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BBSNews​

SPECIAL REPORT

PRIME MINISTER TO SPEAK ON AIR HIJACKING

May 5, 2011​

ASHTONFIELD––As the chaos continues to unravel aboard Brettish Airways Flight 239, Prime Minister James C. Dahlgren announced a press conference at the Aquitaine Palace to take place at 7 o'clock this morning. The press conference will take place in the press room at Parliament House.

Details about the hijacking are slow to come. However, from what BBS News reporters have come to understand, the flight was bound from Melbourne to Villsen, in Sereniérre. According to a Brettish Airways spokesperson at Carlton-Melbourne International Airport, the airliner is a Bowen 747-400 carrying 243 passengers, most of whom are Sereniérrese.

A timeline of events regarding the first two-and-a-half hours of the flight has been drawn up by BBS News:

7:30 P.M. - Brettish Airways Flight 1564, Tail Number B-709BA, arrives at Carlton-Melbourne Intl. Airport from Winchester, Anglyn. It disembarks its passengers and changes its call sign to Brettish Airways Flight 239.

7:45 P.M. - Boarding Agent Stephanie Brooks is informed that due to a scheduling issue, the flight crew for BA239 has been changed. The new flight crew arrives thirty-five minutes later.

8:00 P.M. - Captain James Taylor and First Officer Jean-Paul Marien arrive to take command of BA239. They are relieving the flight crew from the previous flight.

8:15 P.M. - Boarding begins for BA239.

8:45 P.M. - BA239 takes off from runway 9L.

9:15 P.M. - Flight attendants begin complimentary evening tea service aboard BA239. The airliner is now flying at 11,000 metres above the Bay of Brettaine.

9:30 P.M. - BA239 makes contact with Geneva ATC as they leave Essex airspace.

9:33 P.M. - Last transmission from Capt. Taylor or First Officer Marien

9:40 P.M. - Geneva Air Control attempts to contact BA239. There is no reply.

9:44 P.M. - Geneva ATC requests visual from BA1792, en route to Westminster. BA1792 reports seeing a "military aircraft" in the distance and nothing else.

9:45 P.M. - Emergency Switchboard in Goshen, Kent, receives a telephone call from a passenger aboard BA239. The passenger reports the flight attendants have tranquilized the passengers.

9:47 P.M. - Emergency Switchboard operator reports illegible whispering from the passenger. Two minutes later, a scuffle is heard and the call is lost.

10:40 P.M. - Press is informed about the hijacking. News breaks on BBS Nine News and BBS Seven News.

11:00 P.M. - Remus ATC reports inappropriate transmission from BA239 demanding clearance for landing.

11:05 P.M. - On special orders, Remus ATC gives BA239 clearance to land.

11:07 P.M. - BA239 lands in Remus.

 

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BBSNews​

SPECIAL REPORT

HIJACKING RESOLVED: 236 OF 243 PASSENGERS ACCOUNTED FOR

May 5, 2011​

REMUS, Aresura--Breaking news right now from Remus, Aresura, where officials are reporting that the hijacking of Brettish Airways Flight 239 has ended. A Sereniérrese special forces team known as the Black Jaguars stormed the aircraft at 1:35 a.m. local time, rescuing 236 of the 243 passengers and crew members aboard. Of the nine hijackers, there are unconfirmed reports that eight of the nine hijackers have been shot and at least one is in custody. Officials believe the lead hijacker to be Anna Karizhnikov, an international mercenary for hire who apparently led a team of Aresuran Radical Legitimists in the hijacking.

Brettish Airways has informed BBS News that a special chartered flight is en route to Remus to pick up the surviving Brettish passengers and return them to Melbourne where families are waiting. The airline has offered a similar arrangement for Sereniérrese passengers to be flown back to Villesen, although there is no confirmation as to whether the Sereniérrese government has approved of such an arrangement.

