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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September 25, 2011: Message of Peace contradicts "Apostle's" prophecy:, ORONOCO, Olmsted - In his first public address to the outside world since the earth-quake related message of one of his republic's ambassadors, Chief Overseer Albert Warren asked that the nations of North America pursue peace as they observe the 28th anniversary of Doomsday. In the midst of the first week of a month-long holiday season, the Fundamentalist leader spoke to a crowd of an estimated 20,000 faithful adherents to the unusual Christian theocracy at the amphitheater on the shores of Oronoco's Shady Lake - the site of the founding of the republic.

September 25th/September 26th, 2011: Anniversary of Doomsday NUKA'ALOFA, Tonga - In an address at League of Nations headquarters, Secretary-General King George Tupou V addressed the world: "This day of mourning - the 25th in the New World, and 26th in the Old - marks twenty-eight long years since those nuclear fireballs devastated humanity. May those events, and all those who were lost, never be forgotten, and this world never have to face such a catastrophe ever again."

September 23rd, 2011: Crowns New Emperor :  KYOTO, Japan - After a 28 year vacancy, Yoshihisa Nakashima, a grandson of Emperor Komei, has been crowned Emperor of Japan with great fanfare across the nation. It is widely believed that the crowning of Emperor Yoshihisa may be the beginning of a new page in Japanese history as the nation continues to deal with the aftermath of the the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami.

September 23rd, 2011: Joplin officials asking for help in stemming raids from neighboring Springfield: JOPLIN, MISSOURI - Officials of the city-state of Joplin requested military aid from Hannibal, as well as Kentucky and Cape Girardeau today, after the ninth straight day of raids believed to be coming from the city-state of Springfield. Springfield, long known to be under the control of criminal elements, had kept to its own affairs until very recently. In the past two weeks, Joplin residents and businesses have been robbed at random times day and night although no one has been injured or killed thus far. In all but one case the robbers got away unchallenged - but in that lone instance, the four men captured after an aborted attempt to rob a church on Joplin's north side all admitted to being from Springfield. Joplin officials have put the town back on a dawn-to-dusk curfew and increased security around farms and other essential businesses, but want outside military help to secure the town and reassure residents of their safety and well-being.

September 23rd, 2011: Australia routs MSP, clinches berth in quarterfinals: HAMILTON, New Zealand, ANZC - Australia routed the Municipal States of the Pacific 83-0 today in Pool C play of the Rugby World Cup. The Aussies clinched first place in their pool, with a 3-0 record against the MSP, the Alpine Confederation and the Celtic Alliance. Alpine are to play the Celts in an upcoming match to determine the second Pool C qualifier for the upcoming knockout stage. Host New Zealand leads Pool A, with Canada and Japan fighting for second place. The United American Republic leads Pool B and Samoa leads Pool C. The 16-nation tournament continues through October 23's final in Auckland.

September 22nd, 2011: Four American survivor states admitted into the League of Nations  NUKA'ALOFA, Tonga - The League of Nations officially welcomed the American survivor states of Mississippi, Alabama, Selma and Neonotia into the organization this afternoon.

September 22nd, 2011: Democratic Straw Poll: L'ANSE, Superior - Another Democratic Party Straw Poll was held today in the state of Baraga. About 30% of votes were for Senator Lindberg, 25% for Governor Cullen, about 10% each for Congressman Orazietti, Congressman Lahti, and Territorial Representative Brown, 5% for Former Mayor Amaroso, and the remainder either for "none of the above" or "Undecided."

September 22nd, 2011: Conaway wins Presidential debates, according to poll: NACOGDOCHES, (East) Republic of Texas - West Texas President Mike Conaway soundly won the first of two debates, held tonight in Nacogdoches, amongst the candidates for the upcoming Republic of Texas presidential election. In a Texas State Network/Televisia poll of voters across eight Texan survivor nations, 84 percent thought Conaway was the clear winner of the five-man debate, with 11 percent choosing Eastern Texas Governor Roger Van Horn. The second and final debate is scheduled for October 10 in Midland.

September 21st, 2011: Plymouth files protest regarding Vermont negotiations with Northern Townships: BURLINGTON, Vermont - Plymouth officially informed Vermont this morning that it was protesting Vermont's ongoing talks with the group of communities known as the Northern Townships. Officially, Vermont has been discussing numerous issues with the Northern Townships for the past two months, including security against attacks from offshoot groups of the notorious Saint Lawrence Raiders organization. Plymouth claims Vermont is "aggressively" attempting to officially annex the townships, which Plymouth considers to be a threat to its sovereignty. Despite numerous denials from Vermont and Township officials, Plymouth filed its protest with the United Communities consulate in Burlington and, through its ambassador, with the League of Nations consulate in Saint John's, Canada.

September 19th, 2011: Ravens Win: FORT SMITH, Northwest Alliance: In what is considered to be an upset, the High Level Ravens defeated the Inuvik Deltas, winning the Frederick D. White Championship Trophy, by a score of fifteen to twelve. It is the first Alliance championship for the Ravens in any sport, and continues an amazing streak of futility for the Deltas overall.

September 19th, 2011: Pirinski Verdict Announced: SMOLYAN, Rhodope - The jury entered the courtroom today in mid-afternoon, having come to a verdict. They found Pirinski guilty on all counts, and recommended the death penalty, to which the judge agreed. Pending appeals, he will be executed, probably some time in the new year.

