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October 2009
October 21, 2009, 2:50am GMT: Superior surprised by mysterious AM radio signal:

STOWE - Radio listeners throughout Superior scanning the AM radio dial Tuesday night were surprised to hear a broadcast abruptly begin at 9 a.m. local time on 860 AM, playing the song Deep in the Heart of Texas. The song repeated itself 11 times before an announcer identified the station as "KVRT AM 860, in Nacogdoches, the voice of the Republic of Texas." The song played 12 more times before the signal cut off. Some who heard the station called a Superior radio talk show later, either asking if it was a new local station trying to gain publicity or if it was a station out of West Texas. The mood changed after a caller mentioned that there were only four known 50,000-watt AM stations in North America, none at 860 AM. and that West Texas's station was at 550 AM. At 11 p.m,, news reports out of Billings and Deseret mentioned the signal being heard in those areas. The talk show host then spoke with a Great Lakes Broadcasting reporter who asked the Lake House for comment; she said that President Terrance Newman's press secretary told her and a few other reporters that Newman spoke with West Texas President Mike Conaway around 9:25 p.m. Conaway was said to acknowledge the signal had broadcast since early October, but only on a regional basis until Tuesday night. The press secretary said West Texas "sees no danger, but an obligation to explore the phenomenon." West Texas Radio - also broadcasting loud enough to heard in Superior at night - carried only a statement from Conaway's office, that the president, his cabinet and military leaders were aware of the situation and discussing options on how to proceed.

October 20, 2009, 5pm GMT: Douglas, Newman meet in Stowe:

STOWE - Vermont President Jim Douglas and Superior President Terrance Newman met this morning at the Lake House to discuss various matters, as well as to formalize diplomatic relations between their two countries. In a brief news conference at the Lake House, Douglas and Newman announced that the Vermont Embassy in Stowe and the Superior Embassy in Montpelier would officially open in November and named the countries' ambassadors and said both would settle in the embassies by next week. Newman also said he plans to visit Vermont early in 2010 and "looks forward to a new era of cooperation between two former American states, joined by our heritage and our desire to build a better world." Newman declined to comment on a question by a reporter asking if both leaders had discussed the Canada/Saguenay War, but Douglas briefly said "it is my hope that all sides can quickly come to a peaceful resolution in this dispute". Douglas and his party will stay overnight in Stowe, then leave for the Republic of Victoria in the morning.

October 19, 2009, 5pm GMT: Vermont set to officially apply for League of Nations membership:

MONTPELIER - Vermont President Jim Douglas boarded a plane at Edward F. Knapp National Airport today to embark on a flight which will make stops in Superior, Victoria and Hawaii before making its way to the island of Tonga and the headquarters of the League of Nations. When the plane arrives in Tonga next week, Douglas is expected to personally deliver Vermont's request for LoN membership. At the stops along the way to Tonga, Douglas is expected to meet with Superior President Terrance Newman, Victoria Premier Jacob Birch and Hawaiian King Andrew I, on formalizing relations between their respective states, as well as other matters. Douglas's personal trip to Tonga comes as a bit of a surprise to observers, but he said he felt that given the importance of the League of Nations to Vermont, that it was best that he personally make the trip and application himself. He will be accompanied by many of his staffers, as well as Secretary of State Peter Welch.

October 19, 2009, noon GMT: Three more qualify for soccer's World Cup:

LUQUE - Three more nations qualified over the weekend for the 2010 World Cup to be held next summer in the Celtic Alliance. The Kingdom of Cleveland qualified as the champion of Europe's Group A after winning 1-0 at Denmark on Saturday. The Sicily Republic qualified as the champion of Europe's Group B, clinching the title with a 4-1 win at Sweden. The East Caribbean Federation won 3-0 at Puerto Rico to grab one of the two qualifying berths from the CONCACAF region; the East Caribbeans finished second, though, one point behind champion Mexico, which beat Nicaragua 2-1 at Aztec Stadium in Mexico City. Twelve teams have qualified for the 16-team World Cup field; two more berths, from the Asia/Oceania region, will be determined after the final week of games October 31, and the other two berths in play-off series in November and December.

