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June 2009
June 8th, 2009 Celtic Alliance Commisison: : UL gives ultimatum to Sicily! Early this morning on Monday June 8th the UL issues Sicily a message stating that they must hand over occupied Tunisia, relinquish claims to northern Italy and let the Alpine Confederation take charge of the area, and give reperations to the Euro-Atlantic Fringe Coalition; or face war. No news from the Sicily Republic as of now. Whether the UL's allies such as the Alpine Confederation & Transylvania will back the UL on this decision and declare war on Sicily with the UL if in fact the Mafia Republic choses the latter choice.

May 2009
May 17, 2009 Celtic Alliance Commisison: Presidential Commission to designate new National Anthem in time for World Cup...the new band Runrigs song Protect and Survive is favoured. In addition, the Commission is considering a proposal for a world wide version of the old Eurovision Contest

May 15, 2009, 22:00 GMT: UL announces news on Malta: Malta-Lampedusa-Corridor-The Unity League announced to the world that the final Mafiosos and Sicilians have been removed from the island with minimal force. General İlker Başbuğ announced that the Maltese President, George Abela, has just finished signing over Malta to the UL. General Başbuğ also announced that as of 10:00 May 15th, Malta is officially a UL colony. The former Sicilian military base on the island has been converted to a Greco-Turkish one.

April 2009
April 24, 2009, 17:00 GMT: UL Troops Land on Malta: Malta-Lampedusa-Corridor-Greco-Turkish forces land on the shores of Malta. General İlker Başbuğ (a former Turkish general who survived WWIII and lived to be in one of the highest offices of the UL Army) has brought an estimated 1/9th of the UL forces. Prime Minister Ruben Tovmasyan who held a press conference saying that the the UL looked west to the Sicily Republic with a certain fear and decided that by acting upon the needs of the Maltese, victims of Sicilian Imperialism they could neutralize the tyranny of the Italian Nation. There are rumors the Alpine Confederation sent troops to aid the UL forces, though these are rumors at best. Whether the League of Nations, the Atlantic Defense Community, the ADC, and/or ANZC have been informed, and if not whether they will condone the UL's hastiness to attack Sicily is unknown as of now. As of 9 PM the UL forces have made camps on Malta's eastern shore. Groups of natives have been seen coming from the camp to the towns, unharmed.

April 19, 2009, 23:55 GMT: Assassination of Nick Griffin: SALISBURY-Nick Griffin was killed by King William V in the late hours of 19th April 2009. He did this to defend Rhodesia's integrity and to maintain a modicum of democracy in the modern age. The new Prime Minister Jacob Mathuostwa has made the decision to continue the fight in India to restore order in India and to maintain the puppet governments in Africa.

April 19, 2009, 23:25 GMT: Rhodesian invasion of India: SALISBURY-Rhodesia invaded India in the late hours of the 19th of April. This was apparently to restore order and to bring law and Rhodesian influence into Asia.

April 19, 2009, 19.12 GMT: Rhodesian invasion of Madagascar: SALISBURY-Rhodesia staged a massive invasion of Madagascar, a vast fortified domain that takes up most of France. Fighting here has been much more fierce and slow paced than elsewhere. Despite this Rhodesia is making good progress and the generals believe Madagascar should fall within a matter of weeks.

April 18, 2009, 10:24 GMT: Re-establishment of sovereignty in Africa: SALISBURY-Rhodesia declared the re-establishment of sovereignty in South Africa, Botswana and Mozambique. However this is hollow as parts of these countries are occupied and claimed by Rhodesia and the conquered area of South Africa is being maintained as an independent sovereignty. Friendly governments towards Rhodesia have been set up in the aforementioned countries.

April 16, 2009, 11:20pm GMT: ANZC, South American leaders speak against Rhodesian attacks: MONTEVDEO - In a rare display of solidarity, South American General Governor Íngrid Betancourt and ANZC Senior Ambassador Jonathan Hunt appeared together to speak out against the Rhodesian Kingdom's war of conquest in southern Africa. The two leaders, representatives of rival powers, appeared in a joint press conference televised live in the evening throughout the continent and, via satellite, in the ANZC as well.

