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Former Minister found dead!
Police investigate possible homicide
Following the scandal filled tenure of MDIS Frans Truman, and his subsequent removal from office, the former minister was found dead of a gunshot wound in Eutopia City. Police initially ruled this as a suicide, but have not yet ruled out the idea that this may have been a murder. Speculations abound, and rumors are rampant concerning the cause of this sudden death.
Many of these rumors stem from the president's response to questions in the briefing room. When asked a direct question concerning the former minister's possible connection to the Russian mob. The president chose not to respond, stateing that it would be a possible violation of the Eutopian National Security Act. He also hinted at possible legal action against whoever leaked the information concerning Truman, and against the Eutopian Today for printing the information.
When forced by the protestors to answer their demands, the President invited international inspectors to Eutopia to prove that we lack nuclear weapons. He stated that he was puzzled by the protestors, who should protest something else. "There are many things worth protesting..." The president said in a recent press conference, "but protesting our non-existent nuclear program is not one of them."
Economic Sanctions to Worsen
"Death-Blow" say's former head of ECB.
With another failure on the international front, new economic sanctions may soon be placed on Eutopia. The Blowerd Act recently passed through the American legislature. This bill will place Eutopia in the same category as Cuba and other "rogue" states. Heavy sanctions will be placed on Eutopia, and trade will be illegal. It will also call for sanctions on any nation that sells Eutopia arms.
The catalyst for this drastic measure? The scandal involving Minster Truman. The administration has yet to release any information on what they plan to do in order to stop this illegal embargo. The President called on the Eutopian people to call on the American people to call upon their president to veto the embargo.
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Editorial: Raising Cain
Where is this President leading us? I can't tell, but I think we may be traveling in a hand basket.
He has yet to truly answer to the protests and scandals that have surrounded his administration. He is puzzled by the protests? Maybe Per President has become a bit disconnected with the Eutopia people. What the Eutopian people want is honesty and integrity, it is obvious we aren't getting it from this president.
In fact, this editor went to the president with some questions, as a concerned citizen. I was given the usual political runaround. I was told that the President does not respond in private to those whom he calls "opposition".
Well, Mr. President, perhaps that's why you have protests? Perhaps because you consider members of your own administration to be your opposition. Perhaps because you have let this scandal bring Eutopia to the brink of economic disaster. Yes, Mr. President, this is your fault. You have allowed things to go unnoticed in your administration that could very well destroy our country. Thanks.
Police investigate possible homicide
Following the scandal filled tenure of MDIS Frans Truman, and his subsequent removal from office, the former minister was found dead of a gunshot wound in Eutopia City. Police initially ruled this as a suicide, but have not yet ruled out the idea that this may have been a murder. Speculations abound, and rumors are rampant concerning the cause of this sudden death.
Many of these rumors stem from the president's response to questions in the briefing room. When asked a direct question concerning the former minister's possible connection to the Russian mob. The president chose not to respond, stateing that it would be a possible violation of the Eutopian National Security Act. He also hinted at possible legal action against whoever leaked the information concerning Truman, and against the Eutopian Today for printing the information.
When forced by the protestors to answer their demands, the President invited international inspectors to Eutopia to prove that we lack nuclear weapons. He stated that he was puzzled by the protestors, who should protest something else. "There are many things worth protesting..." The president said in a recent press conference, "but protesting our non-existent nuclear program is not one of them."
Economic Sanctions to Worsen
"Death-Blow" say's former head of ECB.
With another failure on the international front, new economic sanctions may soon be placed on Eutopia. The Blowerd Act recently passed through the American legislature. This bill will place Eutopia in the same category as Cuba and other "rogue" states. Heavy sanctions will be placed on Eutopia, and trade will be illegal. It will also call for sanctions on any nation that sells Eutopia arms.
The catalyst for this drastic measure? The scandal involving Minster Truman. The administration has yet to release any information on what they plan to do in order to stop this illegal embargo. The President called on the Eutopian people to call on the American people to call upon their president to veto the embargo.
~~
Editorial: Raising Cain
Where is this President leading us? I can't tell, but I think we may be traveling in a hand basket.
