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March 2010
March 1, 2010: Kentucky Expeditionary Force Arrives In Portland : PORTLAND, Tennessee- The first elements of the Commonwealth of Kentucky's military expeditionary force led by former President Donald M. Campbell's son, General Donald M. Campbell Jr. arrived in Portland today. Originally sent for the purpose of peacekeeping the recent events in Jackson have provoked new tensions. This includes a declaration of war by Virginia against Jackson after being forced out at gunpoint. While Kentucky has not declared war on Jackson most commentators believe that it is only a matter of time before a state of war is officially announced between Kentucky and Jackson. These recent troop movements were already in the process of being carried out when the incident at Jackson occurred, the mission has now been given a new sense of urgency. This comes on the heels of unconfirmed reports of P-51 Mustangs from the Kentucky airforce seen flying in and around the Jackson area conducting what could very well be reconnaissance. The Kentucky's Secretary of Defence refused to comment on the allegations when approached by reporters earlier today.

March 1, 2010: The LoNASO succesfully launch another GLONASS satellite: VOSTOCHNY COSMODROME, USSR- The League of Nations Authority for Space Operations has announced that, with the help of Siberian technicians, it has been able to launch another GLONASS satellite into orbit at 3:47 GMT. The satellite is called "единство" or Unity, as it marks the first joint endeavour of all the space agencies that ratified the Treaty for Astronomical and Space Research. Future satellites are schedueled to come into orbit some time in the next six months. It has not been decided yet wether the next launch will be in the Socialist Union or in another LoNASO nation.

February 2010
February 27, 2010: League of Nations neutral regarding Virginia war declaration: HATTIESBURG - League of Nations director Brant McAllister told LoN Radio Saturday afternoon that the LoN would maintain neutrality regarding any potential conflict between the Virginian Republic and the citystate of Jackson in the southern United States. Virginia declared war on Jackson earlier on Saturday after a military contingent from Virginia and the nearby citystate of Portland were evicted from Jackson and their weapons confiscated. "We will monitor the situation to see how it develops," McAllister told LoN Radio. "We have advised Virginia regarding the Jackson region, and Virginia has made its decision, which it is entitled to do as an independent nation. Our relations with Virginia have not gone as well as we would like, which we want to rectify in the coming months. The LoN is interested in making sure all nations in the former United States are able to enjoy the same liberties and freedoms, and standard of living, that Americans in the region did pre-Doomsday. Sometimes this involves military action, to remove potential threats. Sometimes it involves caution."

February 27, 2010: 8.8 Earthquake Hits Chile: BUENOS AIRES, United American Republic - A massive 8.8 earthquake has been reported in. In early media reports from the United American Republic monitored by the League of Nations, hundreds of deaths were reported around the capital of Santiago. Tsunami warnings have been issued by Geoscience ANZC for, the Municipal States of the Pacific, Samoa and Micronesia, and for Baja California by Servico Geologico Mexicano.

February 27, 2010: The Virginian Republic declares war on Jackson: CHARLESTON, Virginia - Enraged at the previous day's snub at the hands of the Jacksonians, the Virginian Congress officially passes a Declaration of War against the rogue state of Jackson, located in the western portion of the former American state of Tennessee. A furious President-General Jay Rockefeller stated that "If you wanted to pin the blame on someone look at the Jacksonians. Their hositle treatment of our peace-loving explorers is an open act of war. We only came to help, and they treated us like just another band of raiders! They will find out that they made enemies with the wrong nation. As I speak the Virginian-Portlander contingent is being re-armed and mechanized. We will not stop until Jackson's streets are ground under the tracks and boots of our army! We wil not lose. This dishonor will be washed away with their blood!"

February 27,2010: Aralia announces that it will have a Prime Minister: ARAL, Aralia - Today,the Government of Aralia announced that the former absolute monarchy is now going to have a Prime Minister,they announced that Islam Karimov from the Communist Party of Aralia is going to be the first Prime Minister of the nation.It is believed that Karimov was appointed by the Soviet Government because Aralia is a Soviet client state.The announcement was followed by protest from the People's Islamic Front of Aralia (PIFA) and the Democratic Union for the Emancipation of Aralia (DUEA),both oppose soviet rule in Aralia and PIFA is backed by Pakistan and DUEA by Australia,Soviet authorities said "The appointment of Karimov was made by the Aralian people only,the Soviet State has nothing to do with that,claims made by these puppet parties of Australia and Pakistan are lies,we are proud to say that Aralia is now a friend nation and we are happy to see that She is walking towards democracy."Prime Minister Karimov took office today and promised that he will lead the Aralian people trough these difficult times and make Aralia a free nation.

February 26, 2010: Virginia/Portland contingent thrown out of Jackson at gunpoint: PORTLAND, Tennessee - Portland Army spokesman Fred McAllister told media members tonight that the contingent of military from Virginia and Portland were "thrown out" of the citystate of Jackson. McAllister said the contingent was escorted to meet with Jackson's mayor, only to be rerouted out of the city and back to Interstate 40. Jackson gunmen confiscated the contingent's weapons and told them to leave the city. "After confiscating our forces' weapons, these militiamen, or gunmen, or whatever you want to call them told our people they weren't welcome and Jackson wasn't welcoming outsiders," McAllister said. "They told us to stay the hell out of town. We left, but what they don't know is that our bite is much better than our bark. IF they chose to come after us, we could put a hurting on them." There was no immediate comment on the situation from the Virginian Republic itself.

February 25, 2010: Virginia, Portland troops make contact with survivor city state in former Tennessee: PORTLAND, Tennessee - Troops and scouts from the Virginian Republic and the city-state of Portland in the former U.S. state of Tennessee have made contact with the citystate of Jackson, in the western portion of Tennessee. Portland Army spokesman Fred McAllister told Virginia, Portland and League of Nations media this morning that the "Allies" met up with patrolmen stationed along former Interstate 40 outside of the town of Gilmore, about four miles north of downtown Jackson. McAllister said Virginian Colonel Mark O'Neal reported the meeting to have been "cordial" and that the VIrginia/Portland party had requested a meeting with the Jackson town leadership, and that the group was resting in a Gilmore hotel. McAllister also said that Virginian President-General Jay Rockefeller was pleased at the contact and had offered any and all aid from his country for the Jackson region.

