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Tellegram: We of the Empire of Kontor would like to announce the completion of our first manned space probe mission.

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Bellevue, Vitolia - Construction continues in Bellevue, the fastest growing town-turning-city in Vitolia! With the population boom bumping the total people by over 60% in the past year, and with those numbers expected to rise, especially once the John Wilson International Airport is completed, this city is struggling to keep up.

Bellevue Island, in which will house only the ultra rich, is currently under construction now, and is expected to be finished within the next two years, at which point its expected to fill up almost instantly, with already about 75% of its land claimed already between businesses and residents.

Bellevue is expected to see a population growth of about 1000% over the next two years, and with that population growth, it will see similar gains in land growth as well.

Arlington, in the mean time, seems to be sliding into 3rd place of Vitolia's three largest towns. Vintage is 2nd, and while seeing massive growth on its own, still is nothing quite like Bellevues growth.

"...and in other international news, the People's Republic of Aykhal has recently disbanded their congressional parliament, handing more direct power to the state and the 'people.'..."

.:FSN Breaking News:.
Flaming Souls Aerospace Corp Launches Space Station
Could Space be the new frontier for entrepreneurs?


At approximately 8 am SST (Soulian Standard Time) today, the FSA MIA Station was declared operational, and the first Astronauts to be manning it have taken up residence.

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The MIA Station

While many critics had declared that the Soulian Space Program was dead in the water after a few moon landings, FSA Corp has surprised many with the announcement. This station marks the first manned space mission in the last ten years for the nation. Due to untimely set backs and a financial scare, the FSA was looking at never launching so much as a satellite again, but wealthy entrepreneur Jay Nicholson came to the rescue.

Cited as a publicity move, two years ago Mr. Nicholson invested a large portion of his considerable wealth into FSA Corp, and many financial advisors were stunned.

With the announcement of a successful manned flight again under their belts, and the opening of the new station, FSA Corp stock (FAC) jumped an impressive 52 points at opening today.

Retired SAD Colonel Mike Ingloi is the commanding officer of the MIA Station. We have yet to be able to contact anyone within FSA Corp for comments or an interview. Stay tuned in the days ahead, as we promise we will have something for you.

SIC: Naturally, the press release from Biopreparat was sanitized to hide the primary motivations behind this discovery; now that dengue was sequenced, work on chimera viruses could proceed. Febrile diseases were the primary focus area for weaponization over the next decade, and dengue was only the start of research in to a very promising field. Of course, it had practical uses, both at home and abroad where such diseases were endemic, but the primary purpose was to produce new and deadly weapons for use on the country's enemies.

Biopreparat Sequences Flavivirus, Cause of Dengue Fever

The Vetalian state biological research institute Biopreparat has announced the successful completion of the 2012-2015 Sequencing Drive, with all viruses of the family Flaviviridae now fully sequenced and catalogued in Biopreparat databases. This sequencing data will be publicly released at the start of next year to research institutions around the world and the next group of candidates for the 2015-2018 drive will be announced shortly thereafter.

We thank all of the scientists involved for producing this remarkable achievement in such a rapid time and hope that further research will keep Vetalia at the top of the global biological research community.

Regards,
Dr. Vladimir Ovnichinnikov, Central Director

URMANIAN MILITARY FORCES TESTS NEW SUBMARINE

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Today, at 14:00 (Angelian time (Angela-capital of Urmania)) new HS-17 submarine was floated at Arghon Bay, near Somidia city. This submarine has 360cm titanium armor, 6 torpedo launchers, 2 sonars, a radar and a ballistic missile launcher. Appr. price is 1.500.000.000$ or 3.000.000.000 urmanian kenos.

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Vitolia's Embassy Island (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=542697) has officially been opened!

Greal moon base complete

Yesterday, the Greal Space Agency has declared that the Greal moon base is complete. This announcement comes one month after Greal astronauts landed on Mars.

OOC: I'll add more later.

Todays news comes from the grounds of Flaming Souls itself. An entire region in Northeastern Soulian territory has been set aside for embassies for foreign nationals. To find out more, visit here (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=542701).

I am proud to declare that The Most Serene Republic of Cinta-cinta had just been admitted into the United Nations. Nation-wide celebrations have been planned for the next few days.

KING KONG VISITS BELLEVUE!
King Kong Makes a Destructive Visit to Bellevue - To the Cheers of Vitolia!
Bellevue, Vitolia - Today, King Kong has made a visit (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=542779) to Vitolia's largest and fastest growing city, Bellevue. He proceeded to destroy multiple buildings. But, it was with the approval and support of Vitolians and their government. Why? Because, this King Kong wasn't alive - rather, he was a machine build as a creative way to draw attention to this great city, while taking down old, abandoned buildings deemed unsafe, so that new businesses could arise.

World Economic Summit Comes to Vitolia!
Embassy Island - The Summit Hall on Embassy Island will be hosting its first summit (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=542780) - a major international economy summit welcoming nations from across the globe.

On the agenda will be an overview of the global economy, its stability, as well as the changes and growth taking place, the balance of power, and ways to improve the global economy, as well as helpfully creating economy ties between those attending. It is certainly expected to be a major event that could help to change the world for the better in the near and far future!

The International Drive Opens!
Bellevue, Vitolia - The International Drive (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=542776), located in the heart of Bellevue, Vitolia, has recently opened to raving reviews from across the globe. It will hoist high flags from across the globe, as well as shops and restaurants from their respective nations. This is an excellent way to improve ties with other nations, and increase travel in Bellevue and the rest of Vitolia. A real 'Taste of the World' happening day and night here!