September 18th, 2011: Semi-Finals: FORT SMITH, Northwest Alliance: Today in the semi-finals, by a score of thirteen to eight, the Deltas defeated the Golden Men for a spot in the finals tomorrow afternoon. And, this evening, the Ravens defeated the Fighting Fish in overtime by a score of eight to seven. The Deltas and Ravens will then play for the Frederick D. White Championship Trophy, starting at 5 o'clock tomorrow.

September 18th, 2011: Polls in the Republic: SAULT STE. MARIE, Superior - Polling data taken over the last few days was published today in the Sunday edition of the Sault Star. It shows Governor Cullen leading the Democratic nominations, by a margin of ten percent, over the next-leading candidate, Senator Lindberg. For the Socialists, Governor Martin and Senator Prusi, as they were in the leadup to the 2008 convention, are neck-in-neck at about thirty percent each. And for the Republicans, most of the candidates are hovering between five and ten percent, with Vice-President Weston and Majority Leader Casperson both holding thirteen percent.

September 17th, 2011: Exploration in Bulgaria: SMOLYAN, Rhodope - Rhodopian Scouts today reached the burned-out hulk of Stara Zagora Air Base. Given the location of the base, what it looks like, and that the nearby city is now blackened rubble, it is suspected that the Soviet forces went through the region after the events in Gerlovo. It is hoped that something recoverable will be found.

September 17th, 2011: Tournament Play Concludes: FORT SMITH, Northwest Alliance: Round-robin play at the NWA Tournament ended this evening, and the top four teams will play in the semi-finals tomorrow. With a record of six and one, the Inuvik Deltas placed first, followed by the Wrigley Fighting Fish at five and two, and then the High Level Ravens and the Yellowknife Golden Men, both at four and three, but with the Ravens holding third by virtue of having beaten the G-Men. The Golden Men and the Deltas will play in the afternoon, followed by the Fighting Fish and the Ravens in the evening.

September 16th, 2011: Results Announced in Egypt: NEW CAIRO, Egypt - With a margin of fourteen percent over his nearest opponent, Prince Muhammed Ali Sa'id of the New Wafd Party, as expected, has won the Presidential election with 46% of the vote, compared to 42 percent for Mohamed Saad Katatni of the right-wing National Democratic Party and 22 percent for Dr. Abdel Razek Hassan of the left-wing Progressive National Unionist Party. He will be sworn in on March 22nd, 2012.

September 16th, 2011: Pirinski Trial Concludes: SMOLYAN, Rhodope - Closing arguments in the Pirinski trial ended this afternoon. Neither side is thought to have made much impact in their closing arguments. The jury will begin deliberating in the morning.

September 15th, 2011: Presidential Elections in Egypt: NEW CAIRO, Egypt - Voting began early this morning in the fourth Presidential elections since the restoration of the Egyptian Republic. Opinion polling shows Prince Muhammed Ali Sa'id of the New Wafd Party as the likely winner.

September 14th, 2011: Republican Debate: IRON MOUNTAIN, Superior - Today the First Republican debate of the election season occurred. Majority Leader Casperson and Vice President Weston spent most of the debate trading fiery barbs, with the other candidates throwing their own into the mix, usually against the Vice-President. Polling after the debate indicates that those in attendance thought that Weston had lost badly, looking "like a deer stuck in headlights," and that the Majority Leader had managed a narrow victory.

September 14th, 2011: Reitzman poll names Texas top college football team: STOWE, Superior - The first Sid Reitzman Top Ten poll of the North American college football season was released Wednesday morning, with Texas the No. 1-ranked team. Texas beat Brigham Young 20-16 Sept. 10 at Provo, Utah in both teams' season opener. Reitzman ranked Superior State University No. 2, followed by defending Southeastern Conference champion Kentucky; Clemson; Texas A&M; Brigham Young; Saskatchewan; Toledo; Purdue; and Colorado State. Reitzman, a long-time sportscaster in Superior, ranks the teams himself and began doing so in 2009. Sportswriters and observers throughout the American and Canadian survivor states pay little serious attention to Reitzman's poll, as schools still stick to regional competition and cross-continent games like Texas-BYU are much more the exception than the rule.

September 13th, 2011: Pirinski Trial Continues: SMOLYAN, Rhodope - Under cross-examination from the prosecutor today, Pirinski folded like, in the words of one reporter from the, a "house of cards," admitting that he did have opportunities to get away from the former Soviet Major and his men in order to not execute his orders, but declined to do so. Reporters at the trial expect that this will be the final nail in his coffin. Closing arguments are to begin in the morning.

September 12th, 2011: Mexico, Siberia emerging as favorites for 2018 FIFA World Cup Tournament: LUQUE,  - Representatives from the national football federations of Mexico and Siberia today delivered their countries' formal bids for the 2018 World Cup soccer tournament. They join and the  as bidders for the 2018 World Cup. will host the 2014 tournament, and FIFA reportedly does not want to host back-to-back World Cups on the same continent.