February 19, 2010: Kentucky President Jim Bunning announces he will not seek re-election: FORT KNOX, Kentucky - President Jim Bunning announced earlier today that he will not seek reelection as President of the the Commonwealth of Kentucky in November's elections. Bunning who is serving his second term in office cited his age and the belief that three terms in office was one term too much. Bunning was elected easily in 2002 and 2006 and is still very popular in Kentucky. With Bunning decision not to run it opens the field wide open for Republicans, Democrats and Independents alike to run to succeeded Bunning. Kentucky's elections operate as a primary election in which all candidates for elected office run in the same primary regardless of political party. Under this system, the top two vote getters advance to the next round, similar to a runoff election. However, there is no separate nomination process for candidates before the first round, and it is entirely possible that two candidates of the same party could advance to the second. The second round can be avoided if a candidate passes the fifty percent threshold on the first ballot. No one has officially announced their candidacy but many are expected to do so in the next few days.

February 18, 2010: Vermont opens up talks with Aroostook for port on Atlantic coast: MONTPELIER, Vermont - The national government announced this morning that it has opened up talks with Aroostook in regards to rebuilding either of the former Maine towns of Kennebunkport or York Harbor as a port. Both sites, abandoned since Doomsday, would offer Vermont access to the Atlantic Ocean and allow for trade with European, Caribbean and South American countries and for expanded trade with Canada. Heather Wilson, press secretary for President Jim Douglas, said the President believes it was important to negotiate with Aroostook regarding both potential sites, as both lie in the borders of former Maine and Vermont considers Aroostook the bona fide successor to the state of Maine. Vermont also wants to offer Aroostook access to the proposed port wherever it is eventually built. When asked why sites in New Hampshire County or former Massachusetts were not considered, Wilson mentioned a 2005 report from the Vermont Army Corps of Engineers citing the safety of former Portsmouth and Nashua, and bombed sites around former Boston and southeast Massachusetts as making a proposed site near former Cape Cod impractical.

February 18, 2010: Last stop on Tuleyev's world tour: KAESONG, Korea- The Siberian chairman arrieved in Kaesong today to discuss Korea's role in the future CSTO. Talks were held throughout the past month discussing their part in the alliance and with the arrival of Tuleyev, the Koreans finally agreed to a regional partner status, following the example of Tibet. All three nations will work together on any issue of regional importance and will cooperate militarily on a regional level. The Korean government's decission was met with hard criticism from political opponents, who stated that this would lead to full membership, which the government denied and tried to reasure the population that it would not enter the CSTO as a full member. This visit marks the end of Tuleyev's diplomatic tour. The Siberian leader will meet his allies once more in Krasnoyarsk, during the founding ceremony of the CSTO, on March 2, 2010.

February 17, 2010: The "Chinese question" discussed in Taiwan: NEW TAIPEI, Taiwan- Tuleyev discuseed regional politics with his Taiwanese counterpart in New Taipei today and how the two nations could solve the problem of all the Chinese still surviving in lawless China. Although Taiwan declined to join the CSTO as well as observer status, it agreed to future bilateral discussions regarding this problem. Other than increased dialog, the two countries agreed to increase trade rights and exchanges of goods. The last stop on the Siberian chairmans tour is Korea, which he will visit tomorrow to finalise an agreement regarding Korea becoming a regional partner of the CSTO.

February 16, 2010: Prussian advance forces encounter resistance in Wolfsburg: BERLIN, Prussia - Prussian forces sweeping west through claimed territory encountered entrenched raiding groups in Wolfsburg today. It is hoped that if Prussian forces can occupy the city that any surviving manufacturing facilities can be restored. This would be a huge victory for Prussian industry and Prussian expansion goals. It is expected that it could take weeks to pacify resistance before any survey of the area is possible. Word of intense fighting as well as previous woes continue to erode support for King Christian's reign.

February 16, 2010: Warm welcome in Tibet: SHANGTSE, Tibet- Tibetan officials, accompanied by the Dalai Lama, met with the Siberian delegation earlier today to discuss strenghtening bonds between the two countries regarding regional politics. On the agenda was the tenuous peace Tibet and Bhutan had acquired after the war with Nepal. On the agenda was also the so called "Chinese question" regarding the influx of Chinese into neighbouring countries as they lack a stable government of their own. Tibet refuses to take a firm policy regarding these refugees stating that it will not abandon anyone in need. Talks also touched apon the formation of the CSTO. Although Tibet is not willing to become a part of the organization, because it does not wish to antagonize the Pakistani people, it did agree to become a regional partner of the organization and is willing to work with the organization on a smaller scale. Tuleyev meets with officials in Taiwan the following day, with whom he will also discuss the dire state of China.

February 15, 2010: Pakistan-USSR talks end without an agreement:  SUKKAR, Pakistan- Talks between Pakistan and the USSR were held today regarding the conflict happening in Afghanistan. The heated debate raged back and forth, with both sides calling the other imperialistic and "evil". However, verbal attacks were the only attacks happening today, as both sides realize the futility of direct combat between them. What was achieved is that Pakistan grudgingly agreed to acknowledges the Siberian presence in Aralia, while the USSR agreed to not annex the country outright. Analysts are skeptical regarding this promise, as they see it as a way for the Siberians to shift global attention away from the region, even though the official government denies this. The USSR's delegation heads to Tibet next, were they expect a friendly meeting with local government officials.

February 14, 2010: People's Republic of Angola joins the CSTO:

LUANDA, People's Republic of Angola- The Siberian delegation landed in Luanda today to talk to Angolan officials about the PRA joining the CSTO. President Santos was delighted with the idea of joining the CSTO, as it would signify that the PRA would receive greater international recognition. There was also talk about the tensions between the PRA and the Republic of Angola, as well as the rouge "Soviet kingdoms" located in the far eastern parts of Angola. Tuleyev pledged support for the PRA in any conflict in the region, when the country formally joined the CSTO. The chairman heads for Pakistan tonight, where he will face harsh criticism from the Pakistani government regarding his support for the Northern Alliance in Afghanistan.

February 13, 2010: Alpine ski jumpers win first Gold and Bronze Medals:

ZÜRICH, Alpine Confederation - The first gold medal of the Winter Games went to the host nation, setting the tone for the Alpine Confederation to make a very strong showing in these Olympics. Ski jumper Simon Ammann, of St. Gallen canton, flew past the competition in the men's jump. Norwegian jumper Anders Jørgensen secured the silver medal, while the bronze went to Ammann's countryman, Heinrich Lehner of Nordtirol canton.

