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HEIDANMANN ARRESTED; COULD SPEND UP TO 60 YEARS IN PRISON



Kresville- Today, Former President Francois Heidanmann was arrested For 5 counts of Fraud And 3 counts of treason. Heidanmann was speaking at a leftist event when Kresville Police arrested him. Heidanmann repeatedly said he was innocent and that The Incumbent President (William Deveroux) was out to get him. Heidanmann has recently come after fire after he assaulted a reporter, punching him twice in the face.
Heidanmann has come after controversy when he supposedly fired a minister. The treason comes in after his term ended. There were talks that he planned to overthrow the government. More on this story later

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A King back in Lourenne
The Lourenne National News

After years of Political Dissary the people of Lourenne will once again have the stability of a King by the name of Xsavior Fredricks who is now King of Lourenne and has already prepared troops to join SATO in invading Vorona to "free them". Already 12,00 men have joined and our preparing to go off to war in order to serve their King. LONG LIVE THE THRONE OF FREDRICKS RULER OF LOURENNE AND SOON THE WORLD.

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Ministry of Finance to Cooperate with Saridani Asset Freezes

Transcript from live radio broadcast

Cap de Lourenne, Louives - Minister of Finance Comrade Eyz announced at a press conference in the nation's capital today that the Saridani initiative to freeze assets held by Lourennais citizens would not only be respected if and when such a freeze were to take action, but that the ministry would contribute findings to the Saridanis so as to assist them in completing the sweep.

Audio from press conference:

A core value of my party has always been to ensure that Lourennais fruits of labor be dispersed and held to the benefit of the Lourennais. (interrupted by applause) New Reaction long ago led its campaign to quash capitalism in this country, to the benefit of our countrymen at all walks of life. To enrich the hereditary estates of our lords and ladies, to deliver workplaces into the hands of the laborers staffing them and, finally, to place beneath state ownership and operation those aspects of our wealth and exchange which indeed belong to our folk as a whole. Even the lower races residing in Lourenne, which for centuries...NAY!...millennia have plagued us, were put into bondage, and methods of distribution established which would ensure all Lourennais a reasonable expectation of access to the kinds of leisure and productivity which only chattel slaves can bring.

Still, an avaricious few have, over time, taken advantage of their private troves of currency for the antisocial aim of investing it abroad. Money represents and deals in real wealth, wealth which is obtained either through lawful ownership or lawful exchange. But all wealth has its basis at some point in the collective holdings and combined efforts of our peers. Just as we all hail from an original racial heritage, so do we subsist off of an original economic commonwealth. So when this wealth is left to sit abroad, to the contractual benefit of those who are not only divergent from our ways, but even on occasion divergent from our own bodily essences, pity cannot be had for those who engaged in capitalist thievery.

Naturally, it would be preferable for foreign assets to be liquidated, converted into our currency and returned to Lourenne. It would also have been preferable for these seemingly inevitable freezes to have been launched in the spirit of collaboration, not conflict. To our dismay, just as the latter has not been the case, neither can we expect the former to transpire either. Those assets will remain in Saridani limbo; should peace abroad remain my party's erstwhile commitment, those investments will stay confiscated. Yet at least the sanctions from abroad, which have deterred further outflow of funds according to my ministry's findings, now have an additional line of force behind them so far as the Saridanis have a say in it. I welcome Minister of Foreign Affairs van Locklan as he teaches our criminal element what happens to those who place gold over blood. (yelling) IT ALWAYS SINKS; IT NEVER FLOATS! (applause and cheering)

Returning to studio:

In response to questions from reporters, Comrade Eyz insisted that the upcoming Saridani travel ban would be more appropriately addressed by Minister of Environment and Tourism Comrade Noicz.

End of transcript

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SENATE VOTES TO ABOLISH SLAVERY, END SEGREGATION

The Lourennaise Senate overwhelmingly voted to abolish state-sanctioned slavery and racial segregation, bringing an end to a dark chapter in Lourennaise history.

In a series of party-line votes that continued late into the night, the Senate approved a package of legislation that were introduced by the Parti libéral to abolish slavery and the slave trade in Lourenne, as well as to bring an end to state-sanctioned racial segregation and discrimination.

Speaking in a press conference after the Senate votes, Prime Minister Colin Vernier called the passage of the measures "a victory for Lourenne".

"For far too long, the will of the Lourennaise people had been ignored to the detriment of all of us," Vernier said. "With these sensible measures that will restore the rights and freedoms of millions of Lourennians, the country can finally heal and grow again."

The Prime Minister also expressed hopes that the votes will bring an end to sanctions that had been imposed on Lourenne by the international community, as well as reduce tension in the region. "The Lourennaise people want to engage with the rest of Terra. The Lourennaise people want peace," Vernier said.