It's been six hours since Clipper Orion took off from Melbourne as Brettish Airways Flight 239. Since that time, passengers and crew have endured terror in the skies unprecedented in Brettish history. In a posting on her website, Conservative Party leader Jeanne Hollingsworth has called for prayer in the aftermath of the crisis. She offered her condolences to the families who lost loved ones on board and plans to address the crisis upon the floor of Parliament this afternoon. Hollingsworth has consistently criticized the incumbent Dahlgren administration for lax security measures at airports and a crippling downsizing of Brettish special forces. Today, however, she made clear that this is not the time for politics rather a time for reflection.

We will bring you more news about the Flight 239 saga once more information is released.

His Majesty the King to address the nation on Flight 239 shortly
Conservatives plan sweeping reform to security measures
Anglysh passengers secured; returning home
Reports say 15-year-old took down lead hijacker
Brettish Airways CEO to make a public shareholder announcement at 8:00 a.m. in St. Marys.
International News to follow at midmorning.

 

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs

We send our condolences to those families that have lost love ones due to this act of terrorism. We hope those responsible are brought to justice.

 

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পররাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রক
Ministry of External Affairs

The People's Republic of Vangala welcomes the safe release of the majority of passengers and wishes to praise the Sereniérrese special forces for their skill and professionalism.

 

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs​

The People's Republic wishes to correct the BBS report that the Anglysh nationals have been sent home, the two Anglysh nationals are at present in Villesen and custody shall be transferred over to the esteemed Foreign Minister of Anglyn once medical matters have been resolved.

Jean-Jacques Rogére
State Councilor for Foreign Affairs
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BBSNews​

NATIONAL NEWS EVENING UPDATES

May 12, 2011​

From the newsroom in Melbourne:

His Majesty addresses Kingdom on Flight 239 aftermath
King calls for reflection and reform on matters of international security.
Conservatives surge in polls
Likelihood of a Conservative majority rises to 62% after hijacking saga
Conservative Leader Jeanne Hollingsworth issues written apology to Prime Minister Swann and the Anglysh people
Promises "Anglyshmen shall never again fear travelling abroad on Brettish aircraft."
Parliament and Aquitaine Palace to issue honours
Cross of Valor to be issued to Sereniérrese commandos; Royal Medal of Commendation to flight attendants, pilots, and passengers Andrew Pettyfer and Paul Reynolds
Via "Chronicle des Villesen" - Sereniérrese Govt. to Honour Heroism Aboard Flight 239
Andrew Pettyfer to receive Cross of Esteemed Service posthumously, family to receive the ℒ10,000 annual stipend from award
Investigators tie Karizhnikov to a person of interest in Aresura.
Reports claim £25,000 was illegally transferred to Karizhnikov via laundered sources a week prior to hijacking
Dahlgren government to address Northern tariffs
Reform-Liberal Coalition fears 1000% tariff will have adverse affects on international trade

 

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BBSNews​

NATIONAL NEWS MORNING UPDATES

May 16, 2011​

From the newsroom in Melbourne:

Brettaine formally requests membership in NCSC
Dahlgren government seeks to join Northwestern Collective Security Coalition.
Preliminary Voting Opens Today
Voters will be able to vote in Parliamentary elections for the next two weeks.
Dahlgren invites Renaudière to Kronstadt
PM hopes to discuss airline security matters and Aresura situation
Supercentenarian celebrates 112th birthday.
Wyndham resident Ella Rawlings, born May 16, 1899, is recognized as nation's oldest person.
Parliament appropriates funds for Lancaster-to-Essex HSR route
High-speed-rail line expected for rural high provinces within the next decade.
Today's Weather: Cooler and clear.
Current temperature in Melbourne: 23ºC. Hi: 27ºC. Lo: 16ºC. Breezy, winds WNW at 25 to 30 kph. Sunny and clear.
National Weather:
Ashtonfield: 24/13 - Sunny
Adelaide: 25/15 - Sunny
St. Marys: 26/16 - Sunny/Breezy
Sports Baseball season opens with Richmond Rams versus Aylette Cavaliers. Final Score: 16-4