Betancourt's strong statement against the war, as expected, decried Rhodesia's "new imperialism", contrasting its "culture of obsolete British jingoism" with the "spirit of successful multiethnic cooperation" she described in South Africa, one of several countries invaded by the kingdom this week. Hunt's tone was less strident, appealing directly to Rhodesia "as a fellow English speaking nation, and as a fellow member of the global community" to restore sovereignty to South Africa and neighboring countries "quickly - immediately." The ANZC and Rhodesia are close trading partners, but the outbreak of war appears to be hurting their relationship as the ANZC seeks to mend relations with its traditional rival, the South American bloc. Despite his conciliatory tone, Hunt stated that he "stand[s] by every word" spoken by Betancourt.

April 16, 2009, 7:19 GMT: Conquest of Botswana and Mozambique by Rhodesian forces: SALISBURY-Mere hours after the surrender in South Africa, the Rhodesian military opened up two fronts, one in Botswana and one in Mozambique. The people fought fiercely but were overwhelmed by the blitzkrieg tactics and mechanised infantry employed by Rhodesia. These two countries have been added to Rhodesia which is now commonly referred to as the Third British Empire. War with the traditional enemy of the British, France, now seems likely.

April 15, 2009, 11:06 GMT: Annexing of 75% of South African state by Rhodesian troops: CAPETOWN-On midday of the 15th, Rhodesia had reached Capetown and forced South Africa into an unconditional surrender and claimed up to three quarters of the country's territory. At the same time, the small states of Lesotho and Swaziland were annexed. Other countries have been watching the goings on with much alarm.

April 14, 2009, 4:05 GMT: Invasion of South Africa by Rhodesian troops: CAPETOWN-On 14th April 2009, the Kingdom of Rhodesia attacked South Africa. The ferocity of the attack overwhelmed South African defences.

April 10, 2009, 6:55 GMT: Good Friday Riots force amendment to Mexican constitution: MÉXICA - After months of killings and kidnappings by the MP Dorados (Gold Shirts), 5 million people marched on Mexíca and Mexico City Friday in protest of the MP Party. Protesters demanded it be disbanded and its leaders arrested. The "Good Friday Riots" have resulted in the death of two MP Deputies, Ricardo Sullivan and Marco Antonio Cavuto, on the streets of the capital. Several MP leaders have escaped to Cuba with the help of the Catholic church as most of the others were arrested. A constitutional amendment has already been passed that recognizes only the PRD and PAN as official parties. Both parties have changed names: the Partido de la Revolución Democrática is now the Partido Democrático (PD) and the Partido Acción Nacional is the Partido Conservatívo (PC).

March 2009
March 21, 2009, 4:19pm GMT: New island emerges from Tongan volcano NUKU'ALOFA - The volcano that has been erupting for nearly a week has formed a new island above one of its two shafts, WCRB geologists confirmed Saturday. The island has been named Amanaki - Tongan for "hope" - in honor of the new League of Nations headquartered at Tonga. 63 km away at the capital, King Siaosi Tupou V made the announcement, saying, "May the emergence of this new land be matched by the united efforts of the whole human race as we continue to lift ourselves out of the depths of our own violent past. And may Amanaki indeed be a symbol of hope for the whole world." The second of the volcano's two shafts erupted on the uninhabited island Hunga Ha'apai, where it destroyed most plant and animal life.

March 19, 2009, 3:30pm GMT: Undersea volcano erupts in Tongan waters NUKU'ALOFA - WCRB geologists sailed to investigate a massive undersea volcano that had been erupting since Monday, throwing a spectacular column of ash, steam, and smoke as high as 7.6 km into the air. The cloud is visible hundreds of kilometers away, including from here at the capital. The WCRB concluded that the eruption poses no threat to the country or its people. Tonga sits in one of the most geologically active parts of the Circum-Pacific Earthquake Belt.

