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This timeline explores world 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 counterstrike.

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 is 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 a billion people killed initially, and another billion in the subsequent environmental disaster that followed shortly thereafter.

With the world largely devastated, and most of the Northern and parts of the Southern Hemisphere in ruins, the estimated 800 million survivors in these areas 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 Commonwealth of Australia and New Zealand and a South American Confederation) prove able to master the problems and even intervene internationally, mankind's extinction finally seems to have been avoided.

Now, nearly 29 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 "League of Nations" September 26th, 2008.

Nonetheless, new dangers to this fragile world have emerged all around the globe, threatening much of what has been achieved within the last 29 years....

WCRB NewsHour- World Headlines

For all news, please refer to our WCRB Newshour Main Page. August 14th, 2012: Oregon Free State accepted into the United States SALEM, Oegon - Word has reached the capital of the Oregon Free State that the United States Congress has accepted Oregon into the Union as the 12th state. After several months of discussions, President (now Governor) Cole Grant of Oregon stated it was the best course of action to rejoin such a "glourious nation" and that the new relationship would be of mutual advantage. There are still some issues that need be discussed, such as how the United States will continue to uphold Beaverton Compact and the State Governments claims to other areas of former Oregon.

August 7th, 2012: Conservatives Lose Their Parliamentary Majority WOODBRIDGE, Woodbridge - The result of the by-election that took place because of Defense Secretary Stephen Bracey quitting parliament after his conviction on charges of corruption and arms dealing was announced this morning. Labour won an overwhelming victory and the Conservatives were pushed into third place by the Veteran's Party. This result means that Woodbridge now has a hung parliament and the Conservatives do not have a parliamentary majority for the first time since the country was returned to civilian rule in 2001.

August 7th, 2012: Death Toll Passes 1,000: CHELMSFORD, Essex - As the first deaths are reported in Southend, the confirmed death toll from the White Death is now over 1,000.

August 5th 2012: HM Barker-McCardle Turns Down Celtic Aid Package File:Celtic alliance flag.gif CHELMSFORD, Essex - In a controversial move, High Minister Jim Barker-McCardle today turned down an offer for assistance from the Celtic Alliance in dealing with the White Death, and instead opted to accept aid solely from fellow members of the OBN. Woodbridge is reportedly closing its border but has agreed to allow aid shipments in via the A12 to Colchester, at which point they will be locally distributed. Barker-McCardle's snubbing of the Celtic offer has drawn fire from politicians such as Bob Russell, who claim that Celtic aid 'is the best form of aid' and that Barker-McCardle is putting 'anti-Celtic sentiment' ahead of a genuine concern for the nation's well-being.

August 3rd, 2012: Twenty-Three Dead in Dale Farm Standoff: DALE FARM, Essex - A huge battle between travellers and local police forces began at the autonomous traveller enclave at Dale Farm, near Southend. Travellers attempted to flee Southend via the now-closed Southend Arterial Road, in the process breaking the newly-set quarantine in Southend. What began as a single isolated fistfight in the early hours of this morning soon turned into a violent conflict claiming 23 lives and injuring over 100. Many travellers have been refused access to hospitals on account of 'guilt' and the prospect of spreading the White Death, leading to a continuing stand-off.

In response to the violence and the spread of the White Death, HM Barker-McCardle has ordered all troops to readiness and is establishing quarantine lines. Total dead from the outbreak is now 638 with at least 1,500 infected.

July 28th, 2012: Florida Included in Trilateral Negotiations with USAR and United States: File:750px-Flag of Florida.svg.png CHARLOTTE AMALIE, United States Atlantic Remnant: It has been announced that the Republic of Florida has been included in the ongoing negotiations between the USAR and the United States regarding a potential unification. Given Floridas close relationship with the Carribean-based American Remnant, this could potentially mean Florida reunifying with the United States to some extent.

July 25th, 2012: Meeting called between Bukhara, Khiva and the Kazakh Khanate: File:Kazakh Khanate.png File:Flag of the Emirate of Bukhara.png BUKHARA, Emirate of Bukhara - Today the leaders of Bukhara, Khiva and the Kazakh Khanate have agreed to met and discuss several topics in the Emirate of Bukhara's capital, Bukhara. The main topic to be discussed is further expansion of territories as well as the organization of a military.

July 25th, 2012: Southern England closes border File:125px-Isle of Wight Council Flag.svg.png ESSAXON-SOUTHERN ENGLISH BORDER, Kent - Following the widespread outbreak of disease in Kent and growing unrest near the Essex-Southern England border, Southern England has closed its eastern border checkpoints and reinforced them with additional troops, along with beginning coastal patrols near the Dungeness Spit.

July 23rd, 2012: USAR officially recognizes the United States: CHARLOTTE AMALIE, United States Atlantic Remnant - Today the Carribean-based United States Atlantic Remnant officially recognized the Torrington, Wyoming-based United States as the legitimate successor government. This is a major move as it resembles not only the growing influence of the new United States, but its relationship within its former territories. The USAR has not yet received statehood, in contrast to the results of the November 2011 elections, but talks are under way that would officially unite the two governments under special conditions. There are confirmed plans of providing a single American citizenship for those in both the Atlantic Remnant and the US.

July 22nd, 2012: Coiba Island annexed into Colombia, Troops Approach: File:Otl col flag.svg File:Flag of Panama.png COIBA ISLAND, Colombia - Today, the Collombian Senate has approved the annexation of Coiba Island (occupied January 31) into Panama as a Military District, and the Court has deemed the Military District constitutional. After this decision was made public, Colombian troops in Chepo embarked so to rebuild the penal colony into a military complex (while attempting to preserve the environment over demands by both the Green and the Democratic Alternative parties). This might be an attempt at beginning annexation of West Panama, although no official declaration has been made on the subject.

July 18th, 2012: Keene joins United Communities File:Keene flag new.png NIAGARA FALLS, Niagara Falls: The city-state of Keene was admitted as a full member into the Great Lakes-based United Communities today. Following the Saguenay War, Keene was one of several states to apply for membership.

July 16th, 2012: Toledo military sent in to quell unrest in North Pennsylvania File:675px-Flag of Pennsylvania.svg.png FRANKLIN, North Pennsylvania: The Toledo Confederation has responded to earlier requests from Northern Pennsylvania for military assistance in repairing the widespread damage caused by the April flooding in Warren, which left several hundred dead. While Northern Pennsylvania's army initially responded effectively, its southern and western borders became weakened following several raiding parties sacking settlements, spreading the forces thinner. After dangerous signs of public order coming apart at the seams, North Penn petitioned for help in June.

July 3rd, 2012: Bracey and Rhodes sentenced: WOODBRIDGE, Woodbridge: In the aftermath of The Ipswich Incident evidence came to light that Defence Secretary Stephen Bracey and Colonel Joseph Rhodes, commanding officer of the 8th Battalion of the Woodbridge had connections with organised crime which had led to some armaments from the 8th Battalion ending up in the possession of the People's Army of Ipswich. Public inquiries were set up into the allegations last year which in turn led to criminal proceedings being bought against both men. This morning the judge at the trial announced that both men would serve a sentence of 15 years hard labour.