He has yet to truly answer to the protests and scandals that have surrounded his administration. He is puzzled by the protests? Maybe Per President has become a bit disconnected with the Eutopia people. What the Eutopian people want is honesty and integrity, it is obvious we aren't getting it from this president.
In fact, this editor went to the president with some questions, as a concerned citizen. I was given the usual political runaround. I was told that the President does not respond in private to those whom he calls "opposition".
Well, Mr. President, perhaps that's why you have protests? Perhaps because you consider members of your own administration to be your opposition. Perhaps because you have let this scandal bring Eutopia to the brink of economic disaster. Yes, Mr. President, this is your fault. You have allowed things to go unnoticed in your administration that could very well destroy our country. Thanks.
Former President Arrested
ET Editor and Chief sezied
Early this morning, President Amric Al'Aeshir was arrested by Hedger Joover, and other federal agents in his office at the Eutopia Today headquarters. Rumor has it that Amric was arrested on account of the leak of information concerning Minister Truman.
The Uxbridge Chronicle promises to keep you informed of any breaking news concerning the President's arrest.
ET Editor and Chief sezied
Early this morning, President Amric Al'Aeshir was arrested by Hedger Joover, and other federal agents in his office at the Eutopia Today headquarters. Rumor has it that Amric was arrested on account of the leak of information concerning Minister Truman.
The Uxbridge Chronicle promises to keep you informed of any breaking news concerning the President's arrest.
"I think that I'm safe enough at this moment."
The Final Interview of Frans Truman
By Ted Rapp, Special to the Uxbridge Chronicle
A recent interview with Minister Frans Truman shortly before his death revealed surprising new details about the nature of the connection between the Administration and the Eutopian mafia, and the extent of the President's knowledge.
Frans Truman died in Eutopia City Park, perhaps by his own hand, perhaps - if one believes the conspiracy theorists - to protect some dark secret. A solider, a businessman, a politician, accused of dealing with the Eutopian underworld in a murky plot, the dimensions of which are still being sought out. But Truman, the key player, is dead, and with him goes his knowledge of an apparent nuclear technology smuggling operation.
Not quite. But two hours before he went to meet his fate, Frans Truman sat down with this reporter in his apartment for a short interview. Sadly, this reporter did not have the time to ask all the questions that might have been posed, and a follow-on interview is now out of the question. But, for all intents and purposes, Truman left his dying words with this reporter.
Truman admitted entering into a deal with Nikoli Volkov, owner of Operational Security International and, as rumor would have it, a major player in the Eutopian criminal world. Volkov was to acquire spare parts for Eutopia's aging F-5 Tiger fighter aircraft. For his end of the deal, Truman provided Volkov with cash and two blank but signed end-user certificates. An end-user certificate is the gold of the international arms trade, a piece of paper that proves to the manufacturer that a legitmate government is buying something, not a terrorist organization.
Truman said that Volkov fulfilled his part of the bargain, and that the spare parts were delivered quickly and in good shape. And that's the end of the story, right?
Not quite. It appears that Volkov used the end-user certificates to import nuclear research equipment into Eutopia. Truman denies that Eutopia has a nuclear weapons program. But why import such material? Perhaps, as Truman put it, President de Fourgéres "knew something about it when he was MIDA, in the previous term."
When asked by this reporter about a secret Eutopian nuclear program, the President said "I hereby categorically state for the record that the United Provinces of Eutopia does not have any kind of nuclear program, covert or otherwise." A very strong denial, to be sure. When this reporter asked him if he had authorized Truman to work with Volkov, the President said "I'd prefer not to state."
Truman, on the other hand, was quite clear on this matter. When the reporter asked him if the President knew about the deal with Volkov, he answered "he knew about it. He asked me to order the spare parts. He told me about Volkov."
In the end, then, it appears that the President told Truman to contact Volkov about acquiring spare parts. Did he know about the nuclear research equipment? Reportedly, the equipment sank in a rusty tramp freighter off the coast of Eutopia. Or is that just another piece in the puzzle? The University of Neuwestbaden, the putative recipient, denies ordering any such equipment. Sources in the Coast Guard indicate that the equipment was probably never on board. Does some rogue state or terrorist organization now have the equipment? Perhaps Volkov knows. Perhaps the President does.