International School for the Ultra Talented an Ultra Hit!
Bellevue, Vitolia - The International School for the Ultra Talented (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=542700) has opened to a huge enrollment and has already become an acclaimed school world-wide, bringing in world-class teachers and the brightest students from across the globe to one place. This school accepts students ranging from ages 12-19.

John Wilson International Airport Finished!
Bellevue, Vitolia - The John Wilson International Airport (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=542604) has finally been finished! The first ever airport - let alone international airport - in Vitolia has proven to be a big one, and a big hit, already with almost have of its terminals and concourses purchased, and the rest going quickly. This will surely improve travel and trade to this rapidly growing nation!

Flamings Souls News Network
The latest on Wunderburgen Automobiles

Wunderburgen Auto's Unveils 2008 Models
Wunderburgen Automobiles, the largest car manufacturer in Soulia has released the technical data on its 2008 lineup (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=542751). Further details and reviews can be seen in the upcoming issue of Motor & Driver, available soon at a newsstand near you.
A. Hutchinson, IPS


Rumors of a Merger
The rumor mill has been abuzz lately with talks that Wunderburgen may be merging with a foreign party, with some saying that it was merely a partnership. Some of the outlandish stories out there said that an undisclosed company from AMF was looking at buying out WA, or that WA was looking to buy out smaller nations auto companies. The recent press release made by WA put these rumors to rest, saying that any offers were, of course, looked at out of politeness, but were likely to be turned down.
J. McDevitt, IPS

*Outro Music*

The sun is setting over the Atlantic horizon; orange and yellow splashed over the ocean. The sky is clear of clouds. Waves calmly roll up onto the beautiful, sandy beach.

A male speaker announces calmly, Vitolia... Beholder of Beauty. What a grand sight this is. Bustling, booming cities. Hot beaches. Relaxing ocean strolls. Rather it be for business or pleasure, Vitolia is the new hot spot to visit...

PROTEST AT ANGELA, A POLICEMAN KILLED

Yesterday, 1500 men was protesting at Angela, Urmania. They was asked to go home, but they started to throw rocks and shooting pneumatic pistols. They a police force was send. J.Barron, 32-year old police sergeant, hit one of protesting with baton, and got shot from pneumatic pistol to head. He fell on ground and got kicked to death. Now Urmanian Government got more strict laws against protests, and J.Barron's family got 500.000 kenos (250.000$) for compensation.

Gur'ta Mibolina Estra
Day 42 of the Fourth Season, Twenty-First Year of Lyta
[Excerpts from page one, last edition (translated from Brellachi)]

QUEEN LYTA MODERNISES MILITARY

QUEEN LYTA, Her horses swift and Her blade true, in Her divine wisdom has ordained the expansion and improvement of the illustrious defenders of the Goddess, our dedicated protectors and loyal servants of Her Divine Majesty, the Legion of Light.

Heretics and dishonoured souls abound, Her decree is motivated by a desire to maintain a par with our darkened peers across the seas. Hark, can you hear the triumph of light o'er dark already? Her wisdom unmatched, Queen Lyta has guided the Legion Guardians in selecting new weapons, equipment, and vehicles, in a campaign of uprating previously unmatched in scope and expenditure. Already, the Legion outclasses the darkened ones in will and might, and it is known by Her Divine Majesty that their new weapons of warfare will make them indomitable.

Over one hundred billion of the unclean units of currency known as dollars have been assigned to the campaign, known to Her Court as "The Enlightening", the first stage of which will see new assault weapons issued to Legion Footsoldiers. The new weapons, known to be called ARM-21L 'Emancipators', will hurl projectiles of roughly 0.25 inches at colossal speeds towards any darkened ones who think to challenge Her Legion, and first units are already in the making. The next stages will upgrade everything, from armoured cavalry forces to Her ocean going vessels.

As always, criticism has not been made, and Guardians of the Legion experienced great elation when discussing Her wisdom in this and all things.

The Enlightening is said, in Her words, to take fifteen orbital cycles to complete.



ANCIENT RUINS FOUND

THE NOMADIC tribe of Gorl, found most usually roaming in the northern province of Helacia, has claimed to have stumbled upon the ancient ruins of the Helacian Temple of the Goddess this morning.

Whilst on a hunt for boar, the Gorls found a strange arrangement of stones protruding slightly from the forest floor. Employing their artisans to clear the trees and dig up the stones, the tribe was astounded to find the entrance to a massive temple complex.

Gorl Jern, leader of the tribe, has stated that they believe the temple to be "...the original Helacian Temple, a centre of worship over three thousand years ago."

Under tribal rights they claim ownership of the land until they depart, and have invited historians to examine the ruins. However, after mere hours of announcing their discovery, they have met with many other tribe leaders and pilgrims asking to worship there.

Great and Divine Queen Lyta, in Her wisdom, has petitioned for historical experts far and wide to uncover the secrets of this most important archaeological discovery.

FSN Breaking News

Wunderburgen Eco Launched Today
The geniuses over at Wunderburgen Automobiles are at it again with the release of the Eco. New in 2008, the Eco will be their first environmentally friendly vehicle. Read more at their corporate site here (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=542751).

Turmoil and Unrest in Soulia (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=542936)
Qiloir - The southeastern region of Soulia has done the unthinkable today and thrown off the yoke of Soulian Authority. Not much is available at this time, but stay tuned to FSN for the latest on this story.