June 25th, 2012: East Panama officially annexed: File:Otl col flag.svg File:Flag of Panama.png CHEPO, East District of Panama: Today, the Colombian Congress has finally divulged their decision about the earlier vote concerning the annexation of East Panama. With the majority of Congress in favour of the move, East Panama will be subject to a referendum from the Colombian-controlled regions in early September, and, in late October, a general meeting with the local militias. If all goes in favour of Colombian annexation, the District will be annexed in December 31, 2012 as the Autonomous Region of Panama.

June 21st, 2012: Colombian Occupation Continues: File:Otl col flag.svg File:Flag of Panama.png CHEPO, East District of Panama: After almost three months of apparent inactivity, Colombia has been able to successfully finish negotiations with yet another warlord group. With what might be considered a majority of East Panameño territory, including connections between Chepo and Portobelo, under Colombian government, the first bill in favour of officially annexing East Panama and establishing a civil government has gone into possible voting by the Colombian Congress.

June 14th, 2012: Guangxi and Gansu trade deal: HECHI, Guangxi - Officials in Guangxi announce the signing of a trade deal between Gansu and Guangxi. Gansu will trade minerals in return for Guangxi's surplus rice. This immediately has military officials within Guangxi looking to secure the areas through which this trade route will lie, with portions of the Expeditionary Corps sent to Sichuan.

June 4th, 2012: Prusi Withdraws; Socialist Nominees Determined: MARQUETTE, Superior - Following the announcement, as expected, of Governor Martin's victory in the Chippewa primary today, and that the margin of victory was large enough enough to clinch him the nomination, Senator Prusi announced his concession in an evening press conference. As a result of these two events, Governor Martin has been named the presidential nominee of the Socialist Party.

And, as per agreements made in 2008, in the dispute over the vice-presidential nomination, Senator Prusi has been named to the lower half of the ticket.

May 24th, 2012: Parliamentary Elections: File:PartiumFlag.png DEBRECEN, Partium - Elections today saw the governing Socialist Party of Prime Minister István Ujhelyi lose its hold on the Diet to the Liberal Party, under former Prime Minister István Jakab, who once again will become Prime Minister. It is expected that this will mean that President Juhász will not be nominated by the Diet for another term, and be replaced by a member of the Liberal Party. And, in a disturbing trend, the far-right Hungarist Movement gained another three seats in the the 41 member Diet.

May 22nd, 2012: Lindberg Withdraws; Liberal Democratic Nominee Determined: MARQUETTE, Superior - Following a major victory for Governor Cullen in the Delta primary yesterday, Senator Lindberg held a press conference in Marquette today. He announced his withdrawal from the nomination race, saying that he had no chance of even taking it to the convention, given polling from the remaining primaries being heavily in favor of Governor Cullen. However, he declined to make an endorsement of Cullen, saying he would "hold off until the convention."

This now means that Governor Fredrick Cullen of Mackinaw will be the Liberal Democratic nominee for president of the republic.

May 19th, 2012: Territorial Review Begins: STOWE, Superior - Today marks the start of the 2012 Territorial Review. The Agawa, Kewaunee, Manitoulin, and Voyageur territories are considered the best candidates to join the union this time around.

May 18th, 2012: Lahti Withdraws: HOUGHTON, Superior - Congressman Lahti, following a horrid performance in the Iron primary yesterday, and several poor performances in the weeks prior, announced on today that he, too, was withdrawing from the race. He had been under pressure to withdraw for a while by the party, which wanted its contest to be over as soon as possible, so that they could turn their attention to the extremely divided Conservatives, who now need to go to their convention to decide their candidate. He endorsed Governor Cullen for the nomination.

May 16th, 2012: Pettalia Withdraws: MACKINAW CITY, Superior - Today, Senator Pettalia of Mackinaw announced his withdrawal from the race for the Conservative nomination, at a surprise press conference. It had been thought he would continue up until the convention in August, since no candidate can possibly secure the nomination before then at this point. However, rumors have indicated that he has a shortage of funds, and his very poor showing in yesterday's primary is thought to be indicative of this, and a low level of support. The Senator declined to make any endorsements, saying that he would "talk about it at the convention."

May 12th 2012: Anniversary of the Pope's Election: File:535px-Coat of arms of the Holy See svg.png VATICAN, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Functionaries at the Vatican and throughout the city of Rio de Janeiro today marked the thirteenth anniversary of Pope Anthony's election to the Papacy. As in the past, the Pope himself declined to celebrate, considering it too extravagant.

May 7th, 2012: Negotiations Begin PEREHINSKE, Galicia - Leaders of the Galician Confederation today met up in the capital today to start discussions about centralizing the confederation. They are expected to be at it, on and off, for the next few months.

May 5th, 2012: Guangxi at peace again: HECHI, Guangxi - Guangxi reports that they have taken the terrorist held port of Fangchenggang after an 11 day siege. With the remaining bandits and terrorists fleeing east, Guangxi has decided not to give chase, fearing a potential diplomatic crisis with Macau. Guangxinese representatives have reached the ANZC and the LoN, and two more are expected in SAC on Monday. Guangxi wishes to apply for the LoN immediately and to also reequip its army and build a navy and airforce.

May 4th, 2012: Crown Prince's Birthday: AROLSEN, Waldeck-Hesse - Crown Prince Friedrich Moritz marked his twenty-fifth birthday today, amidst the festivities around the championship game of the WBL, pitting the Warburg Flowers against the Fritzlar Wheels at the Josias Dome in Arolsen. The Flowers would prove victorious.

May 2nd, 2012: Brown Withdraws: GORE BAY, Superior - Despite his large victory in the Manitoulin primary on April 26th, Representative Brown placed a very disappointing fourth in the Keweenaw Caucuses yesterday. After deliberating through the night, he announced today that he was leaving the race. He, however, declined to endorse anyone at this time, stating that he would endorse the overall winner of the primary season, whomever that may be, after Senator Lindberg or Governor Cullen either clinch the nomination, or the primary season ends, whichever comes first.

May 1st, 2012: New Doge Named GENOA, Genoa - As expected following successful negotiations to establish a new governing coalition on the council, Prince Amedeo, Duke of Aosta, of the Monarchist Alliance, was named Doge of the Republic by the government today.

April 26th, 2012: National Republican Candidates Announced: GREEN BAY, Superior - Following the a vote taken yesterday evening, the National Republicans this morning announced the winner - Congressman Dan Benishek, from the state of Iron, by a surprisingly large four percent, and with an equally surprisingly slim outright majority of the votes. In the afternoon, the vice-presidential vote was held, and announced later that evening. Unsurprisingly, local Commissioner Lasee won handily, with three hundred more votes than the runner-up.