February 13, 2010:Siberia-SAC talks ned on a disappointing note:

CARACAS, Venezuela- after two days of debating, talks end without any firm consensus on global affairs. "I had hoped that the talks would end on a better note", said Tuleyev, stating that SAC members were firm in their support for Pakistani actions in Afghanistan. Tuleyev said that he wishes that Pakistan will show more resolve in finding a solution to the Afghani question. The SAC however agreed to uphold its promise to keep the Panama Canal open to any nation, including the USSR. The Siberian declaration flew to the People's Republic of Angola last night, were they will meet with Fernando Santos.

February 12, 2010: Winter Olympics begin in Zurich; first Games since 1980:

ZÜRICH, Alpine Confederation - The Winter Olympics began Friday local time in Zurich. Nineteen countries participated in the opening ceremonies in Letzigrund Stadion for the XXI Winter Olympiad, the first Olympic competition to be held since the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, U.S.A. and the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, USSR. Eleven sports will be contested for the Games, scheduled to end with closing ceremonies on February 28. The resumption of the Summer Games is scheduled for early fall 2012 in Auckland, ANZC.

February 12, 2010: Constitutional convention begins in Torrington:

TORRINGTON, Provisional United States - Representatives from across the are meeting in Torrington, Wyoming to discuss the future of their nation. Ever since contact with the outside world in 2009 where they learned that the United States had disbanded in 1995, the people of the PUS have debated about the provisional status of their government. It is hoped that the new constitutional convention that begins today will decide the fate of this survivor state. There is some speculation that the PUS will declare itself to be the successor of the United States. Governor of Lincoln, Sarah Heath, has been a vocal supporter of this idea.

February 11, 2010: Siberian-SAC summit begins:

CARACAS, Venezuela - The Siberian-SAC summit officially started today at noon and there are high hopes that this conference of two of the world's great powers would ease global tensions. The agenda of the summit will cover everything from the economy to the Panama Canal, Pakistan and the Socialist Union's continued influence in the Carribean. the summit will end on February 13.

'''February 10, 2010: Victorian election results in status quo. Referendum on federal system passes:'''

VICTORIA, Victoria - The election in Victoria today resulted in the status quo, with the Jacob Birch and the Social Survival Party maintaining a majority government. While some gains were made in former Washington due to the addition of Olympia and the Gray's Harbour region, as well as the referendum on a federal system, the former Canadian territories saw similar results to 2005. The Referendum on federalism passed with 71% approval and Premier Birch announced that as soon as parliament sits it will begin drafting a constitutional ammendment. He also announced that with the addition of American territory and the new federal system, that a new symbol of Victoria was needed, and that the government would begin accepting proposals for a new flag.

February 10, 2010: Haitian officials accept Siberian aid proposal:

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti- Talks were held in the Haitian capital today between the Siberians and Haitians regarding the relief efforts that were being undertaken in Haiti after the devastating earthquake of January 12. Although president Bellerive is not pleased with Siberian influence in the region, he understood the dire situation of his people and, after some debate, agreed to the Siberian offer of aid. The Siberian chairman claims to have not asked for anything in return. However, socialist parties have received a major boost in the country. The chairman also spoke with Red Cross and WCRB members on their situation and acknowledged their hard work, stating that he hoped that his country's aid would help them in their work. The three day bilateral Siberian-SAC summit officialy starts tomorrow and the delegation will head there first thing in the morning.

February 9, 2010: The Dominican Republic welcomes the Siberian chairman:

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic- Chairman Tuleyev's plane landed in the Santo Domingo airport earlier today. President Hipolito greeted the Siberian leader and talks on joining the CSTO began not long after that. Hipolito was very receptive of the idea and did not object to it in principle, but wanted reasurance that member states would not be reduced to puppets of the government in Krasnoyarsk. Having laid his doubts to rest, Tuleyev got Dominican consent and they too will now attend the founding ceremony of the CSTO, which is to be held in three weeks time. Tuleyev continues his trip tomorrow. He is heading to the Haitian capital in order to show his willingness to help the Haitians. Political opponents argue that this is just another way of gaining support for Siberian actions in the region, which Tuleyev denies.

February 9, 2010: Gray's Harbour communities conditionally agree to join Victoria:

VICTORIA, Victoria - Communities of the Gray's Harbour region of Washington state conditionally agreed to join Victoria today. The cities of Aberdeen, Cosmopolis, and Hoquiam will be merged into a single municipality and the Victorian government promises extensive economic investment into the area to build jobs. Plans are to convert the town into the main southern port for Victoria. With talks of expanding the Victorian navy, it is also a possibility that a second naval base will be built in the area.

February 8, 2010: Prussian Reichstag votes down proposed declaration of war against North Germany:

BERLIN, Prussia - The King submitted a declaration of war against North Germany today to the Reichstag, which was defeated nearly unanimously. This was another serious blow to the Christian's popularity and calls for his abdication are increasing, even amongst reichstag delegates.

February 7, 2010: The future of the Carribean region discussed in Nueva Gerona:

NUEVA GERONA, Cuba- After a warm welcome at the Nueva Gerona airport where the Siberian leader was greeted by the leaders of Cuba as well as cheering masses, a meeting between the two sides was held. The press was not allowed entry, but Tuleyev said that the talks revolved around the WCRB presence in the South-Eastern parts of the former United States, Cuba's role in the region and other economic issues, such as exports of the Cuban version of Coca-Cola, which has gained serious momentum, exporting large amounts of the drink to Siberia, ANZC and other countries around the world. There was even word of opening up a Cuban owned factory in the Siberian port city of Sovetskaya Gavan, through which sales to other northern markets could be made. The Cuban government also formally accepted the offer to join the CSTO, which caused no surprise. The Siberian delegation is travelling to the Dominican Republic in two days time, as there are high hopes within the Siberian government that this powerful Carribean island nation would also join the CSTO.