 

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BBSNews​

NATIONAL NEWS AFTERNOON UPDATES

May 17, 2011​

From the newsroom in Melbourne:

Destructive effects of Bantyr tariff seen at WTC.
Bantyrn stocks plummet at stock exchange. Exchange rate skyrockets.
Brettish stocks soar in news of economic problems in Northern nations.
Domestic stocks rise by 1.68% as of the closing bell at 5:00.
Hollingsworth visits Berengaria for Parliamentary Campaign.
Addresses airline security and the need to join the NCSC.
Man caught spying on neighbor in Wyersdale.
Had over £13,600 in spy equipment and over 1,000 nude photos in his home.
Today's Weather: Cooler and clear.
Current temperature in Melbourne: 27ºC. Hi: 27ºC. Lo: 15ºC. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 kph. Sunny and clear.
National Weather:
Ashtonfield: 23/12 - Sunny
Adelaide: 24/13 - Sunny
St. Marys: 25/15 - Sunny/Breezy
Sports High school footy training begins; interview with sports reporter Paula Terry.

 

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BBSNews​

NATIONAL NEWS AFTERNOON UPDATES

May 17, 2011​

From the newsroom in Melbourne:

NEW AIRLINE REGULATIONS IN EFFECT TODAY

MELBOURNE – At Carlton-Melbourne International Airport today, passengers calmly and patiently waited in line at security before boarding their flights. The new security regulations were enacted by Parliament and came into force today for over a million passengers who fly domestic and international flights aboard Brettish airliners each day.

The new security regulations require passengers to have their carry-on luggage screened at the gate, as well as to undergo a thorough search before being allowed to the terminal. The search includes requiring passengers to empty their pockets into a plastic bin, have all personal effects screened (including shoes), and to step through a metal detector. All outside liquids and medical equipment have been prohibited aboard airliners except for passengers who have a doctor's note or a writ of prescription. In addition, passengers are no longer allowed to be accompanied by non-ticketed persons to the terminal, instead having to leave their loved ones at the Concourse.

As well as regulations requiring passengers to be throughly screened before entering the terminal, all airline employees are required to be throughly searched as well. The hijackers who managed to take over Flight 239 two-weeks-ago were disguised as Brettish Airways employees, whom prior to the event were not required to pass through security measures. Flight crew lists are now to be made electronically and all flight attendants and pilots are required to scan their photo identification cards before boarding the aircraft. Any employee who does not appear on the flight crew list will be rejected from boarding the aircraft.

Many passengers, despite being slowed down in their travels, were supportive of the measures, particularly in the aftermath of the Flight 239 debacle. Passengers and employees are now encouraged to go through security at least 90 minutes before their flights, unlike years past where they were encouraged to be at the terminal at least 30 minutes before their flight. Conservative Party leader Jeanne Hollingsworth spoke in support of the new regulations in an interview with BBSNews this afternoon.

"Some people may feel it is an inconvenience and it most certainly is a drastic departure from security in the past. But in the aftermath of the Flight 239 saga, I'm sure most people would be happy to have the peace of mind that they are safe and not in harm's way."

Patricia Evans, reporting from Melbourne.

In Other News
Brettish Airways stock jumps after new airline security measures are enacted.
Stock for BA jumped 3.546% in today's trading at the stock exchange.
Man swims across the Bay of Brettaine
Perry Jennings, training for the Olympics, swims from Dover, Kent to Rocky Point, Nassau, without assistance.
Today's Weather: Cool, expected to warm later this week.
Current temperature in Melbourne: 26ºC. Hi: 28ºC. Lo: 17ºC. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 kph. Clear.
National Weather:
Ashtonfield: 24/13 - Sunny
Adelaide: 26/14 - Sunny
St. Marys: 26/16 - Sunny/Breezy

 

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BBSNews​

NATIONAL NEWS AFTERNOON UPDATES

May 19, 2011​

From the newsroom in Melbourne:

PARLIAMENTARY COURT OF INQUIRY INTO BA239 BEGINS TODAY.

