August 8, 2020 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Russia

Goodbye, greenback! As they abandon dollar in trade, Russia & China could create ‘financial alliance,’ leading Russian expert says

Posted on August 8, 2020August 8, 2020By Editor

Moscow and Beijing’s ditching of the US dollar could result in the creation of a “financial alliance,” according to a top Russian analyst. Alexey Maslov believes the partnership is approaching a “breakthrough moment.” … Read More >Goodbye, greenback! As they abandon dollar in trade, Russia & China could create ‘financial alliance,’ leading Russian expert says

Doctors sound alarm as deadly tick-borne virus re-emerges in China, kills 7 so far

Posted on August 8, 2020August 8, 2020By Editor

As if Covid-19 wasn’t enough, Chinese doctors are warning that the country’s population is threatened by yet another virus. The infection is passed by tick bites, but could also be transmitted between humans, experts say. … Read More >Doctors sound alarm as deadly tick-borne virus re-emerges in China, kills 7 so far

‘Maybe I should send Trump $100 for asset freeze’: Chinese official mocks Washington over Hong Kong sanctions

Posted on August 8, 2020August 8, 2020By Editor

The head of mainland China’s Liaison Office in Hong Kong, Luo Huining, pointed out that the recent personal US sanctions will have zero effect on him and only prove that he is doing “the right thing.” … Read More >‘Maybe I should send Trump $100 for asset freeze’: Chinese official mocks Washington over Hong Kong sanctions

Police deploy tear gas as Lebanon protesters try to break into parliament building following massive Beirut explosion

Posted on August 8, 2020By Editor

Huge crowds have gathered near Lebanon’s parliament building, blaming the government for the massive ammonium nitrate explosion. Police responded with tear gas after demonstrators threw stones and tried to break the barriers. … Read More >Police deploy tear gas as Lebanon protesters try to break into parliament building following massive Beirut explosion

Newly-emerged VIDEO shows how intense the Beirut explosion was, as search for more than 60 missing still underway

Posted on August 8, 2020August 8, 2020By Editor

New footage shows the horrifying moment when Lebanon’s capital, Beirut was hit by a devastating shockwave from a deadly explosion at the city’s port. More than 60 people are still believed to be missing. … Read More >Newly-emerged VIDEO shows how intense the Beirut explosion was, as search for more than 60 missing still underway

EU

WATCH left-wing protesters clashing with police in last stand over Berlin pub eviction

Posted on August 8, 2020August 8, 2020By Editor

Scuffles erupted in Berlin on Friday as police enforced an eviction order for the pub Syndikat, which for decades served as a favorite gathering spot for left-wing activists. … Read More >WATCH left-wing protesters clashing with police in last stand over Berlin pub eviction

US ex-commandos sentenced to 20 years in prison over failed attempt to depose Venezuela’s Maduro

Posted on August 8, 2020August 8, 2020By Editor

Two former US military special force troopers, who were captured in a botched attempt to infiltrate Venezuela and allegedly capture President Nicolas Maduro, have been sentenced to 20 years in prison. … Read More >US ex-commandos sentenced to 20 years in prison over failed attempt to depose Venezuela’s Maduro

Lebanese PM calls for early parliamentary elections as protests rage following Beirut explosion

Posted on August 8, 2020August 8, 2020By Editor

As protests gather steam in Beirut, Lebanese Prime Minister Hassan Diab has called for early elections, saying they are the only way out of the deep political crisis which has worsened following the explosion in the city’s port. … Read More >Lebanese PM calls for early parliamentary elections as protests rage following Beirut explosion

Almost 240 people injured, 1 officer killed in Beirut protests amid clashes, reports of fire & police shooting

Posted on August 8, 2020August 8, 2020By Editor

Army has been deployed to Beirut downtown to quell protests over the deadly blast earlier this week. At least 238 people were injured and 63 of them hospitalized and police said an officer was killed in the clashes. … Read More >Almost 240 people injured, 1 officer killed in Beirut protests amid clashes, reports of fire & police shooting

Russia

Why Russian paratroopers are among the best in the world (PHOTOS)

Posted on August 8, 2020August 8, 2020By Editor

Mistakes by their commanders often land these elite troops in the most desperate situations. Even then, they never lose their heads or sight of the objective, fighting to the end with selfless determination. … Read More >Why Russian paratroopers are among the best in the world (PHOTOS)