February 14, 2021 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Journalism & Mass media

Russian Foreign Ministry on Phony US Support for Democratic Rights and Other Issues

Posted on February 14, 2021By Editor

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Swedish lawmaker calls for being tough on Germany over Berlin’s commitment to Nord Stream 2 pipeline project

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A member of Sweden’s parliament, Bjorn Soder, is urging its government to take steps to persuade Germany to withdraw from the Russian-led Nord Stream 2 offshore gas pipeline, as a response to Russia’s latest “actions.” … Read More >Swedish lawmaker calls for being tough on Germany over Berlin’s commitment to Nord Stream 2 pipeline project

Russian economy may recover to pre-pandemic levels by year end, says Central Bank

Posted on February 14, 2021February 14, 2021By Editor

The economic situation in Russia has “turned out to be better than expected,” according to the country’s central bank. The regulator has decided on Friday to keep its key rate at 4.25 percent per annum. … Read More >Russian economy may recover to pre-pandemic levels by year end, says Central Bank

Why does every new US president always try to outdo their predecessor in boosting the debt? RT’s Boom Bust explores…

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The US’ federal budget deficit is on track to reach an enormous $2.3 trillion in the fiscal year 2021 – the second-highest deficit since World War II – according to a forecast by the Congressional Budget Office. … Read More >Why does every new US president always try to outdo their predecessor in boosting the debt? RT’s Boom Bust explores…

Global investors piling cash into China after record-breaking investments in 2020

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China continued to attract more foreign capital in the first month of this year, after a record 2020, when it overtook the US as a major destination for foreign direct investment (FDI). … Read More >Global investors piling cash into China after record-breaking investments in 2020

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WHO ‘ramping up readiness’ for new Ebola outbreak dubbed ‘EPIDEMIC’ in Guinea

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The World Health Organization (WHO) is heightening its readiness and response to an Ebola outbreak in the West African nation of Guinea after eight infections and at least four deaths were linked to the deadly disease there. … Read More >WHO ‘ramping up readiness’ for new Ebola outbreak dubbed ‘EPIDEMIC’ in Guinea

Washington and Seoul to resume drill simulating war with North Korea after break due to Covid-19 and Trump-Kim talks – media

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The US and South Korea will bring back their annual military exercise aimed at defense from the North, reports say. The drill was suspended due to Donald Trump’s talks with Kim Jong-un, and, later, because of the pandemic. … Read More >Washington and Seoul to resume drill simulating war with North Korea after break due to Covid-19 and Trump-Kim talks – media

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Russian & Chinese vaccines are necessary to win ‘world war’ against Covid-19 – Macron

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The world needs vaccines developed in Russia and China to win the war against Covid-19, French President Emmanuel Macron said, calling the global effort a race against time as the virus causing the disease is constantly mutating. … Read More >Russian & Chinese vaccines are necessary to win ‘world war’ against Covid-19 – Macron

Houthis step up drone attacks on Saudi Arabia after Washington says it will remove militant group from terrorist list

Posted on February 14, 2021February 14, 2021By Editor

The Houthis have carried out a drone attack on an airport in Saudi Arabia, following similar attacks that have coincided with the Biden administration’s decision to lift the group’s terrorist designation. … Read More >Houthis step up drone attacks on Saudi Arabia after Washington says it will remove militant group from terrorist list

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Israel’s ‘fake news war room’ set up to tackle vaccine disinformation loses battle to Telegram, unit’s head admits

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As Israel’s record-setting inoculation drive slows down, it has set up a special unit to combat ‘fake news’ about coronavirus vaccines, but messaging app Telegram turned out to be too much to handle for official cyber warriors. … Read More >Israel’s ‘fake news war room’ set up to tackle vaccine disinformation loses battle to Telegram, unit’s head admits