1983: Doomsday

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This timeline explores the global history after Doomsday - September 26th, 1983.

A worldwide nuclear exchange caused by a minor incident obliterates much of human civilization. This ATL covers everything from the direct aftermath up to the present worldwide situation

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Introduction
The Point of Divergence of the 1983: Doomsday timeline is September 19th, 1983 on which a seemingly unimportant decision to send an ambitious Colonel of the USSR to a training seminar (taking the place of an ill-plagued colleague) has global implications.

This decision leads to a different outcome of a well-known, though often underestimated, event that took place on September 26, 1983

In our timeline, Colonel Stanislav Petrov was the watch officer on duty that day at the Serpukhov-15 bunker near Moscow, monitoring for a US missile attack on the Soviet Union.

Suddenly, the computer based warning systems reported several US nuclear missiles approaching Soviet territory. In our timeline, Colonel Petrov believed the information to be false and did not alert the Kremlin to the data he was receiving. Given Cold War tensions at the time, such information would likely have convinced the Soviets that the US had launched a first strike in an attempt to "cut off the head," and they would have been forced to launch their nuclear weapons in the false belief that it was a counter strike.

Consequently, since in our timeline the world now knows about this event, it is now often considered to have been the moment closest to a nuclear war between the USSR and the USA during the Cold War. Colonel Petrov has been honored as one of the few true "world saviors," and several investigations have proved the seriousness of this event.

This timeline postulates the results after Colonel Petrov was sent to another installation before September 26th, 1983. The officer now on duty on September 26th considers the alert to be accurate and immediately contacts his superiors. Within minutes, the leaders decide to launch the whole Soviet nuclear arsenal. Logically, the Americans react by launching as well. By the time the first alerted missile is proven to be a false alarm, it's too late. Thousands of nuclear warheads subsequently detonate over targets worldwide. Surprisingly, the People's Republic of China was attacked by Soviet nuclear missiles as well, and part of their arsenal is launched in response at the USSR.

The results of this total nuclear exchange are close to the forecasts of almost complete worldwide destruction and the "nuclear holocaust" as predicted by many scientists of this time. This results in as many as two billion people killed initially, and another two billion in the subsequent environmental disaster.

With the world largely devastated and most of the northern and parts of the southern hemisphere in ruins, the estimated 800 million survivors desperately try to keep together what is left of human society. They are facing challenges that are seemingly impossible.

After an incredibly horrifying first few years post-Doomsday, a few regions, territories, and countries stabilize and master basic problems such as food and medical supplies. As time passes and the recovery continues, new (sometimes surprising) alliances are formed. A new, fragile world order emerges from the ashes. Initial hopes of some survivors for a united mankind (or at least warfare and destruction being ended forever) quickly prove false. Indeed, the world is light-years away from any Utopian imaginations. Famine, disease, and lack of resources provoke conflicts and wars in large parts of the world, thus devastating all the carefully achieved recovery.

As some surviving and newly formed nations (particularly a unified and a ) prove able to master the problems and even intervene internationally, mankind's extinction finally seems to have been avoided.

Now, nearly 28 years after the devastating "Doomsday" brought mankind to the edge of total extinction, a few moving moments have spread the hope for a more peaceful future for mankind, such as the foundation of the new "" September 26th, 2008.

Nonetheless, new dangers to this fragile world have emerged all around the globe, threatening a lot what has been achieved within the last 28 years....

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February 11th, 2012: TFA Party Formation: TUNIS, Tunisia: Today the TFA leadership, led by Prime Minister Amamou, formally announced the creation of their political party, the name of which roughly translates into "Swords for Tunisia" in English. It is expected that it will be largely a more left-oriented, though monarchist, party, given the largely TFA membership and their fight against the Sicilians.

February 10th, 2012: Red Lantern: INUVIK, Northwest Alliance: About eight and a half days after the winner crossed the finish line, the last musher, Bob Storey of New Zealand, crossed the finish line early this morning with a time of 19:16:24:10, and was given the traditional red lantern. Due to some stormy weather on the trail, eight of the twenty-six mushers withdrew over the course of the event, though without any serious injuries.

February 6th, 2012: Alliance Championship Series Winner: WRIGLEY, Northwest Alliance: In a surprise result, and in a rematch of last year's game, the Fort Smith Bison eked out a narrow win over the Hay River Steel, by a 4 to 3 score. It is their first championship in hockey.

February 6th, 2012: Colombian military continues negotiations:  CHEPO, East District of Panama: Today, Colombian troops have negotiated the legalisation of several local East Panamanian coastal warlords so to form part of the government in an accord similar to the paramilitary and terrorist Colombian groups. President Santos has declared he expects to have all of East Panama under semi-civil control by 2013. Colombia has also begun to occupy the islands surrounding Coiba.

February 6th, 2012: East German states sign Treaty of Wolfsbug: WOLFSBURG, Prussia: After more than two weeks of negotiations officials from Northeim, Weimar, Saxony and Prussia finalised the terms of a treaty outlining recognized borders between the nations, joint infrastructure projects, and military cooperation. Some international analysts say the treaty heavily favors Prussia, as the trade deals and infrastructure projects open up the other German states to Prussia's more developed industry, as well as the treaty recognizing most of Prussia's land claims in the area at the expense of Saxony. The treaty does also act as a mutual defense pact however, requiring Prussia to come to the aid of the smaller states in the event of hostile action against them.

