The Venetian Lion
June 21, 1020
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TOP STORY: Napoleon Bonaparte Named Consul For Life!
Venice - In a 98-28 vote the Adriatic Parliament named Napoleon Bonaparte Consul for life today, as they passed P.R. - 5, which allowed Napoleon Bonaparte a constant seat as representative of Italy as well as constant control of the Consulship. Soon thereafter Bonaparte annexed the isles of Medici to China for an undisclosed amount of money and unknown terms. "I am quite worried about what this means for the nation" said MP Giuseppe Mazzini (E - IT), "We had just abdicated a despot in exchange for another?" However the stance of most MPs are not in that same direction; "Bonaparte is the best choice, he is a strong leader. He has shown that he will not allow prejudice, or hatred towards specific groups to lead his nation" said Italian MP Nicolo Machiavelli, a member of Bonaparte's Dove party. "I am not a Despot" said Consul Bonaparte (D - IT), "I retain the same powers, and the same obligations, checks and balances that were in effect under the old Consulship. The Parliament is still firmly in control of this country."

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INTERNATIONAL REPORT
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General Molefi Keti Takes Control of Zululand!
Zimbabwe, Zululand - After thousands of years of Monarcharial control under King Shakeem the Zulu Kingdom attempted to make the change to Democracy. The first Zulu general election chose King Shakeem as the first President, however after claims of corruption and cheating spread throughout the Zulu nation General Molefi Keti marched into Zimbabwe and called for a new election. "While it may be disturbing that an election was called upon at the end of a sword" said Adriatic Foreign Minister Antonin Rossi "The manner that Shakeem and his followers used to usurp control of the people was even more disturbing, the Adriatic Republic supports General Keti and his new Democracy."

Tabriz Builds Statue of Liberty.
Tabriz, Mongolia - Standing as a testiment to the long standing freedom enjoyed in Mongolia, the city of Tabriz has erected a monument representing the city of Tabriz as a beacon of hope for all immigrants. Tamujin Khanbalyk, Mongolian Press Secretary to President Easthaven X said; "We are quite proud of the achievement, we feel that people from miles around will come to see this great monument." Similar sentiments existed thousands of years ago when the Great Colossus of Carlo D'Medici, founder of the Adriatic League, was built in Venice.

Confusion Over Adriatic-Israeli Treaty Ends Without Trouble.
Tel Aviv, Israel - The recently signed border demilitarization treaty between the Adriatic League and Israel was nearly shot down as tensions mounted in Turkey. Without resorting to violence, or retaliating by breaking the treaty themeselves, Adriatic officials promted the Isreali government on three seperate occasions to remove violating units. After the entire Pacific Pact was contacted on the matter the Israeli government relented and moved the troops, claiming that it was a miscommunication.

CARP Agreement Signed in Tiberias.
Tiberias, Australian Territory - Tiberias, the former Israeli city now under Australian occupation, was the host city of the Central Asian Reconstruction Project (or CARP) Accords. The agreement, signed between the Adriatic League, Isreal and Mongolia is a pact who's goal is to establish infrastructure in central Asia. "The war took a heavy toll and the inadequate infrastructure that already existed in the area" said Adriatic Foreign Minister Antonin Rossi, "Various nations have asked for quick routes in the area, and it is am embarrassment to tell them that there are none, only sand, therefore we must begin to establish a hospitable and trade-friendly place for our neighbors." A Mongolian embassy was established in Orsoni following the meeting.

Kioutalia Summitt Results in Demilitarization in North America.
Kioutalia, Mali Nation-State - At the behest of Consul Bonaparte, a meeting of North American nations was called in order to establish peaceful relations. The Mali, the Chinese and the Adriatic League were in attendence and it was agreed that all borders (specifically the Adriatic-Chinese border which was the only one with military presence) between the three nations would be demilitarized. Following the meetings a deal between the Chinese and Adriatic League was made that ceded the island of Medici to China for an indisclosed amount of money and unkonwn terms.

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DOMESTIC REPORT
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Riots in Paris Quelled by Adriatic Forces.
Paris - Following the CARP agreement, and the announcement of Napoleon Bonaparte as Consul for life the city of Paris went into riots and demonstrations against the government. The province of France is known for its Europa sentiments, who at this point support less government control of local matters and a more "Federalized" system of government. The riots were quickly quelled.

Adriatic League Has Highest Literacy Rate!
Venice - Following an international study into education and literacy by the newly established University of Venice shows that despite its recent decline in other factors (mainly due to the war) the Adriatic League has quickly gained the highest literacy rate in the world. "64% of our citizens are able to read, double to the literacy rate we had at the inception of the republic" said Consul Bonaparte, "We will try and raise that number, our goal is to get 80% within the next few years."

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EDITORIAL
N. Machiavelli (D - IT)
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Things have gone well for the Adriatic League in recent years, however we have yet to return to our status as a world power. It will be nearly impossible under the current system of politics, however we have made enormous segway in attaining our rightful status among the top nations in the world. Our military has been sacrificed for heavy public works in America, Central Asia and Western Europe, which are in dire need of roads, irrigation and other improvements. The vast resources we have yet to tap in northern Russia and in Mexico may soon turn up great advantages for future generations of Adriatics. Over the next few years Parliament and Consul Bonaparte will try their hardest to see these goals come to fruition. As the world changes, as the two powerful alliances establish peace and harmony we must change our ways, our military has been cut nearly 50% to free space for more improvements and for better allocation of resources, our coffers have risen at an astronomical rate, our scientific research has achieved better life-styles for our people. We are hoping to become one of the top nations once again, but we need your help, the people's help, to do so. Viva la Europa.