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Daily Nightline

Good Evening Terra!


I'm your host Zhi Chosun and welcome to the first edition of Daily Nightline, on this 4 December 3258 in Mestreech, Salnaeta, Gaduridos, on the International Airwaves Network, like music to your ears. Relax, sit back, as I give you the need to know stories around Terra!

• In Barmenia, after the Pontesi civil conflict, the crusaders have been given sanctuary within the nation, as the monarchists movement dissolve. As well, Barmenia has lowered the amount of seat within the legislature, to make it more efficient.

• In Dranland, Prime Minister LeCoultre has resigned from her chairwoman position from the ruling GNP which she has founded. LeCoultre did say that she intends to continue as a politician and member of parliament.

• In Mordusia, Staatspräsident Riesch enjoys another reelection, as her BP party sweeps 57% of the votes in national election.

• In Pontesi, Director-General Mederagaar has passed away at the age of 91, and the nation rejoins the league of anti-slavery nations. Also, Foreign Affairs Minister Scott was caught uttering bigoted and homophobic remarks, targeting the Gaduri Consul and Minister-President. Minister Scott also called Gaduridos a 'banana republic' and 'corrup and nepotistic'.

• In Keymon, the republic celebrates the second centennial of the ruling INP, as fireworks go off all around the island-nation.

• In Alduria, the Estates-Genereaux recognises Prince Philippe d'Orange-Villayn as heir to the throne.

• In Kanjor, the short-lived republic rise and falls, as Queen Noëlle assumes the throne after the monarchic institution has been restored.

• In Jakania, civil conflict seems to be averted, as the UJDP takes control of, seeing communist Jakania slowly changing. The Defence Minister looks to reorganise the military of Jakania as well.

• In Telamon, liberal reforms sweep the country, as the Democratic People's Republic transforms into the United Federal Republic, under the ruling liberal ULA.

• In Hulstria, Governor-General von Bruegweiger enjoys success at the polls as he get's reelected to a second term in office.

• In Malivia, the Gaduri Consul has been received with a lavish ceremonial reception, including cultural and military parades, as well as many Malivian cultural gifts to the delegation. Malivian officials seems confident that the trip was a successful and productive one. However, Malivia has been recently criticised by a Gaduri governmental report.

• In Cobura, religious rebels have taken over the city of Augustus, as government military engaged them in battle. International reactions from Badara calls for peace and no more violence, as Gaduridos called for a return to order.

• In Valruzia, riots and protests sweeps the country, as some regional governments have been overthrown, while the Emperor blasts the government for their inaction.

• In Badara, tensions with Kafuristan is high as Badara withdraws from a cooperation treaty, and where Badara claims that Kafuristan threatened an invasion of Badara. Kafuristan recalled their ambassador, which led to Badara recalling theirs. Protesters and mobs have attacked the Badaran embassy as well as the residence of the ambassador from Al'Badara.

• In Solentia, the historic republic has fallen, for a monarchy under the House of Tulius.

• In Vanuku, the new government has moved to withdraw from the Alliance of Terran Republics treaty, but has not made a statement yet on the reasoning.

• In Kafuristan, A new Kafuri-Dorvish agreement on military research and development, as well as war games is announced, and the Kafuri ambassador has been recalled from Badara after perceived hostile diplomacy has been undertaken against Kafuristan, where Badara responded by recalling their ambassador to Kafuristan. Mobs and protests attacked the embassy and residence of the Badaran ambassador, as tensions rise in the once-friendly region.

• In Hutori, the UP sweeps to electoral victory with a plurality in the early elections, and the UP, FHP and SP votes against a republican legislation, in favour of preserving the monarchy.

• In Lodamun, the Lodamese Central Bank has degraded Indrala's debt rating to junk status, and pegged the Shapir at a 100.000.000.000 INS to 1 LOD, with President Yerzot claiming that the Shapir isn't worth the paper it's printed on, as they introduce new bank notes with new security features. As well, President Yerzot reacts to the Kafuri situation by sening a naval fleet to the area to evacuate foreigner from the region.