September 12th, 2011: Bootleg Copies of BYU vs Texas Opener Confiscated: CLEMSON,. In a town steeped in American football tradition, Saturday's game against Wofford has been overshadowed by the appearance of video taped copies of the opening game of the season on the opposite side of North America. Authorties had expected the contraband tapes after reports of sattelite dishes had been reported earlier in the summer. Undercover agents of the PBI had moved in soon after the first copies had been made available on Sunday evening. Greenville Sports Group, under contract with Televisa of Mexico to broadcast the game locally on the 17th, praised the authorities for the raid.

September 12th, 2011: Parliamentary Elections to be Started in Bukhara:  BUKHARA, Emirate of Bukhara - Today, Emir Shukria Raad Alimi has declared parliamentary elections to be due for the first aniversary of the end of the Bukharan Civil War. After the new elections, officially delayed because of the "purging of dangerous pro-MLA parts of our nation", is to replace the current parliament and Prime Minister, picked by the Emir, to a democratically-elected one.

September 12th, 2011: Pirinski Trial Continues: SMOLYAN, Rhodope - Today the defense finished its opening arguments, and called forth, in a surprise move, their one, and only, witness: Pirinski himself. In what has been called the only possible defense for his crimes, both he and his lawyers began to argue that "he should not be held guilty for actions which were ordered by a superior office," and that he was "worried for his life" - a variation of the Nuremberg Defense. Like with the Nuremberg Trials, it is not likely to work here, either.

September 12th, 2011: Northwest Alliance Lacrosse Tournament starts: FORT SMITH, Northwest Alliance: Today the Annual NWA Lacrosse Tournament began in Fort Smith, with the Inuvik Deltas, losers of a surprising semi-final last year to the eventual champion Riders, and the Sawmill Bay Blades opening the events, with the Deltas coming out on top. Also participating in the tournament are the Uranium City Atoms, Nahanni Butte Trappers, High Level Ravens, Wrigley Fighting Fish, Yellowknife Golden Men, and the Hay River Steel. It will run to until the 19th.

September 9th, 2011: Host New Zealand opens Rugby World Cup with win over Tonga: AUCKLAND, New Zealand, ANZC - The host country New Zealand defeated Tonga 41-10 today in the opening match of the 2011 Rugby World Cup at Eden Park stadium. Full back Israel Dagg and wing Richard Kahui each crossed for two tries in the first half for the All Blacks. The 16-nation tournament continues through October 23's final in Auckland.

September 9th, 2011: King Andrew formally Recognized as King WHITEHORSE, Yukon - Following several months of talking to their constituents, territorial representatives today met back in Whitehorse for a special session. Taking their constituents and their wishes into account, they again passed the measure by a slightly increased margin of 17 to 8, thus recognizing King Andrew, formally, as the King of the Yukon.

September 8th, 2011: Tennessee to reunify: MORRISTOWN, East Tennessee - The leaders of the nations of East Tennessee and Kentucky and the citystates of Waynesboro, Portland and Jackson jointly announced plans to reunify the state of Tennessee by late 2012. East Tennessee governor Phil Roe acknowledged the timing might come as a surprise to observers and residents, but not the initiative. "Tennesseeans from west to east have long wanted to reunify the state, and that time has come," Roe said during a morning press conference in the East Tennessee capital. Kentucky President Brad Ellsworth said his country would "do everything we can to help that process along", including helping rebuild railways, roadways and power lines to connect the eastern cities of Morristown and Knoxville with the central towns of Portland and Waynesboro and the western town of Jackson. Roe said work towards holding a constitutional convention next spring would begin "immediately", with gubernatorial and general assembly elections intended for next fall. Roe also acknowledged recent rumors that the state capitol would be placed in the rebuilt town of Murfreesboro, a short distance from the old state capitol of Nashville in central Tennessee. Ellsworth said the new state would be welcomed as a member of the East American Alliance, and Roe said Tennessee would look to strengthen ties with other regional and former American nations.

September 6th, 2011: Collegiate football game to be televised in eight different North American countries: PROVO, Utah - Crews from Mexican television company Televisa arrived in Provo, home of Brigham Young University, Tuesday to set up for the BYU American football team's Saturday afternoon game with the University of Texas. It is the season opener for both teams, as it will be for the other schools in the major conferences all over North America: the Southeastern Conference, the Southwest Conference, the VCAA, the UCCA and the Western Athletic Conference. This game is noteworthy for being the first collegiate football game to be televised on a greater-than-local basis since Doomsday. Televisa will broadcast the game live via satellite to affiliates in Mexico and Texas, and to public locations in Fillmore, Utah. The game will also be taped, and shown on a one-week delay for viewers in Kentucky, Vermont, Georgia, Piedmont, Virginia and Superior.

September 5th, 2011: Conaway running away in Texas presidential race: NACOGDOCHES, (East) Republic of Texas - As West Texas President Mike Conaway campaigned in Nacogdoches Monday to be the first President of the Republic of Texas, a poll showed Conaway to have a huge lead over the other contenders. A Texas State Network/Reuters poll showed Conaway to be the choice of 79 percent of nearly 3,000 voters polled in eight nations and city-states, up 7 percent from a similar poll taken before the Texas Constitutional Convention. The second-leading candidate, Eastern Texas Governor Roger Van Horn, was the pick of just 13 percent of pollsters, getting his largest support from his home country.