April 26th, 2012: Guangxi seiges ports: HECHI, Guangxi - Macaunese representatives within Guangxi report that the Guangxinese army has reached the coast. Heavy fighting is reported in Fangchenggang whilst Beihai has already capitulated to the Guangxinese. Construction equipment from Hechi and Gulin is already being brought south. Guangxi also announced to launch of a diplomatic expedition to reach the former PRC which is known to be located in Shaanxi and a parallel exploration team is setting out with them for the areas of East Hubei and South Henan. The Guangxinese government has also sent off a small group of ships to the ANZC in order to establish proper relations with the Commonwealth and possibly enter the LoN.

April 23rd, 2012: National Republican Convention Opens: GREEN BAY, Superior - Today marked the opening of the National Republican Party's convention in Green Bay - the first party convention of the year. Two days of speeches are scheduled to take place, with voting for the presidential nomination, and the vice-presidential nomination, are scheduled to take place on the 25th and 26th, respectively.

April 23th, 2012: Guangxi resumes the push to the sea: HECHI, Guangxi - Macaunese representatives within Guangxi report that the Guangxinese army is again on the move. The main Guangxinese army is moving south rapidly with fighting already reported along Guangxi's new border. Guangxi's Ministers of Exploration and Defense made an official announcement on the attack a few minutes ago reporting that the change in plan was the result of the capture and successful questioning of an enemy spy. All reports so far show Guangxi is ripping through the ranks of disorganized and disjointed counter-attackers. There are also unconfirmed reports of entire sections of the bandit army surrendering to the Guangxi military. At the current rate of movement, the army is expected to reach the coast in three days.

April 16th, 2012: Alliance Assembly Opens: File:NorthwestAllianceFlag.png FORT SMITH, Northwest Alliance - Today marked the opening of a new session of the Alliance Assembly. As expected, Premier Hobart was easily reaffirmed to her position.

April 15th, 2012: Guangxi takes "Bandit Capital": HECHI, Guangxi - Macaunese representatives within Guangxi report that the Guangxinese army has secured the areas around Chongzho and Yulin after nearly four weeks of fighting against the union of bandits and terrorists. It is revealed the "capital" of the bandits, Chongzuo, was captured late on April the 12th and their main city Yulin early this morning. The military is in the process of consolidating control over these lands with no further advances expected until late May; when Guangxi will launch the final push to the sea.

Heavy construction equipment is moving south to start to rebuild these cities, and much of the infrastructure of the regions which has suffered wear and tear for almost 29 years, giving crews much needed practice for the future reconstruction of the ports. Meanwhile, the central government has issued free land grants in the newly occupied areas to encourage migration to the south. The ordinary citizens of the bandit controlled regions are receiving the largest pieces of land and also heavy government support to bring them in line with the rest of Guangxi's population in terms of education and general health.

April 12th, 2012: Meyer Withdraws: BESSEMER, Superior - Despite the endorsement of Congressman Huuki last month, Congressman Meyer today announced his withdrawal from the race for the Conservative nomination. He had continued to do poorly, placing third or fourth in every primary, even with the endorsement. Following a last place finish in Baraga yesterday, he too has announced his withdrawal from the race, saying that he needed to think of his family, and that while he wanted to continue to run, he had sat down with his family following the loss and they had made the decision to withdraw, just as they had made the decision together to run in the first place.

April 11th, 2012: Council Elections GENOA, Genoa - Elections for the National Council were held today in the Republic of Genoa. The governing coalition of the Genovesi Socialist Party and the Ligurian Union lost a total of twelve seats between them, losing their majority in both the popularly elected spots on the council. They have, however, retained control of the government with backing from the centrist Christian Democracy party and the Monarchist Alliance party, giving their coalition forty out of the sixty seats. Of special note in this election was the victory of Prince Amedeo, Duke of Aosta - the claimant to the defunct Italian throne - in a constituency inside of the city of Savona, for the Monarchist Alliance.

April 6th, 2012: Declaration of War File:PartiumFlag.png DEBRECEN, Partium - Standing alongside the Rhodopian and Transylvanian ambassadors, President Ferenc Juhász issued a statement this afternoon condemning the attacks in Smolyan, and issuing a declaration of war on Serbia.

April 6th, 2012: Declaration of War CLUJ-NAPOCA, Transylvania - At almost the same time as the Rhodopian declaration, the Transylvanian government released a statement in which they too issued a declaration of war on Serbia.

April 6th, 2012: Attacks in Smolyan, Declaration of War SMOLYAN, Rhodope - Vidnites, armed and financed by Serbian forces, today launched a series of attacks and bombings inside the Rhodopian capital of Smolyan, centered around the main square. Authorities believe that, since the largest attack was against a prison on the outskirts of town, the attacks inside the city were an attempt to cover a prison break. The attack on the prison failed to reach its goal, seemingly, because the prisoners held there had been moved out weeks before.

In response, the Rhodopian government, with obvious confirmation that the Serbians had been involved, issued a declaration of war upon that rogue state in late afternoon.

April 3rd, 2012: Massive Flood destroys Warren, North Pennsylvania File:675px-Flag of Pennsylvania.svg.png FRANKLIN, North Pennsylvania - Reports of massive destruction across northwestern Pennsylvania, namely the city of Warren, are being reported. The Kinzua Dam is reported to have suffered some sort of damage, which has caused flooding throughout the Allegheny River, destroying much in its path. Being the second largest city in Northern Pennsylvania, as well as its industrial center widespread unrest has plagued the nation over the past day. So far several hundred people are declared missing, with no official casualty count being released, but the central government is to declare a state of emergency by April 5th.

March 30th, 2012: Koehn Withdraws: WASHBURN, Superior - Shortly after Congressman Tompkins withdrew his candidacy, a similar press conference was held in Bayfield Territory. Territorial Governor Koehn announced his withdrawal as well, endorsing Governor Martin, because he was "more green."

March 30th, 2012: Tompkins Withdraws: ESCANABA, Superior - Congressman Tompkins today withdrew from the Socialist primaries, following a very poor showing in the "Super Thursday" primaries. Despite winning in the states of Delta and Menominee, he failed to get significant support elsewhere. He endorsed Senator Prusi for the nomination, saying that he felt the Senator would be a good direction for the party to go in.

March 26th, 2012: Orazietti Withdraws: SAULT STE. MARIE, Superior - Congressman Orazietti officially left the Liberal Democratic race today. Despite doing fairly well in several territorial primaries, he failed to make any real inroads elsewhere, only winning other delegates in the Luce primary. He endorsed Governor Cullen for the nomination.

March 23rd, 2012: New Territory Formed: ROSCOMMON, Superior - The Superioran Congress passed another bill into law today, establishing a new territory on the Lower Peninsula. Included in the bill was a provision naming the territory after Congressman James Whitney Dunn, from Delta, and one of the authors of the act which allowed the establishment of territories.

March 22nd, 2012: Ali Sa'id Sworn In: File:Althist Egy flag.jpg NEW CAIRO, Egypt - Prince Muhammed Ali Sa'id, son of the last King of Egypt, was formally sworn in as the new President of Egypt today. Abdul Mohammed Bayoumi was also sworn in as the new Vice-President. The pair will have a very tough task following in the footsteps of former president Kamal Ganzouri.