• In Indrala, the populists bloc of RZI, MZD and TGD has won a small majority in early elections. Also, a colonial islander was seen throwing rocks and preaching through his puppets against the Emperor, near the imperial palace in Xijing. Psychiatrists deemed the man to be legally insane, as no charges where filed by the Emperor, rather, the Emperor called dissent an important part of society and interchange of knowledge, as the colonial islander returned back home.

• In Gaduridos, Consul Xiao visit Malivia to talk about the credit loan agreement concludes, as a critically vocal report has been released, criticising the Malivian government of mismanagement and misinformation. As well, new Consul Mason is elected, and appoints the youngest cabinet in history, including his life partner Alonso as Minister President. Consul Mason mobilised the military along the Gaduri-Tukarese border to stem fascism, criticised Dorvish diplomacy with monarchic nations, as the new Finance Minister Candela's reforms stimulated a massive economic growth, and new Foreign Affairs Minister Arterius fired back at Pontesi Minister Scott's remark, calling him bigoted and backasswards. As well, the Consul is planning a visit to several countries, as preparations for the Alliance celebrations begins in Gadur.

• In Dorvik, a new military cooperation programme, including development of jet-fighters as well as conducting war-games exercises, with Kafuristan is announced, and the Dorvish Kafuristan ambassador called for peace and calm, calling for all nations to refrain from further violence, as that can lead to a conflict that may cost many lives.

• In Aldegar, a new party rises, the CP, which seeks to stem the imperial movement CA, and help the PP-R protect the Aldegarian republic, after the CA sweeps to an electoral victory, garnering 60% of the votes.

So many news around Terra, but now it's time to entice your eardrums with this song from Gaduri-native Ar-Cu group with their song 'Trouble'. Enjoy!



Good song, and now, let's turn on the spotlighs.



As you may have heard, the Alliance of Terran Republics is celebrating their half-centennial in an extravagant way, or at least, that's the way Gaduri officials are describing it.

The ATR50, the official name of the celebration, promises to be an extravagant showing of diplomatic solidarity, international cooperative unity and collective cultural celebrations, celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the Alliance. So far, some 10 nations has pledged attendance, and nearing 75 official state dignitaries. The four-day event has been in plannings for a couple of years now, and preparations kicked off this year, one year ahead of the actual event. Many point to the early preparations as a sign that this will be, indeed, the biggest celebration Terra has ever witnessed. Gaduridos officials have been working hard these past couple of years, including cultural and security preparations, trainings and simulations for the event, and infrastructure modernisation and transportation simulation, to make sure everything runs smoothly.

The Gadur city officials are working day and night with the Gaduridos central government, where official prognostications estimate that up to 2.5 million foreign visitors are expected to come to Gaduridos to partake in the events around the country. The main official state celebrations will occur in Gadur, and parts in Che Zhu, but all the other cities will also hold events for the open public. As well, some 10 million domestic citizens are expected to attend the official celebration in Gadur, while each city is expected to have plenty of rural visitors as well for their events. For that reason, the government has elongated the celebration to have a year-long event, starting at the end of this month, climaxing at the four-day ATR50 extravaganza, an ending with new-year 3261.

Events include concerts, cultural events, cooking fairs, events involving the space programmes, fireworks extravaganza, holiday celebrations, school cultural events, and for the four-day extravaganza, a cultural as well as military parade will be present, a domino tournament, cultural fairs, a native Gaduri play, the opening up of the new Alliance Hall within Gaduridos, a firework extravaganza so big that even Rildanor and Indrala would be able to see it, or so some officials claim, and

As well, ladies and gentlemen, it is an honour to announce, that Gaduridos and International Airwaves Channel has signed an agreement, granting IAN exclusive privilege to broadcast all these events for you, the international audience, starting with the New Year's Concert at the changing of this year, and ending one year later with the closing New Year's Concert in 3260-3261. We will be bringing you every concert and event, and have in-depth coverage of the four-day extravaganza. As well, IAN has also acquired limtied creative rights as to the content and artists in the official concerts, meaning that you will also be hearing great music at these concerts.

