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Mongolian Investigations Continue; South Korea Condemned
As Russian, Chinese, and Mongolian intelligence and law enforcement agencies continue to investigate the recent pipeline bombing and abductions of Chinese and Russian military and civilian personnel, other state actors are involving themselves.South Korean intelligence officials were implicated by the Mongolian government after following leads identifying the ultra-nationalist group at the heart of the recent unrest. Russian agencies have corroborated this intelligence, citing the terrorist faction known as Natigai as the agents responsible. The Nataigai agents work in isolated cells spread throughout the Mongolian countryside, and are believed to be responsible for several recent high-level assassinations of Mongolian politicians.
In Russia, an American is being held in alleged connection to the pipeline incident. Russian media reports that the man, Adam Poskovitch, was infiltrating the Russian intelligence community in order to encourage defection and gain access to information about the investigation.
Gabonese Crisis at a Standstill
With Canadian scientists testing a vaccine in the field, there have been no new cases of Sleeping Sickness identified since April. Ethical concerns remain over the Canadian government's use of the vaccine without extensive animal and laboratory testing, a process that usually takes years.
Turks Take Credit for Antiguan Bombings
In a public statement released last week, the Turks have taken responsibility for recent drone strikes that led to the toppling of the narco-terrorists at the heart of the recent Antiguan takeover. The attacks, both highly precise and entirely professional, are credited with ending the months-long siege that threw the Caribbean micro-nation into panic and turmoil. However, British politicians are demanding a formal hearing, after reports indicate that Mi-6 personnel were in Antigua at the time of the bombings, leading to one casualty.
Irish Republicans Question Unification with Monarchy
Although unification support has been sharply rising in recent months, topping at 75% in March, many Irish Republicans are questioning Britain's aggressive pro-monarchy campaign. A referandum is currently scheduled for December of 2018.
Russia Prepares Investors for World Cup
With the upcoming World Cup looking to attract international visitors to all corners of Russia, President V. has urged the passing of an aggressive, pro-business tax code, encouraging investment and growth. International financieers are taking note, ecspecially in light of promised energy partnerships between Russia and Japan.
The Tiger and The Crane
Despite all-time highs of Korean public service engagement by the scientific sector, Japan has emerged as the undisputed industrial leader in East Asia, poaching scientests from throughout the region, including some of Korea's best and brightest.
Malthus Wrong (Again)
Despite dire doomsday predictions about overpopulation and food shortages, the global food economy has made incredible progress in recent years, with both South Korea and Turkey boasting record foot outputs. Turkey's economy is being dramatically shaped by a new export market built off of agricultural in a new free trade zone -- The South West Asian Trade CoOperation.
Canadian Scintests in Tuvulu to Study Climate Change
Dramatically rising sea levels in Tuvulu have triggered international alarm, with Canadian scientists being sent to the micronation to study the impacts and causes of rising coast levels.
Federal Government Approves $4 Minimum Wage Hike
In what is being described as the largest shift in American labor policy in a decade, Congress recently passed a bill placing the minimum wage at $12/hr, tying it to inflation. The bill achieved broad, bipartisan support, and is expected to be signed into law by the President. However, it has attracted criticism in many at-risk Republican districts, while finding broad support in democratic districts. Early polling indicates major democratic victories in the upcoming midterm elections.
Ground Broken on XL Pipeline
Despite Canadian opposition, ground has been broken on a pipeline designed to connect Albertan Tar Sands oil to Texan refineries. Reports indicate that diplomatic negotiations between the nations have fallen through over Canadian environmental concerns.
The Space Race
The last three months have indicated what many are calling a Space Exploration Renaissance, as countries worldwide compete to develop new and more efficient propulsion systems. South Korea is eyeing a full space command by 2019, while Turkey has chosen to partner with the EU, gaining great support for it's Launchpad facility -- a worldclass example of space exploration architecture.
The United Kingdom has also seen great gains in the formation of a new advisory ministry, created to study the world's most cutting edge astronomic innovations. It would currently be considered the world's leading government facility, if not for Russia. In Moscow, the young Milo Yokovich has been named to head up state-sponsored space programs, as the result of winning a national competition, where he unveiled his prototype model for gravity-well based propulsion systems.