March 21st, 2012: Pregnancy announcement in the Kingdom of Cleveland MIDDLESBROUGH, Kingdom of Cleveland - The government of Cleveland and the Royal House of Percy were happy to announce today that Queen Zara is now expecting a baby girl. She is due to give birth in late July 2012. So far, the pregnancy is progressing normally, and there are no signs of any malformations of the baby.

March 20th, 2012: Guangxi defeats organized bandit armies: HECHI, Guangxi - Macaunese representatives within Guangxi report that the Guangxinese army has secured the area around Nanning after a five day struggle against a union of bandits and terrorists who loosely control the unoccupied areas of Guangxi. The military will now focus on bringing down the bandit strongholds of Chongzuo and Yulin. They hope to control these important centres by the middle of April and seize the ports of Beihai and Fangchenggang by the end of June. If these plans are successful, then Guangxi will finally hold some level of control over the entire province on which they originated from.

March 18th, 2012: Death of a King File:Flag of Tonga.png NUKU'ALOFA, Tonga - Today King George Tupou V of Tonga, the principle architect of the new League of Nations, passed away at a hospital in the Australian city of Brisbane, from leukemia which he had been fighting for the last six months. As he lacked a legitimate heir, his brother, Ahoʻeitu ʻUnuakiʻotonga Tukuʻaho, has risen to the throne, taking the regal name of Tupou VI.

March 17th, 2012: Indo-Siberian Treaty of Friendship: BOMBAY, UIP - Today is a historic day for the USSR and the UIP, as the Indo-Siberian Treaty of Friendship was signed between the two nations. The two nations will now support each other in their quest to re-assimilate breakaway states, and will increase trade with each other. Siberia will also aid the UIP in its efforts in India.

Both nations see this as a historic day, and hope to continue to better their relations with each other to hopefully restore the level they were at before the events of Doomsday. The UIP also announced support for the Siberian campaign into China, stating that "the Siberians are helping to bring peace and order to a war-stricken land."

March 16th, 2012: Guangxi Announces "Drive to the Sea": HECHI, Guangxi - Macaunese representatives within Guangxi report that the Guangxinese government, after over a week of deliberation on the situation in Northern China, have decided to move forward the "Drive to the Sea", where Guangxi was to scout and establish a viable port in the South China Sea to communicate and trade internationally without Macaunese help. Evidence of this was large portions of the Guangxi military moving south.

Skirmishes have been reported in areas south of Nanning's ruins as the Guangxi military bears down on the armed bandits and terrorists that populate the areas between Guangxi and the coast. Guangxi also publicly condemned the attack on Imperial China, stating, "These communists never learn, their warmongering led us to the brink of total annihilation less than three decades ago. However, in this new world, where we can right the wrongs of the past, they are still living in the past."

March 13th, 2012: Forces from the Socialist Union start Operation Mars: SOVETSKAYA GAVAN, USSR- WCRB reporters have been informed by the Socialist Union that the ground attack against Imperial China, named Operation Mars, had commenced today in the early morning hours, with spearheads heading both from Manchuria and Primorskaya Territory. Initial reports indicate that they have reached the loose border of Imperial China. Bombardment of tactical military targets is also still ongoing.

March 9th, 2012: Huuki Withdraws: HOUGHTON, Superior - After two weeks of disappointing results in the primaries, and only acquiring fourteen delegates since being victorious in his home primary in January, Congressman Huuki today announced his withdrawal from the race. He was never considered a threat to win, but has now added a significant addition to his resume should he run for higher office in the future. Congressman Meyer was on hand and received his endorsement.

March 9th, 2012: Birthday of the Landgrave: AROLSEN, Waldeck-Hesse - Today was the 76th birthday of Landgrave Wittekind. Celebrations were held in the capital, and the Landgrave formally opened the WFL season, closely followed by the first game of the season, between the Crowns and defending champion VfB Marburg.

March 7th, 2012: Colombian occupation continues: File:Otl col flag.svg File:Flag of Panama.png CHEPO, East District of Panama: Today, Colombian troops have negotiated the legalization of one of the largest guerrilla groups to have negotiated yet, the Colón People's Army, based in Chillboro. In response to increased Colombian control over the East District, the claimed governor of Panama territory has temporarily moved to the entirely Colombian-held Chepo, as the "provisional capital of the East District of Panama".

March 7th, 2012: The PRC and Jiangsu sign historic treaty: TAIYUAN, PRC- Today the People's Republic of China and the People's Republic of Jiangsu held a conference in the PRC's capital, where they signed a trade agreement, as well as formalized the PRC's recognition of Jiangsu. At the conference they also discussed the current situation in China, with the PRC's leader condemning Siberian plans to invade Imperial China, stating that they were invading the PRC's lawfully claimed territory. Jiangsu's leadership refused to give a formal statement on the matter, and stated that the conflict was not the country's concern.

March 7th, 2012: Forces from the Socialist Union start tactical bombardment of Imperial military installations: SOVETSKAYA GAVAN, USSR- WCRB sources inside the USSR's military have reported that tactical bombardment has commenced of targets within Imperial China, so as to open the way for ground troops to begin their campaign as quickly and efficiently as possible. Sources also claim that leaflets were dropped onto cities as well in Han Chinese, denouncing their government and urging their population to revolt against the government.

As of yet, troops are still amassing on the Siberian border and the date of the beginning of the ground attack remains unknown.

March 6th, 2012: Siberian train destroyed in bombings; The USSR mobilizes its troops: KAVALEROVO, USSR: Today, at 12:07 pm, on the railroad connecting Korea and Siberia, an explosion from an explosive device destroyed a train heading towards Korea, killing 137 people. The Socialist Union has condemned the attack, with Aman Tuleyev arriving in Kavalerovo, the capital of the Primorskaya Territory, to hold a speech.

He stated that this was a direct attack on the country from Imperial China, stating that several of the captured conspirators were either from the country or sympathizers of the monarchy. He also stated that the USSR had had enough of having an openly belligerent neighboring country and that he had ordered the mobilization of troops stationed in the Territory and in the Republic of Manchuria. He also said that bombing runs would begin first, to weaken the enemy, but that unlike their enemies, they would only target known military installations.

March 2nd, 2012: More Purchases, New Factory: BOMBAY, UIP: After another round of discussions with the USSR, the UIP has managed to swing another deal to buy 15 more Su-35s from them, as well as increase trade deals.

President Singh was also present today at the opening of a new factory in the western city of Ahmedabad. He gave a speech, saying that it "signaled the growing economic and industrial strength of the Union." The new factory will help to process coal.

March 1st, 2012: LoN committee in Haiti dissolved: File:Flag of Haiti (civil).png PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti- Today, after more than two years of the League of Nations supervising relief and recovery efforts in Haiti, the committee it established was dissolved, leaving the Haitian government in full control over the still-incoming help. This has been met with excitement in Haiti as it had been extremely unpopular, both with the people and the government of the country.

February 28th, 2012: Elections in Waldeck-Hesse: AROLSEN, Waldeck-Hesse - Elections were held today in the Landgraviate. As usual, however, they are merely a formality to elect the Crown Nationalists who won the party's nomination in each district.