September 4th, 2011: International Rugby Board declares New Zealand ready to host upcoming World Cup: AUCKLAND, New Zealand, ANZC - International Rugby Board chairman Bernard Lapasset declared New Zealand ready to host an "extraordinary" World Cup. The 16-nation tournament kicks off in Auckland Friday, with host New Zealand playing Tonga, and continuing on through the final on October 23. The 16 competing teams have disperse to the 13 venues hosting matches around New Zealand. New Zealand national leaders are hoping the World Cup will help boost an economy affected by two devastating earthquakes. Organizers expect to sell nearly 1 million tickets for the event.

September 3rd, 2011: Pirinski Trial Continues: SMOLYAN, Rhodope - The prosecution in the trial today concluded its case against Pirinski. The defense will present its case starting on Wednesday, September 7th. They are expected to call Pirinski himself to the stand as the main focus of their argument.

September 2nd, 2011: Pirinski Trial Continues: SMOLYAN, Rhodope - Today the prosecution brought members of the Rhodopian military before the court, who established that the military had indeed found massive graves in and around the port of Vidin. One soldier in particular described the scene as "worse than a concentration camp would have been."

September 1st, 2011: Black Sea League: NEW BYZANTIUM, Greek Federation - Today marks the formal establishment of the League. A flag and a Director, John Panaretos, until today the Greek Minister of Finance, were also unveiled.

September 1st, 2011: Republican Announces Candidacy: PRESQUE ISLE, Superior - Senator Peter Pettalia of Mackinaw today announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination outside of his home in Presque Isle. He is the last of the political figures that had been thought to be actively debating a run for the nomination, and he currently leads polling for the Mackinaw primary, even before announcing his candidacy, by a large margin.

August 31st, 2011: Black Sea Accords: NEW BYZANTIUM, Greek Federation - Today in New Byzantium, at a surprise news conference, the Crimean, Don, Kuban, Partian, Rhodopian, and Transylvanian consuls, along with representatives of the Greek government, signed a treaty, which they had been hammering out over the last few weeks in Vize. This treaty, the Black Sea Accords, will set up a economic and security organization, known as the Black Sea League, to be headquartered in the city. The treaty will formally come into effect in the morning.

August 31st, 2011: Pirinski Trial Continues: SMOLYAN, Rhodope - Today the prosecution brought out Captain Rosen Kirilov, formerly of the Red Banner Guards and testifying in return for clemency - his sentence will be reduced to five years in prison from fifty. Kirilov testified seeing civilians brought into the port as he worked on the flotilla by a mixture of Red Banner Guards and conscripted forces, herded into a building, and then hearing screams and gunfire from inside. Afterwards, he saw what appeared to be bodies, covered in dirt, being moved to a massive pit at the orders of Pirinski.

August 30th, 2011: Brazilian soccer federation insists stadiums will be ready for 2014 World Cup: RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Representatives of the Confederação Brasileira de Futebol (Brazilian Football Federation) told Brazilian media and Reuters press on Tuesday that construction or renovation of the 12 stadiums hosting the 2014 FIFA World Cup will be complete by 2013. Work on nine of the stadiums will be finished by December of 2012, with the other three no later than December 2013. FIFA has expressed concern about the pace of stadium construction/renovation in the buildup to the World Cup.

August 30, 2011: Fiji national rugby team first to arrive for upcoming World Cup in New Zealand:  AUCKLAND, New Zealand, ANZC - The Fijian national rugby union team was the first of the 16 competitors in the upcoming Rugby World Cup to arrive in the host country, New Zealand. The Fijians received a rousing reception at Auckland Airport which included traditional islander singing and dancing and a Maori ceremony of welcome. Fiji supporters waved Fijian flags as the squad left the airport by bus for their interim training base at Whakatane on North Island. The World Cup opens on September 9 and concludes October 23.

August 29th, 2011: Republicans Announce Candidacy: LUDINGTON/MARQUETTE, Superior - In separate announcements today, Territorial Representative Goeff Hansen of New Michigan and Congressman Samuel Carey of Marquette filed their nominations for the Republican nomination in Ludington and Marquette, respectively. Neither is given any chance of winning the nomination, but it is suspected that they are jockeying for future political support.

August 26th, 2011: New Territory Formed: STOWE, Superior - The Superioran Congress today passed an act into law forming a new territory from the Slate Unorganized Territory, on the northern coastline of Lake Superior between Nipigon and Pukaskwa Territories. Its capital will be set up at the town of Terrace Bay, and it will retain the Slate name. Pundits estimate its admission as a state sometime in 2022, though feel it may eventually be joined with Nipigon territory, in which case it will come sooner.

August 25th, 2011: Reports out of Vize: VIZE, Greek Federation - Reports out of Vize today show that the Crimean, and Transylvanian consuls, along with the other diplomatic representatives, left the Rhodopian consulate early this morning. Apparently, whatever negotiations were underway concluded, seemingly successfully. Time will tell as to what end, however.

August 24th, 2011: Socialist Announces Candidacy: ESCANABA, Superior - Congressman Arlen Tompkins of Delta, former Governor of Delta and Mayor of Escanaba, Vice-Presidential Candidate in 1992 and 1996, and Presidential Candidate in 2000, formally submitted his nomination papers today for the Socialist nomination. He is considered a long shot for the nomination, at best, given that most voters outside of Delta consider him a has-been. Pundits consider it, instead, to be the start of a campaign for another term as Governor.