February 6, 2010: Nicaragua opts to join the CSTO:

MANAGUA,Nicaragua- Nicaraguan president Ortega once again reaffirmed his position as a staunch ally of Siberia by agreeing to join the CSTO. Other than talks on the alliance the time was also spent discussing the economy and the size of Siberian military personnel in Nicaragua. Ortega asked the chairman to send an additional 10,000 soldiers to help route out the rebels that have been plagueing the government on the eastern part of the Costa Rican border. Tuleyev formally agreed to the request. The meeting was also attended by president Toledo of Costa Rica who stated that, although he was grateful for Siberian help in the past, he did not want this help to come at the price of Costa Rican neutrality in the region. Nicaragua and the USSR reassured the president that he would not be forced to join the CSTO, while Toledo accepted to become an observer in the future organization in exchange allowing the soon to be formed Siberian Expeditionary Forces to cross the border into Costa Rican territory to hunt down insurgents that have been plagueing the border for decades. The rest of the day was spent giving the president a tour of the capital and allowing him to rest in his hotel. Tuleyev leaves the country tomorrow and is heading to Nueva Gerona.

February 5, 2010:Tuleyev greeted by protests in Crescent City

CRESCENT CITY, Municipal States of the Pacific- Earlier today the Siberian premier landed in Crescent city only to be greeted by angry CRUSA protesters stating that they did not want him on American soil. Tuleyev understood their anger and simply went on with buisiness as usual and stayed for a conference with the officials of the MSP. The chairman pleged support for the country offering aid to the MSP and closer diplomatic ties. Even though the officials were surprised at first by the generous offer, they quickly agreed, thanking the USSR for its help. Analysts agree that this is probably another way the Siberians plan on getting support from other nations, even though Siberian leaders say otherwise. The chairman left for Nicaragua to formalize plans for establishing the CSTO.

February 4, 2010:Siberian leader visits Victoria:

VICTORIA, Republic of Victoria- Tuleyev visited premier Burch and lieutenant general McLellan today to discuss broadening cooperation between the two countries, both politically and economically. The reception was cordial and there were no protests in Victoria on the day of the meeting. Although Tuleyev left rather disappointed, not having secured any formal trade agreement, the Victorians agreed on an exchange of ambassadors, giving hope that a trade agreement could be made later. The Chairman continued his trip and landed in the MSP in the evening hours. There are fears of strong opposition to his visit, however, Tuleyev stated that he would not be intimidated by the icy reception and would go on with his trip as planned.

February 3, 2010:Tuleyev and Therriault sit down to discuss the future of the region:

SITKA, Alaska- Earlier today the Chairman of the USSR and governor Therriault held meetings regarding the state of the current borders. Even though the reception was quite icy the talks were fruitful. It was decided that citizens of Free Alaska could visit their cousins in the AAT and vice-versa. Border crossing restrictions would be in place, but a more lenient attitude will be had for future travels. The day was not without controversy, however, as there were riots in front of the main government building in Sitka. The rioters were violent and several Siberian flags were burned. Tuleyev said that he understood their continued anger and hatred towards the USSR but said that "sooner or later, we all have to start living our lives unhindered by the past." The Chairman is expected to visit Victoria on Thursday for an afternoon conference about trade and creating a Siberian embassy in Victoria and then quickly head to the Municipal States of the Pacific.

February 2, 2010:Aman Tuleyev lands in Alaska:

SITKA, Alaska- After spending the morning discussing trade agreements and stability in the region, especially the question of taking care of Chinese refugees, the Chairman left Japan and landed in Sitka in the early morning hours of the Alaskan Time Zone. There he will speak to governer Gene Therriault about the future of the DMZ between Alaskan and Siberian controlled Alaska, the possibility of opening up border crossings to all citizens and removing trade restrictions between the two countries. He will be in the country until Thursday, when he will travel to the Republic of Victoria.

February 1, 2010, 9:30 GMT: Aman Tuleyev visits Japan:

KYOTO, Japan- Today Aman Tuleyev, the leader of the USSR, made an unexpected visit to Japan, a week before his scheduled visit to his allies, regarding the forming of the CSTO. In a press conference held in Kyoto he stated that his aim is to broaden dialog between Siberia and other nations, both allies and non-allies. He stated that his goal was not only to visit Japan, but also to visit the nations of Alaska, Victoria, the MSP, Nicaragua, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, the People's Republic of Angola and also attend an informal conference between the USSR and the SAC, located in Caracas, Venezuela. Furthermore, by the end of the trip, he will visit Pakistan to try and resolve the ongoing tensions in the region. He also stated that visits to Taiwan, Tibet and Korea would be made, if further duties did not hinder these meetings. These statements come after a deteriorating Siberian image in world politics, brought on by giving aid to the Northern Alliance in Afghanistan, as well as the recent invasion of the Khanate of Aralia. This is one of the rare occasions that the Chairman has made diplomatic trips abroad, the only other time being the LoN founding ceremony.

January 2010
January 31, 2010, Tibetans decide on entering the LoN:

SHANGTSE, Tibet- The Tibetan referendum on admittance into the LoN shows that an overwhelming majority of Tibetans would like to enter the League of Nations and an official application has been sent. Tibetan officials stated that its membership,"was all in the hands of the global community now."

January 30, 2010: Kentucky President Jim Bunning declares a state of emergency:

Fort Knox, Kentucky- President Jim Bunning has declared a state of emergency after a recent blast of wicked winter weather has pummelled the South. Parts south central Kentucky, have already received 10 inches of snow by Saturday afternoon. By declaring a state of emergency President Bunning has freed up the necessary resources to clear roads and help those who may have found themselves on the wrong side of the storm. However Lexington was able to escape the worst only recording 4 inches of snow. Still widespread power outages throughout the Commonwealth and officials are scrambling to restore it as soon as possible. Virginia, Joplin, Cape Girardeau, Hattiesburg and many other communities in the south have been hit with a viscous combination of snow, rain, ice and even reports of tornados in some areas.

January 29, 2010, 8:30pm GMT: Vermont Legislature passes bill lengthening Presidential terms: MONTPELIER, Vermont - The Vermont Senate unanimously passed a bill that would lengthen the term for the President from two years to four. The House had passed the bill earlier in the week; the bill is expected to be signed into law by President Jim Douglas this afternoon (EST). As part of a compromise, Douglas will have to run for another term this year, as the new term length does not take affect until the next President is inaugurated next January.