ASHTONFIELD – The Senate today opened the Court of Inquiry into the hijacking of Brettish Airways Flight 239 as part of a formal government investigation into the affair. Prime Minister James C. Dahlgren formally opened the Inquiry with Senate President Lord Stephen C. Martinson presiding.

The Inquiry seeks to further understand the events that took place not only on board the plane, but also the events that took place on the ground in the hours prior to the hijacking. They hope to better understand exactly how the crisis came to be and what steps can be taken in the future to prevent such a matter from happening again. Although no foreign passengers have yet been subpoenaed, it is understood by BBSNews that the Brettish Parliament has sent letters to the Sereniérrese and Anglysh passengers asking for a voluntary written deposition of the events on that flight, along with their seat numbers. The letters will go out in the mail tomorrow. Among the Brettish passengers and crew, the only subpoenas issued yet has been for Capt. James Taylor and First Officer Jean-Paul Marien – the pilots aboard Brettish Airways Flight 239. Other Bretons of interest in the case are the two off-duty flight attendants, Matilda "Tilly" Muggleson and Kathleen "Kate" Lockard; ticketing agent Ophelia Newton; BA baggage handler Marc Hennings; and 15-year-old passenger Paul Reynolds.

With Parliamentary elections just days away from the opening of the Court of Inquiry, it has been ensured that all Senators on the Panel of Inquiry are not up for election this term, so as to provide for continuity in the case. It is suspected that most of the subpoenas to be issued to passengers both foreign and domestic will be sent after the elections. Although they seek the testimony of the Sereniérrese Black Jaguar commandos who stormed the plane, the Court of Inquiry will opt instead to accept a written deposition from the commandos due to the clandestine nature of their outfit. Although some Sereniérrese passengers are of extreme interest to this case, none have yet been summoned to Ashtonfield to testify before the Court of Inquiry.

In Other News
Ashtonfield seeks documents on Karizhnikov.
Prime Minister has talked to Renaudière about allowing parts of Karizhnikov's interrogation to be given to the Brettish government.
Resignations may signal self-destruction.
Could the resignations of Corey and Bertam signal the Dahlgren government is disintegrating before elections?
Today's Weather: Warmer and sunny.
Current temperature in Melbourne: 27ºC. Hi: 32ºC. Lo: 21ºC. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 kph. Sunny.
National Weather:
Ashtonfield: 27/15 - Sunny
Adelaide: 29/16 - Sunny
St. Marys: 30/19 - Sunny/Breezy

 

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BBSNews​

NATIONAL NEWS AFTERNOON UPDATES

May 19, 2011​

From the newsroom in Melbourne:

CONSERVATIVES WIN MAJORITY IN PARLIAMENT; HOLLINGSWORTH NEW PM.

ASHTONFIELD – Conservatives have won a slim majority in Parliament for the first time since 1988. In the elections yesterday, the party came out strong with its message for increased national security and military expenditures, winning over scores of voters in the northern provinces and even most districts in Fairfax, Essex, and Berengaria. The new tallies for the House of Representatives stands at 76 Conservative members versus 74 members of the Labour-Reform coalition.

Conservative leader Jeanne Hollingsworth will be formally elected to the position of Prime Minister by a meeting of the Parliament this afternoon; after which she will be formally appointed to the post by His Majesty the King.

