they consider theirs like a some sort of mythical beast hording gold, and maniacal idea to declare all pirates stateless and can be detained indefinitely by their state is downright the plan of a deranged movie villain.

And I would like to take this chance to remind the Benolian Leaders. If the ship is flying an Ilian Flag, the Crew is under the Protection of the Ilian State and is subjected to the laws of Ilia while in International Waters. We consider any attempt to increase territorial waters to bypass this illegitimate. We beg you not to test our resolve on this issue."
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Excerpt from Benolian News Channel broadcast on 14 August.

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Metaxa: Good morning, Your Excellency. It is an honor to have you appear again on the show.

Gabris: The honor is all mine.

Metaxa: I'm sure you've seen the statement issued by the Illian government on the situation in Genovia and Ereion. The Illians have gone as far as threatening sanctions and considering adding Benolia to a list of Terror States. What is your response?

Gabris: Obviously there were several factual inaccuracies in the statement. It is certainly disheartening to see such disregard for the truth in a government-sanctioned document.

Metaxas: What were some specific inaccuracies that you believe were made by the Illian officials?

Gabris: Well, I have the statement right here. Why don't we go through the closing remarks?

Metaxas: Sure.

Gabris: "As a major Maritime Power in the North the Ilian People are no stranger to the highwaymen of the sea. But you always have to go into the fight with peace on your mind. It is the duty of states to be above them morally and to remember in cases where they are not your people under your jurisdiction that they might be detained but there must always be a plan to return them to the proper authorities eventually."

In every case, the pirates are under our sovereign jurisdiction when they are detained. As far as our moral superiority, I don't believe they are doing anything that any one of us wouldn't do if it meant the survival of our friends and family. And, of course, there are no 'proper authorities' to deliver them to. Ereion is an anarchy.

"The Benolian plan to keep expanding what they consider theirs like a some sort of mythical beast hording gold..."

We will not be expanding further into the Strait of Genovia. Our goal now that the threat has been mostly pushed out of Benolia is to pursue a peaceful ending of hostilities within Ereion.

"...and [the] maniacal idea to declare all pirates stateless and can be detained indefinitely by their state is downright the plan of a deranged movie villain."

Statelessness is not a requirement for detention in Benolia. Breaking the law is. Frankly, it would be inhumane to deliver these pirates back to their state of origin, knowing the conditions in which they would be forced to live. What are we to do? Dump them on an Ereion beach? Such actions would not be conducive to peace and would only serve to exasperate the problem.

"And I would like to take this chance to remind the Benolian Leaders. If the ship is flying an Ilian Flag, the Crew is under the Protection of the Ilian State and is subjected to the laws of Ilia while in International Waters. We consider any attempt to increase territorial waters to bypass this illegitimate. We beg you not to test our resolve on this issue."

Fear is a tactic utilized by tyrants and warmongers, not leaders of a free people. It again disheartens me to read this ridiculous statement. Benolia has not, and never will, violate a foreign merchant ship underway at the high seas. Furthermore, the Extention Zone is a zone of free and undisturbed passage for all peaceful merchant ships. The only thing Illian vessels have to worry about when passing through the Genovian Strait is inclement weather and the occasional pirate."
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News anchor: "Breaking news! an attack on the Conservative Party Headquarters kills 28, wounds dozens. The Royal Nuevo Antofagosta Police secured a surrender, and the attacker is now in custody. As of now no organisation has claimed responsibility. We will keep you updated as further information comes in."
 
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An Official Poll Released from the Scholastic Academy Public Opinion Institute​

After the debut opinion by Chancellor Burding on behalf of the nation, national confidence in the Eras Society of Honorable Nations is more than favorable. After polling a cultural and geographical spread of governmental districts, the approval rating of Sutherland's involvement in ESHN was around 91.4%. It looks like Sutherland's presence in ESHN is here to stay.


Approval Rating by Dominion

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I'd agree with the poll results that Sutherland's presence in the ESHN is here to stay. But it seems to me that that public opinion is more or less split along party lines. Does the Scholastic Academy Public Opinion Institute have any ideas why the Faith party is less supportive of Sutherland's membership in the ESHN?