January 29, 2010, 5:10pm GMT: Mexico, West Texas, East Texas announce signature of treaty: MIDLAND, West Texas - Mexico President Marcelo Ebrard, West Texas President Mike Conaway and eastern Texas Governor Roger Van Horn announced the signing of a treaty between the three countries this morning at the West Texas Capitol Building. The highlights of the treaty included a 50-year agreement between the three countries, or Mexico and the "successor" to the western and eastern Texas governments; that has raised talk about some sort of political union between the two Texases, an idea that has been much discussed of late in the media and informally among the public, but never by any government sources. The treaty is said to have been hammered out at Conaway and Ebrard's summit in Dinetah early in January, and includes Mexico's pledge to "respect and uphold Texan independence" as well as a mutual defense pledge between the three countries. In turn, West Texas will "fully" open its markets to Mexico and her allies and make available on a limited basis oil from the Permian Basin (an arrangement West Texas had previously signed with Utah and Dinetah).

January 29, 2010: Raoul Cedras found dead in Port-au-Prince: PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - Earlier today the body of Raoul Cedras, the head of the Haitian military and former leader of the interim government from 1996 to 2002, was found dead under a collapsed building in the middle of the Haitian capital. The nation is mourning the loss of one of the most influential men in Haiti's recent history and acting president Jean-Max Bellerive stated that he would hold a special ceremony to honor all those killed in the earthquake, including Cedras. Reports of victims under the rubble continue to rise and there are well over 150,000 Haitians who have been confirmed to have been killed.

January 29, 2010: Utah may join the North American Union: IDAHO FALLS, Utah - Reports indicate that high level officials of and the  are in talks about Utah joining the NAU in the future. The two states, along with the, have been negotiating since earler this month about a joint project to rebuild railroad connections to the Pacific coast, thus giving both Utah and the NAU member states access to the wealthy Pacific market. An anonymous source has said that the during the talks Donald J. Atchison, head of the NAU diplomatic team, brought up the idea of potential future membership in the NAU for the two other nations, but Utah was the only one who showed interest. So far neither the NAU or Utah have officially announced that they are in negotiations about Utah's membership in the NAU, but has announced they would be receptive to a "closer relationship with our neighbors in the east."

January 22, 2010, 7:45pm GMT (1:45pm CST): Conservatives join with CRUSA in protesting West Texas-Mexico summit in front of Capitol building: MIDLAND, West Texas - Conservative Democrat and Republican leaders joined "concerned citizens" and representatives of the Committee to Restore the United States of America today in a protest of the recent West Texas-Mexico summit in front of the West Texas Capitol building in downtown Midland. The crowd, estimated by Midland police to have been around 1,000, was said to have been orderly. John King, a former Odessa newspaper reporter who now is the spokesman for the CRUSA West Texas branch, said the protesters were "angry" over lack of information from the recent summit in Dinetah between West Texas President Mike Conaway and Mexican President Marcelo Ebrard and no word from the Conaway Administration on rumors regarding the end of West Texas sovereignty. "Many have worked hard to save our freedoms and our nation, and our leaders will not even talk with us to tell us what is going on," King said. In recent days, the Conaway administration has said that the details of his meeting with Ebrard needed to "not be public" until details were worked out, but that "under no circumstances is Texan sovereignty under danger or threat of ending."

January 19, 2010: Aralian Khan receives death threats:  ARAL, Khanate of Aralia - The Khan of Aralia received messages containing death threats today. The messages were found to be from a revolutionary group called the Liberators, who want to free the Khanate from Socialist Siberia. Khan Abdul Rahim has been losing enormous amounts of popularity in Aralia since his failure to keep it free from the Siberians, who kept him in power to help keep peace in the area. Rahim made no comment on the matter, but a spokesperson for who is beleived to be the leader of the movement said in public that, "The good people of the Khanate will not tolerate the actions of Siberia. If our Khan will not free us, then we will do it ourselves." Police now stand on guard all day and night at the Khan's palace, and no civilians allowed to approach the building.

January 19, 2010, 5:45pm GMT: Deadly guerrilla attack in Costa Rica's Limón region

PUERTO LIMÓN - Guerrillas attacked a Costa Rican military post in the lowland town of Matina in the most violent display of sepratist activity since their defeat by government forces in 2007. As many as twenty soldiers and civilians are believed dead. Costa Rica's President Ricardo Toledo immediately declared a state of emergency in Matina and ordered additional security forces into the Limón region. Regional President Edwin Patterson's office has not yet issued a statement on the attack.

January 19, 2010: Citizens' Congress proposes Federal System to address issues in Victoria: VICTORIA, Victoria - The Citizens' Congress put forth a proposal to Victorian parliament today to amend the nation's constitution to convert from a Unitary to a Federal system, dividing the nation into semi-autonomous provinces to address various cultural differences and other issues. "We believe this would be the ideal solution to a number of issues in Victoria. Islanders see things differently than mainlanders, who see things differently than northerners, etc." A spokesman from the Congress said today. Premier Jacob Birch responded: "The Citizens' Congress was called to bring about ideas like these, and we are taking them seriously. In February's election we will be adding a referendum question on whether or not to adopt a federal system. If passed we will amend the constitution and work to putting the system in effect by 2011."

Januray 19, 2010: Prussian King's support declines further: BERLIN, Prussia - Polls show that public opinion of King Christian I of Prussia is declining steadily after refusing to back down on his calls for the absorbtion of North Germany. Support is currently holding at 33%, with 29% saying that the King has become unstable and should abdicate in favor of his son Georg.

January 18, 2010: New Taiwan capital dedicated:  NEW TAIPEI, Chinese Republic of Taiwan - In a formal ceremony the Chinese Republic of Taiwan formally opened its new capital city of New Taipei. The new capital, located 90 kilometers southwest of the destroyed city of Taipei, was the result of almost twenty years of planning and reclamation. At the center of the new city is the Parliament building, the Presidential residence, and a memorial to those Taiwanese who perished on and after Doomsday. New Taipei can accommodate approximately 50,000 citizens, though less than 25,000 inhabit the city at present. Among the representatives from foreign nations who attended the ceremony were ANZC Governor-General John Howard, Philippine President Manuel Villar, and Singapore President S.R. Nathan. Most of the administrative functions of the Republic will remain at T’ainin during the transition period. It is expected that New Taipei will be fully functional no later than 2020.

January 17, 2010: Sebastian Piñera wins Chilean presidential election: SANTIAGO, Chile - Right-wing billionaire Sebastian Pinera won Chile's runoff presidential election Sunday, defeating former President Eduardo Frei, the man he bested by a big margin in December's first round of voting. Pinera's triumph ends a 20-year hold on power by Frei's Concertacion political alliance, which is also the party of incumbent President Michelle Bachelet. The coalition has held power since Gen. Augusto Pinochet's 17-year authoritarian regime ended in 1990.