March 3, 2009, 07:45pm GMT: I.I.I.L. New Indonesian constitution accepted YOGYAKARTA - Thanks to a surprisingly large voter turnout of reportedly 78% the new Indonesian constitution has been accepted by 64,5% in a nationwide plebiscite yesterday. The new constitution is meant to replace the various emergency laws enacted since Doomsday and shall reestablish stble political ground within the league's territory. Acehnese Sultan di Hoseini and the ANZC government reacted positively as the new constitution does not exppressively count Aceh and ANZC-associated territories of Papua and Timor as part of Indonesia.

March 1, 2009, 10:05pm GMT: Red Cross opens new Headquarters GENEVA - The new HQ of the International Red Cross was opened in Geneva after 2 years of construction. The League of Nations Secretary General used his opening speech to urge a final breakthrough in the Sicily peace talks.

Feb. 2009
February 19, 2009, 8:15pm GMT: Suicide bomb kills 28 in Yogyakarta YOGYAKARTA - A suicide bomb detonated early this night in a car parked in front of the Ministry of Interior of the IIIL in Yogyakarta. 28 were reported dead, dozens injured and taken to hospital. 2 children are still in a critical condition.

February 12, 2009, 6:45pm GMT: Governor Lingle steps down HILO - Governor Linda Lingle of Hawaii submitted her resignation to the state's King Andrew at 8:45am local time today. At a press conference immediately after, Lingle told reporters that due to a worsening skin cancer condition, she is no longer able to fulfill her duties as governor. Like many Hawaiians, especially those from Lingle's island of Moloka'i, the governor suffers from long-term effects of nuclear radiation. Her very visible scars have helped her identify with many of her constituents, but observers in recent months have noticed increasingly prominent signs of cancer. Lingle has been hospitalized frequently, including a week-long stay in December.

Lingle remained composed during the press conference, but her emotion was evident throughout. After she bid farewell, King Andrew confirmed First Deputy Governor Angel Pilago of the Island of Hawaii as the third governor of the Free State. "The nuclear war has claimed another innocent victim," Pilago said, "and it is with a heavy heart that I assume the burden of Governor Lingle's office."

Jan. 2009
January 12th, 2009: LoN takes over Guyana Space Center  KOUROU - In a small Ceremony at Kourou, the Guyana Space Center's Control is transferred to the new LoN Spatial Operations Authority (SpOA).

January 1st, 2009, 0:05 GMT: Planet rings in new year New Year Celebrations are taking place around the world. In Canberra and Auckland large fireworks and thousands of people are seen on the street. In Europe, festivities are largely being cancelled due to the Sicilian crisis. The NewsHour team whishes a good and happy new Year 2009 to everyone.

Dec. 2008
December 29th, 11:02am GMT: Cease-fire in Sicily PALERMO - After days of absolute silence, the Sicily government has surprisingly offered unconditional peace talks to begin on January 1st to "begin a new peaceful year" ADC, ANZC, and LoN accept the offer.

Sicilian Crisis: December 25th,11:13am GMT PALERMO - Sicilian Government accuses the Alpine confederation of a planned shoot-down and names the incident a "Act of War"

'''December 25th, 10:45am GMT: Alpine Confed. shoots down Sicilian plane''' VADUZ - The Alpine Defense Minister announces the shoot-down of a Sicily fighter jet above the City of Venice. He claims the jet having ignored repeated warnings before being interceptd by alpine jets.

Politics: December 19th, 4:45am GMT: Reactions to Sicily's offer are diverse. Alpine Confederation, ADC and ANZC declare all forces in the Mediterrenean will remain on alert condition BETA. SAC spokespersons welcome the Sicilian offer and call the LoN High Council to allow immediate aid convoys to be dispatched.'''

December 17th,09:15am GMT PALERMO - In an unexpected move, Sicilian President Bertolucci offers all military forces in the border regions to be reduced to pre-crisis levels in exchange for medical and food aid as protests are increasingly getting out of control.'''

December 13th,10:45pm: Riots in Sicily PALERMO - 10 reported dead in demonstration Crackdown in Sicilian Capital

December 12 2008: Celts step up anti-Sicilian rhetoric DUBLIN - As talks break down between the LoN and Siclian president Giacamo Bertolucci, Celtic Alllience Prime minister Mark Cosgrove stated "We will not tolerate this act of aggression." and even mentioned the possibility of using airstrikes against Sicily.

