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About the FNS • FNS Forum • FNS Data Feed• FNS on FB • Join the FNS Team TOP STORIES Riots erupt on StarBase 118 TRINITY SECTOR — After offering sanctuary to a damaged civilian freighter, an unexplained madness has gripped StarBase 118's civilian population and portions of the crew, inciting them to deadly rio Shake-up in FNS leadership as editor-in-chief steps down PARIS, EARTH — After weeks of protests, letter campaigns, and vilification in the media, Reza Kardgar, the editor-in-chief of the Federation News Service, announced today that he is stepping down. Romulans extend invitation to Federation President Bacco for state visit RATOR III — The new Imperial Senate of the Romulan Star Empire has invited Federation President Bacco to give an address before the legislative body in what would be an historic occasion. Protests held outside FNS offices following controversial publication PARIS, EARTH — Protests outside the Paris offices of the Federation News Service continued today, as protestors continue to demand the resignation of editor in chief Reza Kardgar and a formal apology from the news organization following their publication of Nikael Kalre’s open letter to the Federation. Unrest continues on Inox as citizens demand reform INOX SYSTEM — Demonstrations have continued on the non-aligned planet Inox, with anger at the government at an all-time high after a prominent official was cleared of corruption charges last month. To My Beloved: Heart Of Ohmallera The Federation News Service received a letter from Nikael Kalre, leader of the Maquis Reborn, who asked that it be published on the anniversary of the attack on Ohmallera. After much debate among our staff, the FNS has decided to publish the letter in its entirety. Politics & Current Affairs Starfleet officer killed during prison breakout Massive unrest on Cygnet XIV after revelation of planned bio attack Subspace relay network disruption leaves billions cut off from wider Federation Accident-prone Bajoran Kai suffers fall while visiting DS9 One on one with candidate Narala Voter apathy a major concern on Bajor Bolians protest Cardassian practice of wearing of Bolian skin clothing Bajoran author Pela Zhor speaks at opening of Berengaria Caucus Policy changes put future of New Zealand Penal Settlement in doubt Kesprytt III again denied Federation membership Read more Politics & Current Affairs headlines Trade & Business IPX announces new expedition into the Briar Patch for possible colony worlds, seeking investment. Governor of Martian Colonies announces an Orion outpost on Mars Economic growth in core Federation systems jumps with end of transport union strike, outlying systems still stuck in economic malaise. Former 'failed' colony New France returns to post-currency economy Demand exceeds supply of 'finest' bloodwine vintage in 83 years Read more Trade & Business headlines Arts & Culture Vulcanis census finally released, shows clear majority of dissident Vulcans. Once "minority" groups vow to pursue a change in colonial government New West End revival of Earth musical Cats features an all-Caitian cast Hasperat pizza and kava burgers on the menu at The Orb of Taste, Luna's first Bajoran restaurant Lomales: a hitch in Federation-Laudean relations? Norway wins 437th annual Eurovision Song Contest Read more Arts & Culture headlines Science & Tech KarmaTech, in cooperation with Starfleet, announces a new style of phaser array. New development in shield technology unveiled; Badlands perhaps not so 'bad' anymore Social experiment tests average length of personal space of Vulcan's general public. Carrington Award honors Doctor Shael Tommikan of Aldebaran for work on life-extension. Civilian science group plans expedition into the Delta Quadrant Read more Science & Tech headlines Sports Earth suffers shock loss to Terra Nova in Olympic hockey qualifier Parrises squares playoffs in 2393 to be held on Tarinix IV, infamous desert planet Earth Water Polo finals end in upset when California looses to Rio Grande do Sol Earth commemorates 350th anniversary of final World Series baseball game Nimbus III wins bid to be one of the hosts of the next Tri-Chess Championship Read more Sports headlines Travel Minos Korva rising as a vacation hot spot. Oniacri Zeta's Nova gaining tourists to see this once in a 120 year nova Lakarian City amusement center reopens on Cardassia Prime Lost Andorian colony rediscovered two centuries later Borderland worlds report a surge in Klingon tourists Read more Travel headlines Editorial Tea with Maronida Shiir Pirates: A Persistent Threat Steiner: Astrofori One or Astrofolly One? The Pen and The Sword: Maronida Shiir on Nikael Kalre To My Beloved: Heart Of Ohmallera Read more Editorial headlines FNS Team • For Aspiring Reporters • Manual of Style • Dramatis Personae

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