February 6th, 2012: Earthquake strikes Visayas: DUMAGUETE CITY, Philippines: At least 52 people were killed when a 6.9-magnitude earthquake hit Negros and Cebu provinces shortly before noon Monday, causing landslides and huge cracks on highways, and violently shaking buildings, officials said. President Manny Villar ordered the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) to assess and collate the extent of the damage and casualties, and to provide the necessary interventions.

February 3rd, 2012: Alliance Championship Series: WRIGLEY, Northwest Alliance: After having traveled from Inuvik over the last two days, Premier Hobart opened the Alliance Championship Series in hockey this morning in Wrigley. The first game, to which she dropped a ceremonial puck, was won by the defending champion Hay River Steel over the Hometown Fighting Fish, by a score of 7 to 2. The Steel are favored to win again.

February 1st, 2012: Winner!: INUVIK, Northwest Alliance: Following an eventful race, including the favorite suffering an injury which caused him to leave the race, the first musher today crossed the finish line in Inuvik this afternoon. With a time of 11:5:34:56, Hans Gatt of the Yukon is the new winner, setting a new record. Following him in the evening were Jeff King and John Baker, both from Alaska, with times respectively of 11:8:28:43 and 11:12:54:21.

January 31st, 2012: Colombian military occupies Coiba: CHEPO, East District of Panama: Today, Colombian troops have finally marched on Coiba and taken control over from the small ex-penal community present in the island. Coiba is to be annexed to the East Panama District albeit it is closer to the Panamanian Liga. Negotiation with local warlords continue.

January 30th, 2012: North Germany unveils new national flag: HUSUM, North Germany: Government officials revealed the new national flag today. The minister of Culture described the flag as both having roots in the original German Republic as well as symbolising North Germany's ties with the Nordic countries both politically and culturally. The move to select a new flag was started by Frisian officials who said the original flag put too much importance on Schleswig-Holstein.

January 26th, 2012: The Parade of Remembrance: BOMBAY, Union Interim Parliament: Today a parade was held to mark Republic Day in the UIP, and its constitution. The President and Prime Minister were both present and were impressed at the strength of the army as it paraded through. Tanks were paraded through, though the new aircraft were still in training and as such could not be utilised for the parade. After the parade, the President gave a speech to the audience, citing his plans for the construction of more ammunition factories and continuation of the road-building projects.

January 21st, 2012: And It's On!: FORT PROVIDENCE, Northwest Alliance: At a slightly earlier starting time than last year, the twenty-six entrants in this year's race set out at ten o'clock this morning. The prizes remain the same as last year, and last year's winner, Martin Buser of Alaska, being the favorite once again.

January 20th, 2012: Conaway sworn in as first president of post-Doomsday Republic of Texas; Senate, House seated: MIDLAND, Republic of Texas - Mike Conaway was sworn in today as President of the Republic of Texas.

January 20th, 2012: Prussia, Neighbours meet in Wolfsburg for Conference: WOLFSBURG, Prussia: Leaders from Prussia, Northeim, Weimar, and Saxony met in Wolfsburg today for a conference to discuss the future of the region. Issues on the table include trade routes, military cooperation, and a treaty establishing permanent borders between the four nations. North Germany was not in attendance because the majority of issues had already been settled bilaterally between Prussia and North Germany.

January 20th, 2012: Palace Construction Starts: NEW ATHENS, Greek Federation - Construction started today on the new Royal Palace in the federal district today, on the island of Skyropoula, west of Skyros. Completion is expected sometime in late fall.

January 16th, 2012: Infrastructure is a Go:  BOMBAY, Union Interim Parliament: Prime Minister Joshi announced today the start of a new infrastructure project, which will see the upgrading and building of roads all across the country. The primary goal will be for all major cities to be connected, and after that expanding the network into other parts of India.

Meanwhile, Siberian shipping has begun to deliver the new tanks and planes ordered by the Union government at Bombay. Troops will spend quite some time familiarizing themselves with the new equipment.

January 10th, 2012: Japan Repeals Sakoku:  KYOTO, Japan: Today, Prime Minister Seiji Maehara presided over the vote in the Japanese Diet to repeal the Sakoku policy. It had banned most foreign trade and limited contact with other nations. Speaking of the repeal, Maehara said that the repeal was necessary to repair the damage from the Tohoku earthquake and reignite the Japanese economy.

January 8th, 2012: Colombian military begins negotiations:  CHEPO, East Panama District: Today, Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos has declared the start of negotiations between the East Panama warlords and the Colombian control. According to President Santos' own words, he will try an approach similar to the Casa Verde Agreement of 1984 (which established the permanent truce between the Colombian guerillas and the government) in a local scale. Coiba Island continues unoccupied.

January 6th, 2012: Palace Bids Winner Announced:  NEW ATHENS, Greek Federation - The committee in charge of choosing the design for a new royal palace at Skyros today announced the winner, a design by Diener & Diener, out of Basel, in the Alpine Confederation. They also revealed the designs of the other entrants, as shown in the images made by each of them of their visions. Construction starts on the 20th.

January 1st, 2012: Happy New Year!: Across the world a new year is ushered in, bringing 2011 to a close. Celebrations are occurring worldwide as the New Year comes, bringing with it the hope that the world may continue recovering.

December 31st, 2011, 1500 UTC: BETHEL, AAT. The first fireworks observing the new year lit up the skies over Bethel, Alaskan Autonomous Territory (USSR), a full three hours before most of the rest of the world. Their Free Alaskan counterparts mere miles away will be among the last to celebrate twenty-four hours later. This marks the sixteenth year since the Siberian state has celebrated west of the International dateline.