This thread is meant for IC news topics only. If you would like to comment on a news post in an OOC context we suggest that you make a post in the Lounge section of the RP subforum.
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Predice today announced that it would be selling five warships to Prydania at a discount as part of a foreign aid initiative. The deal includes two Soldati Class destroyers and three Alcide Class frigates. The estimated deal is suspected to cost x1.5 billion. The ships are expected to be integrated into the fleet bought from Kanada.

Minister of Defence Asger Fuglsang had this to say...

"The addition of these ships will aid in our mission to rebuild the Royal Prydanian Navy and establish our presence along the Auburn Coast. This mission is of the upmost importance to our strategy of re-asserting Prydanian national sovereignty over its territory."
 
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The Ministry of Urbanisation and Urban Affairs has released information about the "Nuevo Capitalo" programme. The programme would see the construction of a new capital more inland in order to keep it secure from naval attacks.
 
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Formalization of the Southern Frontier Territory​

"This message interrupts your regularly scheduled broadcast to bring you an address from the Department of State. Take this opportunity to get friends and family to tune into this message now. Be prepared to take any and all notes. This message has been ordered by Her Grace, [note]Queen[/note]Königin Alycia, and [note]Chairman[/note]Vorsitzede Dubov."

a short moment passes as a series of unnerving tones play before the message continues.

"the [note] Humane Reclamation Initiative[/note]Menschánní Rückgeltivace Initiative, [note]Department of Welfare and Health[/note]Abetilung auf Wholergehen und Gesundheit und [note]Department of Agriculture[/note]Abteilung auf Ackerbau have consulted the Department of State and have come to the unanimous conclusion that the Rural areas of the Greater Senheberg region will be UNSAFE for civilian occupation for anywhere from five years to a decade. the earth has been made unsuitable for farmland and the abundance of unexploded warheads and explosives poses an intolerably great danger to civilian life.

Due to the abundance this area once provided and the displacement of local refugee's from the battlefields and the current circumstances it has been decided that this current state of affairs cannot be tolerated and the delay in the restoration cannot be afforded. The Department of State hereby formalizes the Southern Frontier territory. and incorporates the Norsi Lowlands into it and orders for its colonization and development. Ansben is forever lost to us, but from its grave in this new territory will rise New Ansben as the capital of this new region.

the Nation needs you to conquer and tame this new territory for the betterment of the Commonwealth. Displaced and downtrodden, to those looking for a fresh start the nation needs YOU to report to your local Menschánní Rückgeltivace Initiative office and inquire for details and enlist for the frontier! Start your new life today!"
 
From the Department of Budget Management in the RM​

The Mondic Government will be lowering the corporate tax rate from 42% to 30% to allow corporations to keep more revenue, which will allow corporations to grow, create more supply, and innovate. The Government also believes that with corporations being taxed less they will be able to hire more people and create more jobs.

The Mondic Government will also be instituting a universal 10% sales tax rate, this sales tax will have to be displayed on the products and factored into the price of the product on the label, this labeling will help avoid confusion while shopping.


Arissa Milner

Secretary of Budget Management



Preston Milton

President of The RM​
 
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August 27, 2018
THE KALGARY BULLETIN​

Early today, Queen Grace announced the new, Monarch appointed Prime Minister. From the Kanadian Conservative Party (KCP), Kristian Johannsen has been appointed the new Prime Minister, replacing Johann Leonit after his resignation. His general goals were stated earlier today, including tighter relations with our southern friends, Maloria, higher military spending and perhaps the implementation of conscription, and implementing a higher sales tax in order to lower income taxes.

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In other news, Her Majesty has declared Port Rally no longer a territory, but a province. Taken recently from the war against Scallendovia, the city and its surrounding area has been populated more and more by Kanadian citizens, and once the ratio of Kanadians to Non-Kanadians reached 60:40, it began the process of joining. Port Rally will get two Parliament Representatives in Parliament. Welcome!
 
