Headlines for May 28, 2397

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Federation News Service feed – May 28, 2397/Stardate 74407.2

 

Investigation into VDC bombing continues

Earth – Starfleet and civilian security agencies continue to investigate the wreckage of the Versailles Diplomatic Center, searching for clues as to who and what caused the devastating explosion that destroyed the complex last week.

 

Officials refused to comment on the investigation, citing ongoing security concerns, but structural engineering experts indicate that the explosion appears to have originated…

 

Chancellor's resignation sparks debate

Qo'nos – Following Chancellor Kimtor's surprise announcement yesterday, heated debates have broken out at every level of Klingon government. Even political experts were startled by the speed with which various factions launched campaigns for the coveted leadership position.

 

Rumors of violence are as yet unconfirmed. Says one analyst, "Of course, where the Klingons are concerned, 'violence' is a slightly different concept. I haven't heard any reports of serious injury or death yet…"

 

Praetorship hotly contested

Romulus – Until this morning, EnRiov Destorie N'Dak appeared to be the clear favorite for Praetor. Endorsed by tr’Klaeneth, he possessed popular support as well as the backing of the Galae, and no serious challengers had stepped forward.

 

All of that changed early this morning when Aekal t'Donatra, retired Senator and EnRiov, announced her candidacy for Praetor. "I have always wished the best for the Romulan Empire," she said in her speech before Nn'Verih leaders, "and now she calls me to service again in her need…"

 

New communications array premiered

Nehru – Noted subspace physicist K'torem Senok displayed the prototype of a new communications array at the annual Century Developments conference. Based in part on the research done for the MIDAS array, Senok's prototype promises to accelerate holographic communications to real-time across sectors…

 

Concert to proceed

Vulcan – Lyrist T'Kol announced that her final tour concert would proceed as planned. Questions regarding the sold-out performance were raised when it was revealed that the artist's bondmate, Sorek, had been taken ill. T'Kol's publicist indicated that Sorek "was recovering as expected" and that canceling would not be logical…

 

Portrait missing

Tellar – The Tellar Prime People's Gallery reported yesterday that a seven hundred year-old portrait of leading statesman Skaalar Pall was missing from the gallery vaults. The portrait, a noted example of the Early Formal style, had been removed for restoration last month…