January 17, 2010: Packers win RSNFL Championship at home:

GREEN BAY, Superior - The Green Bay Packers American football team beat the Mackinaw Vikings 27-10 Sunday afternoon in the RSNFL Championship Game at Lambeau Field in Green Bay before 35,750 fans. Brant Packer threw for 153 yards and two touchdowns, both to Warren Harris, and Marques Price ran for 111 yards and another TD to lead the Packers.

January 15, 2010: North German Chancellor fires back at Prussian King:  HUSUM, North Germany - The North German Chancellor today fired back at Prussian King Christian I over his demands for North German submission to Prussian rule. "''While the people of North Germany welcome the friendship and brotherhood of the Prussian people, we will not submit our freedom in the name of such brotherhood. We call on Prussia to back down on its claims and join us in friendship." King Christian had this to say: "I gave my word to the people of Prussia that I would work to unite the former northern lands of Prussia. I will not back down." ''Prussian troops have advanced and begun setting up aid stations and reconstruction efforts in the surviving areas of former Rostock, as well as in the survivor community in Magdeburg.

January 15, 2010, 12:20PM GMT (7:20AM EST): Hatian PM: Elections will be held PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - Haitian prime minister, Jean-Max Bellerive, announced his plans today to hold general elections as soon as relief efforts are finished and general Cedras is found. He is thankful of the aid that has been provided by other countries in the region and the LoN, stating that he would be pleased to join the LoN, as soon as affairs returned to normal. He will be acting as both prime minister and president until the next president is elected.

January 14, 2010, 8:28PM GMT (3:28PM EST): Haitian President Preval, family found dead in rubble of National Palace:

CAP-HAITIEN, Haiti - The League of Nations temporary consulate in Cap-Haitien has told LoN Radio that the bodies of Haiti President René Préval and his family were found in the remains of the National Palace on Thursday. It is believed at least 30,000, including Preval and his family, died as a result of Tuesday's earthquake in the small Caribbean country. LoN radio is also reporting that the whereabouts of General Raoul Cedras are unknown, and it is unclear who if anyone is in charge of the nation. Relief efforts are being headed up by the LoN and the Red Cross and Red Crescent, with aid coming in from private and religious agencies from Mexico, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico and the East Caribbean Federation, as well as from Cuba.

January 14, 2010: Prussian King Christian's approval plummets:

BERLIN, Prussia - Following a speech yesterday calling for the submission of the North German government to Prussia, approval ratings for the Prussian king plummeted. Prior to the speech approval was holding steady at 67%. Today, poll results painted a different picture: 46% now support Christian's efforts to unite northern Germany at all costs. Whether this support level will continue remains to be seen.

January 14, 2010, 4:27PM GMT (11:27AM EST): "Absolute devastation" in Haiti:

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic - In a brief conversation with a Santo Domingo radio station, League of Nations volunteer Christiane Nordquist gave an update of the situation on the ground in neighboring Haiti, which had been hit by a 7.3-magnitude earthquake on Tuesday. "It is absolute devastation," said Nordquist, who is one member of a small LoN contingent sent from the LoN consulate in Santo Domingo to assist in the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince. "There are large areas of nothing but rubble, and large areas where people's bodies are laying in the streets. Words cannot describe what it is like in the capital." Nordquist called from Fort Liberte, about 10 kilometers west of the Haiti/Dominican border, and 35 kilometers east of the LoN temporary headquarters in Cap-Haitien, in northern Haiti.

January 14, 2010, 4:21PM (9:21AM MST): NAFL denies request for replay of its championship game:

BILLINGS, Montana, North American Union - The North American Football League has denied a request by the Assiniboia Blue Bombers to replay the January 3 championship game. The Blue Bombers lost 34-17 to the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Saskatoon; Assiniboia's protests to the league office came as a result of a record number of penalties it considered to be the result of 'biased' officiating, as well as issues involving players who were unable to travel to Saskatchewan that weekend for work-related reasons. The NAFL is one of two American football professional leagues known to be competing in North America.

January 13, 2010: King Christian of Prussia demands North Germany submit to Prussian rule: 

BERLIN, Prussia - King Christian of Prussia today announced plans to begin reclaiming the wild lands of western Germany. In his speech he also demanded that the government of North Germany surrender the lands it claims. "When the good people of Prussia made me their king, I promised to return Prussia to the glory it once held. The pretender government of North Germany holds lands and people that are a rightfully part of Prussia. I plan to hold to my promises and hope the North German officials see reason and peacefully allow the people of North Germany to rejoin their brothers in Prussia." Public opinion in Prussia is mixed, while the majority of Prussian citizens agree with the move to reclaim the lands of central Germany from the bandits and warlords, they also question the need to threaten a peaceful neighbor. "First he mishandles Pomerania, then botches relations with the Nordic Union, now he's threatening fellow Germans. He may be our King, but even the King can overstep his bounds." Says one local, outlining some of the lower points of Christian's rule. Chancellor Klaus Wowereit stated "The reclaiming of central Germany has been on the King's agenda for years, and the Reichstag fully support and endorse this action. We were just as surprised as you were however with the King's statements regarding North Germany. We do not endorse hostile action against a legitimate German government."

January 12, 2010, 8pm EST (Jan. 13, 1am GMT): Major earthquake believed to have caused massive damage, casualties in Haiti:

NUEVA GERONA, Cuba - League of Nations Radio reports that an earthquake, about 7.3 on the Richter scale, struck off the coast of Haiti late Tuesday afternoon. Dozens are believed to have been killed or injured in the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince. LoN observers told LoN Radio that several buildings in the capital have collapsed. The Universidad de Nueva Gerona, which monitors earthquakes and hurricanes for the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico, reported the epicenter as being about 15 kilometers (10 miles) southwest of Port-au-Prince. The initial quake was 7.3 on the Richter scale, occurring at 4:53 pm local time (9:53 GMT), and was quickly followed by aftershocks of 5.9 and 5.5 magnitude. It was felt in the neighboring Dominican Republic and in portions of the East Caribbean Federation. "We don't know the extent of casualties, or damage, until we get in there but our guess is, based on the magnitude of the quake, there is significant damage," LoN Caribbean envoy Walter Arras told LoN Radio. "The LoN will send available ships and personnel from the Red Cross and Red Crescent immediately, and begin assessing the situation on the ground when day breaks to ascertain what assistance we can offer." LoN Radio also reported that offers of aid have already come from numerous nations in the area, both LoN members and non-members.