August 23, 2011: Fundamentalist Preacher Predicts Doom:  DAVENPORT, Quad-Cities - Olmstedan Apostle Marty Jamesen, speaking without a microphone in an open-air forum in downtown Davenport has been drawing crowds since Saturday evening. At noon local time a crowd in the thousands gathered to hear what seemed to be a rant against expansionist governments of North America. He warned that earthquakes like the early morning one in the wilderness between the USA and Texas would not be the last. Within an hour, a quake was felt as far north as Niagara Falls and south to Greenville, Piedmont. Reports of the quake were heard from as far east as Edgartown, Outer Lands, and west to Fort Knox, Kentucky. As of this report, authorities in the Virgina Republic have yet to confirm the estimated epicenter somewhere in the state of East Virginia.

August 22nd, 2011: Republican Announces Candidacy: SAULT STE MARIE, Superior - Former Senator, Republican Head in the Senate, Majority Leader, and President Pro Tempore James Kelleher of Chippewa today filed for the Republican nomination for the Presidency. The 1992 Vice-Presidential Candidate, and someone who sought the Republican nomination in 2000, he is considered a long-shot by pundits due to his age and time out of active politics, though given the current atmosphere in the Republican Party, anything is possible.

August 18th, 2011: Anniversary of Coronation: VISALIA, San Joaquin - Today marks the 16th Anniversary of King Devin I taking the throne in San Joaquin. A state dinner in the Royal Palace and fireworks were well-received by the king, government officials, and foreign dignitaries. The Chumash ambassador, in particular, was observed spending a great deal of time talking to his majesty.

August 16th, 2011: WWF Project Infomation: AUCKLAND, New Zealand - The World Wildlife Fund today announced that their project in the northern Black Sea area, previously slated to begin in the fall, will start on October 7th, and, as planned, will be headquartered in Yalta, Crimea.

August 15th, 2011: Republican Announces Candidacy: BESSEMER, Superior - Representative Dan Meyer today announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination in Bessemer, Gogebic.

August 15th, 2011: Palace and a Name for an Emperor; Flag: SKYROS, Greek Federation - The Greek government today announced that after the coronation, the emperor will take up residence in a hotel suite on Skyros. From this date, a competition for a design for a palace either on the island or elsewhere in the Sporades, begins, ending on his coronation and wedding day. Pending repairs and upgrading, Montaza Palace in Alexandria and Achilleion Palace on Corfu will also be deemed residences.

No word yet on a possible regal name for the emperor, however. All that is known at this time is that it will respect the Greek, Egyptian, and Libyan monarchical names, and respect that of the Byzantines where theirs do not contradict the other three. This is very much so a compromise between the various political factions in the Federation.

Also included in the announcements today is one that a slight change to the flag will occur the morning after the coronation. A crown will be inserted above the coat of arms, to signify the monarchy.

August 14th, 2011: Democrat Withdraws: ST. IGNACE, Superior - Following his abysmal performance in Thursday's debate and Saturday's poll, Governor Jeffrey S. Crochet of Mackinac officially withdrew his candidacy for the nomination.

August 13th, 2011: Rumors out of Vize: VIZE, Greek Federation - More Rumors from Vize today. Apparently, some sort of major compromise was reached in the consulate during the night. It is unknown at this time as to exactly what it was - sources are being very tight-lipped, likely under government orders - but it is suspected that it was the Greek government that conceded something to reach that compromise.

August 13th, 2011: Governor Cullen Announces Candidacy; First Democratic Poll Announced: IRON MOUNTAIN, Superior - Polls taken this morning in Iron Mountain this morning, the first major poll of the season, show Representative Orazietti in front with about 30% supporting him, followed by Representative Lahti with 25%, Senator Lindberg with 15%, Territorial Representative Brown with 10%, and the remaining amount split between the other two announced candidates and write-in votes.

Across town that afternoon, the popular Governor Cullen of Mackinaw, long rumored to be entering the race, formally announced his candidacy. He is now likely the favorite in the race, but to what extent this is the case remains to be seen.

August 12th, 2011: Pirinski Trial Continues: SMOLYAN, Rhodope - Today the prosecution brought out Colonel Milen Radukanov, formerly of the Vidinite Army, who testified in exchange for clemency on his convictions - he will now reside in jail for life with chance of parole after twenty years rather than be hung. Radukaniov testified that Pirinski ordered him and his forces to assist elements of the Red Banner Guards in removing civilians from their homes across the city, and then conscripting most of the men into his own forces while escorting the rest to the port. He also went on to say that he was told that they were to be evacuated out of the warzone from there, though he never saw it happen himself. Other former soldiers are scheduled to testify over the next two weeks to corroborate this.

August 11th, 2011: Democratic Debate: HOUGHTON, Superior - Today the First Democratic Debate of the election season occurred in Houghton. Much sparring occurred throughout the debate between Governor Jeffrey S. Crochet of Mackinac and Representative Michael Lahti of Houghton over minor policy issues. However, neither is considered to have won the debate - that title goes to Territorial Representative Michael A. Brown of Manitoulin and his more libertarian-style views.

August 10th, 2011: More Republicans come forward; Senator Lindberg Announces Candidacy: STOWE, Superior - Today brings even more candidates out of the woodwork. Senate Majority Leader Tom Casperson of Delta today announced that he would seek the Republican nomination for the presidency, blaming President Newman - and Vice-President Weston as well - for Republican reverses over the last year, and vowing to fight their corruption. Allegations, however, abound that he too was involved in the ongoing scandal.