The votes were a major victory for Vernier, who campaigned heavily in the last election on bringing an end to the previous New Reaction-led government's racial policies.

Prior to the Senate votes, there were concerns that the civil rights measures would be brought down by the Action Lourennaise, whose leader had previously announced that the party would not support the abolition of slavery until after the next election.

In the end though, Action Lourennaise senators abstained from the votes, and the measures were all approved comfortably with 332 votes for and 151 votes against.

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Provisional Government vows to restore order, then give free elections.

After months of turmoil, and the country at the brink of disaster, a movement called "Emergency Army Movement" has stepped forward to restore order and take the reigns of Lourenne. Consisting of army officials, politicians and retired professors and led by former diplomat Dr. Xavier Lestrange, a professor in Foreign Relations, and Major General Aubrey De Verre this movement has managed to takeover the key cities and now is forming a provisional government.

The 3rd Infantry Division marching through the capital

In a joint press conference Provisional President Major General Aubrey De Verre and Provisional Prime Minister Dr. Xavier Lestrange have announced that Lourenne is declared under martial law, effective immediately, and that this situation will remain until order is restored. A curfew after 20.00 has been put in place and the Military Police has substituted normal police units

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Constitution Changes, President De Verre to become Supreme President
The Lourenne International News Network

In order to stabilize Lourenne the Grand National Assembly has voted for in the Provisional Government's proposal to remain in power without elections, for the next 2 years and President Aubrey De Verre to become Supreme President. Also, the change in the Constitution will feature a much more active role for the Prime Minister, Dr. Xavier Lestrange who will take more responsibilities than just heading the Government. International press has criticized the political situation in Lourenne, stating that this is a violation on democracy. Government officials, responded to that, saying that " desperate times call for desperate measures. And Mj. General De Verre is the man to turn this around."

Although it is rather questionable how the country will be run by mostly Army officials, Prime Minister Lestrange has stated his absolute confidence in the current members of the cabinet and of course, his Excellency the Supreme President.

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Lourenne Quotidien
July 22, 4032

Outannais Open Commences

PALAIS DOYLE - The Round of 32 of the Outannais Open will begin in September. The prestigious Doyle Trophy will be awarded a 565th time to the champions of the Open by President Jewell Stillman. The matches will be played out at Navy Pier here in Palais Doyle. All countries are invited to participate. Please send a message to the Republicains McGovern if you wish to participate.
President Stillman at a press conference with Raʾīs Siddiqui in the Badaran Capitol Greenhouse.

President Embarks to Badara
Says Badaran human rights record "needs work", public works "embarrassing"

DAR AS-SALAM - President Jewell Stillman embarked on a trip to Badara at the beginning of this month, meeting with many of that country's government officials. Stillman satisfied human rights groups by criticizing Al'Badara's record of equal rights for women and freedom of speech laws. Stillman also defied expectations by offering the Badaran government 7 million LFR, pledging a lot more under the condition that none of the preliminary money is leaked due to corruption, people may speak freely, and that women become more equal, challenging the Raʾīs by asking, "If a female president can come here and be treated equally, why can't any other woman?". However, it is unclear whether the Badaran government will accept this.


Members of the Senate-Assembly Foreign Relations Caucus look on as President Stillman delivers a press conference regarding the trip.

President Stillman came home from her trip significantly more popular than four days earlier, boosting her favorable rating to 97%, its highest yet. At a press conference recently, Stillman remarked of the trip, "Our relations are now significantly better, and we will work towards perfect harmony." Even her strongest critics stood by this statement. Even Lourenne's most conservative newspaper, the Revolution, praised Stillman's hope of harmony, calling it "a step forward" from the President's "usual behavior".

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Lourenne Quotidien
December 2, 4042

Lourenne, Aloria Mobilize As Embassy Crisis Escalates

The SS Aigle (S/DS-C 167) is one of nine additional ships to be sent to Beiteynu to guard the Lourennian embassy.

BY ANNE-MARIE DURAND

ALTRAE, Clenon (Darnussia) - Combined Lourennian-Alorian forces led by Lt. General Cara Doyle along the coast near Yishlehem guarding the Lourennian embassy got a large surprise boost yesterday, when nine additional Navy ships arrived carrying four volunteer reserve regiments. The force has been docked behind the embassy on and off for over a year now, with ships rotating back to Lourenne for food and materiel. While the Lourennian government is strongly pacifistic, Secretary of Defense Lydia Stillman released a statement late last night where she wrote, "Force will be used if needed, but only if needed." More details as this story develops.