October 18, 2009, 3:29pm GMT: Canadian Navy Discovers Hidden Saguenay Port:

ST. JOHN'S - After weeks of searching, the Canadian Navy found the naval base of their enemy, the unrecognised, on the northern coast of the St. Lawrence River. Without the port, Saguenay reinforcements will have a much harder time getting to the occupied Gaspe peninsula. Canadian Prime Minister Walter Natynczyk, in a decidedly biased statement, said, "Score one for the good guys! This goes to show that we're going to win this war, no matter how many little allies those seperatists can muster." A representative from, an ally of Saguenay, said, "This is only a setback. Canada will be taught a lesson for interfering with our ally."

October 14, 2009, 7:21pm GMT: Habemus Papam! The Cardinal Camerlengo has called Bishops of the Roman Catholic Church to a Conclave to start the election of the Bishop of Rome, Vicar of Jesus Christ, Successor of the Prince of the Apostles, Supreme Pontiff of the Universal Church, Primate of Italy, Archbishop and Metropolitan of the Roman Province, Sovereign of the State of Vatican City, Servant of the Servants of God. The Conclave will begin on the on the feast of St. John Lateran of Rome (mother church of the Catholic faith) on November 9th in the Catedral de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro

October 12, 2009, 7:53pm GMT: Hawaiian Congress votes to recolonize Bonin Islands: HILO - The Congress of passed an ambitious bill Monday morning for the creation of a new colony in the Ogasawara Island Group, also known as the Bonin Islands. The entire population of the  formerly ese islands was evacuated to Hawaii in 1993, where they have remained ever since as a distinct refugee community. The Ogasawara Bill, if signed by the Governor and assented to by the King, will set aside money for a settlement on the main island of Chichi Jima, and will authorize Hawaii's Marine Militia to facilitate the project and patrol the islands.

Dr. Kyoichi Mori, an Ogasawaran and professor of marine biology at the University of Hawaii, has spoken frequently before Congress on the issue of resettlement. The unofficial leader of the Ogasawaran community, Mori was present for the historic vote and told reporters, "The Ogasawarans owe a great debt to the Hawaiians. They quite literally saved us as a people. They have taken care of us for sixteen years.  But many of us want to return home now, and today the Congress was good enough to move us a step closer."

If the settlement plan goes forward, it will amount to an expansion of the Free State of Hawaii's territory. Hawaii has argued with its protector nation the ANZC over administration of uninhabited islands in the past. Ogasawara, however, is not claimed by the ANZC, or by any other known nation. The Commonwealth government has not yet responded to the bill.

October 10, 2009, 10:30pm GMT: Greece declares war on Sicily: SKYROS - At midnight, Saturday October 10th local time, an emergency meeting was convened of the different delegates of the new Confederation of Greece. At 12:30 the Confederation of Greece declared war on Siciliy, giving it 24 hours to apologize and meet the earlier demands given to it, to which they did not respond. The Atlantic Defense Community at its member states were alerted.

October 10, 2009, 7:33pm GMT: Sicily behind attack on Greco-Libyan ship: BENGHAZI - Men from a Sicilian ship attempted to board a Greco-Libyan oil-freighter. Fortunately, the Greeks, Egyptians, and Libyans on the freighter (with 2 casualties) were able to fend off the attack, killing 3 and capturing 2. The other four men were able to flee back to their own vessel. Originally the crew believed them to be pirates, until the flag of Sicily was seen hanging from their stern. The oil-tanker was able to sail to the Greek-mandate of Cyrenaica, and the government in Skyros was radioed, alerted to the violence.

October 9, 2009: Canada First Party routs Liberals in Canadian Election: ST. JOHN'S - The election three days ago has yielded a victory for the Canada First Party and their leader Walter Natynczyk. Natynczyk has stated that he will militarise Canada in response to their current war with Saguenay.

20:33, October 8, 2009 (UTC): High Level Talks begin between Andorra and the Iberian Union: - ANDORRA-LA-VELLA - Pascal Benoit, Vice-Secretary of the Foreign Affairs Office of the Iberian Union approached the government of with offers of peace and spheres of influence. M. Benoit was well received and will be returning to Zaragosa with the replies of the Prince and other leaders.