This remote state, formed in 1987 at the end of World War III was officially recognized as a part of the Socialist Union in 1991. In 1996, the demilitarized zone became the International Date Line, shifting about 300 miles and three time zones to the west. It shares the time of day with the Alaska Free State, but observes the next calendar day along with the rest of the USSR. Officials in Krasnoyarsk deny this move was in response to the actions of ANZC affiliate state in 1995. Both nations claim practical reasons for their decisions.

December 28th, 2011: Colombian military begins march on Chepo:  UKUPSENI, Autonomous Region of Darién-Kuna-Emberá: The Colombian army has finally begun movement south from Darién so to seize the East District of Panama. Troops stationed on Portobello and the military base of Chepo have increased. While the Buenaventura marines have not yet moved on Coiba, navy movement around the island has also increased.

December 28th, 2011: 24th and final GLONASS satellite launched from the Guiana Space Center: - Representatives from all of the principal members of the LoNASO gathered today to watch the launch of the Paso Fino, the last satellite of the GLONASS network. Among the representatives were John Howard, the Governor-General of the ANZC, Aman Tuleyev, the leader of the USSR and the various representatives of South American countries including Jean-Pierre Alazaire, prefecte of Guyane.

Scientists stated that the network would help in creating a unified computer network between the main countries that would later expand into countries who were willing to be a part of it. Its other service is available to all countries of the LoN, its ability to map the Earth in great detail and to triangulate the position of any person on the planet carrying a GLONASS receiver. It is maintained by the three blocs and is currently in use by the military and scientists. Civilian use is expected to start some time in the second half of 2012.

December 28th, 2011: Elections in Volhynia: KUZNETSOVSK, Volhynia - Parliamentary elections held in Volhynia today brought a slightly reduced majority for Prime Minister Vladimir Korovkin's Fatherland Union Party, which lost a pair of seats to the conservative Volhynian People's Party.

December 25th, 2011: Christmas Day: Today, Christmas was celebrated in many parts of the world.

December 21st, 2011: 23rd GLONASS satellite launched from the Guiana Space Center: - The satellite was launched in the early morning hours from the space center reaching its orbit a several hours later. Officials stated that they were excited and that the final launch would happen a week later. The satellite was named the Trumpeter.

December 21st, 2011: Tunisian Mandate Ends:  TUNIS, Tunisia - A ceremony was held today in the Tunisian capital to mark the end of the mandate out into place at the end of the Second Sicily War. Concurrent to this, Beylerbey Muhammad Bey was crowned King of Tunisia by several local religious leaders, and ADC membership was formally extended, as promised last December, to the new Kingdom. He then named a Prime Minister, Slim Amamou of Sousse, and announced a date next October for elections.

December 16th, 2011: Colombian military continues movement:  UKUPSENI, Autonomous Region of Darién-Kuna-Emberá: after reaching a relatively large size, the Colombian army has started marching into the Darién, aided by the ex-guerilla and native forces. At the same time, Juan Manuel Santos has declared his intention to march into Chepo by the New Year. A smaller group of marines is mobilizing near Buenaventura, thought to be headed for Coiba.

December 14th, 2011: Elections in Georgia KUITASI, Georgia - Today saw elections for both the Presidency and Parliament held in Georgia. The largest party in Parliament, the National Democratic Party of Prime Minister Vano Merabishvili, retained its position, gaining a small number of seats but failing to gain a majority. Outgoing Vice-President Tengiz Sigua, and the lower half of his ticket, Bachana Akhalaia, of the nationalist Movement for a United Georgia, lost his attempt at the Presidency, gaining thirteen less percent of the votes than the winner. As a result, the new President and Vice-President elects are, respectively, Zurab Adeishvili and Raul Usupov of the National Democratic Party. The leftist ticket of Zurab Noghaideli and Gia Getsadze placed a seemingly distant third, coming off a campaign marred by accusations that they support the Siberians.

December 14th, 2011 : 22nd GLONASS satellite launched from the ANZC - The launch of the Lachlan Macquarie, named in honor of the founder of Australia, marks the end of launches conducted by the ANZC. ANZC officials said that they were looking forward to the two final launches and are looking forward to finally using the network for its intended purposes, hopefully by the end of the year.

December 11th, 2011: Colombian military movements around Panama:  UKUPSENI, Autonomous Region of Darién-Kuna-Emberá: The president of Colombia, Juan Manuel Santos has today declared his intention to establish further Colombian presence in the East District of Panama. This has been later followed by the (as of now) small-scale mobilization of both ex-guerilla, native and Colombian forces in the small coastal towns of Capurganá and La Miel, Panama. It is thought they are preparing to cross the Garién Gap, a nearly impenetrable rainforest, in order to rendezvous with Darién troops in Ukupseni, the capital. Naval activity around the Pearl Islands has also quickened, thought to be headed for Coiba Island.

December 11th, 2011: Polls in the Republic: GREEN BAY, Superior - With the endorsement on the first, Senator Lindberg's support shot up from the last poll, with his support now totaling thirty percent, a single point back of Governor Cullen. Representative Brown's support increased as well, rising to twenty-two percent. Congressmen Lahti and Orazietti, along with Former Mayor Amaroso, remained at ten, four, and two percent, respectively. Only a single percentage went on record as being undecided.

