December 17, 2019 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

US-backed parties have infiltrated Lebanon’s protests, pushing the country toward war amid economic collapse

Posted on December 17, 2019January 14, 2020By Editor

By joining the roadblocks around Beirut, protesters allowed themselves to be used by US-allied parties playing a dangerous game that has the potential to explode into open warfare … Read More >US-backed parties have infiltrated Lebanon’s protests, pushing the country toward war amid economic collapse

Latin America

While Evo’s MAS party regroups, Bolivia’s coup leaders are eating each other alive

Posted on December 17, 2019December 17, 2019By Editor

Humiliating scandals are destroying right-wing leader Luis Fernando Camacho and the right is fracturing as a more militant MAS party readies for an uphill election battle. … Read More >While Evo’s MAS party regroups, Bolivia’s coup leaders are eating each other alive

Middle East

‘New Palestine’ to Emerge As a Result of Agreement Between Israel, Hamas, PLO – Report

Posted on December 17, 2019December 17, 2019By Editor

A “New Palestine” state is planned under a new deal, which will stipulate Palestine paying Israel for protection against international aggression, the Lebanese Al Mayadeen TV channel reported. … Read More >‘New Palestine’ to Emerge As a Result of Agreement Between Israel, Hamas, PLO – Report

USA

Last-ditch attempt to stop Nord Stream 2: US Senate passes Pentagon budget that includes Russian pipeline sanctions

Posted on December 17, 2019December 17, 2019By Editor

The 2020 National Defense Authorization Act just approved by the US Senate includes a bill sanctioning companies involved in building the almost-finished Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Germany. … Read More >Last-ditch attempt to stop Nord Stream 2: US Senate passes Pentagon budget that includes Russian pipeline sanctions

Russia

Kamaz races into the future with ‘one-of-a-kind’ AI-packed hybrid truck (VIDEO)

Posted on December 17, 2019December 17, 2019By Editor

Russia’s top truck-maker Kamaz has unveiled its sci-fi-style haulage truck, expected to hit the roads in about five years. It says the vehicle provides unparalleled comfort for its driver, who gets a comfy cabin and AI assistance. … Read More >Kamaz races into the future with ‘one-of-a-kind’ AI-packed hybrid truck (VIDEO)

Tear gas & vehicles ablaze: Paris protests against French pension reform escalate into clashes with police (VIDEOS)

Posted on December 17, 2019December 17, 2019By Editor

Protests against controversial French pension reform plans have escalated into clashes between demonstrators and police in Paris. Protesters pelted police with projectiles, while officers responded with tear gas and baton charges. … Read More >Tear gas & vehicles ablaze: Paris protests against French pension reform escalate into clashes with police (VIDEOS)

World

Human Rights NGO Files Suit Against Google, Apple, Tesla Over ‘Forced Child Labor’ in Congo

Posted on December 17, 2019December 17, 2019By Editor

A human rights non-profit has filed a lawsuit against global tech giants, including Apple, Google and Tesla, among other corporations, on behalf of 14 plaintiffs who were directly or indirectly affected by forced child labor in the world’s largest Congolese cobalt mines. … Read More >Human Rights NGO Files Suit Against Google, Apple, Tesla Over ‘Forced Child Labor’ in Congo

Middle East

Syria Plans to Switch Public Transport to Natural Gas Amid Oil Deficit – Reports

Posted on December 17, 2019December 17, 2019By Editor

According to sources in the state-run fuel distribution company that spoke to the Al-Watan newspaper, the project was proposed even before the Syrian war broke out. A plan to introduce control over the consumption of gas and fuel oil by public transport and taxis using GPS tracking is also reportedly in the works. … Read More >Syria Plans to Switch Public Transport to Natural Gas Amid Oil Deficit – Reports

Middle East

Syrian Army May Begin Wide-Scale Operation in Idlib Province – Reports

Posted on December 17, 2019December 17, 2019By Editor

“The army yesterday pulled in significant military reinforcements to such cities in the Idlib province as Khan Sheikhoun in the south and Sinjar in the east … Read More >Syrian Army May Begin Wide-Scale Operation in Idlib Province – Reports

Middle East

Iran Slams US Sanctions on Access to Medicine as Act of Terrorism and Crime Against Humanity

Posted on December 17, 2019December 17, 2019By Editor

Chief Justice of Iran Ebrahim Raisi has stated that after failing to pressure the Islamic Republic by orchestrating riots and other means, the US has resorted to “terrorism” by hindering the country’s access to medicine. … Read More >Iran Slams US Sanctions on Access to Medicine as Act of Terrorism and Crime Against Humanity

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