October 6, 2009, 4:40pm GMT : Canadian Election Today: ST. JOHN'S - An election is being held today in Canada. Vying for the post of Prime Minister are current PM and Liberal Jacques Ducharme, Progressive Conservative Rodney MacDonald, and Canada Firster Walter Natynczyk. The mostly Liberal representatives from the occupied Gaspe peninsula will keep their seats.

October 6, 2009, 6:35am GMT: Samoan Elections to be held as planned: APIA - Chief of State Tupua announced in an evening radio address that elections for Samoa's Senate and Chief of State, scheduled for November 21, will be held as planned despite the massive disruption caused by last week's tsunami. "We will have to find creative solutions, and quickly, to make sure each vote is counted in this time of mass displacement and homelessness," said Tupua, "but this disaster will not stop our democracy, and it will not crush our hope." Tupua Tamasese was elected Chief of State in 1999 and again in 2004, and is strongly expected to win re-election again in November.

October 3, 2009, 10:00pm GMT: Death toll rises in as rescuers continue working: APIA - The number of the dead passed the 200 mark as Commonwealth relief workers continued to administer humanitarian aid and begin cleanup in Samoa. A four-wave tsunami stuck the coastlines up and down the island state of the ANZC on September 29, wiping out entire villages and leaving hundreds of families homeless. Apia, the state capital, remains almost totally empty.

Commonwealth military personnel arrived October 1 on the frigate ANZS Kaitiaki at the request of Head of State Tui Atua Tupua Tamasese to maintain order in the disaster area and engage in relief work. Teams have also arrived under the auspices of the WCRB, headquartered in Aukland, and the Hawai'i Marine Militia. Acting head of the Catholic Church Archbishop Oscar Scheid continued to lead prayers for Samoa today. The ANZC reports that while most injured Samoans have been treated, the islands are desperately in need of food, and fresh water, and infrastructural rebuilding; and until these needs are met, refugees remain at risk of disease.

The disaster has prompted a number of leaders to step up calls to the League of Nations to move resources into the International Red Cross, which is currently a branch of the LoN that has an office and a director but no workers on the ground. Hawai'ian Governor Angel Pilago said in a Sunday address, "Very soon, God willing, it will be unthinkable that the Red Cross would be unable to send aid to an affected region so close to its own headquarters", while the Chilean delegate to the LoN called the tsunami, along with an even more devastating quake in Sumatra, a "wake-up call to the League".

September 2009
September 29, 2009: Earthquake hits Samoa, generates tsunami:  APIA - A tsunami caused by a powerful earthquake in the South Pacific has killed at least 14 people and injured 50 in, a state belonging to ANZC. Dr Lemalu Fiu of the main hospital in the capital, Apia, said the number of casualties is expected to rise as the injured arrive from coastal areas. An 8.3-magnitude quake struck at 1748 GMT, generating 1.57m (5.1ft) waves in Apia and Pago Pago. The wave is expected to be "much smaller" than the 2004 Asian tsunami which killed about 190,000 people. A Pacific tsunami warning was issued, but it has now been cancelled.

September 28, 2009: Involvement with Raiders Angers Aroostook: HOULTON -  Reports that the / alliance is working with members of the  to move soldiers and materials from Superior to Saguenay, touches off a storm of protests in. A member of the Aroostook Town Meeting, mentioning his nation's long history of dealing with raiders, was quoted as saying "I cannot believe civilized nations would knowingly work with such criminals." The protesters are demanding that Aroostook cut all contact with those nations and throw its support behind. Counter-protests by ethnic Frech-Canadians have been held, but one reporter noticed that they are small in number as the actions of Superior and Saguenay have proved controversial even in that community.

September 26, 2009: 26th anniversary of "Doomsday" remembered: NUKU'ALOFA - Citizens world over morn over the 26th anniversary of the start of the nuclear war that killed billions worldwide. Despite the fact that it has been more than a quarter century since the disaster happened the event is still deeply imprinted on humanity. A special event was planed to commemorate the day, as well as the end of the organizations first year of existence. However current events in and  have postponed it to a later date.

September 25, 2009: ADC Authorizes European Expeditionary Force: PUNTA DELGADA - The European members of the  announced that they will be sending an expeditionary force to help   in defending its territory. The has agreed to provide the bulk of the troops of the EEF, with the other members making smaller contributions.