As with every other poll, the Republican picture has remained murky. In a new development, ex-Senator Kelleher has risen to the top of the polling heap, with seventeen percent of those polled supporting him, in what is likely a sign of both his experience and dissociation with the current problems plaguing the Republicans nationally. Casperson and Weston, unsurprisingly, followed at a reduced thirteen percent each. Senator Pettalia, and in an upwards move, the more libertarian-minded Congressman Meyer, were next at eleven percent. Hukki was next, with a continued eight percent, trailed closely by Congressman Carey with seven percent. Territorial Representative Hansen remained in last, with a slightly increased two percent. The remaining total went to write-in candidates - and in a new development, the pollsters totaled these up, and found that seventeen of that eighteen percent were for the President.

On the Socialist side of things, Governor Martin and Senator Prusi were tied, again, at forty percent, and the remainder of the field remained static.

And for the National Republicans, Benishek maintained his position, though with a slightly decreased lead, now of one percent over Commissioner Lasee. Fratesi's support dipped even lower, to three percent.

The paper also had a poll conducted in the state of Dickinson, the site of the first Democratic and Republican primaries, and the state of Beaver, the site of the first Socialist primary. It indicated that at that point in time, Democratic Senator Lindberg held the lead in the Democratic primary, Vice-President Weston held it for the Republican primary, and Senator Prusi in the Socialist primary.

December 9th, 2011: Railroad Bill Passes In Sudbury:  ESPANOLA, Sudbury - In a session in one of the outlying cities of the Greater City-State, following negotiations with the Canadian Government, the Council of Mayors today passed, as expected, a Railroad Bill. This bill allows the Canadian government to repair, and construct as needed, a railway through the area, along with any roads to go with it. In return, the City-State has been promised payments for the use of their territory, the guarantee that they have desired for a concrete province of in Northern Ontario to eventually exist, and their choice of the exact route. The Council unanimously nixed any idea of a vote similar to the one in Thunder Bay, however.

December 8th, 2011: After several delays, a Cuban Coca-Cola factory is opened in Sovetskaya Gavan  SOVETSKAYA GAVAN, USSR- After more than a year, Cola Grande, the Cuban version of the popular soft drink, has reached Eurasia, as the factory started production earlier today, with the first shipments starting to go to all parts of the USSR by the end of the week. Many Asian countries have shown interest in importing the soft drink, as it has shown to be cheaper than the competition.

December 7th, 2011 : 21st GLONASS satellite launched from the ANZC {C}- The ANZC launched the Kakadu today. This launch marks the first time a non-LoNASO member of the LoN was able to participate in the testing of the satellites, when radio towers in Thailand were used to give commands to the satellites.

December 7th, 2011 : Railroad to Korea finished, first civil and freighter trains begin operation  USSR-Korean border- Today marks the end of the rapid rebuilding of the final part of the Trans-Siberian railway and the link to Korea. Both Korean and Siberian officials gathered to commemorate the event, with both sides meeting on the border, followed by a short speech and lunch.

December 5th, 2011: Republican Debate: GREEN BAY, Superior - The final Republican debate before the primaries was held in Green Bay today. With his newly-perceived status as a potential front-runner, former Senator Kelleher came under attack from the other candidates. He managed it well, though it deflected his message. Most pundits agreed that the other candidates seemed to lose their messages as well in their attacks - only Congressman Meyer managed to stay somewhat above it, and was considered to have won the debate.

December 4th, 2011: LoN working to help reunite American state of Alabama, CRUSA applauds effort HATTIESBURG, North America - League of Nations Radio reported early Monday morning that the LoN's efforts to reunite four separate governments in the former U.S. state of Alabama garnered 'significant progress' in weekend talks held at the University of Hattiesburg. Diplomats representing the State of Alabama (located in the northeastern portion of former Alabama) and the city-states of New Montgomery, Selma and Tuscaloosa met with LoN representatives in talks which began Friday and broke off Sunday afternoon. LoN Radio reported talks would resume in Hattiesburg before the New Year. It also reported that observers from the southeastern American survivor nation of Neonotia listened in via telephone, and would be present at the next round of talks. LoN Radio, and Reuters, both reported that CRUSA representatives in Valdosta, Neonotia and Torrington, U.S.A., praised the talks as "a worthwhile step towards the reunification of the United States".

December 3rd, 2011: Election Recount Finished, Victory for the Unity Party: BUKHARA, Emirate of Bukhara - The recount for the parliamentary elections in Bukhara has finished (slowed down due to the terrible level the infrastructure is at). The results are surprising to some: the Social Liberal Party has gotten less seats in Parliament than Anvar Juraboev's pan-Turkic Unity.

December 1st, 2011: Endorsement Announcement: ST. IGNACE, Superior - Democratic Governor Crochet of Mackinac called a press conference today in St. Ignace. Calling for a "new direction" in the Republic, he announced that he was endorsing Senator Lindberg of Marquette for the Democratic nomination.

December 1, 2011: Trade Deals Signed: BOMBAY, Union Interim Parliament: Talks conducted with Siberian and ANZC diplomats involving matters of trade yielded results today. Original deals with the Commonwealth have been increased in scope, with the government buying construction machines and war materials, mainly guns and ammunition, from them. More military purchases and agreements to sell raw materials have also been agreed to in deals with the Siberians. The UIP's request to buy Su-35s and other aircraft from Siberia in order to upgrade their capabilities has been accepted as well.