Republican Congressman Huuki of Houghton also announced his candidacy today, saying that "Stowe needs a new, younger face, at the helm." His age, barely old enough to be a candidate, will be a major factor against him.

After humming and hawing since President Newman's announcement last Friday, Democratic Senator Lindberg of Marquette today also announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination. According to the senator, "with the President no longer running, the time is now ripe for the scandalous Republicans to go down." However, this does not effect the race much - Representative Orazietti is still considered the frontrunner.

August 9th, 2011: Pirinski Trial Continues: SMOLYAN, Rhodope - Today the prosecution brought out Martin Stankov, one of the few surviving civilians from inside of the city of Vidin. Stankov testified that detachments of Vidinite Red Banner Soldiers had gone through the city following the Rhodopian breakthrough at the defense lines, conscripting and abducting the civilians they were able to find. Stankov only avoided this fate by hiding inside a garbage dumpster.

August 8th, 2011: Vice-President Weston Announces Candidacy: STOWE, Superior - With the surprise announcement by President Newman on Friday, the race for the Republican nomination has been thrown wide open. Today, Vice-President Horatio Weston formally announced his candidacy in Stowe, the first of what will likely be many candidates. The Vice-President declared "I believe in this country. We are at the dawn of a new age, and are in a position to be one of the brightest stars on its stage, and it is high time we took our place on it. As such, as of this moment, I am now running for the position of President of the Republic of Superior."

August 5th, 2011: President Newman Announces that he will not seek Re-Election; Democrat Declares Candidacy: STOWE, Superior - President Newman announced in Stowe today that he would not be seeking re-election, citing his health. It is believed, however, that the decision has more to do with incredibly poor showings in opinion polls comparing him to the leading declared Democratic and Socialist candidates, and the blame being put on him for the Saguenay War fiasco. It is said that some of these polls even placed him behind the Socialist candidate, which would be a first for the Republic.

Debbie Amaroso, the 2000 Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee and former Mayor of Sault Ste. Marie, announced at a press conference today that she is filing for the Democratic nomination, bringing the total of candidates for the nomination to five. However, the frontrunner remains Congressman, and 2008 Vice-Presidential nominee, David Orazietti, of Sault Ste. Marie. The first Democratic debate in Houghton next Thursday has just gotten more interesting.

August 4th, 2011: Constitution for the new Republic of Texas officially ratified: NACOGDOCHES, (East) Republic of Texas - 103 delegates representing eight survivor states across the former U.S. state of Texas signed and ratified the constitution for the Republic of Texas Thursday night, highlighting the week-long constitutional convention at Stephen F. Austin University. The signing, and official ratification, of the constitution is considered the final step in the formation of the Republic of Texas, which will offically unite the eight survivor states into one nation beginning January 1, 2012. The signing was broadcast by television and radio across the eight survivor states and in various unincorporated areas (including the independent city-state of Victoria), as well as in Mexico, the United States, the ANZC and 27 other North American and Caribbean nations. Spontaneous celebrations were said to have "erupted" all over Texas, and fireworks displays were seen in Midland, Odessa, Sweetwater, Paris, Edinburg and Nacogdoches. Jack "Jackie" Sherrill, a delegate from College Station, East Texas, told the delegates and others in the capacity crowd at William R. Johnson Coliseum that "the future was unlimited for the "nation of Texas." Sherrill was the head football coach at Texas A&M University both pre- and post-Doomsday, and is a Republican Representative in the current East Texas House. The session officially ends Friday with West Texas President Mike Conaway - the frontrunner for the Republic of Texas Presidential election which will be held this fall - giving the featured speech. Conaway's campaign has papered Nacogdoches with literature and taken out numerous ads both in local radio and TV and on billboards in high-profile areas around the SFU campus and around town. The unofficial end of the convention is Saturday, with a fireworks show and concert featuring several regional country, rock and gospel musicians and bands at Homer Bryce Stadium.

August 1st, 2011: Texas Constitutional Convention begins: NACOGDOCHES,  - The Texas Constitutional Convention, organized to formally ratify the constitution for the soon-to-be Republic of Texas, began Monday morning. The Reverend William Philpot, from the city-state of Borger, opened the procedings with an invocation before several hundreds of delegates, observers, workers, media and others at the William R. Johnson Coliseum. Official business will wrap up by Friday, with the signing of the constitution Thursday evening; the unofficial end of the convention is Saturday, with a fireworks show and concert featuring several regional country, rock and gospel musicians and bands at Homer Bryce Stadium.

July 29th, 2011: Breaking of Relations; Ongoing Trial: SMOLYAN,  - Following the Serbian announcement of earlier today, President Yane Yanev condemned the Serbian authorities, comparing its leadership to, among other things, diseased rodents, prior to announcing that his government was breaking off any and all relations with the Serbian government.

The trial of Georgi Pirinski, Jr. continues, with the prosecution today showing the extent of the structural demolition that the Vidinites did to the vast majority of buildings, especially churches, in their territory, and the large numbers found to have died as a result.