September 24, 2009: Canadian Election Imminent: ST. JOHN'S - One week after the occupation of the Gaspe peninsula, a vote of no confidence in the Canadian parliament has determined that an election will take place. Because of the war, this election will take place on a shortened timescale, with the vote taking place on October 6. The representatives of occupied territory will keep their seats.

September 21, 2009: New Britain approves new flag and coat of arms: PORT ELIZABETH -  has passed a design for a new union flag and a coat of arms based on it through the House of Commons today. Black Africans rejoice.

September 21, 2009: League of Nations:   NUKU'ALOFA - Celtic Alliance Ambassador Alex Salmond requests emergency sessions to discuss action to support democracy in North America and to ensure a peaceful end to hostilities before the October 1st deadline set by the Celtic Alliance.

September 21, 2009: to meet in emergancy session:    PUNTA DELGADA - A joint request from the Celtic Alliance  and  has been submitted to the ADC to discuss the ramifications of the ongoing war between Canada and Saguenay and Superior.

September 21, 2009: Celtic Alliance demands end to conflict & prepared to declare war:    DUBLIN - The Celtic Alliance issued a formal warning to Saguenay stating that "if Saguenay forces do not withdraw by the 1st of October, a state of war shall exist between our two countries". Alliance Parliament being recalled and formal request for the to defend its member for the belligerant acts of aggression through the mutual defense clause of the. The President of the Alliance, whilst disagreeing with Canada's approach towards Saguenay, has called Saguenay "a rogue nation, determined to overthrow a democratic future for North America".

September 17th 2009: Saguenay Blitz Over:  GASPÉ - The invading Saguenay forces completed their invasion of the Gaspe peninsula with the taking of the city of Gaspe. The entire peninsula is under Saguenay occupation. Canadian Prime Minister Jacques Ducharme, a native of Gaspe, is losing the confidence of Canadians and an election could take place soon.

September 15th 2009: Canadian Counterattack Fails:  GASPÉ - Canadian troops failed in a counterattack against the invading Saguenay forces near the town of Cap-Chat, Quebec. The Saguenay forces have been advancing rapidly, and Canadians are alarmed at the success of their initial invasion. In the Canadian government, the Canada First Party (the official opposition) has suggested implementing conscription, but Prime Minister Ducharme shot down the idea. "It didn't work under Borden, it didn't work under King, and it won't work under me!", he said, refering to the Prime Ministers during the first two World Wars in a bit of an exaggeration. However, public opinion seems to be that the situation is different then these, and the Canada First Party is widely seen as the group that can win the war.

September 15, 2009: New Britain expands: PORT ELIZABETH - New Britain completed the demolition of various warlordships to the north of New Britain today and the new provinces were given full sovereignty.

September 13th 2009: Republic of Superior On Path to War:   STOWE - In a speech to the House of Representatives of the Republic of Superior, Harold Duke, leader of the National Republican Caucus, and chairman of the National Republican Party, attacked what he took as the refusal for the Canadian government to "recognize that  is an independent state, that no longer wants to maintain its bonds within the elder union." He also mentioned the refusal of the to “root out the seditious elements of Canadian society” meant that “they must very well be receiving their support from St. John.” He would openly advocate for an alliance with Saguenay in its “war for survival…..to prevent itself from being forced into an undesired union with Canada!” Though Republicans were generally supportive of Duke’s positions, the Democratic and Socialist parties have said they would vote against any action that would lead to active participation in the war. The vote is to be held on the 15th.

September 13th 2009: Saguenay Surprise Attack on Gaspe Peninsula:   GASPÉ - Saguenay troops have launched a surprise amphibious assault on the fortified Gaspe peninsula. The Canadians were not prepared for an attack on the peninsula, as it is far away compared to nearer targets in North Quebec and Nouveau-Quebec. The Canadian navy is scrambling to find the secret Saguenay naval base that must have been in the area.

