Check this page for hourly updates on this situation as it progresses. Despite many warnings from the United Nations and the National Quiltmakers Association, the bluemonkeys have again taken another ambassador hostage. A recent press conference conveyed an incomprehensible reply to the president. The current rumor has been confirmed that the bluemonkeys are now being financed by Malaysian terrorists. A former Heaven's Gate cult member has identified them as landed aliens from the planet Xiophangie.
Scientists still debate about their mysterious origin.
Some theorize that they've migrated from a subterranean colony on Mars, while others speculate about their spontaneous mutation from common bread mold. No definite reports can yet be placed about the quantity or quality of their weapons stockpile. A television broadcast is in the works, although citizens are advised not to watch due to anonymous tip-offs about subconscious hypnotic messages being included with the commercials. A government committee has been assigned to monitor all such commercials, and another committee is in charge of keeping the first committee awake. As of this moment the bluemonkeys have not actually harmed any humans, but a dangerous hostage situation has erupted.