The Ryccian government has ordered all applicable military garrisons to fire 64 artillery blanks in honor of the Ryccian rugby team’s victory at the semifinals.
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Fans of the frost rugby team were seen assisting local workers clean up the stadium after the Frost Ryccian rugby game. The Frost fans remained cordial despite the loss of their team and praised the Ryccians for a spectacular fight.
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KF District Attorney Convicts Two in Suspected Hate Crime Near LK Provincial Capitol
Panata, Lutavaras Arkas — Two men have been convicted in connection with the hate crime near the Provincial Capitol Building on February 2. This development follows a thorough investigation by Panata police and federal agencies after the individuals were apprehended for throwing Molotov cocktails into a popular Krautali café in the city. The incident occurred shortly after the Vellienza attacks, which claimed the lives of 297 people and left 732 injured in Northern Krauanagaz.
During the trial, prosecutors presented compelling evidence, including surveillance footage and eyewitness testimonies, indicating that the suspects intentionally targeted the café due to its popularity among Krautali locals. This, combined with the hateful rhetoric found in their social media activity and conversations recorded during their interrogations, led the court to conclude that the act was driven by ethnic animosity, qualifying it as a hate crime. The jury found both suspects guilty of multiple charges, including first-degree aggravated arson, and first-degree aggravated attempted murder. The judge handed down harsh sentences, citing the seriousness of their offenses and the need to, “send a clear message that such violence would not be tolerated.” The attorneys for the two men said the pair received sentences of 40 years in prison, with no possibility of parole for at least 25 years.
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The internet scene in Myria has erupted in a burst of memes regarding the Keanuan riots against Stoinia, as it was the Stoinians that gave Myria a crushing defeat in the Final 16s.
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Akarinan Wildlife Organization | Protected species
As some of you may know, the Akarinan Isopod population has been dropping over the years due to over hunting. Because of this the Akarinan Isopod has been added to the protected species list! The hunting of these creatures will result in 5 days in jail, and a 1,000 Rū fine.
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Roiwek Times | International Happenings
San Marsico ramps up presence in Krauanagaz - As the militant situation in Krauanagaz deteriorates, the San Marsico Army’s 6th Division has been deployed to assist in regaining ground for Krauanagazan Soldiers. and the San Marsicoan Air Force has started humanitarian aid drops over battlefield locations. More resources for Krauanagaz will be proposed later on. // Yannick Foze
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Executive Summary
The Barrier Islands Civil Liberties Union (BICLU) is gravely concerned about the repressive response by the Mitallduk government to the ongoing protests in Ta’ana and Med Karazh. What began as peaceful demonstrations against the court martial of five Mitallduk Defense Forces (MDF) soldiers has escalated into widespread unrest partially due to the government’s heavy-handed tactics. This report aims to detail the developments and highlight active areas of concern regarding civil liberties, human rights, and justice.
Background
On April 24, protests erupted in Ta’ana and Med Karazh following the announcement that five MDF soldiers would face court martial for their involvement in the Coastal Crossing shooting incident. Initially, the demonstrations were peaceful, with protesters calling for justice and questioning the government’s handling of the incident. However, tensions escalated as the Mitallduk government deployed riot police and military personnel to contain the protests.
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The International Rugby Union Federation fines the Stoinian federation $500,000 and the Kenauan Federrion $800,000 for their role in yesterday’s unpleasantries. The IRUF said there is no place for violence on the pitch or off the pitch at a rugby game, and commended the Izaakian Referee for his tough stance on the players, upholding his yellow cards, which will prevent some Stoinian players from playing in the final. Both teams will also face three home games without supporters, however, this won’t be applied to the World Cup third place final where Keanu and Hurley will face The Frost Empire.
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Ta’ana, Mitallduk - The streets of Mitallduk’s capital are filled with tens of thousands of protestors who descended on the city for today’s KM Convention, where the party’s delegates will choose the KM candidate for Mitallarkava. The city government has declared a state of emergency due to the scale of the demonstrations. According to KFN correspondents in Ta’ana, there are hundreds of Mitallduk National Police officers at the KM convention site, and the city says that police departments from surrounding areas have sent officers to assist Ta’ana police in their law enforcement operations. KM officials are scheduled to deliver speeches to the convention attendees and delegates until around 3 pm when the convention breaks for intermission while the floor is reset for delegate voting.
