AN: sorry I havent posted for ages! Here's my next instalmet of News Today! It has a bit about the elections since Election day is today. Please no hate about that or anyother subjects discussed in these stories! As always, feel free to suggest new news stories. Thanks!

Election day. America was pacing up and down the meeting hall. Nobody told him to sit down or reprimanded him for being so jittery. Every country knew what it was like on days when their new boss (or bosses in some cases) would be chosen. They often felt anxious, jittery and had an overwhelming sense of uncertainty. Of course every Nation reacted to election days differently, depending on the candidates, the difficulty and controversy of the decision as well as the consequences. Alfred always had it pretty bad on his Election days, but this was the worst it ever been. Nothing could rouse him from this state of worry and anxiety. The promise of a new anime from Japan, Canada willing to tell him he was a "Hero" and could get through this or even the reluctant offering of a (bloody) huge burger from England.

Admittedly the other countries were worried about the elections too. Whatever happened would most definitely have repercussions for most of them. Hillary or Trump? Both candidates had their bad points and controversy surrounding them, as well as some potential good points. It was probably going to be a close one. All everyone could do was wait and see.

Despite America's pacing and "Election Anxiety" Germany knew the meeting had to go on. It didn't take as much time as it usually did to get the nations to settle, they were all unnervingly quiet today, whether it was because of America's predicament or their own personal problems, Germany did not know.

"How has everyone been?" He asked to break the ice.
"I guess I'm ok," Australia responded, "only big problem is the Great Barrier Reef dying, some people say it's already dead..."

Australia had a sad look in his eyes for a while, it was horrible to see the beautiful reef near his home get destroyed so horribly by bleaching. He loved diving there, but nowadays the once gorgeous multi-coloured coral, teeming with life, was a barren white wasteland. Once-beautiful corals that had branched towards the surface were now pale, bony fingers. The bustling activity of the shining fish was now gone, the currents stirring up a bit of seaweed or coral were the only movements left.

Many other nations had been saddened by this news too; the Great Barrier Reef was one of the prides of the world's oceans. They had all experienced the change in climate and its disastrous effects. The worst part was it was mainly their faults. Some countries were simply too poor to buy sustainable resources or had the time to think of a method to keep green-house gasses on the low. Soon there would be nothing to stop it. Germany made a mental note to further discuss this more with the nations.

Suddenly a dog's yelp broke the everyone's thoughts.

"Shh cagnetto!" Italy's voice chirped quietly.

"Fratello! Do you want to get us kicked out of the meeting? Why did you bring that dog?" Romano hissed underneath his breath.

The Italy brothers looked up to see the whole room staring at them.

"Now you've gone and done it!" whispered Romano, to his little brother.

"Italy." France said gently "You do know about the rule of no animals in meetings right?"

Italy nodded

"Where on earth did you get that dog anyhow?" Asked England

"We found him a few weeks ago after the earthquake." Romano explained "Remarkably he was unharmed, which is unfortunately more than we can say for the many people and buildings that were destroyed."

"It really was a terrible thing that happened." Italy agreed "Many beautiful ancient buildings were destroyed, whole towns too and many people were hurt or injured.

It was no secret that the Italy brothers had been recovering from the earthquakes for some time now. They had been trying their best with repairs; however, aftershocks still shook their country and created more damage.

"Even though it is appalling that so many people died, I'm glad we've found survivors besides this cute dog." Romano allowed himself a small smile as the dog licked his face. Which quickly turned back into a frown when he realised the other nations were still watching.

"Oi what you looking at huh?!" he cried out in his usual manner.

The nations quickly resumed their business and the meeting continued...