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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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 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.

September 27th, 2011: Serbian Mobilization: KRAGUJEVAC, Serbia - Claiming that the burning the previous Thursday was done by rebels, President Delić declared a state of emergency today, and ordered both the mobilization of the Armed Forces, and the conscription of every eligible citizen, in order to, in his own words, "combat the increasingly violent ethnic rebellion." This is not considered to be a positive development.

September 26th, 2011: New Secretary General Named PUNTA DELGADA, Portugal - Today the four year term of ADC Secretary General Håkan Syrén expired. Syrén, under whose watch the alliance successfully fought wars against Superior and Saguenay in North America, and the Sicilians in Europe, will be missed. General Jeremy Mackenzie, of the Celtic Armored forces, and one of the primary commanders of those forces during the recent warfare, has been named to be his replacement.

September 25th/September 26th, 2011: Anniversary of Doomsday NUKA'ALOFA, - In an address at League of Nations headquarters, Secretary-General King  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 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 23rd, 2011: Crowns New Emperor :  KYOTO,  - 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 22nd, 2011: Smoke Observed in Serbia: SKOPJE, Macedonia - Macedonian Army observers in the Dinaric Alps northeast of Bajram Curri reported today that they had observed large amounts of smoke rising from the town of Decan in the Kosovo region of Serbia. It is suspected that Serbian militias have burned all or part of the town, for unknown reasons.

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 St. 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 18th, 2011: Sikkim Earthquake: GANGTOK, UIP - An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 6.9 hit the border region between the UIP state of Sikkim, and eastern Nepal, today. Between Nepal, the UIP, and Tibet, about 1,100 people are believed to have died.

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: Republican Straw Poll: BESSEMER, Superior - The first major Republican poll of the season, was held in Bessemer today. Congressman Meyer, the hometown candidate, won the poll with forty-five percent. Vice President Weston came in second with twenty-nine percent, followed by Senate Majority Leader Casperson and Congressman Huuki at eight percent, with the remaining candidates splitting the remainder fairly evenly.

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 the University of Superior 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 2nd, 2011: End of Refugees: DEBRECEN, Partium - Following a six day span in which refugees from fighting in Vojvodina arrived in Partian territory, today marks the third day in which none have been spotted, despite the Partian and Transylvanian governments sending out patrols to aid any. It is believed that the Serbian government has clamped down on it, given that those who arrived on the 30th reported scattered attacks by Serb militias upon them as they were fleeing, and the movement of the Serbian Army to the border, in force.

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.

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