The convention is expected to be a "contested convention, " meaning that no single candidate has accumulated enough delegates during the primary voting to secure the party nomination. The frontrunner, Daman Kullan, has 1,118 delegates which is just shy of the required 1,125 to secure the party’s nomination and avoid a contested convention. With the second most delegates, 1,028, is Ya’oran Gallai, a far-right populist candidate who has gained widespread support in recent weeks due to a series of perceived missteps by the outgoing government led by the father of Daman Kullan, Mitallarkava Lukian Kullan. Some political analysts speculate that the government’s crackdown on dissent is also fueling the anti-establishment sentiment sending voters to Gallai’s camp.
This is a developing story.
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Roiwek Times | In San Marsico
Fisherman pulls up largest fish on record - Frankus Lifold pulled up thought-to-be-extinct fish from near the Jasmine Trench while on a fishing trip with a few friends. This fish originally thought to be 3 feet in length, was found to be 4 feet in length. This is a new record of San Marsico and possibly the world, as larger fish may be caught but weren’t logged . // George Salod
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BREAKING - KFN correspondents in Ta’ana report that police have deployed tear gas to disburse protestors near the Executive Mansion and the Capitol. Protestors have begun constructing makeshift barricades to block law enforcement from reaching them. Some protestors have allegedly thrown rocks and launched fireworks at law enforcement. The city government has stated that if the violence persists they will request assistance from the national government, meaning that the MDF could potentially be deployed to disburse the demonstrators.
This is a developing story.
Qaweritoyu
The Alton City Wax Museum has unveiled wax figures of the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.
Deputy Prime Minister Garcia has made recommendations to poorer theatres on how they can improve their facilities and attract more customers. He said the day of the theatre in the entertainment industry is not passed.
In light of backlash received in 2023 under his latest term as Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister Garcia has warned that the Government will be returning to focus on Progressive Messaging from next week.
Deputy Prime Minister Pearson has said that whilst it is important for the Government to look and move forward, it is also important for the Government to look back too and to bring the past forward.
Mister Speaker Philip Horn has said that fans will be talking about former Speaker Quincy Silva and his style for years to come.
Mister Speaker Philip Horn has said that there’s stuff being put into action in Parliament now that he’s been thinking about for 50 years.
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Deep Sea Yttria is celebrating its ten year aniversary next week
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Ikaranarean military analysts have noted the increased capacity of insurgent Losavral groups despite most sources of internal funding being cut off. Many have begun to expect international aid going to those groups. Some have theorized already that the RIM may be responsible for contributions for the nationalists, the Proud Losavrals, but nobody knows what sources might be providing to the communists, the Losavral People’s Front. It is understood that the Ikaranarean military is on especially high alert at this time. Pasten forces are also on high alert, but they have declined to redeploy forces to southern Losavra, citing them feeling the border with Akarina is not safe to leave at lower capacity.
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Akarinan News Network
Emperor Hinata Quirin has announced that 1,200 of Akarina’s WMBs will be disarmed, and the 500 that could be reactivated will be disarmed permanently, this means all of Akarina’s WMDs will be disarmed.
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Kliegme has praised Akarina’s decision to disarm Nuclear Weapons.
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Efladian Institute for Economic research (Institut der Wirtschaftsforschung, IdW) published new numbers for economic growth for this and the next quartal. According to the report, economic growth for this quartal has been corrected from 1,7% to 1,1%. For the next quartal the institute expects an even lower growth with only 0,8%. The report attributes this fall with the recent crises in North Cordillia, especially the mobilisation of troops and the long lasting scare during the Crisis in Akarina. However, structural problems like demographics and the school system have been mentioned as well.
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Montwælda Rombold announces that the government will begin to winter in Brodlancia and Montacia for 6 months of the year, and summer in Izaakia for the other 6 months. He said “the time spent in the old country will help to ensure that they don’t get left behind, and provide focus as to the old countries needs”
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The Federal Diet will vote on either fully or partially ending the economic blockade on Akarina in a few hours time, in light of Akarina’s announcement of ending its WMD programme.
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Roiwek Times | Super Short Story Edition #1
Weliki Vanzuik congratulates - Weliki Vanzuik congratulated Hinata Quirin for disarming all of Akarina’s WMDs. // Garfel Grads
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