February 20th, 2012: The PRC formally recognizes the People's Kingdom of Jiangsu: TAIYUAN, PRC: After more than 28 years, the PRC has announced a formal recognition of the government of Jiangsu, the first and only government to be recognized in all of China. This came after an especially troublesome winter and a realization that trade with the outside world was a necessity. The PRC leadership also extended an invitation to the King of Jiangsu to come to the nation's capital to formalize a treaty between them.

February 20th, 2012: Suspected raiders attack Taneytown: File:Gettysburg flag.gif TANEYTOWN, Gettysburg: Suspected raiders operating out of unknown locations attacked Taneytown, South Gettysburg. Although no deaths were reported, the Taneytown Police Department reported that at two policemen and at least six civilians were injured in the attack. President William Troxell has ordered a formal investigation into the attack.

February 19th, 2012: Referendum Conducted in Manchuria and Uyghuristan: KRASNOYARSK, USSR: Today, a referendum was held in both Uyghuristan and Manchuria regarding a proposal to merge the two into the Chinese Federative Socialist Republic. The idea had been in the works since Manchuria became a republic, due to the Chinese forming a sizable minority in the country. Unsurprisingly, Uyghuristan rejected the offer by a wide margin, as 87% there voted no. What does surprise analysts, however, is that 52% also voted against this in Manchuria, even though it was thought that it was assumed the Chinese lobby would win.

February 18th, 2012: Hansen Withdraws: LUDINGTON, Superior - Following minuscule results in the Marquette and Slate primaries, Territorial Representative Hansen of Michigan Territory, despite a fairly large victory in his home territory, today withdrew his candidacy for the nomination. He also endorsed the Vice-President.

February 18th 2012: Offical announcement of the death of PM Mallon of Cleveland MIDDLESBROUGH, Cleveland: Queen Zara and the government of the Kingdom of Cleveland are saddened to report that at 1.20am this morning, PM Mallon passed peacefully away in his sleep, it is suspected that he suffered a massive heart attack. DPM Jason McCartney has been to visit the Queen to officially ask permission to form a new government with himself as the new PM. The first acts of the new PM was to declare three days of official mourning and also to announce a new general election to be held on the 22nd June 2012.

February 17th 2012: PM Mallon has suffered another, more serious heart attack MIDDLESBROUGH, Cleveland: PM Mallon has suffered another more serious heart attack at approximately 2.30pm, he has slipped into a coma, however his condition is being described by doctors at James Cook Hospital as stable.

February 17th, 2012: Harsh winter in China: TAIYUAN, PRC: Sources close to the People's Republic of China have reported that freezing temperatures and bad weather have increased troubles for the rump state, as many people have frozen to death, while others are starving due to the almost exhausted food supply. There has also been talk that the state is increasingly warming up to the idea of recognizing the government of Jiangsu, in exchange for supplies and access to the coast.

February 15th, 2012: Carey Withdraws: MARQUETTE, Superior - Despite having eked out a very narrow win in the Marquette Primary, Congressman Carey today announced his withdrawal from the primaries. His poorer than expected performance is believed to be the cause, as the number of delegates he received was lower than expected and made his continuing the hunt for the nomination rather futile. He endorsed Former Senator Kelleher for the nomination.

February 15th 2012: PM Mallon suffers a heart attack MIDDLESBROUGH, Cleveland: The Parliament of Cleveland have announced that during his afternoon run, PM Ray Mallon suffered a heart attack, he was rushed to James Cook Hospital where he arrived at approximately 4.20pm. He was awake and transferred his powers to the Deputy PM Jason McCartney of the Conservative Party at 5pm. At 5.30pm he went into surgery for a heart bypass operation, the operation went well and he was in intensive care by 9pm.

As of 7am on the 16th February PM Mallon remained in intensive care, and was awake, however PM powers will remain with DPM Jason McCartney until PM Mallon is fit to resume his duties.

February 11th, 2012: TFA Party Formation: TUNIS, Tunisia: Today the TFA leadership, led by Prime Minister Amamou, formally announced the creation of their political party, the name of which roughly translates into "Swords for Tunisia" in English. It is expected that it will be largely a more left-oriented, though monarchist, party, given the largely TFA membership and their fight against the Sicilians.

February 10th, 2012: Red Lantern: File:NorthwestAllianceFlag.png File:Newzealandflag.png INUVIK, Northwest Alliance: About eight and a half days after the winner crossed the finish line, the last musher, Bob Storey of New Zealand, crossed the finish line early this morning with a time of 19:16:24:10, and was given the traditional red lantern. Due to some stormy weather on the trail, eight of the twenty-six mushers withdrew over the course of the event, though without any serious injuries.

February 7th, 2012: Butland Withdraws: SAULT STE. MARIE, Superior - Following a crushing defeat in the first Socialist primary in the Beaver Archipelago, Former Mayor Steve Butland of Sault Ste. Marie today withdrew his candidacy. The former mayor is believed to have received less than ten votes in his humiliating loss, which is considered a reflection on displeasure with his vice-presidential nomination in 2008. He endorsed Governor Martin for the nomination after his speech was concluded.

February 6th, 2012: Alliance Championship Series Winner: File:NorthwestAllianceFlag.png WRIGLEY, Northwest Alliance: In a surprise result, and in a rematch of last year's game, the Fort Smith Bison eked out a narrow win over the Hay River Steel, by a 4 to 3 score. It is their first championship in hockey.

February 6th, 2012: Colombian military continues negotiations: File:Otl col flag.svg File:Flag of Panama.png CHEPO, East District of Panama: Today, Colombian troops have negotiated the legalisation of several local East Panamanian coastal warlords so to form part of the government in an accord similar to the paramilitary and terrorist Colombian groups. President Santos has declared he expects to have all of East Panama under semi-civil control by 2013. Colombia has also begun to occupy the islands surrounding Coiba.

February 6th, 2012: East German states sign Treaty of Wolfsburg: File:Prussian flag.png File:120px-Flag of Saxony svg.png WOLFSBURG, Prussia: After more than two weeks of negotiations officials from Northeim, Weimar, Saxony and Prussia finalised the terms of a treaty outlining recognized borders between the nations, joint infrastructure projects, and military cooperation. Some international analysts say the treaty heavily favors Prussia, as the trade deals and infrastructure projects open up the other German states to Prussia's more developed industry, as well as the treaty recognizing most of Prussia's land claims in the area at the expense of Saxony. The treaty does also act as a mutual defense pact however, requiring Prussia to come to the aid of the smaller states in the event of hostile action against them.

February 6th, 2012: Earthquake strikes Visayas: File:Flag of the Philippines.png DUMAGUETE CITY, Philippines: At least 52 people were killed when a 6.9-magnitude earthquake hit Negros and Cebu provinces shortly before noon Monday, causing landslides and huge cracks on highways, and violently shaking buildings, officials said. President Manny Villar ordered the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) to assess and collate the extent of the damage and casualties, and to provide the necessary interventions.