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"Welcome to the 8 O'clock news, in today's news: The Parliament has approved a referendum on legalising Cannabis. Giorgio II has stated that while he does not agree with the referendum, he will respect the will of the people. At this time the referendum is expected to pass. In further news, the Royal Army has announced a plan to begin growing cannabis should the referendum succeed. The Cannabis would be for soldiers stricken by battle fatigue. That's it for now, see you tomorrow."
 
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Gojannesstad radio station hijacked with disturbing audio recording
By: Heinrik Valdorf
August 28, 2018


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The GRK Building, where the transmitters for GRK Radio GS and Radio 89, among others, are located.
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GOJANNESSTAD, NYHETT-- Rush hour commuters listening to the popular music station Radio 89 (broadcasting on 89.9 FM) received a shock this morning when the transmission was abruptly interrupted by a loud feedback tone. After several seconds of the ear-piercing tone, a female voice began breathing heavily into the microphone, then reading obituaries of the victims of the Asturenn Axe Murder in a disturbing fashion. Meanwhile, if you turned up the volume loud enough, you could hear the co-anchors of Radio 89's morning show desperately trying to figure out what was happening to their station.

The Imperial Investigations Office and the GNP are now investigating the radio hijacking as all the obituaries read were of the Asturenn Axe Murder Case, yet some victims were not publicly identified. The Asturenn Axe Murders have been a series of serial killings in the suburbs of Asturenn in the early hours of the mornings in July 2018.

There is great suspicion among the general public that whoever hijacked Radio 89 is connected in some fashion to the Asturenn Axe Murders, either as an accomplice, or as the killer themselves. The GNP stated that they "are cooperating with the administration and staff at Radio 89 Gojannesstad as well as the Imperial Investigations Office to determine who the hijacker is and what his or her motives are. At the moment we cannot make any concrete links to the Asturenn Axe Murders, but we are looking into it as we speak."

After about 30 minutes of downtime after the hijacking, Radio 89 resumed normal broadcasting, with the Co-Anchors apologizing for the disturbing nature of the incident.

The GNP and IIO are urging anyone with information to anonymously call the Police Non-Emergency line at 119, or if there is a more immediate threat, to dial full emergency services at 999.
 
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We can now confirm that the Cannabis legalisation referendum has passed 62.6% to 37.8% of votes cast. This will make Cannabis consumption legal in the Kingdom of Predice. The Army's plan to begin growing Cannabis will go ahead. The King has not released a statement as of yet.
 
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Today's news: the Predicean Air Forcehas begun the EF19 replacement scheme. The Nuevo Capitalo Special city borders have been set up. Nuevo Antofagosta's preparations for the Day of the Call Parade are nearly complete. That is it for now, tune in at 8 for more detailed news.
 
Breaking News from TNS!

"This is your morning show host, Keith Hamlen, here to bring breaking news!

In an eerie press conference held by the Minister of Energy, Thomas Wittman, the Ministry of Energy reported that Thenaca's current uranium supplies would soon be insufficient to fuel the National Nuclear Reactor Network within 3 to 5 years. In response to questions by reporters, the minister assured everyone that quote 'all options are being considered at this time', unquote.

We will bring you a clip of that press conference along with expert opinions on this possible energy crisis, after this break."
 
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Record snowfall wallops northern Goyanes in the first storm of the season
A record 20 centimeters of snow fell in some parts of Naderfjord and Hosen Sæg, with 10 inches in Gojannesstad reported.

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With one of the earliest snowfalls in recent times, Northern Goyanes got blanketed in snow starting in the early morning of October 4th. Snowplows and other response units were beginning to mobilize several days ago when the storm appeared to be on a direct track on weather models. This advance preparedness seemed to save many cities such as Gojannesstad, Naderfjord, and Hosen Sæg trouble, as units were ready to dispatch right away.

Bus systems were paralyzed however, as slippery roads made bus transit difficult. Mainline trains, commuter rail, and subways were swamped with the overflow of people who couldn't take buses or didn't want to face the traffic. Authorities are requesting that people take the right precautions, such as chaining tires, before heading out on the roads.