September 12th 2009: The Republic of Superior Supports Saguenay:   STOWE - President of the Republic of Superior, Terrance Newman, in an address to the Congress in Stowe, demands that  immediately ban the Canada First Party, under the pretext that it is a militant terrorist organization, and that it’s leaders be extradited for conspiracy to force the state of   to join Canada. Also, he asks that all hostilities end between it and end immediately. The Canada First Party has called these demands an interference in Canadian internal affairs, and asserts that the assassination was carried out by a rogue element not under the direct command of party leaders. There are rumors that the RSA has begun mobilization of its reservists.

September 12, 2009: First Canadian-Saguenay Skirmish: ST. JOHN'S - Fighting has started in the war between the Canadian Remainder Provinces and the mostly unrecognised Republic of Saguenay. Canadian forces were able to repel a small force of the Saguenay army near the town of Forestville, Quebec. Canadian Prime Minister Jacques Ducharme has urged the Canadian people to be calm in this crisis, and Canadian military recruitment levels have increased.

September 10, 2009: New Britain supports Canada:   PORT ELIZABETH - On hearing the news of the war in North America, the PM of  issued a statement supporting  in this time of strife and violence. They said that it was 's fault for aggravating relations.

September 10, 2009: Celtic Alliance Calls for Peace:   DUBLIN - On hearing the news of a possible war in North America, the PM of the, Adam Price M.P, issued a televised statement appealing for calm and offering to act as an arbitrator between  and. But these words seem to have been ignored by Saguenay, as they have already declared war via a radio message to the Canadian capital.

September 9, 2009: Saguenay Prime Minister Stéphan Tremblay assassinated: CHICOUTIMI - Prime Minister Stéphan Tremblay, of the largely unrecognised, was assassinated by a radical member of the neighboring 's Canada First Party. There are unconfirmed rumours that Saguenay's army is mobilising.

September 8, 2009: MSP Approves New Constitution: CRESCENT CITY - The  passes a new constitution, called the "Second Contract," granting more individual freedoms and requiring democratic governments for member states, but retaining the loose confederation of the MSP.

September 3, 2009: New Britain approves new prefix:  PORT ELIZABETH -  has passed legislation through the British Parliament altering the prefix on treaties and wars from Anglo (e.g Anglo-German Treaty) to Britano (e.g Britano-Zulu Accord). The Britano-Zulu Accord was also made today as an alliance between the Royalist faction of Zululand and New Britain

September 2, 2009: Aroostook Town Threatens to Secede: AROOSTOOK - The town meeting of Aroostook, New Brunswick passed a resolution declaring they will leave the Provisional Republic of Aroostook if they ever come into conflict with.

August 2009
August 31, 2009: Prince Andrew approves Canada:  ST. JOHN'S - Diplomats have travelled to Canada to offer their support and bring word that the King approves of their new Governor-General system

August 20, 2009: New Britain gives money to Zululand:  PORT ELIZABETH -  has offered monetary support and arms to the Kingdom of Zululand.

August 17, 2009: The World Factbook is published:  NUKU'ALOFA - The  publishes the first issue of The World Factbook.

August 17, 2009: New Britain and KwaXhosa sign a treaty:   PORT ELIZABETH - KwaXhosan and British leaders signed a treaty that agreed that KwaXhosa would pay 5% of their GDP as tribute to New Britain. KwaXhosa was also compelled to reduce and limit the size of their armed forces and become a member of the African Economic Community. New Britain has now requested membership of the League of Nations once again, claiming it is no longer occupying KwaXhosa.

August 12, 2009  suspends :   NUKU'ALOFA - The League of Nations voted to suspend New Britain of its observer status for its continued occupation of the.

August 06, 2009: Tongan ferry sinks: NUKU'ALOFA -  The MV Princess Ashika, an inter-island ferry operating in Tonga, sinks, leaving at least 26 people missing.

June 2009
June 26, 2009, 3.00 PM GMT: Surprise National Anthem entrant – Barbara Striesand! DUBLIN - Former American citizen who was on holiday in Ireland during DD comes forward with surprise entry of the Carousel Musical hit of the 1960’s “You’ll Never Walk Alone”. Mass demonstartions of support across the Alliance after stage performance

June 16, 2009, 15:00 GMT: Celtic Alliance claims southern England: DUBLIN - The Celtic Alliance government has issued the following constitutional declaration to retain political control of the south east of the English mainland, in and around the former capital of the U.K. London, stretching to the coast line from Dover to Cornwall and to proclaim its political liberal democratic future based on human rights and the dignity of the rule of law.

