November 9, 2020 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Russia

Azerbaijan confirms it shot down Russian Mi-24 military helicopter over Armenia BY ACCIDENT, apologizes & offers compensation

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Azerbaijan has officially apologized to Moscow for “accidentally” shooting down a Russian military helicopter, over Armenia, on Monday evening. The shock incident led to two of the crew members being killed, while one was injured. … Read More >Azerbaijan confirms it shot down Russian Mi-24 military helicopter over Armenia BY ACCIDENT, apologizes & offers compensation

Russia

2 killed & 1 injured as Russian military helicopter shot down by mobile surface-to-air missile over Armenia – Moscow

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The Russian Mi-24 helicopter crashed in Armenia after being subjected to fire from the ground, Moscow confirmed. The incident took place near the border with Azerbaijan. … Read More >2 killed & 1 injured as Russian military helicopter shot down by mobile surface-to-air missile over Armenia – Moscow

USA

‘Disarm, defund, abolish the police!’ BLM activists block patrol cars during protest march in Michigan (VIDEOS)

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Black Lives Matter protesters blocked police vehicles as they marched through the streets in Ann Arbor, Michigan on the anniversary of a fatal shooting of a black woman by an officer. … Read More >‘Disarm, defund, abolish the police!’ BLM activists block patrol cars during protest march in Michigan (VIDEOS)

USA

Unrest on NYC streets continues as woman arrested for slapping camera out of cop’s hand during anti-police protest (VIDEO)

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Anti-police protests continued in New York City over the weekend, despite Democrat nominee Joe Biden appearing to secure the presidency, with one woman arrested for slapping a camera out of an NYPD officer’s hand. … Read More >Unrest on NYC streets continues as woman arrested for slapping camera out of cop’s hand during anti-police protest (VIDEO)

USA

US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper fired and replaced, Trump announces

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President Donald Trump has announced via Twitter that US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper has been removed from his position, and has already been replaced. … Read More >US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper fired and replaced, Trump announces

Iran deprived of 5 million flu vaccine doses this year due to US sanctions – deputy health minister

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Iran’s deputy health minister has warned of the public health impact caused by US sanctions, as the government tries to import vital flu jabs to vaccinate vulnerable people ahead of the winter months. … Read More >Iran deprived of 5 million flu vaccine doses this year due to US sanctions – deputy health minister

EU

EU pushes for access to encrypted messages, Austrian broadcaster reports, amid recent terrorist attacks

Posted on November 9, 2020November 9, 2020By Editor

In the wake of the Vienna terror attack, the EU wants to access the type of encryption that makes communications nearly impossible to snoop on, an Austrian broadcaster has reported. Actually, this has been in the works for years. … Read More >EU pushes for access to encrypted messages, Austrian broadcaster reports, amid recent terrorist attacks

EU

Lawmakers warn of ‘greater surveillance’ as EU governments seek access to encrypted messages after Islamist attacks

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Some European lawmakers on Monday slammed an EU proposal that calls for communication service providers to give authorities access to encrypted messages. … Read More >Lawmakers warn of ‘greater surveillance’ as EU governments seek access to encrypted messages after Islamist attacks

Former president Evo Morales ends year-long exile and returns to Bolivia

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Bolivia’s former president Evo Morales returned to the South American country on Monday, ending a year-long exile after a member of his Movement for Socialism party was sworn in as president. … Read More >Former president Evo Morales ends year-long exile and returns to Bolivia

Argentina seeks to expand economic ties with Russia

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Moscow and Buenos Aires should develop “strategic ties” and team up for bilateral infrastructure and financial projects, Argentine President Alberto Fernandez has said. … Read More >Argentina seeks to expand economic ties with Russia