February 3rd, 2012: Alliance Championship Series: File:NorthwestAllianceFlag.png WRIGLEY, Northwest Alliance: After having traveled from Inuvik over the last two days, Premier Hobart opened the Alliance Championship Series in hockey this morning in Wrigley. The first game, to which she dropped a ceremonial puck, was won by the defending champion Hay River Steel over the Hometown Fighting Fish, by a score of 7 to 2. The Steel are favored to win again.

February 1st, 2012: Winner!: File:NorthwestAllianceFlag.png File:YukonFlagOTL.PNGINUVIK, Northwest Alliance: Following an eventful race, including the favorite suffering an injury which caused him to leave the race, the first musher today crossed the finish line in Inuvik this afternoon. With a time of 11:5:34:56, Hans Gatt of the Yukon is the new winner, setting a new record. Following him in the evening were Jeff King and John Baker, both from Alaska, with times respectively of 11:8:28:43 and 11:12:54:21.

January 31st, 2012: Colombian military occupies Coiba:File:Otl col flag.svg File:Flag of Panama.png CHEPO, East District of Panama: Today, Colombian troops have finally marched on Coiba and taken control over from the small ex-penal community present in the island. Coiba is to be annexed to the East Panama District albeit it is closer to the Panamanian Liga. Negotiation with local warlords continue.

January 30th, 2012: North Germany unveils new national flag: HUSUM, North Germany: Government officials revealed the new national flag today. The Minister of Culture described the flag as both having roots in the original German Republic as well as symbolising North Germany's ties with the Nordic countries both politically and culturally. The move to select a new flag was started by Frisian officials who said the original flag put too much importance on Schleswig-Holstein.

January 26th, 2012: The Parade of Remembrance: BOMBAY, Union Interim Parliament: Today a parade was held to mark Republic Day in the UIP, and its constitution. The President and Prime Minister were both present and were impressed at the strength of the army as it paraded through. Tanks were paraded through, though the new aircraft were still in training and as such could not be utilised for the parade. After the parade, the President gave a speech to the audience, citing his plans for the construction of more ammunition factories and continuation of the road-building projects.

January 25th, 2012: Casperson Withdraws: STOWE, Superior - Despite last week's allegations being unproven, they have, as expected, taken their toll - the Majority Leader has gone from a fairly close second in polling, to finishing barely above last place, in the Houghton Primary two days ago. As a result, he withdrew today, following reflection, from the Conservative primaries. He declined to endorse anyone at this time, saying that it would hinder any candidate he did endorse. He will continue on as Majority Leader.

January 21st, 2012: And It's On!: File:NorthwestAllianceFlag.png FORT PROVIDENCE, Northwest Alliance: At a slightly earlier starting time than last year, the twenty-six entrants in this year's race set out at ten o'clock this morning. The prizes remain the same as last year, and last year's winner, Martin Buser of Alaska, being the favorite once again.

January 20th, 2012: Conaway sworn in as first president of post-Doomsday Republic of Texas; Senate, House seated: File:125px-Flag of Texas.svg.png MIDLAND, Republic of Texas - Mike Conaway was sworn in today as President of the Republic of Texas.

January 20th, 2012: Prussia, Neighbours meet in Wolfsburg for Conference: File:Prussian flag.png File:120px-Flag of Saxony svg.png WOLFSBURG, Prussia: Leaders from Prussia, Northeim, Weimar, and Saxony met in Wolfsburg today for a conference to discuss the future of the region. Issues on the table include trade routes, military cooperation, and a treaty establishing permanent borders between the four nations. North Germany was not in attendance because the majority of issues had already been settled bilaterally between Prussia and North Germany.

January 20th, 2012: Palace Construction Starts: NEW ATHENS, Greek Federation - Construction started today on the new Royal Palace in the federal district today, on the island of Skyropoula, west of Skyros. Completion is expected sometime in late fall.

January 17th, 2012: Affair Allegations: STOWE, Superior - Allegations emerged today in the capital that Senate Majority Leader Casperson has, for the past year, been having an affair with one of the Senate aides. While no proof has been offered, his reputation has been seriously impacted, and his chances in the nominating process have likely been damaged.

January 16th, 2012: Infrastructure is a Go: BOMBAY, Union Interim Parliament: Prime Minister Joshi announced today the start of a new infrastructure project, which will see the upgrading and building of roads all across the country. The primary goal will be for all major cities to be connected, and after that expanding the network into other parts of India.

Meanwhile, Siberian shipping has begun to deliver the new tanks and planes ordered by the Union government at Bombay. Troops will spend quite some time familiarizing themselves with the new equipment.

January 15th, 2012: Amaroso Withdraws: SAULT STE. MARIE, Superior - Following consecutive last place finishes in both the Dickinson Caucus and the Chippewa Primary, Former Mayor Debbie Amaroso of Sault Ste. Marie today withdrew from the race for the Liberal Democratic nomination. She also endorsed the winner of the Chippewa primary, Governor Cullen of Mackinaw, for the nomination.

January 10th, 2012: Japan Repeals Sakoku: File:Flag Japan (VegWorld).jpg KYOTO, Japan: Today, Prime Minister Seiji Maehara presided over the vote in the Japanese Diet to repeal the Sakoku policy. It had banned most foreign trade and limited contact with other nations. Speaking of the repeal, Maehara said that the repeal was necessary to repair the damage from the Tohoku earthquake and reignite the Japanese economy.

January 8th, 2012: Colombian military begins negotiations: File:Otl col flag.svg File:Flag of Panama.png CHEPO, East Panama District: Today, Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos has declared the start of negotiations between the East Panama warlords and the Colombian control. According to President Santos' own words, he will try an approach similar to the Casa Verde Agreement of 1984 (which established the permanent truce between the Colombian guerillas and the government) in a local scale. Coiba Island continues unoccupied.

January 6th, 2012: Palace Bids Winner Announced: NEW ATHENS, Greek Federation - The committee in charge of choosing the design for a new royal palace at Skyros today announced the winner, a design by Diener & Diener, out of Basel, in the Alpine Confederation. They also revealed the designs of the other entrants, as shown in the images made by each of them of their visions. Construction starts on the 20th.

January 1st, 2012: Happy New Year!: Across the world a new year is ushered in, bringing 2011 to a close. Celebrations are occurring worldwide as the New Year comes, bringing with it the hope that the world may continue recovering.

December 31st, 2011, 1500 UTC: File:Siberia flag.png BETHEL, AAT. The first fireworks observing the new year lit up the skies over Bethel, Alaskan Autonomous Territory (USSR), a full three hours before most of the rest of the world. Their Free Alaskan counterparts mere miles away will be among the last to celebrate twenty-four hours later. This marks the sixteenth year since the Siberian state has celebrated west of the International dateline.

This remote state, formed in 1987 at the end of World War III was officially recognized as a part of the Socialist Union in 1991. In 1996, the demilitarized zone became the International Date Line, shifting about 300 miles and three time zones to the west. It shares the time of day with the Alaska Free State, but observes the next calendar day along with the rest of the USSR. Officials in Krasnoyarsk deny this move was in response to the actions of ANZC affiliate state Kiribati in 1995. Both nations claim practical reasons for their decisions.

