Air raid sirens sounded nationwide today as Russian aircraft attacked in force all across northern Norway. Norwegian fighter squadrons engaged superior forces but were unable to stop the attacks. The Norwegian Prime Minister has formally requested military assistance from the United States.
In Washington, an unconfirmed source told HNN that the President would address the nation soon asking Congress for resolutions supporting the defense of Norway. Highly placed sources, within the administration, confirmed that the President is prepared to "GO IT ALONE" in Norway but quickly added that Congressional support would be a welcomed addition.
In Brussels, the United Nations security council unanimously passed a resolution #2069. This resolution supports the Russian actions in Norway authorized active quarantine operations against U.S. Naval forces in the Norwegian Sea. When asked about future military operations, the spokesman said that the only impediment to peace was in Washington.
2007-05-27
12:37:02
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Didn't anyone ever play Harpoon 1997?
Thanks for playing.
2007-05-27
13:42:32 ·
update #1