Snowfall warnings are in effect through the night in the mountains, as over 40 centimeters are expected to fall within the night. This snowfall is forecast to break October records, with one of the heaviest and earliest snowstorms in years. Residents in isolated places are being warned to notify others of their location and status before heavier snow sets in and disrupts communications and roadways.

The system that caused the snowstorm in question is expected to clear by early next week. Meanwhile, the system will continue to drop snow on northern Goyanes, and is delivering freezing rain to the southwest Seggsnet/northern Sørnen region.
 
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"Ladies and gentlemen, today's news include a massive gas threat in the Nuevo Antofagosta Metro."

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(Police units near a metro station)

"Nuevo Antofagosta Police units have arrested 6 people in connection with the threat. No official statements have been given out."
 
An excerpt from the St. Osage Post-Dispatch:
"With the election of the newest mayor, Sarah Van Ijzer, multiple new initiatives have been passed by the Burrough Committee. These are mostly grants for the development of parks in all 9 burroughs, ranging from small renovations of existing parks to the purchasing and re-purposing of dozens of acres in dilapidated areas. The main goal, according to Van Ijzer, is to promote growth both economically and socially in the St. Osage region which has been on the decline continuously over the last 60 years. With the entire city itself seeing hundreds of thousands moving to the suburbs or other regions of New Trisone, Missona and Pacha have seen the greatest decline, a nearly 2/3rds loss in both burroughs. Van Ijzer optimistically looks towards the future with St. Osage, with the first steps of her 4 year term falling swiftly into place. "
 

Rare Basking Shark Caught in the East Himikan Sea​

A large, 7.5-meter long Himikan Basking Shark has been caught by a Himikan fishing trawler in the East Himikan sea near Kinawa. The Himikan Basking Shark (Himika Cetorhinus maximus) is a large, filter-feeding species of shark rarely seen, but is known to have a range around Eastern Metterra and possibly Southern Iteria. Basking Sharks are the second-largest species of shark, second only to the equally amazing Whale Shark. They are reported as being able to grow up to 12 meters in length, although the one caught was only around 7 meters.

The caught Basking Shark is most likely going to be sold by the fishermen as either food (shark fin soup), animal feed, or shark liver oil. Due to commercial exploitation of these sharks, such as in the examples listed above, many animal activists campaign against the usage of Basking Sharks for commercial reasons in order to prevent extinction. Currently, the Himikan Basking Shark is classified as vulnerable to extinction, which is brought up as a reason to ban commercial fishing of Basking Sharks and other related species from animal activists.

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A photograph of the caught fish.
 
From the Department of Defense in the RM​

Research and development on the IFV is continuing on schedule and it should be ready to display by 2019.
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Secretary of Defense​
 
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October 7th, 2018
THE KALGARY BULLETIN​

In the Hall of Parliament, the vote for the unification of Kanada and Maloria has passed 94 to 6 in a massive landslide. The signing is expected to take place almost immediately on the 8th in Bergum, Maloria. What is to come with this new, extreme partnership?

It has already been stated that the capitals of Malor-Kanada will be alternating, with government business being done in Bergum during the cold months, and in Kalgary during the warm, however exact dates of the hand-off are yet to be released. The Military and Foreign Affairs are to be unified, strengthening the Nation's position on the world stage.

More to come after the signing.
 
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Rookie Driver Mathis Parmentier Wins 2nd Chassion Prix Électrique On Debut​

The rivalry between privateer team Green Lightning and automotive manufacturer Coweta Motorsport continues into the second season of the Silien Racing Series Electric Division, with Green Lightning continuing to frustrate the better funded constructor by taking victory in the second Chassion Prix Électrique. Replacing series champion Lilian Warren, who moved on to the Premier Division, rookie Mathis Parmentier picked up the victory over former Premier Division driver Harmonie Herissida by a whopping twenty-two seconds. The field was very spread out with no safety car interventions to bunch the field up, despite a battery management system failure knocking Dragon Dynamics driver Oliver DeFries out on the 20th lap. Harper-Valera driver Matthieu Bardin held off a late charge on the final straight from Kaneko Shijo to hold on to 7th place by only three tenths of a second, the smallest gap among the field.

