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World.

Sovereignty, summits, sleep, sprinklers, and Sweden. The portion of the future that happens outside.

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● TOP STORY Β· TODAY Β· 04:31

UN Declares Tuesday as Global Nap Day; 194 Countries Support

Unanimous vote. Markets to close weekly 13:00–16:00. Sweden claims it has been doing this since 1974.

By L. OkaforΒ·Geneva bureauΒ·5 minΒ·4712 comments
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WORLD Β· TODAY Β· 02:14

Country Changes Name to 'Whatever'; Neighbors Confused

● WORLDΒ· today Β· 02:14

Country Changes Name to 'Whatever'; Neighbors Confused

Trade documents now read 'with country formerly known as whatever.' Tourism up 400%. Diplomats unsure.

By L. Okafor Β· 2 min
● WORLDΒ· yesterday

World Peace Achieved: Everyone Too Tired to Fight

Both sides report being 'too tired.' Truce signed. Celebrations planned, then cancelled, then rescheduled.

By L. Okafor Β· 3 min
WORLD Β· YESTERDAY

International Date Line Removed; Everyone Agrees on 'Whenever'

● WORLDΒ· yesterday

International Date Line Removed; Everyone Agrees on 'Whenever'

After 47 failed negotiations, the line is abolished. New rule: whoever says it's Tuesday, it's Tuesday.

By L. Okafor Β· 4 min
● WORLDΒ· May 14

Island Nation Announces 'We're Not Sinking, We're Evolving'

Country rebrands as 'amphibious.' Real estate prices surge. Underwater tours pending.

By M. Cruz-Wallis Β· 3 min
● WORLDΒ· May 13

World's Longest Standing Conflict Ends: 'We Forgot What Started It'

Enemies realize no one remembers original dispute. Water under bridge, mostly. Museum of Argument planned.

By L. Okafor Β· 4 min
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● WORLDΒ· May 11

World Leaders Agree: 'We've Got No Idea What's Happening'

Historic summit produces honest final statement. Citizens reportedly never been more relieved. Tax forms simplified.

By L. Okafor Β· 3 min
● WORLDΒ· May 09

UN Headquarters Appoints Chief 'Whatever Officer'

New position responds to all crises with 'whatever works.' Reportedly highly effective. Budget up 47%.

By L. Okafor Β· 2 min
● WORLDΒ· May 07

Metric System Reforms: 'Meter' Now 'Whatever Length Looks About Right'

Standardization fails. Science reportedly 'less confused, more confused.'

By S. BeltrΓ‘n Β· 4 min
● WORLDΒ· May 05

Global Day of Silence Held; Lasts 47 Seconds Before Someone Speaks

Official day of reflection ends early due to an 'emergency talk.' Next year's planning already noisy.

By L. Okafor Β· 3 min
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● WORLDΒ· May 03

Country Declared 'Too Big to Measure'; Cartographers Relieved

Surveying officially abandoned. Borders now 'approximate, suggestive.' Tourism boards delighted.

By M. Cruz-Wallis Β· 4 min
WORLD Β· MAY 02

Sweden Issues Statement: 'We Have Been Doing This Since 1974'

● WORLDΒ· May 02

Sweden Issues Statement: 'We Have Been Doing This Since 1974'

Permanent representative speaks with patience. Other delegations apologize. Coffee served.

By L. Okafor Β· 2 min
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