December 1st, 2011: Parliamentary Elections Begin:  BUKHARA, Emirate of Bukhara - Today, Emir Shukria Raad Alimi has declared the start of the parliamentary elections, unexplainedly delayed by the government for ten days. Some preliminary results, gained from previous straw polls, indicate a close race between Islam Karimov's Social Liberals and Anvar Juraboev's Unity Party.

November 30th, 2011: Republican Straw Poll: MENOMINEE, Superior - The final straw poll of the election season was held in Menominee today. In a reflection of his increased poll results of late, former Senator Kelleher topped the poll with half of all the votes. Majority Leader Casperson followed with twenty percent, with Vice-President Weston following at twelve percent, and Congressman Huuki with ten. The remaining eight percent was split between the remaining four candidates.

November 30th, 2011: Anniversary of the Ascension of the Prince: AROLSEN, Waldeck-Hesse - More celebrations in the Landgraviate today, this time for the forty-fourth anniversary of Landgrave Wittekind Adolf to both the head of his house, and to the title of Prince, upon the death of his father back in 1967. Another feast, and more fireworks went off well with those in attendance, this time without any executions. They also watched the integral game of the WBL season, between the hometown Monarchs, and the visiting Paderborn Baskets.

November 30th, 2011: 20th GLONASS satellite launched:  The Siberian participation in the launches of the GLONASS network officially ended today when Баба-Яга (Baba Yaga) was launched. Aman Tuleyev commented how he looked forward to the completion and stated how the network would fulfill the dream of closer, quicker networking between people around the world and how this was only the beginning.

November 29th, 2011: Socialist Straw Poll: SAULT STE MARIE, Superior - Immediately following the debate last night comes the final straw poll for the Socialists. As was expected prior to the debate, Governor Martin was the victor with eighty-one percent of the vote, though likely by an increased margin given his performance last night. Most of the remaining votes were split nearly evenly between Governor Koehn, Mayor Butland, and Senator Prusi, with an additional three percent going to Congressman Tompkins.

November 28th, 2011: Socialist Debate: SAULT STE MARIE, Superior - The last Socialist debate occurred in the Soo tonight. Likely given confidence by his recent poll numbers - no matter how temporarily inflated they may have been - Senator Prusi went on the attack almost immediately. However, he was seen by those polled as going too far in the process, thus costing him the debate to the much more apparently calm Governor Martin.

November 23rd, 2011: 19th GLONASS satellite launched:  The fourth and final phase of GLONASS launches commenced today with the launch of Юрий Долгорукий (Yury Dogorukiy).

November 20th, 2011: Transylvanian Presidential Election Results: CLUJ-NAPOCA, Transylvania - With fifty-six percent of the vote, Remus Cernea, an independent who was supported by the Transylvanian Green, and Social Democratic Parties as well as the German People's Party and the Magyar Party, was declared as the winner of the Transylvanian Presidential Election today, besting incumbent President Gheorghe Funar of the Transylvanian National Party, who received only thirty-two percent of the votes tallied. The remaining ten percent went to the candidates of the Transylvanian Conservative Party and the National Liberal Party.

Newly-elected President Cernea, sworn in by the head of the Supreme Court this evening after the results were certified, announced that he was naming Mona Muscă, head of the National Liberal Party in Parliament, to be the new Prime Minister. She will take her new office in the morning.

November 20th, 2011: Polls in the Republic: MENOMINEE, Superior - Polls conducted in the republic during mid-November were published today in the Sunday Edition of the Menominee Herald-Leader.

For the Democrats, Governor Cullen's lead has increased dramatically, from three percent to fifteen, over Senator Lindberg. While some of this is due to an increase in support for the Governor, it is largely because of Representative Brown moving further up in his total, now only three percent back of the Senator. Ten more went to Congressman Lahti, four to Congressman Orazietti, two to Former Mayor Amaroso, and the remainder to write-in candidates.

The Republican picture remains much the same as in previous polls. The Vice-President and the Majority Leader remain deadlocked at fifteen percent, closely followed by Kelleher and Pettalia at twelve percent. Congressmen Carey and Huuki remain about the same, at eight, and Congressman Meyer was the choice of five percent. Representative Hansen has fallen even further behind, now with only a single percent of eligible voters backing him. The remaining total, about twenty-four percent, went to write in votes - and rumor has it that most of these were for the President.

Buoyed by the results of the straw poll in Marquette on the 16th, the Socialist numbers have reversed slightly, with Senator Prusi now holding a slim lead over Governor Martin, forty-one to thirty-nine percent. Polling for the other candidates has remained almost the same, with the only change being a drop for Mayor Butland to a single point, and a concurrent increase for Congressman Tompkins to nine percent. The remainder went to write-in candidates.

For the National Republicans, Congressman Benishek has increased his lead slightly, with it now being three percent instead of one. Otherwise, it was unchanged. Most of the write-in votes, about six percent, are thought to have been for Commissioner Weber.

November 18th, 2011: New Commissioner Named: PAPEETE, Republic of the French Southern Territories - With the swearing in of Cedric Wairafea as the new Secretary General of the League of Nations today, and his resignation from his positions in the republic, Edouard Fritch of Tahiti was today named his replacement as both the High Commissioner of French Polynesia and of the entire R.T.A. as well.

November 18th, 2011: New League Head Named: NUKU'ALOFA, Tonga - With the expiration of the term of Tongan King George Tupou V as Secretary General of the League today, as agreed on in 2008, the High Commissioner of French Polynesia, Cedric Wairafea, was today sworn in as the new Secretary General amidst much fanfare. Truly, this is a move that represents great hope for the future. Among the priorities of the new SG is expected to be progress with regards to French reunification.