Green Lightning is off to a good start in its constructors title defense, earning thirteen more points than Coweta Motorsport.

Pos.Car #DriverConstructorTimeGapPoints
13Mathis ParmentierGreen Lightning0:58:43.48440 Laps25
2 4Harmonie HerrissidaCoweta Motorsport0:59:05.505+0:22.02118
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Medicinal and Recreational Cannibis Now Legal in the Principality​

Prime Minister Madeline Ellison is blaming foreign pressure and ignorance of scientific studies on cannibis safety, but the Chamber of Law and Princesses Claidie and Alice cite additional revenue generation through taxation and relative safety compared to alcohol when deciding to legalize both the medicinal and recreational use of cannibis.

The law authorizes licensed dispensaries to sell while continuing to prohibit the private sale of cannibis on the black market, retaining the penalties for unlicensed distribution but wiping away the penalties for possession of small amounts and consumption. The law allows for private citizens to grow up to three plants for personal use. Princess Claidie also announced the termination and pardoning of criminal penalties related to consumption. Affected citizens will no longer have consumption penalties marked on criminal records, and those records with only such penalties will have those records deleted.

Despite the new law, officials suggest that it may be a few months before legal dispensaries appear in commercial areas given that no licenses were granted before since there was no prior medicinal use allowed.
 
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Ruskan Presidential Elections Results
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Ruskan True News:
After a few months after the Ruskan Coup in 2018, The President of Ruskaland called for a election, after reforming many political parties, the constitution of Ruskaland, the industry, etc.

One of the main candidacy's, was Denisov Tarasovich, the Vice Leader of the Social Democrat Party, who has expressed many concerns about the Socialist Republic of Ruskaland. In a speech, he condemned Helisiki for not doing anything really positive to the Socialist Republic of Ruskaland, and only really just allowed to let the other future presidents to do most of the reforming to Ruskaland. He has stated wishes to change the style of government of Ruskaland, the economy, ministries, etc.
Another main candidacy Yaroslavsky Teterev, the Party Leader of Democratic Party, instead took a different way from Denisov. He praised Helisiki in a speech, stating that Helisiki laid the basic ground works for a possible great nation, and instead of taking all the glory for himself, he instead allowed others to take the fame.
The beginnings of the elections stood awfully strong for the Vice Party Leader of the Social Democrat Party, with the State of Pevtro, and the State of Ruziziki Cove voting for the party. Only one state voted for the Leader of the Democratic Party of Ruskaland, which was the Ruhz, and the State of Talinoblast refused to vote in the elections, with the Representative of Talinoblast stating that the autonomous state has no interest in voting in the presidential election, and would much rather vote in more fair elections.
With this, Helisiki, the President of Ruskaland, stepped down today and allowed Denisov Tarasovich to take the role of Presidency of the Socialist Republic of Ruskaland.
Now, to discuss the weather.......
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A Government in Turmoil: National Sovereigntist Caucus force Tariffs on Cimmeria
By: Alicia Coulomb
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National Sovereigntist Caucus Chairman Raphael Aubert at a campaign event in 2018​

Shocking news from Fontaine as the General Court narrowly voted to place punitive tariffs and travel restrictions on the nation of Cimmeria. The legislation in question, which was introduced in 2016, appeared to have died in Committee until making sudden progress in the past week. The policy appeared to be a complete about-face for a Dupont Directorate that pioneered the creation of the International Reserve Bank and the Phoenix Strait Free Trade Accord. Dupont cited Cimmeria's actions in the Crown Conflict as the motivator behind the decision but refused to offer further comment. Sources from inside the Government have confirmed that the vote was linked to coercion on part of the National Sovereigntist Caucus.