Noel Proposes New Budget

Members of the Budget Allocation Committee look on as Secretary of Finance Chloe Noel defends her proposed budget plan, which would more than double the current one.

BY WHITNEY BLANCHARD

THIERS-NOEL - Senators and members of the Budget Allocation Committee began debating Finance Secretary Chloe Noel's proposed budget plan earlier this week. Madame Noel's plan would include vast increases in health, social services, the environment, and tourism, while incorporating significant decreases in defense funding, thus raising the government's annual spending from the current 257,000,000 LFR to 650,000,000 LFR. Critics have bashed the Secretary for cutting defense spending during a time of escalating tensions with Beiteynu. Noel confesses the plan is "only temporary", and that "increases, decreases, and other modifications will be made as required". A morning minute vote from Thursday showed that approximately 60% of senators and 55% of those on the Budget Allocation Committee, which it must pass, support the plan. More details as debate progresses.
McCreights Dragged to Hutori for Court Appearance

The plane carrying the McCreights and their legal counsel arrives at the Woodhurst airport before the trial at the Lagard Circuit Court.

BY RENEE O'DONNELL

AYLESBURY, Lagard (Hutori) - Secretary of Environment and Tourism Gwen McCreight and Secretary of State Cheyne McCreight arrived in Hutori recently to play plaintiff in a controversial corporation trial. The McCreights, longtime Rocc Cola Group shareholders, are accusing the Group of breaching their contract by liquidating their shares without their consent and against their request. CEO Clinton Wayne, who leads the defense, claims the McCreights offered their consent for their shares to be liquidated. Our own Chief Justice Chloe Mitchell, a leading scholar of Hutorian law and the McCreights' legal counsel, said in a press release Wednesday that the trial was "tough, but going well". Gwen McCreight has promised to appeal the decision if she loses the court fight, saying in a statement Tuesday that "I will fight as long as I can. They can pry my Shareholder's Contract from my cold, lifeless, dead hands." More details as this story develops and on our live news radio program, Quotidien En Direct.

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Quotidien En Direct
Live Broadcast of Lourenne This Morning, February 18, 4043

7:14 AM

RENEE O'DONNELL: We turn now to breaking news from the Lourennian government. Foreign Affairs Secretary Cheyne McCreight has agreed to withdraw Lourennian personnel in Beiteynu.

WHITNEY BLANCHARD: In a press release earlier this morning, McCreight wrote that she "will not let the delegation out until the Lourenne Diplomatic Relations Act is repealed".

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BLANCHARD: The Secretary also released her goals for the negotiations, which we will learn about in just a moment, but we'll turn now to Anne-Marie Durand, who is following the situation in Beiteynu from Altrae, Darnussia.

O'DONNELL: Anne-Marie, good morning.

DURAND: Good morning. Prime Minister Paul Grunbaum seemed optimistic towards negotiations today, a surprise move from a politician that has seemingly always hated Lourenne and overreacted on his part over the tiniest wrongs made by the Lourennian government. The twenty-two embassy staff stepped onto a Lourennian Navy cruiser around 2:30 AM Lourennian Standard Time today, thus ending a siege that lasted over a year. If plans hold tight, negotiations will begin in December. Whitney?

BLANCHARD: Anne-Marie, thank you. We turn now to Norah De Croix, who is on Wacker Street covering the Lourennian side. Norah, good morning.

DE CROIX: Good morning. Secretary McCreight issued conditions on her agenda to complete during the talks, which will be held in her hometown of Palais Doyle. Among those are the repeal of the Lourenne Diplomatic Relations Act, a very unpopular and controversial bill expelling all Lourennian citizens from Beiteynu. We are still expecting more information, and a press conference with the Secretary will begin at 7:45. The government is yet to hear back on the confirmation of these talks. Renee?

O'DONNELL: Norah, thank you.

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O'DONNELL: It's 7:19, time to check your local weather.

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Thiers-Noel, June 4067

Lourenne Faces Bankruptcy

In a public statement made this morning Premier Ministre Alceste Marchal informed the public that the Republic of Lourenne faces bankruptcy:

Unfortunately we have to inform the public of Lourenne and all Terra that our nation is on the brink of bankruptcy. The former Stillmanists government showing a shocking incompetence in economic matters held taxes extremely low while at the same time keeping spending at a level that our nation cannot and could never maintain. As one of the poorest nations and weakest economies until recently we spent large sums on foreign aid. The Stillmanists took in two million people from Dundorf when our own people struggled to survive. Our infrastructure is crumbling, our schools are in a horrible state, our health care system is collapsing.
Therefore we have taken steps to dramatically reduce public spending and increasing taxes. This is our only chance.