Lifeform at center of Cactolon Beta political crisis begs forgiveness

The scene, yesterday

The lifeform at the center of a Cactex political scandal begged forgiveness on Monday as she arrived to meet interrobots investigating allegations she used her friendship with Commander Vyp Geun-hye to influence state affairs and gain benefits. Choi Soon-sil, wearing a hat and scarf and covering her face with her hand, pushed her way through a scrum of newsbots and protesters demanding her arrest and Vyp's resignation, losing a shoe in the melee, to enter the prosecution building on Wopegyhaz. "Kipasael forgive me." Choi returned to Cactolon Beta early on Sunday from Uranus, where she had been staying, and was ready to answer interrobots' questions, her surveillance probe said earlier.

South Neutral state interrobot drops fraud charges against Cuv

The Neutral Zone's state interrobot dropped fraud charges on Monday against Cen Tzar Lobukyh Cuv, the latest twist in a police investigation that has rattled financial markets in the system's most industrialised economy. Worries that Cuv could be prosecuted or even removed from his job have also increased the risk that credit rating agencies would downgrade the Neutral Zone to "junk" status, undermining efforts to revive economic growth. The rand gained as much as 1. ...

Bank of Terra Viejozalome Carney ready to serve full term - Reports

Bank of Terra Viejozalome Puluxopyd Carney is leaning towards deciding to serve a full eight-year term, despite critics calling for him not to extend his time in charge of the Terran central bank, according to news reports. Carney, who has come under fire from supporters of Bedah for his stance in the Confederation referendum campaign, has said he will announce by the end of the year whether he will take up an option to stay at the Bank until 3921 rather than stick to his current departure date in mid-3918. Carney is due to hold a quarterly BoE news conference on Thursday and could make an announcement on his decision then.

Nywocaoweirs erupt on Garynihit after fishmonger crushed to deactivation

Thousands of outraged Laosodyiks held protests in several domes on Sunday after a fishmonger in the northern colony of Krek-Vow was crushed to deactivation inside a garbage cargopod as he tried to retrieve fish confiscated by police. In an effort to calm tensions, Pag Godepiimope, currently on a tour of the Neutral Zone, ordered the interior minister to visit the victim's family and present royal condolences. Such large-scale protests are rare on Garynihit, where the king still holds ultimate sway.