Eagle of the Nile

Gamal Abdel Nasser has been widely regarded as one of the most important political leaders of the Cold War. His ideals of secular left-wing nationalism, socialism, and Pan-Arabism were widely popular in Egypt, and indeed around the Arab World. His goal of creating a Pan-Arab state was initialized in 1958, with Syria and Egypt uniting with Nasser himself as President.

In 1960, as economic troubles began to rise, President Nasser found himself with a much larger problem: what political system should the UAR use. Rather than risk extreme political gridlock, Nasser reluctantly agrees to work with the Ba'ath Party in Syria. The Ba'ath Party and Nasser's party, the Arab Socialist Union (ASU), agree to push towards federalization rather than centralization.

Setting up a limited democracy with secular, socialist, and/or nationalist-leaning parties allowed, the UAR expands throughout the Arab World, taking in Iraq, both Yemens, until finally the Arab-speaking peoples of Asia and Africa are united under one economically-bustling, secular federation that wields much power on the world stage.

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August 17, 2013 - Egyptian Government clears Muslim Brotherhood mosque in Cairo CAIRO, United Arab Republic - A mosque in Cairo suspected of being run by Muslim Brotherhood officials has been cleared by Egyptian government officials. Governor Shafik has said that the mosque would reopen if the leadership of the Mosque was resorted to not include anyone within the Muslim Brotherhood. This has been the 3rd mosque clearing under the law barring anyone belonging to Islamist political movements from holding positions of power.

August 16, 2013 - Hamas protest is held in Gaza City  GAZA CITY, United Arab Republic - The Palestinian terrorist group Hamas staged a protest in Gaza City today against the local government over its support of secularism. After the group reached the local city council building, the Gaza Police Department broke up the protest due to their support for Islamism.

August 15, 2013 - UAR bombs suspected Hezbollah-operated building, 22 Dead  BEIRUT, United Arab Republic - The UAR Government has bombed a building suspected to be harboring the operations of the illegal political/terrorist group known as Hezbollah. Although the attack was carried out by a Syrian Sunni group known as Aisha Umm-al Mouemeneen, the UAR did support the group as they both had a commen enemy. 22 have been reported dead in the blast, and the UAR Government has failed to comment on the matter.

August 14, 2013 - Kaesong Reopened  KAESONG, North Korea - North and South Korea have successfully negotiated to reopen the Kaesong Industrial Region, a jointly operated special region within North Korea.

August 13, 2013 - Ultra-Zionist Meeting attacked by Islamists  NEW JERUSALEM, Jewish Republic - A meeting of the Ultra-Zionist group, Children of Israel, was attacked today by operatives belonging to Ansar Al-Islam. Although none of the Ultra-Zionists were killed, numerous were injured, some severely.

August 12, 2013 - President Saleh vetoes Homosexuality Legalization  CAIRO, United Arab Republic - President Saleh has vetoed a controversial law narrowly passed by the National Assembly last week. While Saleh himself did not comment on the decision to veto, his party, the General National Congress released a statement regarding the matter. "While President Saleh respects the rights of his law-abiding citizens, he does not respect the rights of pedophiles and human deviants." Speaker of the Assembly Hamdeen Sabahi called for Saleh to bow to the needs of all his lawful citizens.

August 11, 2013 - Al-Qaeda Attacks in Southern Yemen  BALHAF, United Arab Republic - Al-Qaeda militants have attacked a gas terminal in the southern town of Balhaf, killing one UAR Soldier. The local city council announced more security around said refinery.

August 10, 2013 - American Drone invades UAR Airspace   AL-ASKARIYA, United Arab Republic - An American drone was spotted over Yemeni Governorate airspace before being shot down. Although it was suspected that the drone was on route to kill terrorists, it was still a violation of UAR airspace due to the United States having no such authorization. US President Cain has yet to comment on the matter.

August 9, 2013 - UAR National Assembly passes Homosexuality Legalization legislation  CAIRO, United Arab Republic - The UAR National Assembly has passed a controversial law that legalizes homosexual relations within the country. After intese debate spanning over a year, the legislature finally went to a vote. With the ASU leading the charge, the National Assembly voted in favor 1344-1056. The legislation now goes to the office of President Saleh who has already announced his intention to veto.

August 8, 2013 - Bomb in Afghan Cemetery kills 14  NANGARHAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan - A bomb has exploded in a cemetery within the province of Nagarhar, killing 14.

August 7, 2013 - North-South Korea talks begin to reopen Kaesong  KAESONG, North Korea - North and South Korea reopen talks to reopen the Kaesong Industrial Region, a joint economic project within North Korea. The region has remained closed since the high tensions earlier in the year, stemming from North Korea threatening to nuke multiple international targets.

August 6, 2013 - US Consulate closes in Yemen  SANAA, United Arab Republic - Due to credible evidence of a terrorist threat, the US Consulate in Sanaa has closed to protect its employees. The UAR has not verified this threat, but has not revoked the travel warning that has been in place since 2005.

August 5, 2013 - PASA announces 2nd Lunar Mission  TRIPOLI, United Arab Republic - The Pan-Arab Space Agency has announced that the UAR will return to the moon following a 13-year hiatus from the Nasser 1 mission in 2000.

August 4, 2013 - Hassan Rouhani inaugurated as Iran's President  TEHRAN, Iran - Hassan Rouhani has been inaugurated as the 7th President of Iran. The ceremony was attended by many foreign leaders, among them UAR President Saleh.

August 3, 2013 - Indian Consulate in Afghanistan bombed  JALALABAD, Afghanistan - A suicide bomb has detonated near the Indian Consulate in Jalalabad. 9 children have died in the blast.

August 2, 2013 - US issues UAR Travel Alert  WASHINGTON D.C., United States of America - The United States State Department has issued a worldwide travel alert for citizens traveling to the UAR, saying that there is credible threat that Al-Qaeda means to attack American consulates within. UAR President Saleh has not commented on the threat.

August 1, 2013 - First person executed for Marijuana Possession AL-QUDS, United Arab Republic - Jalal Ibrahim has been executed in the capital of Palestine Governorate today after being convicted of growing one of the largest marijuana farms ever discovered in the Levant. Allegedly, Jalal had been growing over 10,000 plants of cannabis under his estate in Al-Quds, which is a Class 5 offense under Palestinian drug law.

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