As well, we also announce a public statement by the government of Gaduridos: "Any nation, alliance-members or not, willing to send delegates to attend the ATR50, can contact the government of Gaduridos, showing their intent, and with a list of dignitaries." We hope to serve you all during these broadcasts. Until then, let me give you this piece of music for your hearing pleasure. I’ll leave you all with this number from another Gaduridos native, the self-named first Alliance-artist, touring all nations of the Alliance singing his protest song, here's Ilako Hokaido, with his song "Too Long". I’m Zhi Chosun here on your International Airwaves Network, like music to your ears. Please enjoy Ilako Hokaido and his song ‘Too Long’ and see you next time!



OOC: The songs where:
Birdy Nam Nam - Abbessess
Punky Donch – The World is in Trouble
Ratatat - Loud Pipes
Ako - Kings & Queens

PS. Thank you zlopado, catparty and Hayaba!

[Freedom&Justice]

OOC:Good man continue it

[EdwardBishop]

OOC: Awesome work!

IC:

The Aldurian Imperial Ministry of Culture & Media sends a formal protest that their Crown Prince was not properly named on air as His Highness, Crown Prince Philippe d'Orange-Villayn,

[Hayaba]

Can you please post on the Jelbanian Elections and the SDP revival?

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Daily Nightline

Good Evening Terra!


I'm your host Zhi Chosun and welcome to this edition of Daily Nightline, on this 4 November 3280 in Mestreech, Salnaeta, Gaduridos, on the International Airwaves Network, like music to your ears. Relax, sit back, as I give you the need to know stories around Terra!

• In Malivia, after years of tensions, and after almost two-hundred arrests of Gaduri overseers, the government of Malivia alleges that the imprisoned Malivians in Gaduridos, over two-thousand, are being used as hostages.

• In Valruzia, Former Emperor Henryk I passes away in Gaduridos, where the Emperor fled to after a string of protests and riots erupted in his homeland of Valruzia.

• In Indrala, the Indralan space programme takes one step further, and will now focus on building space stations to be used in future endeavours, and seeks to claim, colonise and exploit the orbiting moon.

• In Gaduridos, more than two-thousands arrests are made of Malivian citizens, as tensions continue to rise between Malivia and Gaduridos, and Gaduridos has stopped the flow of money into Malivia. The government also alleges that their prisoners in Malivia have been mistreated, and manipulated methods have been used to charge, arrest and convict them.

• In Keymon, President Coolwithy signs the Socialist Bloc treaty, as Keymon joins the Socialist Bloc among inner-party and inter-governmental squabbling.

• In Dranland, High-ranking members of the GNP questions the monarchy, as an open debate and referendum have been called by the plurality GNP, as Indrala backs former minister Lee and his plan.

• In Dorvik, VD leader Titov rejects a cabinet proposal, as he calls for a right-wing coalition to govern Dorvik

• In Trigunia, unrests continue as the nation moves to a communist dictatorship, as private business have been destroyed or dismantled, as the TPT speaks out against the current regime.

• In Hutori, monarchists attain the tiniest of majorities, as republican sentiments rise across the country, as AH and UP form government.

• In Kazulia, a new republican movement, B is rapidly rising in popularity, opening up debate and demanding reform in the country, as royalist stand firm on their belief. As well, Marshall Tellefsen paid an unofficial to the troubling nation of Talmoria.

• In Solentia, public sentiments are beginning to counter the royalist and monarchic institutions as republican movements demand the return of the federal republic.

• In Talmoria, the isolated and poor country receives aid from Gaduridos, in exchange for economic benefits. The aid package received includes food, water, and experts for sustainable agricultural and infrastructural development of Talmoria. Minister of Defence Filipe demands better weapons, as Talmoria invites foreigners in the country.

• In Kafuristan, protesters take the streets, demanding reforms and an end to the despotic rule of the monarchy and the military, as embargoes are place on the nation by several Alliance nations.

So many news around Terra, but now it's time to entice your eardrums with this song from Talmorian icon and lyricists, Cabdi Somali, with his song Voices. Please enjoy Cabdi Somali.



Good song, and now, let's turn on the spotlights.