November 16th, 2011: Socialist Straw Poll: MARQUETTE, Superior - The second of three Socialist straw polls this election season was held today in Marquette. As expected, Senator Prusi came out on top, with three quarters of the votes. Most of the remainder went to Congressman Tompkins.

November 14th, 2011: Elections in Thunder Bay: THUNDER BAY, Canada - Territorial and Federal elections were held in the territory of Northern Ontario today. Locally, the government of the previous Interim Government, since August a caretaker government under Premier Mauro, was elected, with his governing coalition holding eleven of seventeen seats, followed by the Canada First Party with two, and four independents who can only be characterized as supporters of the previous far-right regime of Colonel Leppe and General Fremont. Federally, there was two Liberals, two Conservatives, and a member of the Canada First Party elected. Combined with the results from Kingston, this is expected to strengthen the governing federal coalition greatly.

November 14th, 2011: Elections in Kingston: KINGSTON, Canada - Territorial and Federal elections were held in the territory of Eastern Ontario today. Locally, the government of the previous Provisional Authority, since July a caretaker government under Premier Gerretsen, was elected, with the governing liberals holding fourteen of twenty-five seats, followed by the Conservatives with eight, the New Democrats with two, and a single member of the Canada First Party. Federally, there was three Liberals, two Conservatives, a New Democrat, and a member of the Canada First Party elected.

November 13th, 2011: Socialist Debate: ESCANABA, Superior - A very vocal debate tonight. Most of the evening was spent in a loud back and forth debate between Senator Prusi and Governor Martin, relegating the other candidates to the sidelines. Observers and pollsters both said that the behavior and non-presence of those in attendance meant that they believed no one could be said to have won it.

November 10th, 2011: Albanian Declaration: ELBASAN, Albania - Hours after the invasion of both Bosnian and Macedonian territory by Serbian forces, the National Assembly of Albania passed a declaration of war in support of their Macedonian "allies." Albanian forces immediately headed northwards to support Macedonian forces northwest of Shkodër, where they are falling back to the city under heavy pressure.

November 10th, 2011: Serbian Attacks Condemned: NUKA'ALOFA, Tonga - Outgoing League of Nations Secretary General George Tupou V of Tonga loudly condemned the attacks by Serbia upon its neighbors this evening, calling on Serbian forces to halt their attacks and to retreat back to Serbian territory. No response from Serbia was heard. A declaration is expected within days that will establish further restrictions and sanctions on the Serbian government, which have been in place since the June Coup.

November 10th, 2011: War in Bosnia: SARAJEVO, Bosnia - At six this morning, concurrent with the attacks on Macedonia, Serbian military units crossed the border with Bosnia in force, claiming that they were hunting down rebels. When as demanded by the Bosnian government they did not leave by noon, a hurried declaration of war was passed.

November 10th, 2011: War in Macedonia: SKOPJE, Macedonia - Early this morning Serbian infantry attacked Macedonian positions east of the Serbian city of Podgorica, and their armor launched another one southwards from the towns of Lipjan and Kamenica. Within an hour, Macedonian forces were forced back at all three locations. The Macedonian Assembly passed a declaration of war within minutes.

November 8th, 2011: Elections in Prescott: PRESCOTT, Arizonan Republic - Today, Mayor-Governor Kuykendall lost to challenger Alan Dean Foster during elections in Prescott. This result, along with two members of City Council losing as well, is believed to have been a result of the policies of the three with regards to the protests observed this year in the former United States. Almost all of the local government is now thought to be in favor of some sort of alliance with the Navajo and/or the new Republic of Texas.

November 7th, 2011: Border Incursions: SARAJEVO, Bosnia - Elements of the Bosnian military today reported minor border incursions by Serbian forces near the city of Tuzla. This can only be a bad sign.

November 6th, 2011: Conaway elected President of Texas by wide margin: MIDLAND, Republic of West Texas/Republic of Texas - West Texas President Mike Conaway won the first Presidential election of the Republic of Texas by a wide margin Tuesday. Conaway won with nearly 86 percent of the vote; his closest challenger, Eastern Texas Governor Roger Van Horn, had 11 percent. Conaway watched election coverage at his home with his family, staffers, Republican Party of Texas officials and some media members. Later that night, he spoke to supporters at a downtown Midland hotel. "This is a historic day in Texas, and a great day for Texas," Conaway said. "Our country is poised to move forward and take its place among the great nations of the world in the 21st Century. Texans have proved resilient in even the worst days of our history, and I am confident they will rise to the challenges before them as they enter what I believe will be some of their best, and greatest, days." Elections to seat members of the Senate and House of Representatives also were held. The Republican Party won the House by a 12-seat margin, while the Democratic Party won the Senate by four seats.

November 5th, 2011: Major Aftershock in Northeast Kurdistan: SERBAJAR TEZE, Kurdistan - A 5.6 magnitude earthquake has struck the Van Region in northeast Kurdistan. The same region was hit two weeks ago by a 7.2 magnitude earthquake that incurred major damage. The damage from the most recent aftershock has collapsed several buildings damaged by the previous quake. No fatalities have been reported.

November 5th, 2011: Texans head to polls to elect the country's first President: MIDLAND, Republic of West Texas/Republic of Texas - Voters are heading to the polls across the future Republic of Texas today, to elect a new President, and members of the Republic's Senate and House of Representatives. Mike Conaway, the President of the Republic of West Texas, is expected to win the election by a wide margin. Observers expect the Republican Party to win the House by 10 to 12 seats, the Democratic Party to win the Senate by 3 or 4 seats.

