September 29, 2019 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Leaked arms dealers’ passports reveal who supplies terrorists in Yemen: Serbia files (Part 3)

Posted on September 29, 2019November 17, 2019By Editor

Leaked documents including scanned passports of US, Saudi and UAE arms dealers and government officials expose for the first time … Read More >Leaked arms dealers’ passports reveal who supplies terrorists in Yemen: Serbia files (Part 3)

World

Syrian government & opposition finally form constitutional committee, seen as cornerstone of peaceful resolution to 9yo war

Posted on September 29, 2019October 3, 2019By Editor

A committee that will write a new constitution for Syria, a key part of the political transition in a war-torn country, has finally been formed with the United Nations’ backing, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced. … Read More >Syrian government & opposition finally form constitutional committee, seen as cornerstone of peaceful resolution to 9yo war

World

US is likely to redeploy troops to Poland from elsewhere in Europe, not send in new ones – Trump

Posted on September 29, 2019November 17, 2019By Editor

Poland has been craving more US troops on its soil for months, and President Donald Trump says its wish may come true as US may relocate its soldiers there from elsewhere in Europe. … Read More >US is likely to redeploy troops to Poland from elsewhere in Europe, not send in new ones – Trump

World

Following US steps? Boris Johnson calls for ‘new’ Iran nuclear deal, but Tehran says first comply with old one

Posted on September 29, 2019October 3, 2019By Editor

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has called for a “new” nuclear deal with Iran, winning approval from US President Donald Trump but raising questions if London will now follow Washington in abandoning the existing agreement. … Read More >Following US steps? Boris Johnson calls for ‘new’ Iran nuclear deal, but Tehran says first comply with old one

World

At least 40 civilians, including 12 children, killed at Afghan wedding party during a US-backed military raid gone wrong

Posted on September 29, 2019October 3, 2019By Editor

A US-backed raid by the Afghanistan security forces on an Islamist militants’ hideout in the Helmand province turned into a bloodbath when a nearby wedding party was hit as well and dozens of civilians were killed and injured. … Read More >At least 40 civilians, including 12 children, killed at Afghan wedding party during a US-backed military raid gone wrong

Op-ed

A Real Extinction Rebellion Means the End of Colonialism, Imperialism, and Capitalism

Posted on September 29, 2019October 1, 2019By Editor

Our goal is to get 3.5 percent of the population mobilized. It’s time to stop thinking about our target audience as middle class white people. … Read More >A Real Extinction Rebellion Means the End of Colonialism, Imperialism, and Capitalism

Op-ed

Saving the Planet Means Overthrowing the Ruling Elites

Posted on September 29, 2019October 1, 2019By Editor

We must organize to replace existing structures of power with ones capable of coping with the crisis before us. … Read More >Saving the Planet Means Overthrowing the Ruling Elites

Yemeni children considered covering themselves in oil? Lee Camp bashes US reactions to Saudi refinery attacks & Yemen bombings

Posted on September 29, 2019October 3, 2019By Editor

Last weekend’s attacks were claimed by the Yemeni Houthi rebels, but the US and Saudi Arabia accused Iran instead, providing the charred remains of supposed Iranian weaponry and vague allegations as proof. … Read More >Yemeni children considered covering themselves in oil? Lee Camp bashes US reactions to Saudi refinery attacks & Yemen bombings

Journalism & Mass media

Russia Slams US General for Plan to Destroy Russia’s Air Defenses

Posted on September 29, 2019By Editor

Russian Foreign Ministry officials say they consider the statement a “threat” and also particularly irresponsible, while the Defense Ministry said that Kaliningrad is well defended from US aggression. … Read More >Russia Slams US General for Plan to Destroy Russia’s Air Defenses

Journalism & Mass media

Russia’s Vision for the Emerging Multipolar World Order. Lavrov

Posted on September 29, 2019November 17, 2019By Editor

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov’s latest article “World at a Crossroads and a System of International Relations for the Future” recently published in the “Russia in Global Affairs” magazine is a must-read … Read More >Russia’s Vision for the Emerging Multipolar World Order. Lavrov