We move to the transitioning nations today, focusing on Kafuristan, Talmoria, and events in Hutori, Drania, Kazulia and Solentia.
In Kafuristan, after a well-publicised debacle between former great allies and neighbours Badara and Kafuristan, a hard-line political and propaganda war commenced, involving high members of both the Alliance of Terran Republics, of which Badara belongs to, and the International Monarchist League, where Kafuristan is a prominent member of. After Badara suspended all relations to Kafuristan, including freezing assets, Kafuristan responded in what many experts are calling a terrible way; sanctioning the twenty-member Alliance.
Outrage swept the Alliance, with Gaduridos seizing and freezing all Kafuri assets, and even calling, and implementing a blockade. As well, trade and travel embargoes where used by many nations across the Alliance. Such measures drew the ire of other League nations as well, most prominently Hulstria. A propaganda war then ensued in the papers as both side tried to rally up international allies, and try to force the other side into a solution. Calls for peace were made by the island nation of Indrala, but to no avail.
This cold war between the ATR and the IML had some experts fearing for all-out war, but it would seem that the people of Kafuristan would not allow that, as they took matters in their own hands and sought reforms and changes within their countries. The Government tried everything, from crushing protests, firing into crowds, to even disrupting communications and satellites broadcast by this own network. Protesters would ask, or rather beg us to hear their stories and to broadcast for Terra to see, regardless of the disruptions.
More recently, reports are coming in from Hutori, Drania, Kazulia and Solentia, where republican movements and political organisations are seeking their own reforms against their monarchic institutions. In Hutori, the monarchy is fighting for its existence, as has happened sporadically these last five decades. Drania’s leading party has spoken out and question the monarchy, and has demanded a referendum on the issue. Neighbouring Kazulia is once again home to a rising republican movement, demanding reforms, and it is to be seen if the royals can stem this one again. Solentia, a pioneering republic for a millennium, is seeing many political organisations advocating and fighting for the return of republicanism.
It seems that the Alliance of Terran Republics definitely appeals to many across Terra, as republican movements have become more organised and popular, and more publicised and highlighted by Alliance member-nations and their newspapers, leading to a new, transparent world, where the people seem to finally fight for their rights. A non-scientific tally would put the ATR at twenty nations, while the IML has been reduced to nine between the Commonwealth and the League treaty – including the none-active IML nation of Tukarali, and the unstable nation of Hutori.
That’s our spotlight for today, as we see many changing currents around Terra. The 3200s might be the most eventful century in recent history. In any case, I leave you all with Eyes Wide Open by Post Stamp Collections, until next time, on the International Airwaves Network, like music to your ears.



OOC: The songs where:
Ratatat - Eight
K’naan – Voices in my Head
Ratatat - Crips
Radical Face – Wrapped in Piano Strings

[zlopado]

Democracy Report

As an accompaniment to your nightly news, we would like to bring you a new periodic broadcast: the Democracy Report! Here we will classify nations into several categories, to give our travelers, journalists, and others an idea of where citizens have the most say in their government. It is important to note that, while this report is an accurate measure of how democratic a nation is, it is not intended to indicate how free it is. There are democracies which have no privacy and dictatorships with expansive freedom of speech. Likewise, some autocracies have much popular support among the citizenry.

Tier 1: Nations in Tier 1 have a high-functioning democracy, choosing both parties of the legislature and the Head of State. Voters have many choices, and exercise them well.

• Third Republic of Aldegar
• Commonwealth of Hutori
• People's Socialist Republic of Baltusia
• Sovereign County of Beluzia
• Most Serene Cildanian Empire
• Volksrepublik Dorvik
• Bundesrepublik Dundorf
• Republic of Endralon
• Democratic Republic of Ikradon
• Supreme Imperial Republic of Keymon
• Kundrati Union
• Pontesi Hegemony
• Commonwealth of Rutania
• Imperium Selucianum
• United Federal Republic of Telamon

Tier 2: Nations in Tier 2 have a high-functioning democracy and voters have many choices, but the Head of State is unelected.

• Kingdom of Dranland
• Holy Luthori Empire
• Kingdom of Solentia

Tier 3: Nations in Tier 3 have democracy, but one party dominates the government and holds almost all power. The Head of State may be elected or unelected.