Shortly before this reporter left, he asked Truman if he was concerned for his own safety. He replied that "I think that I'm safe enough at this moment."
Two hours later he was dead.
The Final Interview of Frans Truman
By Ted Rapp, Special to the Uxbridge Chronicle
A recent interview with Minister Frans Truman shortly before his death revealed surprising new details about the nature of the connection between the Administration and the Eutopian mafia, and the extent of the President's knowledge.
Frans Truman died in Eutopia City Park, perhaps by his own hand, perhaps - if one believes the conspiracy theorists - to protect some dark secret. A solider, a businessman, a politician, accused of dealing with the Eutopian underworld in a murky plot, the dimensions of which are still being sought out. But Truman, the key player, is dead, and with him goes his knowledge of an apparent nuclear technology smuggling operation.
Not quite. But two hours before he went to meet his fate, Frans Truman sat down with this reporter in his apartment for a short interview. Sadly, this reporter did not have the time to ask all the questions that might have been posed, and a follow-on interview is now out of the question. But, for all intents and purposes, Truman left his dying words with this reporter.
Truman admitted entering into a deal with Nikoli Volkov, owner of Operational Security International and, as rumor would have it, a major player in the Eutopian criminal world. Volkov was to acquire spare parts for Eutopia's aging F-5 Tiger fighter aircraft. For his end of the deal, Truman provided Volkov with cash and two blank but signed end-user certificates. An end-user certificate is the gold of the international arms trade, a piece of paper that proves to the manufacturer that a legitmate government is buying something, not a terrorist organization.
Truman said that Volkov fulfilled his part of the bargain, and that the spare parts were delivered quickly and in good shape. And that's the end of the story, right?
Not quite. It appears that Volkov used the end-user certificates to import nuclear research equipment into Eutopia. Truman denies that Eutopia has a nuclear weapons program. But why import such material? Perhaps, as Truman put it, President de Fourgéres "knew something about it when he was MIDA, in the previous term."
When asked by this reporter about a secret Eutopian nuclear program, the President said "I hereby categorically state for the record that the United Provinces of Eutopia does not have any kind of nuclear program, covert or otherwise." A very strong denial, to be sure. When this reporter asked him if he had authorized Truman to work with Volkov, the President said "I'd prefer not to state."
Truman, on the other hand, was quite clear on this matter. When the reporter asked him if the President knew about the deal with Volkov, he answered "he knew about it. He asked me to order the spare parts. He told me about Volkov."
In the end, then, it appears that the President told Truman to contact Volkov about acquiring spare parts. Did he know about the nuclear research equipment? Reportedly, the equipment sank in a rusty tramp freighter off the coast of Eutopia. Or is that just another piece in the puzzle? The University of Neuwestbaden, the putative recipient, denies ordering any such equipment. Sources in the Coast Guard indicate that the equipment was probably never on board. Does some rogue state or terrorist organization now have the equipment? Perhaps Volkov knows. Perhaps the President does.
Shortly before this reporter left, he asked Truman if he was concerned for his own safety. He replied that "I think that I'm safe enough at this moment."
Two hours later he was dead.
Information For the Reader
We here at the Uxbridge Chronicle would like to explain the story that just ran in our special edition. We at the Chronicle were approached and given exclusive access to this story. As a media source we felt it was important that you, the citizens of Eutopia, be given this information.
We can not state the validity of the story, but felt it was an important to put it out in the public. We at the Chronicle will take whatever consequences come with the publication of this story. But we feel that the freedom to speech and press is the most important freedom in our country, one we would be willing to fight and die for.
Stay strong Eutopia.
We here at the Uxbridge Chronicle would like to explain the story that just ran in our special edition. We at the Chronicle were approached and given exclusive access to this story. As a media source we felt it was important that you, the citizens of Eutopia, be given this information.
We can not state the validity of the story, but felt it was an important to put it out in the public. We at the Chronicle will take whatever consequences come with the publication of this story. But we feel that the freedom to speech and press is the most important freedom in our country, one we would be willing to fight and die for.
Stay strong Eutopia.