Today's Weather: Warm with scattered thunderstorms. Disturbance hangs off Norfolk coast.
Current temperature in Melbourne: 26ºC. Hi: 31ºC. Lo: 21ºC. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 kph. Sct'd T-Strms.
National Weather:
Ashtonfield: 27/15 - Mostly Cloudy
Adelaide: 29/16 - Rain/T-Storms
St. Marys: 30/19 - Rain/T-Storms

 

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs​

The Government of Sereniérre sends its congratulations to the Conservative Party in their electoral victory and it is our hope that our two countries continue to move forward in the direction of friendship and cooperation that we have seen flourish in recent times. It is the hope of President Renaudière to be the host of Prime Minister-elect Hollingsworth's first state visit.

Jean-Jacques Rogére
State Councilor for Foreign Affairs
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BBSNews​

PARLIAMENT RATIFIES TREATY; BA239 AWARDS CEREMONY; HOLLINGSWORTH TO VISIT VILLESEN.

June 2, 2011​

From the Newsroom in Melbourne:

PARLIAMENT RATIFIES NCSC TREATY

ASHTONFIELD – In the first public acts of the new Conservative majority in the Senate, Parliament has ratified the Northwestern Collective Security Coalition treaty. Members of the Coalition formally extended an invitation to the Kingdom about two weeks ago, although Parliament failed to ratify the treaty formalizing membership until after the elections on Monday. Senate Majority Leader Spencer C. Martinson (C-ESX) said that the ratification of the treaty was part of a package of legislation that the Conservative majorities in the House of Representatives and the Senate planned to introduce in the wake of the Brettish Airways Flight 239 hijacking last month. Prime Minister Jeanne Hollingsworth signed the legislation into law, preparing it for Royal Assent. The King is expected to sign the treaty this afternoon after an awards ceremony at the Aquitaine Palace.

HEROES OF FLIGHT 239 HIJACKING RECOGNIZED

ASHTONFIELD - At the Aquitaine Palace, His Majesty the King presented awards to passengers and crew members of Brettish Airways Flight 239. Four crew members and two passengers were presented with the Royal Medal of Commendation, the fourth-highest award for valour or bravery in the civil orders of Brettaine. Captain James Arnold Taylor and First Officer Jean-Paul Thierry Marien were cited for their preparations and coordination with passengers just prior to the special forces storming the plane. Flight Attendants Matilda Audrey "Tilly" Muggleson and Kathleen Elisabeth "Kate" Lockard were cited for their attempts at keeping passengers calm and orchestrating a quick and orderly evacuation. Passenger Paul Christian Reynolds was cited for resisting capture by the terrorists, his alerting emergency services on the ground, and neutralizing the lead hijacker, Anna Karizhnikoff. The Royal Medal of Commendation was posthumously presented to slain diplomat Andrew Borden Pettyfer, with his wife Kay Pettyfer standing in proxy, for his role in developing the plan to save passenger lives, as well as coordinating with the flight crew prior to the storming of the plane. The King himself presented the awards to the recipients, pinning the red ribbon and medal on each of the recipient's lapels. The two flight attendants opted to receive the award in the form of a bow rather than a ribbon (customary for female recipients of the award), and had it pinned on their flight uniforms.

HOLLINGSWORTH PLANS STATE VISIT TO SERENIÉRRE

ASHTONFIELD - Upon her election victory on Monday, President Renaudière of Sereniérre was quick to extend an invitation to Prime Minister Jeanne Hollingsworth to visit Villesen. Hollingsworth cordially accepted the invitation, and announced her intention to visit within the next week. Hollingsworth wishes to personally award the coveted Cross of Valour to the Sereniérrese commandos who rescued hundreds of passengers aboard Brettish Airways Flight 239, as well as strengthen ties between Ashtonfield and Villesen.

Today's Weather: Hot and Sunny.
Current temperature in Melbourne: 28ºC. Hi: 33ºC. Lo: 21ºC. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 kph.
National Weather:
Ashtonfield: 28/20 - Partly Cloudy
Adelaide: 31/21 - Partly Cloudy
St. Marys: 32/21 - Sunny

 

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BBSNews​

MORNING NEWS UPDATES.