December 10th,08:49 am GMT: Seismic Activity near Aceh BANDA ACEH - News Agencies from Aceh report a undersea earthquake hitting the region. First estimates set a 6.7 on the Richter Scale. Tsunami alerts have been called for Indonesian and Acehnese coastlines.

December 9th,11:17am GMT: Protests rack Sicily Despite all governmental efforts, protests continue to spread across major Sicilian cities.

December 8th,10:14 am: ANZC fleet reaches Sicily ANZC High Command confirms the arrival of the ANZC "Commonwealth Carrier Group" in the region around Lampedusa. sicilian vessels have been withdrawn within hours of the arrival though constant air activity is reported.

December 6th,8:25pm: Sicily talks break down again PORT SAID - Unconfirmed Reports of a Alpine Recon Airplane to have been targeted but not shot down by Sicilian air defense lead to a new suspension of LoN - sicily talks.

December 6th,7:48pm GMT: Host city chosen for 2010 Games PAPEETE, Tahiti - The International Olympic Commitee 1983: Doomsday) announced the long-planned for 1st post- Doomsday Olympic World Games to be held around June July 2010. Host city will be, as expected, Auckland, ANZC.

December 4th, 2:45pm GMT: Unrest in Alps VADUZ - Recent reports tell about anti-government protests in the regions close to Alpine Confederation territory. Obviously Military Police units have been called to end protests by force. Cause for the spontaneous and peaceful protests are increasing shortages in food and meical supply as cause of the ongoing full blockade of Sicily territory.

December 1st,10:35am GMT: Sicily Talks resume PORT SAID - The LoN -Sicily talks are reinitiated following a reassurement of Sicily President Bertolucci that Sicily "does not or will ever possess any weapons somehow related to nuclear power. Nonetheless we will not accept any aggressions of our neighbours and we will maintain our claim to all Italian territories."

Nov. 2008
November 26th, 8:35am GMT: League of Nations suspends talks with Sicily PORT SAID - The LoN-Sicily talks have been suspended as Sicilian Presidente Giacomo Bertolucci in his first television speech ever threatens to counter any direct military aggression with recently aquired "secret" weapons. All neighbouring states have announced maximum security levels for all military forces and closed all borders to Sicily terrtories as the "secret" might comprehend nuclear devices.

November 25: 15.29 Dublin Meantime: ADC to send aid to Alpine Confed PUNTA DELGADA - The Atlantic Defense Community meets in emergency sessions, giving formal consideration to appeals from the Alpine Confederation for aid and military assistance. Commanders would seem to be recommending full military support by land and sea for the Alpine Confederation. The Atlantic Defense Community raises its levels of security to ALPHA its highest level since DD and suspends all military leave.

November 25: 11.02am Dublin Meantime: LoN Medical Command opens GALWAY - The League of Nations Formally opens The Leagues Medical Wing named the Medical Command (MD)in Galway Celtic Alliance. Based on the UN World Health Organisation (WHO)but concentrating on Medical assistance to those most in need the Medical Command (MD) is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the LofN's system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing the impact of Doomsday on emerging health trends.

November 17th, 6:35am GMT: Tensions mount in Mediterranean The tensions in the Mediterranean reach a new height as Sicily emmissary is immediately being recalled by the Sicily Government and negotiations are suspended.

November 15th, 3:35pm GMT: Troop buildup in the Alps? VADUZ - Unconfirmed reports of amassing Sicily troops near Tirolean border further increase tensions in the Alpine Region. The Alpine Confederation recalls its emissary to Sicily immediately

November 12th, 7:30am GMT: LoN denounces Sicily NUKU'ALOFA - LoN High Council declares military sanctions against Sicily including no harbour admittance to its ships in all LoN member states. Decision is made unison

November 12th, 4:58am: League of Nations to negotiate with Sicily NUKU'ALOFA - lON SecGen is heading to Pt. Said suez Channel military base intending to meet Sicilian emmissary Gianluca Mastroiani for diplomatic talks to end the crisis

November 11th, 4:34pm GMT NUKU'ALOFA -   LoN Sec Gen calls for an immediate High council Session to deal with the tensions in the Mediterranean