• Alduria
• Feline Homeland of Barmenia
• Republic of Cobura (Note: The placement of Cobura was controversial, as the hereditary Head of State Cesara Colonna holds the sole power to propose cabinets, and so while the legislature is controlled by an "opposition" party the government structure is effectively that of a Tier 4 nation.)
• Federal Republic of Deltaria
• Second Dolgarian Republic
• Imperial Crownlands of Greater Hulstria
• Great Empire of Indrala
• United States of Jelbania
• Free and United Country of Kalistan
• Empire de la Canrille (Kanjor)
• Principality of Kazulia
• United Republics of Lodamun
• Confederate States of Lourenne
• Republic of Vorona
• Trigunskaja Narodnaja Respublika (Trigunia)
• Great Kingdom of Tukarali
• Rzeczpospolita Walruzyjska (Republic of Valruzia)
• Kalopiká Diktatoría
• Federation of Zardugal

Tier 4: Nations in Tier 4 have no real democracy; they are autocratic in nature.

• Federal Majatran States of Badara
• Democratic Republic of Aloria
• Republic of Beiteynu
• Imperia Narikaton/Darnussian Republic
• Unholy Davostan Empire
• Federal Republic of Egelion
• Free Gaduridos
• Hobrazian Republic
• United Jakania
• Al-Emmelkh al-Qafuristaniyyah (Kafuristan)
• Republic of Kirlawa
• People's Republic of Likatonia
• Great Gerajan Artanian Kingdom of Malivia, Abode of Welfare
• Free Republic of Mordusia
• Republic of Kizenia
• Repubblica Istaliana (Quanzar)
• Empire de la Canrille (Rildanor)
• Volkstaat (Saridan)
• Rengō no Sekouo Teikoku (Sekowo)
• Republic of Talmoria
• Vanukuaanse Volksrepubliek

Tier A: Nations in Tier A have no functioning government.

• There are currently no Tier A nations.

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OOC: I got permission from Aquinas to restart this thread. Update: Flash has been fixed with Moderation's help(I'm terrible at formatting, I know), from now on you'l be able to experience the IAN fully!
International Ariwaves Network Revived by SSNS Corporation!!!
Like Music to Your Ears!



Terra's most popular and beloved independent Radio Station, the International Airwaves Network has been revived thanks to SSNS Corporation's CEO, Lotte Van Althuis' generosity. We were the longest standing international Radio station providing unbiased, independent and reliable news reports from all around the world. As our last audition was broadcasted roughly 550 years ago, Today we give you the opportunity to listen to the same radiostation you grand, grand, grand, grand, grand parents listened to. This is a unique opportunity that you most likely won't encounter again during your lifetime, therefore I and my colleagues highly encourage you to stay with us celebrating the revival of this nearly century old broadcasting station.

Today evening broadcast is special not only because of that, you will be informed about our brand new show timetable which features some of the old shows your mentioned ancestors might have been fans of and a very long list of brand new shows. We will also introduce our staff to our dear listeners and provide you with information where to find us online and offline.

Stay with us and celebrate this unique anniversary, for those of you who would like to listen to some good music today, we have prepared a special music show following this "Revival" broadcast.



Welcome Back! You're listening to International Airwaves Network avaiable at 7.2 MHZ internationally or at 97.7 FM in Saridan, broadcasting from Pietersburg, Sint Pietereiland, Saridan. We are about to introduce you to our brand new show timetable, I assure you that everyone will find something interesting in it.

-At 7:30 Saridani Time we will broadcast the "Good Morning Terra!" Audition that features important news highlights from all around the globe. Good music will also be an integral part of "Good Morning Terra!" as we want to make those commuting to work happier and more enthusiastic. Dr. Klaus van Anholt and I, Lila Antonise will lead this audition.

-At 10:00 Saridani Time we will begin the "Dovani Rhythms" - Ms. Min Chung Ah will take you on a journey through the world of Dankukin, Sekowan, Kazulian and Mikuni-Harusutorian music as well as bring to you the most reliable news highlights for the region.

-13:00 Saridani Time will bring to you the "Musical Lunch" - Alex Daelman will help you unwind and consume your lunch accompanied by Magnificent music from all around Terra.