June 3, 2011​

From the Newsroom in Melbourne:

PARLIAMENT INTRODUCES SAME-SEX MARRIAGE BILL

ASHTONFIELD – Parliament introduced legislation today which would legalize same-sex marriage in Brettaine. Reformists and Liberals have pushed for the legalization and recognition of same-sex unions in Brettaine for more than a decade, but have often been stymied in their efforts by Conservatives, primarily religious social conservatives. However, despite taking a majority in the House of Representatives in the elections last week, many social conservatives lost primary elections to more libertarian-minded individuals. Today, all seventy-four members of the Reform-Liberal coalition were joined by 25 Conservatives today in bringing the legislation for a roll-call vote. Prime Minister Jeanne Hollingsworth has publicly approved of the bill, saying that the recognition of gay rights in Brettaine is inexcusably dated.

Last August, then fifteen-year-old Prince Michael was outed during a public event at the Aquitaine Palace. The Brettish public was generally approving of the Prince, with 76% of Bretons saying that the young Prince's sexual orientation had not offended them. There was an outcry from religious conservatives, who petitioned the King to disown the Prince and strip him of all royal titles, to which the King responded with a rather sharply-worded, perhaps borderline discourteous, rebuttal in support of his youngest son. In their decision today, many Conservatives cited the massive public support behind Prince Michael upon his coming out as being their "fulcrum point" on the issue of gay marriage and homosexuality.

If the bill passes a roll-call vote, which considering the wide Conservative support it is expected to do, it will then move on to the Senate. When passed by the Senate, the Bill will be signed into law by Prime Minister Jeanne Hollingsworth and be subject to Royal Ascent. Both the Prime Minister and the King are expected to support the measure.

CYCLONE SEASON BEGINS

WYNDHAM - Cyclone season officially opened on Tuesday and will run until November 30. Although uncommon, the Green Sea is notorious for cyclones and tropical disturbances which migrate off the Great Sea. Since 1950, Brettaine has been hit by 24 cyclones, 5 of which were considered "Severe Tropical Cyclones" under the Bureau of Meteorology's classification scale with wind speeds of 115 km/h or higher. Citizens in the Maritimes are encouraged to stock up on emergency supplies in preparation for the cyclone season.

Turning now to the weather, things are going to be heating up later this week:

Today's Weather: Hot and Sunny.
Current temperature in Melbourne: 23ºC. Hi: 32ºC. Lo: 21ºC. Winds SE at 5 km/h.
The Week Ahead: A heat wave is expected to arrive on Monday and will it be hot: we're looking at temperatures as high as 37ºC in Melbourne with heat indicies probably approaching the 40ºC mark; hitting about 36ºC in St. Marys on Monday, 37ºC in Adelaide, but cooler up north relatively speaking with tops of about 34ºC in Ashtonfield and 30ºC in Hedlington. Unusually warm temperatures expected in the early part of next week, be prepared. Drink lots of water and wear light clothing because it will get hot. Summer has arrived in Brettaine about a month early.

On the national map:
National Weather:
Ashtonfield: 29/21 - Partly Cloudy
Adelaide: 32/22 - Partly Cloudy
St. Marys: 33/22 - Sunny

 

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Tjänstgörande Premiärminister​

The Government of Skånske Statsunionen welcomes the move by the Parliament of Brettaine and on behalf of the Scanian People, we pass our official note of congratulations on ensuring that all citizens of Brettaine enjoy equal rights within the frame of the rule of law. It is heartening to me and my Government that more countries of Europe are ending the silent apartheid against LGBT members of their communities.

Grattis!

 

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs​

The Government of Sereniérre congratulates the Kingdom of Brettaine on its inclusion into the NCSC and we hope that together we can prevent situations such the one witnessed in Remus from occurring again.