December 29th, 2011: Polls in the Republic: IRON MOUNTAIN, Superior - In the last polling data gathered before the first primaries on Tuesday, the Iron Mountain Daily News today published polling data it had collected over the last week, both nationally, and in Dickinson itself. And, to their credit, they also managed to get fresh data from Beaver for the first Socialist primary, as well.

For the Conservatives, Kelleher has proved himself the first candidate to be able to maintain a lead between polls, staying ahead of the Vice President by a single point, eighteen to seventeen. Weston is followed by Majority Leader Casperson, who has held at thirteen, and Senator Pettalia, slightly up at twelve percent. Next were Congressmen Huuki and Meyer, at ten percent apiece. Trailing were Congressman Carey, at eight percent, and Representative Hansen at three percent. As with the last poll, the remaining write-in votes were for the President.

The Liberal Democrats had little change as well. Governor Cullen's support increased to thirty-two percent, followed by Senator Lindberg at a slightly decreased twenty-nine. Representative Brown saw his support fall, from twenty-two to eighteen percent. Congressman Lahti remained unchanged at ten percent, and Congressman Orazietti increased his total to six percent. Former Mayor Amaroso remains in the rear, at five percent.

Socialist Governor Martin regained his lead over Senator Prusi, now holding a very slim forty to thirty-nine percent lead. Governor Koehn and Congressman Tompkins both received ten percent of the votes, and Mayor Butland remained at a single point.

Congressman Benishek's lead over Commissioner Lasee increased again to two percent, giving them forty-seven and forty-five percent, respectively. Fratesi continued to hold three percent, and the remainder of the vote, about five percent, went to write-in votes.

In their Dickinson polls, the paper found that for the Conservatives, Vice-President Weston led Congressman Meyer by three, twenty-nine to twenty-six percent. Senator Lindberg led Governor Cullen by six percent, thirty-one to twenty-five. And, in their Beaver data, the leader changed, with Governor Martin now holding a four point lead over Senator Prusi, thirty-six to thirty-two percent, likely due to a visit in the small state just before Christmas.

December 28th, 2011: Colombian military begins march on Chepo: File:Otl col flag.svg UKUPSENI, Autonomous Region of Darién-Kuna-Emberá: The Colombian army has finally begun movement south from Darién so to seize the East District of Panama. Troops stationed on Portobello and the military base of Chepo have increased. While the Buenaventura marines have not yet moved on Coiba, navy movement around the island has also increased.

December 28th, 2011: 24th and final GLONASS satellite launched from the Guiana Space Center: File:SAC flag.PNG- Representatives from all of the principal members of the LoNASO gathered today to watch the launch of the Paso Fino, the last satellite of the GLONASS network. Among the representatives were John Howard, the Governor-General of the ANZC, Aman Tuleyev, the leader of the USSR and the various representatives of South American countries including Jean-Pierre Alazaire, prefecte of Guyane.

Scientists stated that the network would help in creating a unified computer network between the main countries that would later expand into countries who were willing to be a part of it. Its other service is available to all countries of the LoN, its ability to map the Earth in great detail and to triangulate the position of any person on the planet carrying a GLONASS receiver. It is maintained by the three blocs and is currently in use by the military and scientists. Civilian use is expected to start some time in the second half of 2012.

December 28th, 2011: Elections in Volhynia: File:Volyn flag.png KUZNETSOVSK, Volhynia - Parliamentary elections held in Volhynia today brought a slightly reduced majority for Prime Minister Vladimir Korovkin's Fatherland Union Party, which lost a pair of seats to the conservative Volhynian People's Party.

December 25th, 2011: Christmas Day: Today, Christmas was celebrated in many parts of the world.

December 21st, 2011: 23rd GLONASS satellite launched from the Guiana Space Center: File:SAC flag.PNG- The satellite was launched in the early morning hours from the space center reaching its orbit a several hours later. Officials stated that they were excited and that the final launch would happen a week later. The satellite was named the Trumpeter.

December 21st, 2011: Tunisian Mandate Ends: TUNIS, Tunisia - A ceremony was held today in the Tunisian capital to mark the end of the mandate out into place at the end of the Second Sicily War. Concurrent to this, Beylerbey Muhammad Bey was crowned King of Tunisia by several local religious leaders, and ADC membership was formally extended, as promised last December, to the new Kingdom. He then named a Prime Minister, Slim Amamou of Sousse, and announced a date next October for elections.

December 16th, 2011: Colombian military continues movement: File:Otl col flag.svg UKUPSENI, Autonomous Region of Darién-Kuna-Emberá: after reaching a relatively large size, the Colombian army has started marching into the Darién, aided by the ex-guerilla and native forces. At the same time, Juan Manuel Santos has declared his intention to march into Chepo by the New Year. A smaller group of marines is mobilizing near Buenaventura, thought to be headed for Coiba.

December 14th, 2011: Elections in Georgia File:800px-Flag of Georgia.png KUITASI, Georgia - Today saw elections for both the Presidency and Parliament held in Georgia. The largest party in Parliament, the National Democratic Party of Prime Minister Vano Merabishvili, retained its position, gaining a small number of seats but failing to gain a majority. Outgoing Vice-President Tengiz Sigua, and the lower half of his ticket, Bachana Akhalaia, of the nationalist Movement for a United Georgia, lost his attempt at the Presidency, gaining thirteen less percent of the votes than the winner. As a result, the new President and Vice-President elects are, respectively, Zurab Adeishvili and Raul Usupov of the National Democratic Party. The leftist ticket of Zurab Noghaideli and Gia Getsadze placed a seemingly distant third, coming off a campaign marred by accusations that they support the Siberians.

December 14th, 2011 : 22nd GLONASS satellite launched from the ANZC File:ANZ-flag-HCF.png- The launch of the Lachlan Macquarie, named in honor of the founder of Australia, marks the end of launches conducted by the ANZC. ANZC officials said that they were looking forward to the two final launches and are looking forward to finally using the network for its intended purposes, hopefully by the end of the year.

December 11th, 2011: Colombian military movements around Panama: File:Otl col flag.svg UKUPSENI, Autonomous Region of Darién-Kuna-Emberá: The president of Colombia, Juan Manuel Santos has today declared his intention to establish further Colombian presence in the East District of Panama. This has been later followed by the (as of now) small-scale mobilization of both ex-guerilla, native and Colombian forces in the small coastal towns of Capurganá and La Miel, Panama. It is thought they are preparing to cross the Garién Gap, a nearly impenetrable rain forest, in order to rendezvous with Darién troops in Ukupseni, the capital. Naval activity around the Pearl Islands has also quickened, thought to be headed for Coiba Island.

December 11th, 2011: Polls in the Republic: GREEN BAY, Superior - With the endorsement on the first, Senator Lindberg's support shot up from the last poll, with his support now totaling thirty percent, a single point back of Governor Cullen. Representative Brown's support increased as well, rising to twenty-two percent. Congressmen Lahti and Orazietti, along with Former Mayor Amaroso, remained at ten, four, and two percent, respectively. Only a single percentage went on record as being undecided.