January 11, 2010, 5:00 GMT: Virginian Speech Free At Last!

CHARLESTON - Today the Virginian President-General has signed the Virginian Media act into law. In doing so he hands control of the Virginian Media Agency over to its new civilian owners. This is another move to show that Virginia is moving away from its previous militaristic government. However, he has made sure that every CEO and higher echelon employee has had a tour of duty in the military.

January 10, 2010: President Armenta addresses Chumash

Following the recent population boom in the President Vincent Armenta came out with press statement today at twelve P.M. local time. Here is an excerpt of his speech: "Fellow citizens of Chumash, it is with a good head, and a good heart that I must welcome these new refugees with open arms. Now I understand our current housing and homeless problems, my administration and I have come to a final choice that may solve both problems. Starting at three P.M. today I will officially sign the "Expansion of Territory act". This will extend our borders to all of the Channel Islands, as well as what was once San Luis Obispo County. the act will also add more funds to the development of homes, in the hopes that we may look forward to developing betting lives for all citizens. Now, my fellow citizens of Chumash, it is time to settle in our new friends from the east; now is the time to finally end the rising homeless rate that has consumed most of us. Thank you."

After making his speech President Armentas' approval rating set a new record from his previous rating of 72% to 88% There is now little doubt that he will be reelected come this June.

January 10, 2010: Packers, Vikings to play for RSNFL Championship:

GREEN BAY, Superior - The Green Bay Packers American football team beat the visiting Marquette Lions 27-10 Sunday afternoon, qualifying for the RSNFL Championship Game January 17 at Green Bay's Lambeau Field. The Packers will play the Mackinaw Vikings, who beat the host Thunder Bay Bombers 17-14 in overtime on Saturday afternoon. Green Bay lost to the Iron Mountain Steelers in last season's RSNFL Championship at Lambeau Field.

January 9, 2010: Earthquake hits near Municipal States of the Pacific:  CRESCENT CITY, MSP - An earthquake occurred approximately 25 miles west of the former city of Eureka Saturday at 4:27 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (Jan. 10, 12:27 am GMT). The quake was estimated by the ANZC Geological Survey Organisation headquarters in Crescent City to be at 6.5 magnitude. No casualties were reported but there was minor structural damage to buildings in the southern towms of the MSP.

January 9, 2010: refugees from Nevada flock into the Chumash Republic:

-Today at approximately eleven A.M. local time, the reported that about twenty thousand refugees entered the country, claiming to be from Nevada. At that time the refugees appeared at a border fence and where detained by the local military police. About a half-hour later the refugees where released from the detention camp there. John Hawks, the refugees' supposed leader, made a statement claiming they where all that was left of the southern counties of Nevada and the city Las Vegas, he claimed that they picked up radio-waves the nation broadcasted, and followed them to their source. President Vincent Armenta ordered the building of refugee camps on the Eastern side of the country, and promised all immigrants that they where now citizens of Chumash. Due to the country's low housing infrastructure these people may not have a home to go to, after realizing this President Armenta claimed that he would make a formal statement tomorrow on the nation's current state of affairs.

January 8, 2010, 4:30PM GMT (10:30AM CT): Superior businessman announces plans to reestablish halls of fame for baseball, American football:

IRON MOUNTAIN, Superior - Superior businessman Elliott Gold held a press conference this morning announcing his plans to reestablish the Baseball Hall of Fame and the Professional Football Hall of Fame by 2014. Speaking in the Gold Room at his Gold Industries, Ltd. headquarters, the entrepreneur said he hoped to establish the American football museum sooner than 2014, using his collection of National Football League memorabilia and items from the Green Bay Packer Hall of Fame as a base. Gold said he had been in discussions with Virginian Republic authorities to get their permission to send explorers from the Virginian city of Athens north into former Canton, where the original Professional Football Hall of Fame was located. Gold said the plan is to investigate the grounds, see how much is salvageable, then transport it back to Superior. He also said the same plan would apply for exploring the baseball hall of fame in the village of Cooperstown, in former New York state. Gold said he has also spoken with Vermont officials about sending a party from Vermont into the Cooperstown region. Gold said if everything falls into place, Canton would be explored first, followed by Cooperstown. Gold also announced the venture, via telegraph press release, to media outlets in Virginia and Vermont. He is expected to discuss the venture tonight on Superior's full-power AM radio station, which can be heard across the continent.

January 8, 2010, 1:28AM GMT (Jan. 7, 2010, 7:28PM CT): Dinetah, West Texas agree on unclaimed territory of former New Mexico state:

RAINBOW BRIDGE, Dinetah - Representatives of the Dinetah and West Texas governments announced the two countries' agreement to jointly govern the territory of the former U.S. state of New Mexico as "international territory". "It is appropriate, as neighbors, friends and former Americans, that we, together, govern this land that lies between us," said Dinetah spokesman Bernard MacDonald. "This land of former New Mexico has lain dormant for over 26 years, a killing ground for people Navajo and non-Navajo, devastated by the worst weapon humanity has ever developed. It is the hope, indeed the expectation, of the people of Dinetah and West Texas that one day, soon, this land will teem once again with life, as a living memorial to those who have left this earth, and a testament to the unbeatable, preserving spirit of humanity that has risen, triumphantly, from the brink of extinction." Also, representatives of Utah will stay to observe next week's summit between West Texas President Mike Conaway and Mexican President Marcelo Ebrard. Conaway left Rainbow Bridge early this morning to attend to business in Midland, before returning next Tuesday for the summit.

January 7, 2010, 11:30PM GMT (5:30PM CT): Conaway Administration refuses to comment on CRUSA accusations as Dinetah-Utah-West Texas trade agreement announced:

RAINBOW BRIDGE, Dinetah - Dinetah, Utah and West Texas today announced a joint trade agreement that is effective immediately. Media outlets in West Texas, Mexico, Montana and Utah, along with League of Nations radio, reported the agreement will also help form the base of a "joint front" in regards to political and economic relations with "other political entities", said to refer particularly to Mexico, the North American Union, South American nations and Canada. The agreement is said to include "significant" infrastructure investment in Dinetah from Mexican companies. West Texas President Mike Conaway and Dinetah political leaders were said to be deep into negotiations regarding some sort of "shared interest" in the territory of former New Mexico not claimed by either country, with an announcement to be made Thursday or Friday. In Midland, West Texas, Administration officials refused to comment on Tuesday's press conference by the local chapter of the Committee to Restore the United States of America, in which it accused Conaway of acting more in the best interest of Mexico than of West Texas. Officials of the West Texas Republican Party - Conaway's political affiliation - also refused to comment on the CRUSA accusations.