July 29th, 2011: Serbia Recognizing the Vidinites:  KRAGUJEVAC,  - Today General Božidar Delić, President of Serbia, announced that his government was officially recognizing the Vidinite soldiers that took refuge in its territory following their loss in the  as the successor to the government of Bulgaria.

July 28th, 2011: Rumors out of Vize: VIZE, Greek Federation - Rumors emerged from the Rhodopian consulate today that the meetings are to do with the establishment of some sort of new treaty. It is unknown as to what end this is for, however.

July 28th, 2011: Workers, university officials finish preparations for Texas Constitutional Convention: NACOGDOCHES, (East) Republic of Texas - Workers finished preparations Thursday on the Stephen F. Austin University campus for the Texas Constitutional Convention that will begin Monday, August 1 and last at least through the end of the week.

Voters in eight survivor states across the former U.S. state of Texas - West Texas, the Rio Grande Valley, South Texas,, the city states of Borger, Graham and Paris and the host (East) Republic of Texas - approved the constitution in a special referendum on May 31. Since then, delegates from each of the eight states were chosen to officially represent their states and sign the constitution for the Republic of Texas, the nation that would unify them into one entity in early 2012.

The delegates have since arrived in Nacogdoches, along with thousands of interested observers from across the region, the former United States and dozens of other countries, including Mexico, Brazil, the United American Republic, the ANZC and Canada, as well as representatives of the League of Nations. Media from across the region and many of the other survivor states, along with reporters from Mexico, the Caribbean, the ANZC, Canada, South America, and Europe, are also in town to observe the convention.

A small contingent representing the Committee to Restart the United States of America (CRUSA) is expected to be in Nacogdoches next week as well.

July 28th, 2011: Midwestern city state of Joplin still struggling to get back in business, despite aid from other American nations: JOPLIN, MISSOURI - A press conference was held by Joplin leaders on Thursday to give a "state of the city" address on the Midwestern North American city-state, just over two months after a tornado devastated much of the city and resulted in casualties in the hundreds and extensive property damage.

Relief efforts led by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, with assistance from Mexico, Canada, the ANZC and every U.S. survivor nation, have led to the restoration of basic services to the area. However, hundreds of people remain homeless, living in Red Cross shelters set up outside of Joplin, and officials estimate the town might not be fully restored until the fall of 2012.

Joplin leaders have been negotiating with regional and Mexican corporations about establishing presences in the town to add much-needed jobs to the area, not just for those still living in Joplin but to attract the hundreds who have left the area for perceived better conditions in nearby Hannibal, Cape Girardeau, Hot Springs and as far away as Kentucky and north Texas.

July 25th, 2011: Announcement by the Japanese Diet Kyoto, JAPAN - Takahiro Eda, the Prime Minster of Japan, has announced that after many months of discussions in the Diet a new Emperor will take the vacant Chrysanthemum Throne of Japan on the 29th September 2011, 29 years to the day after the previous Emperor, Hirohito (now known as Emperor Shōwa) was officially declared dead. Yoshihisa Nakashima was born in Nagoya on 22nd January 1968 (aged 43) and he is the great grandson of Emperor Komei (1831-1867). The future Emperor Nakashima is married and has two daughters and a son.

July 19th, 2011: Pirinski Trial Opens: SMOLYAN, Rhodope - The trial of Georgi Pirinski, Jr., former Chairman of the Council of Ministers with the Vidin regime, began today with passionate opening statements by both the prosecutor and Pirinski's Siberian lawyers. Given the mountains of evidence obtained by the Rhodopian government, the trial is expected to take several months.

July 18th, 2011: Last Uprising Crushed; Government Meeting with Vidinites: KRAGUJEVAC, Serbia - Reports out of Serbia today indicate that the last of the uprisings against General Božidar Delić following his seizure of power has been crushed in Northern Vojvodina. The few survivors fled northwards into the Hungarian Wastes.

Also, it has been observed that the leaders of the Vidinites that took refuge in Serbia following the conclusion of the Rhodopian-Vidinite War met with the General today. It is unknown as to what the meeting entailed, but it is believed that it will be announced soon, likely after the trial of Pirinski starts in Smolyan tomorrow.

July 15th, 2011: Announcement of Official Greek-Rhodopian Alliance:  SKYROS, Greek Federation - Rumor has had it for several months, since the conclusion of the Second Sicilian War, that the Greek and Rhodopian governments would make their quasi-alliance into an official one. Today, these rumors where confirmed when a surprise press conference was announced at Skyros, where the emperor-designate, the Rhodopian ambassador, and the Speaker of the Greek Parliament all signed a Treaty, to be known as the Treat of Skyros, establishing the alliance. Much of the agreement will take effect immediately, but any concrete defense obligations will only begin on January 1st, 2012.

Rumors have also surfaced that the Crimean, Rhodopian, and Transylvanian consuls in Thrace, along with representatives of the Greek Government, have also been meeting in Thrace the last few weeks. It is unknown at this time as to what it could be for, however.

July 11th, 2011: Title of the Greek Monarch Announced: SKYROS, Greek Federation - The Greek government today announced that Bahaa el-Din Ahmed Hussein el-Akkad, monarch designate of the Greek Federation, will be named to the title of emperor. Given the nature of the Federation, Greek politicians thought that this made the most sense, despite any issues it may cause diplomatically, especially with the Sultanate.