November 5th, 2011: Last Democratic Straw Poll: MANISTIQUE, Superior - The third and final Democratic Straw Poll of the primary season was held today in the state of Schoolcraft. Governor Cullen, the winner with slightly more than half of those polled voting for him, was not a surprise. Nor is the fact that Representative Brown came in second a shock, either - but the amount of support he got, at about thirty percent, is. Congressman Orazietti and Senator Lindberg tied for third, at about six percent apiece, followed by Congressman Lahti at five percent, and the remainder going to write-ins and the other candidates.

November 1st, 2011: New Territory Formed: STOWE, Superior - The Superioran Congress today passed an act into law forming another new territory, this time from the Duluth Unorganized Territory, on the southern coastline of Lake Superior between Bayfield Territory and the state of Gogebic. Its capital will be set up at the town of Odanah, and it has been given the name "Chequamegon," so named for nearby Chequamegon Bay. Pundits estimate its admission as a state sometime in 2020.

October 31st, 2011: Halloween, Film, and Trade in the UIP: BOMBAY, UIP - Children went trick or treating in the major cities of the UIP tonight. It comes as a moral boost to many people to see happy children trick or treating. Diwali aslo went well this year.

The movie "RA-1" has turned out to be a major hit and many people have come to watch the film. Fans of Shah Rukh Khan have been greatly delighted by the movie and hope there are more movies to follow it up. People are looking forward to his next movie, entitled Don 2: The Chase Continues, the second movie in his remake of the original "Don" movie from 1978, with his previous remake in the series being called Don: The Chase Begins Again, released in 2007.

Talks are also being conducted with Siberian and ANZC diplomats involving matters of trade. Original deals with the Commonwealth are being looked at increasing the scope of, and more military purchases and trading raw materials deals with the Siberians. The UIP is also discussing matters of millitary value with Siberia and has expressed their wish to buy Su-35s and other aircraft from Siberia in order to upgrade their capabilities.

October 29th, 2011: New Flag, End of Palace Bids: NEW ATHENS, Greek Federation - With the coronation of Emperor Nikolaos I and his wife now over and done with, a new flag, which has a golden crown added to it, has been proclaimed by the Greek Government. Additionally, it has been announced that five bids have been received for the Palace.

October 28th, 2011: New Volcanic Eruption puts Chile on red alert, again: SANTIAGO, Chile - While the Puyehue Volcano continues with its eruptive activity that initiated in June, in recent days another volcano has captured the attention of authorities from Chile and, also, from the UAR. Mount Hudson, located in the Chilean region of Aysen, began to erupt this Thursday following a string of seismic activity in the region. The Chilean government has decreed a state of Red Alert on Wednesday and began a process of evacuation within a 45km area of the volcano. At this time, 139 people have been evacuated, and Mount Hudson's activity has reduced slightly.

October 28th, 2011: Emperor Crowned: NEW ATHENS, Greek Federation - In what must be the biggest day of his life, Bahaa el-Din Ahmed Hussein el-Akkad today changed faiths, got married, and then was crowned emperor of the Greek Federation. Pledging to be fair and just, and to promote tolerance, he took the name Nikolaos in the baptism, and took it as his regal name, as Nikolaos I as well. His house was also declared to be officially referred to as the House of Bahaa.

October 26th, 2011: Socialist Straw Poll: MACKINAW CITY, Superior - The first Straw Poll of the Socialist primary season was held today in the state of Mackinaw. As with other polls conducted in the Republic, it showed Senator Prusi and Governor Martin to be more or less tied for the nomination. Again, like the rest, Martin held a narrow lead, this time of half a percentage point, over Prusi, leading him 45.7% to 45.2%. Unlike the rest of the polls conducted so far, however, Governor Koehn came in third place, with 5.3%, followed by Congressman Tompkins at 3.1%, and with Mayor Butland in the rear at 0.7%.

October 25th, 2011: Elections in Sudbury: SUDBURY, Greater Sudbury - Civic elections held in the city-state today showed, as expected, a backlash against candidates thought to be inclined towards Superior, as well as, unexpectedly, the more pro-UC ones, both in favor of more neutral or more pro-Canada candidates. The High Mayor now has most of the Council of Mayors supporting his views, which had not been the case previously. Observers feel that this means the railroad which the Canadian government agreed to build to Thunder Bay will likely pass through the area under control of the Sudburian government. It also is not a sign that bodes well for the current governing Republican party in Superior.

October 23rd, 2011: Major Earthquake in Eastern Anatolia SERBAJAR TEZE, Kurdistan - Earlier today, a 7.2 earthquake struck Eastern Anatolia. It was focused in Van Province, Kurdistan, but damage has also been reported in the Patnosi Republic and Iran. Most of the damage has occurred in the Kurdish cities of Van and Ercis. Current casualty estimates range from 500 to over a thousand. Kurdish and Patnosi authorities are rapidly responding and have requested aid from their respective allies.

October 23rd, 2011: New Zealand wins second annual Rugby World Cup: AUCKLAND, New Zealand, ANZC - New Zealand defeated Australia 22-12 today in the championship match of the Rugby World Cup at Eden Park in Auckland. It was a rematch of the final of the first World Cup in 2007, when New Zealand also beat the Australians. The match was shown live throughout Australia, New Zealand, Tonga, Fiji and will be shown on tape-delay to the rest of the ANZC and the rest of the world.