As Russian, Chinese, and Mongolian intelligence and law enforcement agencies continue to investigate the recent pipeline bombing and abductions of Chinese and Russian military and civilian personnel, other state actors are involving themselves.South Korean intelligence officials were implicated by the Mongolian government after following leads identifying the ultra-nationalist group at the heart of the recent unrest. Russian agencies have corroborated this intelligence, citing the terrorist faction known as Natigai as the agents responsible. The Nataigai agents work in isolated cells spread throughout the Mongolian countryside, and are believed to be responsible for several recent high-level assassinations of Mongolian politicians.
In Russia, an American is being held in alleged connection to the pipeline incident. Russian media reports that the man, Adam Poskovitch, was infiltrating the Russian intelligence community in order to encourage defection and gain access to information about the investigation.
Gabonese Crisis at a Standstill
With Canadian scientists testing a vaccine in the field, there have been no new cases of Sleeping Sickness identified since April. Ethical concerns remain over the Canadian government's use of the vaccine without extensive animal and laboratory testing, a process that usually takes years.
Turks Take Credit for Antiguan Bombings
In a public statement released last week, the Turks have taken responsibility for recent drone strikes that led to the toppling of the narco-terrorists at the heart of the recent Antiguan takeover. The attacks, both highly precise and entirely professional, are credited with ending the months-long siege that threw the Caribbean micro-nation into panic and turmoil. However, British politicians are demanding a formal hearing, after reports indicate that Mi-6 personnel were in Antigua at the time of the bombings, leading to one casualty.
Irish Republicans Question Unification with Monarchy
Although unification support has been sharply rising in recent months, topping at 75% in March, many Irish Republicans are questioning Britain's aggressive pro-monarchy campaign. A referandum is currently scheduled for December of 2018.
Russia Prepares Investors for World Cup
With the upcoming World Cup looking to attract international visitors to all corners of Russia, President V. has urged the passing of an aggressive, pro-business tax code, encouraging investment and growth. International financieers are taking note, ecspecially in light of promised energy partnerships between Russia and Japan.
The Tiger and The Crane
Despite all-time highs of Korean public service engagement by the scientific sector, Japan has emerged as the undisputed industrial leader in East Asia, poaching scientests from throughout the region, including some of Korea's best and brightest.
Malthus Wrong (Again)
Despite dire doomsday predictions about overpopulation and food shortages, the global food economy has made incredible progress in recent years, with both South Korea and Turkey boasting record foot outputs. Turkey's economy is being dramatically shaped by a new export market built off of agricultural in a new free trade zone -- The South West Asian Trade CoOperation.
Canadian Scintests in Tuvulu to Study Climate Change
Dramatically rising sea levels in Tuvulu have triggered international alarm, with Canadian scientists being sent to the micronation to study the impacts and causes of rising coast levels.
Federal Government Approves $4 Minimum Wage Hike
In what is being described as the largest shift in American labor policy in a decade, Congress recently passed a bill placing the minimum wage at $12/hr, tying it to inflation. The bill achieved broad, bipartisan support, and is expected to be signed into law by the President. However, it has attracted criticism in many at-risk Republican districts, while finding broad support in democratic districts. Early polling indicates major democratic victories in the upcoming midterm elections.
Ground Broken on XL Pipeline
Despite Canadian opposition, ground has been broken on a pipeline designed to connect Albertan Tar Sands oil to Texan refineries. Reports indicate that diplomatic negotiations between the nations have fallen through over Canadian environmental concerns.
The Space Race
The last three months have indicated what many are calling a Space Exploration Renaissance, as countries worldwide compete to develop new and more efficient propulsion systems. South Korea is eyeing a full space command by 2019, while Turkey has chosen to partner with the EU, gaining great support for it's Launchpad facility -- a worldclass example of space exploration architecture.
The United Kingdom has also seen great gains in the formation of a new advisory ministry, created to study the world's most cutting edge astronomic innovations. It would currently be considered the world's leading government facility, if not for Russia. In Moscow, the young Milo Yokovich has been named to head up state-sponsored space programs, as the result of winning a national competition, where he unveiled his prototype model for gravity-well based propulsion systems.