July 1st, 2011: Identity of the Future Bride of the Greek Monarch Announced: SKYROS, Greek Federation - It was rumored last month that he would marry a daughter of one of the claimants from the former Royal House, so long as she converted too. Today, this proved true when it was announced that Bahaa, as per his request, and under the conditions of the agreement signed by all candidates, would marry Cia-Rosemarie Bernadotte, a daughter of the very man he beat out for the title, Carl Johan Gustaf Vilhelm Count Bernadotte, on the day of his coronation, after they had both converted.

June 22nd 2011: Election Results Announced in Essex:  CHELMSFORD, Essex - Following yesterday's election, Jim Barker-McCardle becomes High Minister, ousting the incumbent Lee Evans. Winning by a margin of as little as 3% of the electorate, Barker-McCardle's victory is controversial but Evans has not contested the vote and congratulated the new High Minister, who will formally assume the position at sundown today.

June 18th 2011: New Cardinals Announced: VATICAN, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Today, Pope Anthony I announced that nine new cardinals have been appointed. These include the Archbishops of Antananarivo, Brentwood, Chihuahua, Corfu, Macau, and Marquette, the newly-appointed Archbishop of Paderborn, the new Major Archbishop of Ernakulam-Angamaly, head of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, and a new Cardinal-Deacon.

June 18th, 2011: Military Province of Turkmaniston ascended into a viloyat: TÜRKMENABAT, Bukhara - Shukria Raad Alimi, Emir of Bukhara, has today traveled to the city of Türkmeniabat, where she has discussed with the local military and civilian leaders on the matter of the ascension of the military province of Turkmaniston into a civilian province or viloyat. The results were satisfactory to the Türkmenabati populace, with the decision from the Bukharan government to make the Military Province of Turkmaniston a viloyat, renaming it Türkmenabat as well.

June 17th, 2011: Rhodopian Discovery in Former Bulgaria: SMOLYAN, Rhodope - Rhodopian exploration parties in what was formerly Eastern Bulgaria today came across the town of Smyadovo, at the edge of the area where they had expected to find out if long-held rumors of a state held any truth. The locals claim that, after some sort of catastrophe, they are the only survivors from this state. More will come as the locals are interviewed.

June 16th, 2011: Serbian Coup Condemned: NUKA'ALOFA, Tonga - The League of Nations has officially condemned the coup that occurred yesterday in Serbia, calling it, among other things, "bad precedent," "a sign of things to come in the region," and "another spark for the Balkan Powder-keg." This comes right on the heels of reports from Serbia that would=be rebels are being slaughtered, and that the self-declared President and his forces have indeed managed to seize all of the provincial capitals as well.

June 15th, 2011: Coup in Serbia: KRAGUJEVAC, Serbia - Today, General Božidar Delić of the Serbian Army led troops into the National Assembly, arresting many of the members and shooting some as well. Similar actions are being reported from the provincial capitals, and both the elected President and Prime Minister are dead. Božidar has declared himself President, and that the time has come to "take back what is rightfully ours." Rebellions have already begun, but with the tacit support of the Serbian military behind the coup, they are likely to be crushed.

June 15th, 2011: Aftershocks in Christchurch: CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, ANZC - A strong aftershock of magnitude 5.0 hit the city today, causing several buildings damaged further in the quake two days ago to collapse.

June 15th, 2011: Status of Puyehue Volcano Eruption: SANTIAGO, Chile - The Puyehue Volcano, located in Southern Chile, began a new round of eruption on June 4 and since then has forced to the evacuation of some 3500 residents from the nearby areas. Also, the clouds of ash produced by the eruption has caused the disruption of flights in Chile, the United American Republic, Brazil and, recently, in Oceania.

June 13th 2011: Another Massive Earthquake in Christchurch: CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, ANZC - A shallow Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake, with an epicenter about 13km from the centre of the city and only 6kms deep has again struck Christchurch in the ANZC. Buildings damaged in the previous two large quakes in the last year collapsed, and one person is confirmed dead. Given the significant number of aftershocks from the September quake, another strong quake such as that one is quite likely to occur at some point in the next year.

June 12th, 2011: 2011 Turkish General Election Results: KONYA, Turkey - Voters in the Sultanate of Turkey have reelected the New Turkiye Party (YTP) to a third term in power. Led by their new party leader and now Grand Vizier, Ali Babacan, the YTP plans to push forward with its current agenda. However, there have been growing gains made the opposition as the YTP demonstrates increasingly authoritarian control over Turkish politics.

June 10th, 2011: Nordic Union Expands: STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Nordic Union - On this day, President of the Nordic Union Halldór Ásgrímsson announced the third expansion of the Nordic Union. The Sampi and Novgorod Republics were formally admitted as members, and by their own request, the duchies of Courland and Lithuania were formally admitted as observers, like North Germany was admitted last year. While it is known that these parties have been in negotiations about the matter for quite some time, it is believed that the recent expansion by Siberia in this direction caused things to happen faster than would have been the case otherwise.

June 4th, 2011: Hint at the Identity of the Woman who will Marry Bahaa: SKYROS, Greek Federation - Sources from inside the Federation government today have anonymously released to the media today that Bahaa will be marrying a daughter of one of the claimants descended from the former Greek Royal House, provided one was willing and would convert if needed. Government officials refuse to comment on the matter, however.

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