October 21st, 2011: Forced Conscriptions in Serbia: CLUJ-NAPOCA, Transylvania - Reports from Serbia emerged today in Transylvania, which claim the Serbian government is forcibly conscripting ethnic Romanians at Vrsac, near the Transylvanian border, and probably elsewhere as well. It is unknown at this time as to what the goal is, but in all probability, it is not a good one.

October 18th, 2011: Republican Straw Poll: MUNISING, Superior - The second Straw Poll of the Republican primary season was held today in the state of Alger. Results showed that Majority Leader Casperson was the victor with fifty-five percent of the vote, followed by former Senator Kelleher with fifteen percent, Congressman Huuki with eight, most of the other candidates with about five percent each, and then Territorial Representative Hansen at the back with two percent.

October 17th, 2011: Chechen Terrorist Bombing in Don: VOLGODONSK, Don Republic - At 5:12 pm today, local time, a man blew himself up near the main entrance to the nuclear power plant as workers were leaving. Twelve people are dead, and more are injured. Chechen Terrorists have claimed responsibility.

October 16th, 2011: Polls in the Republic: MARQUETTE, Superior - Polls conducted in the republic since the Democratic Debate on the 11th were published today in the Sunday Edition of The Mining Journal of Marquette.

The results indicate that Governor Cullen still has a slight lead of three percent over Senator Lindberg for the Democratic nomination, though Territorial Representative Brown has moved into third, only five percent back of Lindberg. Congressmen Lahti and Orazietti follow at eleven and seven percent, respectively, with Amaroso polling under five percent. The remainder are still undecided, however.

For the Republicans, the situation has changed little. Majority Leader Casperson holds a bare lead over Vice-President Weston, 15% to 14%. Immediately following them are Former Senator Kelleher at eleven percent - his experience is resonating with voters, despite past issues from 1992 - Senator Pettalia at nine percent, Congressmen Carey and Huuki at six percent, and Congressman Meyer at five. Territorial Representative Hansen brings up the rear at three percent. The remainder is still undecided, however.

The picture for the Socialists remains unchanged. Governor Martin has a narrow lead over Senator Prusi, 39% to 37%. Of the rest, eight percent went to Congressman Tompkins, four to Territorial Governor Koehn, with two more going to Mayor Butland. The remainder are undecided.

The National Republican results remain unchanged, with Congressman Benishek holding a slight lead - 45% to 44% - over Territorial Commissioner Lasee. Former Mayor Fratesi got five percent, and the undecideds held the remainder.

October 15th, 2011: Anniversary of the Declaration of the Landgraviate: AROLSEN, Waldeck-Hesse - Today marks the twenty-eighth anniversary of the declaration by Landgrave Wittekind that established the Landgraviate, along with his own ascension to the title. The occasion was marked by both fireworks, a massive feast, a match between The hometown Crowns and the visiting Korbach Roosters, and a few executions of prisoners. Much fun was had, though it is reported that at least one ambassador was repulsed at the executions.

October 14th, 2011: Serbs Respond: KRAGUJEVAC, Serbia - President Delić vehemently denied the Macedonian accusation of earlier today, calling them liars and thieves, and saying that their experts were "fools."

October 14th, 2011: Fraudulent Plans: SKOPJE, Macedonia - In an announcement this morning, the Macedonian government announced that during the night, their naval experts had looked over the plans they received yesterday from Serbian representatives, and determined that they were not what had been promised, in the least. Rather, they were the original plans from the 1980s, with a few small modifications added that would make the design unsafe in rougher seas. Furthermore, they revealed that the ambassador had went to the Serbian port of Bar and traded the funds he had gotten to what the Macedonian government suspected to be arms dealers.

October 13th, 2011: Plans Turned Over: SKOPJE, Macedonia - As agreed between the two governments last December - prior to the coup in Serbia - the upgraded plans for the Kotor-class frigates from the 1980s were today handed over to Macedonian representatives in Skopje. In addition to the funds already sent last winter, more funds were given to the Serbian ambassador, who quickly flew with it northwards.

October 11th, 2011: Second Democratic Debate: IRON MOUNTAIN, Superior - Another raucous debate today in Superior. Senator Lindberg and Governor Cullen - in a much more refreshed performance tonight - traded barbs through the evening. Congressman Orazietti and Representative Brown put in a good performance as well, drowning out Lahti and Amaroso. Pundits consider Lindberg to have won the debate, though opinion polling continues to have Representative Brown thought of as the winner.

October 7th, 2011: WWF Project Infomation:  YALTA, Crimea - Today marks the start of the WWF's Northern Black Sea Project. Representatives of the Federation will start their work in the Sea of Azov, then moving to the western areas of the Crimean Peninsula, and working their way northwest from there, towards Podolia, and then southwards, into Transylvanian territory.

October 1st, 2011: Chumash-San Joaquin Alliance: VISALIA, San Joaquin - In a joint announcement, King Devin, at his birthday banquet, with the Chumash ambassador, announced the formal establishment of an alliance between the two directed against the rogue raider nations in the former state, likely to be primarily Ventura, given the concerns of the two. Operations are expected in the new year, sometime.

October 1st, 2011: King's Birthday: VISALIA, San Joaquin - King Devin I of San Joaquin turned thirty-eight today. Celebrations are expected to go on into the night, at another full banquet, attended by dignitaries, with fireworks. A small number of protesters were also observed at the palace gates, but they were quickly dispersed by the military.

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