Jean-Jacques Rogére
State Councilor for Foreign Affairs
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Hollingsworth Defends Aresuran Recognition

BBSNews​

HOLLINGSWORTH DEFENDS ARESURAN RECOGNITION

June 3, 2011​

From Parliament Hall in Ashtonfield:

ASHTONFIELD – In a press conference today addressing the ongoing crisis in Aresura, Prime Minister Jeanne Hollingsworth defended the decision of the Dahlgren Government to recognize the Aresuran Reformist faction as the de jure government in Smyrna. The news comes as something of a surprise, considering the fact that Hollingsworth was one of Former Prime Minister James C. Dahlgren's harshest critics.

"In this case, I believe the Dahlgren Government made the right decision. It is in the interest of the Brettish government to recognize a stable government in Smyrna, considering the large common border we share. I commend my predecessor in his decision to re-establish diplomatic relations with Aresura, and that decision will carry over into my administration," said Hollingsworth.

She was then asked about the possible diplomatic conflicts that would result, primarily from Touzen, which expressed their grievances with that decision most vocally a month prior. While Prime Minister Dahlgren generally ignored the row with Touzen, Hollingsworth was willing to take it on directly.

"Look, Touzen has its opinions about the Aresura situation and that's fine. However, Brettaine is a sovereign nation and we will act in our interests. My government will recognize the Reformists as they have near-full support of the people of Aresura. It is in the interest of practicality both for the security of the Brettish nation and the human rights of Aresurai civilians that this decision has been made by our government--a decision emulated by several other nations throughout Boreas and elsewhere. If Touzen wishes to discuss the matter further with my government, the avenues for dialogue remain open and I invite them to come and express their concerns. So to answer your question: no, I am not worried about a diplomatic row with Touzen because of this decision."

 

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BBSNews - Melbourne​

NATIONAL NINE NEWS EVENING UPDATE

3 June 2011​

HEDLINGTON - Her Highness the Queen Consort visited Westmoreland today to meet with victims of last month's disastrous flooding. Eighty-five people were killed when flash floods tore down the Sierra Mountain range leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. The Queen then worked with Habitat for Humanity to help rebuild homes for displaced families.

ASHTONFIELD - Former Prime Minister James C. Dahlgren plans to open a law practice in Ashtonfield by the end of the summer. The former PM says he's "relieved" to be back in the private sector for the first time since being elected to the House of Representatives in 1987.

MELBOURNE - A thirteen-car pile up closed a section of National Highway 9 between Centre Road and Packard Boulevard in Melbourne today. The pile up was caused when a tanker truck jackknifed after blowing a tyre. Surprisingly nobody was killed, and there were only a few minor injuries.

ASHTONFIELD - A paparazzi's camera caught young Prince Michael with his new romantic interest, fifteen-year-old heartthrob Cody Mallette, outside a coffee shop near Berkshire School today. Mallette, an actor popular for his role on the show "Depasse Next Generation," is the adopted son of fashion designer Alfred Braginski, and has been rumored to be the Prince's love interest since January.

TRINITY - One St. Helier woman was startled when she found a one-and-a-half-metre-long python in her toilet. The snake had apparently been abandoned in the sewer system by a negligent owner, and the snake found its way up the sewage lines and into the woman's toilet. Police and animal control officers were able to remove the snake from the toilet without incident, and plans are to have the snake donated to the National Zoo in Ashtonfield.

 

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BBSNews - Ashtonfield​

SEVEN NETWORK NEWS MORNING UPDATE

June 4, 2011​

His Majesty the King to travel to Villsen with Prime Minister Jeanne Hollingsworth for official state visit. Details are still being kept quiet for now, but it is expected that the King will be presenting the heroes of Flight 239 with the Cross of Valour.
Parliament will provide emergency funding for Westmorelander flood victims in an emergency bill that is expected to pass today. The bill will provide mobile homes, food, and clothing for the displaced storm victims.
A steam line exploded in the early morning hours between K Street and 11th Avenue, causing some minor traffic problems there. Use the detour on M Street to avoid any problems.
Current Temperature: 23ºC under sunny skies. Today will be hot. Expect a top of 30 with a low of 21 under sunny skies.