As with every other poll, the Conservative picture has remained murky. In a new development, ex-Senator Kelleher has risen to the top of the polling heap, with seventeen percent of those polled supporting him, in what is likely a sign of both his experience and dissociation with the current problems plaguing the Republicans nationally. Casperson and Weston, unsurprisingly, followed at a reduced thirteen percent each. Senator Pettalia, and in an upwards move, the more libertarian-minded Congressman Meyer, were next at eleven percent. Hukki was next, with a continued eight percent, trailed closely by Congressman Carey with seven percent. Territorial Representative Hansen remained in last, with a slightly increased two percent. The remaining total went to write-in candidates - and in a new development, the pollsters totaled these up, and found that seventeen of that eighteen percent were for the President.

On the Socialist side of things, Governor Martin and Senator Prusi were tied, again, at forty percent, and the remainder of the field remained static.

And for the National Republicans, Benishek maintained his position, though with a slightly decreased lead, now of one percent over Commissioner Lasee. Fratesi's support dipped even lower, to three percent.

The paper also had a poll conducted in the state of Dickinson, the site of the first Liberal Democratic and Republican primaries, and the state of Beaver, the site of the first Socialist primary. It indicated that at that point in time, Democratic Senator Lindberg held the lead in the Democratic primary, Vice-President Weston held it for the Republican primary, and Senator Prusi in the Socialist primary.

December 9th, 2011: Railroad Bill Passes In Sudbury: File:Canadabeaver1963flag.png ESPANOLA, Sudbury - In a session in one of the outlying cities of the Greater City-State, following negotiations with the Canadian Government, the Council of Mayors today passed, as expected, a Railroad Bill. This bill allows the Canadian government to repair, and construct as needed, a railway through the area, along with any roads to go with it. In return, the City-State has been promised payments for the use of their territory, the guarantee that they have desired for a concrete province of in Northern Ontario to eventually exist, and their choice of the exact route. The Council unanimously nixed any idea of a vote similar to the one in Thunder Bay, however.

December 8th, 2011: After several delays, a Cuban Coca-Cola factory is opened in Sovetskaya Gavan File:Flag of Cuba.png SOVETSKAYA GAVAN, USSR- After more than a year, Cola Grande, the Cuban version of the popular soft drink, has reached Eurasia, as the factory started production earlier today, with the first shipments starting to go to all parts of the USSR by the end of the week. Many Asian countries have shown interest in importing the soft drink, as it has shown to be cheaper than the competition.

December 7th, 2011 : 21st GLONASS satellite launched from the ANZC {C}File:ANZ-flag-HCF.png- The ANZC launched the Kakadu today. This launch marks the first time a non-LoNASO member of the LoN was able to participate in the testing of the satellites, when radio towers in Thailand were used to give commands to the satellites.

December 7th, 2011 : Railroad to Korea finished, first civil and freighter trains begin operation USSR-Korean border- Today marks the end of the rapid rebuilding of the final part of the Trans-Siberian railway and the link to Korea. Both Korean and Siberian officials gathered to commemorate the event, with both sides meeting on the border, followed by a short speech and lunch.

December 5th, 2011: Conservative Debate: GREEN BAY, Superior - The final Conservative debate before the primaries was held in Green Bay today. With his newly-perceived status as a potential front-runner, former Senator Kelleher came under attack from the other candidates. He managed it well, though it deflected his message. Most pundits agreed that the other candidates seemed to lose their messages as well in their attacks - only Congressman Meyer managed to stay somewhat above it, and was considered to have won the debate.

December 4th, 2011: LoN working to help reunite American state of Alabama, CRUSA applauds effort HATTIESBURG, North America - League of Nations Radio reported early Monday morning that the LoN's efforts to reunite four separate governments in the former U.S. state of Alabama garnered 'significant progress' in weekend talks held at the University of Hattiesburg. Diplomats representing the State of Alabama (located in the northeastern portion of former Alabama) and the city-states of New Montgomery, Selma and Tuscaloosa met with LoN representatives in talks which began Friday and broke off Sunday afternoon. LoN Radio reported talks would resume in Hattiesburg before the New Year. It also reported that observers from the southeastern American survivor nation of Neonotia listened in via telephone, and would be present at the next round of talks. LoN Radio, and Reuters, both reported that CRUSA representatives in Valdosta, Neonotia and Torrington, U.S.A., praised the talks as "a worthwhile step towards the reunification of the United States".

December 3rd, 2011: Election Recount Finished, Victory for the Unity Party: File:Flag of the Emirate of Bukhara.png BUKHARA, Emirate of Bukhara - The recount for the parliamentary elections in Bukhara has finished (slowed down due to the terrible level the infrastructure is at). The results are surprising to some: the Social Liberal Party has gotten less seats in Parliament than Anvar Juraboev's pan-Turkic Unity.

December 1st, 2011: Endorsement Announcement: ST. IGNACE, Superior - Liberal Democratic Governor Crochet of Mackinac called a press conference today in St. Ignace. Calling for a "new direction" in the Republic, he announced that he was endorsing Senator Lindberg of Marquette for the Liberal Democratic nomination.

December 1, 2011: Trade Deals Signed: BOMBAY, Union Interim Parliament: Talks conducted with Siberian and ANZC diplomats involving matters of trade yielded results today. Original deals with the Commonwealth have been increased in scope, with the government buying construction machines and war materials, mainly guns and ammunition, from them. More military purchases and agreements to sell raw materials have also been agreed to in deals with the Siberians. The UIP's request to buy Su-35s and other aircraft from Siberia in order to upgrade their capabilities has been accepted as well.

December 1st, 2011: Parliamentary Elections Begin: File:Flag of the Emirate of Bukhara.png BUKHARA, Emirate of Bukhara - Today, Emir Shukria Raad Alimi has declared the start of the parliamentary elections, inexplicably delayed by the government for ten days. Some preliminary results, gained from previous straw polls, indicate a close race between Islam Karimov's Social Liberals and Anvar Juraboev's Unity Party.

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+'''August 14th, 2012: Oregon Free State accepted into the United States''' [[File:83DD - OregonFlag.png|30px|border]] SALEM, Oegon - Word has reached the capital of the Oregon Free State that the United States Congress has accepted Oregon into the Union as the 12th state. After several months of discussions, President (now Governor) Cole Grant of Oregon stated it was the best course of action to rejoin such a "glourious nation" and that the new relationship would be of mutual advantage. There are still some issues that need be discussed, such as how the United States will continue to uphold Beaverton Compact and the State Governments claims to other areas of former Oregon.
 '''August 7th, 2012: Conservatives Lose Their Parliamentary Majority''' [[File:Woodbridgeflag3.png|30px|border]] WOODBRIDGE, Woodbridge - The result of the by-election that took place because of Defense Secretary Stephen Bracey quitting parliament after his conviction on charges of corruption and arms dealing was announced this morning. Labour won an overwhelming victory and the Conservatives were pushed into third place by the Veteran's Party. This result means that Woodbridge now has a hung parliament and the Conservatives do not have a parliamentary majority for the first time since the country was returned to civilian rule in 2001.