The National Sovereigntist Caucus, led by Senator Raphael Aubert, has recently been increasing its efforts in expanding the #IWouldPreferNotTo campaign, their social media movement advocating for the use of tariffs and subsidies in lieu of free trade. According to anonymous sources, the caucus (which is currently in coalition with the Government) threatened to join the Opposition and move for No Confidence if Dupont would not pass the legislation. Aubert held a press conference following the vote, hailing it as a victory for the movement. "I am really glad we could take a stand against the unstoppable tide of Globalism with this bill," Aubert said in his trademark lisp, "And I'd like to thank Leo for ignoring the internationalist stooges that run the global markets."

The act itself, nicknamed the Cimmerian Trade and Travel Act, has several components. The first is a 200% tariff on all Cimmerian goods being marketed in Callise. The tax will be applied within a few weeks, with all Cimmerian businesses trading in the Republic being given ample time to respond. The secondary policy is a moratorium on all loans issued to individuals and organizations residing in Cimmeria by banks headquartered in Callise. This was justified by the unstable nature of investments in what the Government called "a rogue state". The third and final component was a blanket ban on all travel between Cimmeria and Callise. These measures, while drastic, are "only temporary" in the words of the Commerce Director: "When Cimmeria's government stabilizes, the provisions of this legislation will be reconsidered."

The National Sovereigntist Caucus have made it clear that this is not where their legislative action will end. Raphael Aubert has alluded to bills placing tariffs on Maloria and others, although it is unclear whether Dupont has approved these policy items. "This is the beginning of a new era," Aubert concluded during his interview, "One in which their people overthrew the moneyed interests of their nation and restore dignity to their government!"

We will continue to cover this story as it unfolds.
 
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"In today's news, The Royal Palace announces that the Royal Wedding will take place within the next 2 weeks. It is expected to be a grand event. In further news, a large scandal in Parliament. 2 Deputies of the Chamber of Deputies resigned in disgrace and are now in custody for a video showing them doing inappropriate acts with prostitutes, and snorting cocaine. More at 8"
 
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IMPERIAL WEDDING TO OCCUR IN ONE MONTH​
by Vikram Mehta in Pataliputra
September 10, 1999
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The section of the Golden Palace courtyard where the Rakanist ceremony is to be held.​
PATALIPUTRA – Earlier this year, as 1998 became 1999, the official Fluttr account for the Golden Palace released a shocking announcement: HH the Crown Prince had become engaged to a little-known noble from Goyanes, one Lady Astrid Kjellse-Tages-Athelstein.

In 1992, HM the Emperor and the Imperial Family visited Goyanes to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the end of the Fascist Wars. For centuries, the Empire and Goyanes were fierce enemies, until the Fascist Wars, when the two nations buried the hatchet to combat the Dominion Powers. The final peace treaty was signed, in which Andrenne, the most powerful Dominion state and the last to surrender, was subdued; and the Empire and Goyanes have been close allies ever since.

It is believed that the Crown Prince met Astrid during the commemoration festivities in Goyanes. A fourth cousin of Grand Emperor Anthony of Goyanes, Astrid is related to the Kjellse-Tages family through her father, the late Ken Kjellse-Tages, with her mother Kristen being from the Athelstein family, a prestigious family in the country. Since then, for the next six years, they dated, quickly becoming darlings of the media in both countries.

The long-awaited announcement of their engagement stated that there would be a wedding soon, but did not provide much information on when and where it would be located. However, following yesterday's more recent post, we can now confirm that the wedding will be taking place just a month from now; and it will be nationally televised in both countries, on multiple networks.

There will be two ceremonies: a Rakanist ceremony in Pataliputra followed by a Courantist ceremony in Lady Astrid's native Goyanes. Grand Emperor Anthony will be in attendance for the Courantist ceremony, whilst Goyanean Prime Minister Jon Norberg will be in attendance for both. TM the Emperor and Empress will be in attendance for both ceremonies, while Diwan Sahab will be attending the Rakanist ceremony.