And those are your Ashtonfield Seven Network News Updates for this Saturday morning, June 4th. See you this evening.

 

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BBSNews - Adelaide​

TEN NEWS EVENING UPDATE​

Live, from Ten News Studios in Adelaide, this is Carrie Everett.

Good evening, Adelaide, and welcome to the 11 o'clock Evening News report:

King and PM to Visit Villesen
The Aquitaine Palace today announced their intentions to visit Villsen for the King's first official state visit in nearly a year. His Majesty plans to award the Cross of Valour to members of the Sereniérrese Black Jaguars who rescued the passengers of Flight 239 after it was hijacked last month. Travelling with the King will be Prime Minister Jeanne Hollingsworth, who will meet with Sereniérrese President Renaudière in bilateral talks regarding the Aresura situation and Brettaine's entry into the Northwestern Collective Security Coalition.

Same-sex Marriage Bill Passes House
The House of Representatives today voted 94 to 56 in support of a bill which would legalize same-sex marriage in Brettaine. All 74 members of the Reform-Liberal coalition were joined by 20 members of the Conservative Party in passing the bill. Dr. Henry Mossgrove, a noted political scientist at the University of Norfolk in Melbourne, spoke about it in an interview with BBSNews today:

Dr. Mossgrove: I think what we're starting to see in Parliament, with the same-sex marriage bill and other factions, is the coming of a new breed of Conservative in Ashtonfield. In 1978 we ushered in the "Shaw Conservatives," a paleoconservative, almost radical group that rode in on the coattails of Prime Minister Margaret Shaw. I think now in 2011 we're starting to see the "Hollingsworth Conservatives," more libertarian minded and practical in their approach to government. The fact that the 20 newly-elected Conservative members broke rank with their party to support this measure is quite indicative of a philosophical shift in the Conservative ranks.

The bill is expected to pass through the Senate, which has a Liberal majority, before going to PM Hollingsworth to be signed and sent for Royal Ascent.

BBSNews International: Violent Protests in Bantyr

Via Bantyr National Post Gazette:

In Bangleann, police officers opened fire on violent protesters using automatic weapons. In response, a few protesters in the crowd began to return fire, resulting in a firefight that left over thirty-five protesters and police officers dead. The protests in Bangleann apparently stem from national discontent with Cambrian bailout money, with many people feeling that the money should be used to help people who are still reeling from the disastrous trade war last month.

Essex To Raise Millage Rate for Community Colleges and Universities

Essex's Parliament in Adelaide is expected to raise the millage rate for sales tax by one-half of one percent to help subsidize community colleges and universities, preventing an increase in tuition for the fall semester. The Parliament will vote on the issue tomorrow and if it should pass, it will be up to Premier Rebecca Howe to sign the legislation into law.

National Weather

Well, turning now to the weather where a heat wave is expected to arrive for Monday. Chuck Phillips in the Weather Centre has the latest. Chuck?

That's right, Carrie. We're expecting temperatures in Adelaide to hit 36ºC on Monday as a tropical high moves off the Green Sea. Looking at the current map:

Adelaide: 22ºC under fair skies
Melbourne: 23ºC under fair skies
St. Marys: 23ºC under fair skies
Ashtonfield: 20ºC under clear skies

A little cooler up to the north, with 19ºC in Hedlington and 17ºC in Hartford. Looking at tomorrow's highs and lows:

Adelaide: 33/21 and sunny
Melbourne: 34/21 and mostly sunny
St. Marys: 33/20 and partly cloudy
Ashtonfield: 30/20 and partly cloudy
Hedlington: 26/18 and partly cloudy
Hartford: 24/16 and sunny

Back to you in the news studio, Carrie.

Thank you, Chuck. And that concludes the 10 News Update for this Saturday evening. From all of us here at BBSNews, good night, Adelaide.