-At 16:00 Saridani Time all of the world will turn on their radios to listen to "Sixteen O'clock Live"- the Day's most important news brodcast followed by Two and a half hour of Seleyan and Majatran music. I will lead this show accompanied by Angelique Koning.

-At 18:30 Saridani Time we bring you the "Evening Report"- A full news report including all major global happenings and the most popular music will be presented to you by Dr. Klaus van Anholt and Dr. Lotte Van Althuis, the generous Ex-Kanselier of Saridan who revived our radio.

-With 20:00 Saridani Time comes the "Satire Evening"- Alex Daelman will show us how to talk about politics with an overdose of humor and Satire. He will criticize all of the world's politicians together with his guests.

-At 21:30 Saridani Time begins the "Daily Nightline"- an extremely universal audition brought to you by Anton Lauwens and Adelheid Nagel that covers everything from news to music.

-Finally, at 4:00 Saridani Time we begin the "Dawn Update"- Ms. Min Chung Ah will bring you the newest news highlights avaiable and greet the new day together with you. With the end of this show the cycle begins once again.


This is Everything for Today, we will start regular, scheduled broadcasts from tommorow. Remember to send us feedback using our website www.ian.com.sd , you can both request songs and express your opinion of our radio. Your host Lila Antonise signing off from Pietersburg, Saridan.

[SSLU]

Good Morning Terra!
Like Music to Your Ears!
September 3899



LA: Good Morning Terra! This is your favourit host Lila Antonise speaking. We are accompanied by Dr. Klaus van Anholt who will help me introduce you to the recent global happenings.
KvA: Good Morning Terra, I'm glad to be here. Do not forget that you are listening to the IAN, the world's best radio station avaiable at 7.2 MHZ globally...
LA: ...and at 97.7 FM in Saridan.
KvA: Stay with us for the International News Broadcast!



Trigunia Is making a small step towards ending LGBT discrimination- Trigunia's two ruling parties have achieved compromise over the issue of homosexuality in the military. Lesbians, Bisexuals and Transgenders are now able to become a part of the Trigunian Army if they remain silent about their sexuality. This "Don't ask, Don't tell" policy, despite still being heavily discriminative is better than the previous poicy. Many call this a small step towards ending LGBT discrimination in Trigunia. LINK

Army Structures Reorganized in Telamon- Even during periods of global peace improvements have to be made in national militaries, Telamon is the perfect example. It has reorganized its military structures to prepare for major drills with the --now homosexual-- Trigunian Army. Telamonese Armored divisions and Mechanized Divisions were combined into Combined Arms Divisions in hopes of rising combat effectiveness. LINK

Joint Trigunian-Telamonese Drills Conducted- This year's annual joint military exercise is a clear indication of the very close diplomatic ties between Telamon and Trigunia. A total of 3000 troops have participated in this joint miitary drill. Critics accuse the previously mentioned nations of warmongering and purposely warming up global tension. LINK1 LINK2

"The Saridani Tunnel of Liberal Dreams"- With the "Millenium" tunnel being barely 40 percent complete and only several months separating us from the new century, the internet is now full of jokes about how the Tunnel has little chance of being finished before year 4000. The Millenium Tunnel was planned about 30 years ago, during Saridani Liberal Front's rule, although it was cancelled quickly because of the communist revolution that ravaged the country. Various Urban Exploration groups now wander around the so-called "Tunnel of Liberal Dreams", a monumental building that could have changed Saridan drastically if the Liberals didn't flee the country to save themselves from terrorist threats.



*You're listening to International Radiowaves Network avaiable at 7.2 MHZ Globally and at 97.7 FM in Saridan.*

LA: We will prepare the Geopolitics & Coffee section, meanwhile you'll have the opportunity to enjoy some of history's greatest hits. Let's start this day with an immortal single that has soared up many Terran Music Charts in the past. Krone- Rhythm of My Life.



OOC: I'll try to become better with evey post, so far there has not been much to write about since the world is stagnate.
Muisc Used: Corona Rhythym of the Night

[Kubrick]

OOC: Hmm, I'll stir up the hive a little.

[SSLU]

OOC: Hmm, I'll stir up the hive a little.

OOC: Huh?
*New Broadcast Coming Today Evening*