King Congratulates New American President

King Albert II of Belgium and his Daughter, Belgian Cat Princess Ophelia, both Spoke on the Telephone to the new President-Elect of the United States of America, Mr Barack Obama, this morning – each offering their Congratulations and Hope for a Positive Diplomatic Relationship during the Time of his Presidency.

Obama was elected President last Night by a relatively Wide Margin over his primary Rival, Mr John McCain. Obama’s Vice President is Mr Joe Biden, who has held Private Meetings with the King on Several Occasions in the Past.

The King makes a Habit of contacting Newly Elected World Leaders from Nations Friendly to Belgium. Princess Ophelia had Met Privately with Mr Obama during his Tour through Europe earlier in the Year when he was Campaigning for the Nomination of the Democratic Party. Both spoke to Mr Obama only Briefly, as the President-Elect is Understandably Busy.

–The Minister of Information.

Panettiere PSA Directed By Gris Gris

American Actress Hayden Panettiere has appeared in a Satirical New Public Service Announcement which was directed by Belgian Cat and Film Director Gris Gris.

In the Spot, Panettiere, known for her Role in the Television Show “Heroes” as well as for her Activism relating to Progressive Causes, jokingly Suggests that Viewers vote for Republican Presidential Candidate John McCain, in particular because he is generally considered Elderly. She also Predicts that McCain’s Policies would not Stray from the current Policies of President George W. Bush, who is suffering from Record Levels of Unpopularity in the Country. No Mention is made of McCain’s Democratic rival Barack Obama, nor any other Presidential Candidates.

Gris Gris, whose latest Film has come under Fire with a Threatened Boycott by Right-Wing Activists in America, is known to be a Close Acquaintance of Jet-Set Socialite Murray Malone – who has been Romantically Linked with Panettiere in recent Months.

**The Minister of Culture**