In addition, a joint GRK-IBC news team will be serving as a commentative panel throughout the events of the wedding, from the initial moments to end of the festivities. Members of the panel will include broadcast veterans such as Gunnar Johansson and Bharti Shailaja.

Translation by Sucheta Sharma
September 10, 1999
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URGENT NEWS DEVELOPMENT:
Skandan Yukkirian Embassy to be Evacuated; Yukkira Braces for the Storm.


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Are we safe? Are you sure we're safe here? Alrighty then... Empress protect us...

This just in, Tier 1 and Tier 2 IYGMP forces were shown approaching and surrounding the Skandan embassy compound in Xia with head Imperial Court officials in tow. Sources say that with the unannounced visitation was in light of recent events.

The Principality has just declared the Red Brigade, its entire special operations branch of the Imperial Yukkirian Guard, as an illegal criminal enterprise, in addition to announcing what amounts to be an all-out war with the domestic terrorist group known only as the Remnant.

"These are dire times," said a bystander, "I can only hope that the Empress knows what she's doing."

"The Skandan officials within the embassy were advised that we cannot guarantee their safety after the next forty-eight hours," says a minor official with the markings of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. "We have planes, fueled and prepped, ready to get them safely out of Xia and out of the country. Beyond even the next twenty-four, we don't know if we will be able to keep them safe if they continue to stay here at their- uh, embassy."

Unconfirmed reports from news outlets in the princedom of Katan have reported that heavy fighting has commenced between Imperial loyalists and that of the Remnant and Red Brigade. There seem to also be other unconfirmed reports of loyalists rebelling for undefined reasons.

Tokaku Yoh, a retired Red Brigade Lord-Arbiter, now Lord-Arbiter of the IYGMPs at Seta, had this to say about the recent turn of events. "I served with distinction within Her Majesty's service for as long as you've been alive youngster," he says addressing the reporter, "Although I will not entertain the idea that She is in the wrong on this one, there are just some things that will not change. That is that the Red Brigade did all that it did in the name of a prosperous and gloriously independent future for Yukkira."

"I will serve and protect Her Eminence until I retire or until I put my second foot in the grave; nothing more nothing less. That is my duty to both Throne and land; and all of you listening should do well not to forget that. That is the basis of our traditions; not some sort of twisted ideology or some other bullsh-*BLEEP!* like that."

"All I want is for the Skandans to be safe," said the Empress herself in a video interview, "the diplomatic mission on the island Nui is not currently being advised to evacuate since it's, to a given degree, separate from the mainland. But even then, I can't even promise the safety of my subjects; my beloved nobles and retainers. For the foreseeable future, Yukkira will be going through drastic changes in terms of cultural identity, shape, and form; paid for with the lives of those lost. All so that I might secure a better future for our sons and daughters. I love them very much; they are my life. And without them, my own life is forfeit."

"To the Remnant and Red Brigade forces currently fighting against the Imperial state, I am purging you out of the love I have for you; my subjects. When you once took up the pledge, that 'for the State, our lives are Forfeit,' did you really mean it? Because if you did, then like those great warriors of old, you would've turned yourselves in, for the good of the state that you said you'd serve to your dying breath. You would not be tearing this home of ours a part."

"Alas, I guess your Mother will need to teach you all a final lesson then; a lesson that you will take to your graves."

Despite the turbulent times that came about during the initial start of the purge, there were rumors that allies to the Court were willing to readily get themselves involved in order to stabilize the Principality. In addition, Imperial loyalist forces were seen mobilizing just short of the Meian border in order to stabilize the region. However, the Capital of Xia itself has seen its population noticeably decrease with large corridors of the city being systematically locked down by IYGA and IYGMP elements. Mechanized battalions were seen mustering outside of the city with heavy AA and artillery support.

One can only assume then that Yukkira was bracing for the storm to come. One that might see the Capital fall into ruins.

Now let's get the hell out of dodge. That gunfire is getting awfully close... OH *BLEEP!* RUN! RUN! RUN TOWARDS THAT BUILDING! THOSE *BLEEP!* STARTED THE BOMBARDMENT EARLIER THAN EXPECTED!!!