“In so much as this Alliance is the heir of the former Irish and British States and is imbued with their powers and rights, we the people restate our right and duty to maintain the freedom, liberty, community, security and dignity of these Islands by appointing the interim Mayor of the City of London, with all the powers that this Parliament sees fit to retain the said rights of the Alliance and maintain the dignity of the people”

The Interim Mayor is former civil rights worker Diane Abbot.

June 10, 2009, 8:15 PM GMT: Resettlement begins on Moloka'i: KUALAPU'U, HAWAII - Ground was broken on a new farming cooperative on the once heavily irradiated island of Moloka'i.  For over a decade, Moloka'i, home of former Governor Lingle, has been abandoned except for a few temporary fishing settlements along the shore. A series of studies over the last several years has determined the island to be safe again for long-term inhabitation and agriculture, and the Kualapu'u co-op is the first of several planned resettlements as part of Project Imua Moloka'i (Forward Moloka'i). Project head Lani Weigert said at the ceremony that she hopes the new farm will set the tone for "a deliberate, sustainable, and prosperous replanting" of the island. The new settlement will raise livestock, sugarcane for biofuel, and sweet potatoes, a traditional Hawaiian staple crop.

June 5, 2009: Constitutional Convention in the MSP: CRESCENT CITY - A constitutional convention begins in the Municipal States of the Pacific. It was convened due to the increasing calls among the population for a more democratic government across the board. One of the major issues is whether the MSP will keep its confederation-style government or adopt a stronger central government.

June 5, 2009: Bermudian Navy spotted off Irish West Coast: LIMERICK - An expeditionary force from Bermuda has sighted the western Irish coastline and has made contact with the Celtic Alliance.

May 2009
May 27, 2009: FIFA chooses 2010 anthem: LUQUE - "Wild Dances" by SSR pop singer Ruslana is picked as the World Cup anthem.

May 21, 2009: New solar energy conglomerate on the way: AUKLAND - I.I.I.L. solar market leader SumaSol and Commonwealth's No.2 Heliopower have announced plans to galvanise their companies, which would result in the foundation of the world's leading solar energy conglomerate with an estimated 2 bill. ANZC-$ in revenues and 7800 employees. The Commonwealth Economy Secretary welcomed the plans repeating his last-year word creation of "only a globalized world [economy] can turn the tide and secure world peace".

May 20, 2009: Green party victory in presidential elections: DUBLIN - Patrick Quinney has vowed to tackle climate change and to put this issue on the world agenda when the Celtic Alliance takes the LoN presidency next year

May 17, 2009: Presidential Commission to designate new National Anthem in time for World Cup: DUBLIN - A Celtic Alliance Presidential Commission has been created to designate new National Anthem in time for World Cup. The new band Runrigs' song "Protect and Survive" is already favoured. In addition, the Commission is considering a proposal for a world wide version of the old Eurovision Contest

May 1, 2009: Deadly traffic accident kills 25 in Indonesia: YOGYAKARTA - 25 people are dead after the coach they were travelling in hit a garbage truck in the town of Bindi 60 miles west of Yogyakarta.

April 2009
April 26, 2009 Pakistan begins offensive into Afghanistan: SUKKAR - Soldiers of the Islamic Peoples Republic of Pakistan crossed the border into the lawless region of Afghanistan. A representative of the Pakistani government said that the soldiers were sent to aide their Islamic brothers in bringing order to the state and impose the just law of Allah over the faithful once more.

April 26, 2009 The Pacific Baseball League is established: CRESCENT CITY - The Central Committee of the announces they will be sponsoring a new baseball league, the Pacific Baseball League. Member cities will be allowed to sponsor teams to compete in the league. It is the hope of the Central Committee that friendly competition between member cities will help promote unity and cooperation in the MSP as a whole. The first season is scheduled to start in 2010.

April 20, 2009 the FIFA announces the first post-Doomsday World Cup: LUQUE - The first post-Doomsday World Cup to be held in Europe will be held in March 2010 in the Celtic Alliance.

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 Committee 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.