January 7, 2010: Peaceful Reunification Promised in :

PORT AMBONNE, : Prefect Patrick Stéfanini and Premier Ministre Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, former president of France stood today in front of the newly created embassy of the République des Terres Française Australes, created, funded and donated by the people of Auvergne. "Nous sommes bien content de retablir notre pays, la belle France" M. d'Estaing said, expressing the rising unification sentiments of Auvergnats, and many French. By creating the embassy, Auvergne hopes to win support from the RTF to begin the process of re-establishing France as a unified entity, beginning with the establishment of the 6th Republic following the 6th constitutional convention to take into account the societal and cultural changes since Doomsday.

Auvergne has recently changed its flag from the Provincial flag of Auvergne to the tricolor of France with the Auvergnat shield in the canton. No response has yet been made by RTF leadership in the wider world, but the Ambassador of the RTF in Port Ambonne graciously accepted the keys to the embassy.

January 7, 2010: Citizens' Congress begins in Victoria: VICTORIA: Today marked the beginning of the Citizens' Congress in Victoria. Randomly selected representatives from across the Republic of Victoria gathered today to discuss issues important to the people, and present proposals to address those issues. Main issues discussed in the first day were managing expansion and regional culture and autonomy. It is believed these issues will dominate the congress.

January 6, 2010: Aralian soldiers kidnap SSNN (Siberian State News Network) Reporters: KRASNOYARSK, Soviet Siberia - Today, a team of reporters of the SSNN, the official broadcast channel of Soviet Siberia, were kidnapped by Aralian Soldiers carrying RPGs and other weapons.Aman Tuleyev stated that: "These acts are acts of war and the glorious Soviet State will rescue its brothers who were cowardly attacked by these animals." Abdul Rahim claimed that the soldiers who attacked the reporters weren't members of the regular Aralian Army. The Pakistani ambassador to Siberia, Fareed Marwat, claimed that "This attack was the response of our Muslim brothers from the north to the mad claims of Tuleyev, who said yesterday that Aralia is a part of the USSR."

 January 6, 2010, 12:39AM GMT (Jan. 5, 6:39PM CT): First day of Dinetah-Utah-West Texas summit overshadowed by CRUSA allegations:

MIDLAND, West Texas - As President Mike Conaway met his counterparts from Dinetah and Utah on the first of a three-day summit at Rainbow Bridge, leaders of the Midland chapter of the Committee to Restore the United States of America held a press conference accusing Conaway of "selling out" West Texas to Mexico. Taking note of ongoing talks between West Texas and Mexican officials, including the recent announcement of the joint establishment of a port on the Gulf of Mexico, CRUSA Texas Chairman John MacDonald accused Conaway of actions "detrimental" to West Texas. "We fought for years to keep the Mexicans out of our business, to keep Texas free and independent, and to keep open the possibility of the renewal of the United States," said MacDonald, who served three terms as a Republican Senator from Big Spring from 1989 to 2000 before resigning due to health issues. "We don't care if there are 100 million refugees in Mexico. The Americans don't run that country. Mexico would have engulfed us and stripped us of our resources, without hope of what's good for America, North America, even Texas. Conaway is selling us down a river." The Conaway administration had no immediate comment; Congressman Harry Reeder, who ran against Conaway in the 2009 Presidential race, said "MacDonald means well, those CRUSA guys mean well, but they're misguided about a lot of things. I disagree with the President on a number of things, but I know he would not sell us down the river. Everything he's doing I believe is with the best intentions for the greatest good of our country."

January 5, 2010, 11PM GMT (6PM ET): Debate over budget, extending Presidential term top agenda as Vermont Legislature opens:

MONTPELIER, Vermont - The Vermont Legislature opened its session on Tuesday with two pressing pieces of business on its agenda: lengthening the Presidential term from two to four years, and balancing the national budget. With the office of the President having taken on increased importance in regional and world affairs, Democratic and Republican leaders have agreed with the administration of President Jim Douglas that an increase of the Presidential term to four years is essential. However, the term increase - once considered a lock - is less certain, as party leaders squabble over the budget. Democrats say they stayed quiet on the budget to show support for Douglas while he met leaders of other North American states in 2009. But, in 2010, Democratic leaders want Douglas to work with them on balancing the budget. "President Douglas has developed a well-deserved reputation for diplomacy and negotiations with other nations. He needs to negotiate with his own people so he, and our country, can lead, without being in debt", said Senate President Pro Tempore Peter Shumlin (D-Windham). Other issues on the legislature's agenda include moving the Presidential primary to August; potentially extending legislative terms to four years; and Vermont's relations with neighboring countries in regards to the ongoing Saguenay conflict.

January 5, 2010: Siberian military expedition encounters isolated state in Central Asia: KRASNOYARSK, Soviet Siberia - Today,the Siberian government announced that a military expedition in the former Uzbek SSR has found an isolated state, the Khanate of Aralia, ruled by a man who claims to be a descendant of the rulers of the Pre-Soviet state in Central Asia, the Khanate of Khiva. The Khanate of Aralia controls all the margins of the Aral Sea. The Soviet leader Aman Tuleyev said that Aralia is part of the former Soviet Union so he will occupy that region. The SAF has found resistance from the troops of the Khan of Aralia, Abdul Rahim.''' '''

January 4, 2010: Brazilian presidential candidate assassinated:

SÃO PAULO, Brazil - The Brazilian presidential candidate José Serra (PSDB) was assassinated by a mentally-ill man who claimed that Serra was going to re-install the military dictatorship. Paulo Costa, the murderer of Serra, threw a hand grenade inside the car that Serra was in. Now that he is dead it is very probable that the candidate Dilma Roussef (PT) is going to win the elections. The governor of Minas Gerais, Aécio Neves, declared that he is very sorry for what happened to his comrade and he blamed the "Anti-PSDB Crusade" that PT has allegedly waged since 2003 for the assassination of his friend, which he claims was a political crime. Lula denied these allegations.

January 1, 2010: New Years Day: People around the world celebrate the start of a new year according to the Gregorian Calender.

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