Don't worry ma'am, we'll get you guys out of here safe and sound. We won't let you die while we're around. The White Shields will protect you. We will protect you all. Never lose faith; and we won't in you.

Trust us.
 
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“As of today, 1 year has passed since the death of 13 year old Alberto Pero.
His death shook the nation and woke it up to the dangers of school bullying.
Today his parents tearfully exited the Palace of Justice, after the court ruled that it was a case of suicide, not murder.
The mother remarked: ‘They took my son from me, and the Government does nothing!’
The Northern Constabulary has not been available to comment at this time, however it is believed that the national government may be looking at a formation of a children’s police unit.
|A spokesperson of the Prime Minister has said that the Prime Minister feels deep sadness, but supports the decision of Supreme Court of Cassation.
In further events, the Royal Predicean Air Force has ramped up training efforts and has sent out a request for a further 100 pilots to serve as part of the Helicopter detachment of the RPAF. This comes as the Ministry of Defence announces that the Predicean Navy will be looking at a replacement for its submarines. The Royal Predicean Army has been looking at possibly expanding by 4 battalions. The Minister of Defence said in a statement: 'We know, that as a small nation in a region with several great powers around us, we need to be able to defend ourselves.' It is unknown if the RPN will be getting its new submarines domestically.”
 
October 18th, 2018
THE KALGARY BULLETIN​

All today, since four in the morning, riots have been breaking out spontaneously across Fort Sean and surrounding Sundeonian towns. This is believed to be the extreme, anti-unification citizens who believe that Kanada should have never unified with Maloria. Three citizens and two police officers are confirmed dead, and many more are injured. The army was called in earlier today, but fighting has not slowed. We have Kris Eversen on the scene, Kris?

A man crouching behind a police van begins speaking. There are some police officers in the background, and he manages to speak over all the commotion and yelling.

"Yes, I'm here. The police have been slowly pushing back the rioters into the centre of town, and have been using pepper balls and rubber bullets in an attempt to keep them from fighting back. However, there have been reports of pipe bombs being used against police."

He continues on but is cut off by a messenger bag being lobbed over the shield wall of riot police and a panicked outburst. Someone shouts out audibly, censored during the five second delay, "Oh s[*censored*]!" The camera goes shaky as the crew rushes away, and the feed cuts off a few moments later after a loud pop and a louder cry. The recording studio returns on screen.

Kris? Kri- U-Uhm. The anchor listens to something via his earpiece, and nods slightly Okay, we'll be right back.
 
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Serial killer arrested in connection with 8/28 radio hack and over 15 murders
Boris van Roland was captured this morning in the forests of Fennmark
Hans Rudolfsson -- Lindeby, Fennmark, Goyanes -- October 18, 2018
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The Asturenn Axe Murderer was captured early Thursday morning after an anonymous tip was called in to the Lindeby, Fennmark branch of the GNP by a concerned resident who believed to have seen Hans Rudolfsson, who was identified in a wanted poster earlier this month, walking along the shoulder of Constituent Highway 10.

Within an hour, police officers apprehended van Roland, however he attempted to flee. Police had to fire a round, which stuck him in the left leg, incapacitating him. Police and medical officials report he is in good condition. Bond has been set at 200 million Drams. An indictment is expected later this week.

This story will be updated as information is made available.
 
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Police Officer shot and killed in Northern Nuevo Antofagosta, suspect on the run.

"Yesterday at 3:43 PM, Officer Leonardo Maregnce was shot 43 times and killed after a routine traffic stop. The suspect is on the loose, and the PNP are currently doing all they can to catch this suspect. The Inspector General has made a video: 'It is with deep saddness that I must announce the death of Officer Leonardo Maregnce. He leaves behind a wife and their 2 young daughters. To Leonardo I say: You shall never be forgotten. To his family I say: You shall never stop being a part of the blue family. Thank you.'
The Royal Nuevo Antofagosta Constaublary, in conjunction with the Costal Constabulary are looking for the suspect. We will keep you updated."
 
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