April 15, 2021 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

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Irish data watchdog launches investigation into Facebook over leak affecting half a billion users

Posted on April 15, 2021April 15, 2021By Editor

Facebook may have breached data protection regulations after the personal information of 533 million of its users was leaked online, Ireland’s data authority has said, as it announced an investigation into the social media giant. … Read More >Irish data watchdog launches investigation into Facebook over leak affecting half a billion users

Turkey fines Google more than $36 million for breaching competition laws

Posted on April 15, 2021April 15, 2021By Editor

Ankara’s competition watchdog has imposed a large fine on Google after it was found to be in violation of the country’s laws and suppressing local competitors through its dominant market position. … Read More >Turkey fines Google more than $36 million for breaching competition laws

Anti-French Pakistani party outlawed under terrorism law after clashes with police leave two dead

Posted on April 15, 2021April 15, 2021By Editor

The Pakistani government has announced it will ban the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) party under anti-terrorism laws after the group staged protests calling for the expulsion of the French ambassador, paralyzing Lahore. … Read More >Anti-French Pakistani party outlawed under terrorism law after clashes with police leave two dead

UN sounds alarm over almost 30% spike in civilian casualties in Afghanistan ahead of US & NATO pullout

Posted on April 15, 2021April 15, 2021By Editor

Almost 1,800 civilians, including many women and children, were killed or wounded in the fighting between the Afghan government and the Taliban since the start of 2021, the UN said, again calling on the sides to stop the violence. … Read More >UN sounds alarm over almost 30% spike in civilian casualties in Afghanistan ahead of US & NATO pullout

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Danish drug regulator FAINTS at press conference announcing AstraZeneca vaccine halt (VIDEO)

Posted on April 15, 2021April 15, 2021By Editor

Denmark will completely abandon the rollout of AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine due to a risk of rare blood clots. One of the country’s top drug officials passed out at a press conference delivering the news. … Read More >Danish drug regulator FAINTS at press conference announcing AstraZeneca vaccine halt (VIDEO)

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‘3rd wave is not behind us,’ French govt warns, as country approaches sad milestone of 100,000 Covid deaths

Posted on April 15, 2021April 15, 2021By Editor

The French government has warned that there is still more to be done in tackling Covid-19 and overcoming the country’s third wave of infections, as the nation approaches the solemn milestone of 100,000 pandemic deaths. … Read More >‘3rd wave is not behind us,’ French govt warns, as country approaches sad milestone of 100,000 Covid deaths

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Iran crucial for Chinese plans to safeguard its trade from seas-dominating Washington – ex MI6 agent to RT

Posted on April 15, 2021April 15, 2021By Editor

The strategic cooperation deal China and Iran sealed last month will have huge ramifications for the future of the entire Eurasian continent, undercutting Western control of global trade, a former MI6 agent told RT. … Read More >Iran crucial for Chinese plans to safeguard its trade from seas-dominating Washington – ex MI6 agent to RT

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‘Moral objection’: Poland’s Catholics warned against AstraZeneca and J&J Covid-19 jabs over use of cells linked to aborted fetuses

Posted on April 15, 2021April 15, 2021By Editor

Catholics should avoid use of Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca coronavirus jabs as they utilize abortion-derived cells during the manufacturing process, the chairman of Poland’s Catholic Church bioethics expert team has said. … Read More >‘Moral objection’: Poland’s Catholics warned against AstraZeneca and J&J Covid-19 jabs over use of cells linked to aborted fetuses

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‘No credible civilian need for enrichment at this level’: European states warn Iran over plan to enrich uranium up to 60%

Posted on April 15, 2021April 15, 2021By Editor

The governments of the UK, Germany, and France have spoken of their “grave concern” after Tehran announced it would increase uranium enrichment up to 60% following Israel’s alleged attack on Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility. … Read More >‘No credible civilian need for enrichment at this level’: European states warn Iran over plan to enrich uranium up to 60%

‘Our blood is their salaries’: Disabled IDF veterans protest on Memorial Day after ex-soldier with PTSD set himself on fire

Posted on April 15, 2021April 15, 2021By Editor

A group of Israeli veterans held a protest outside a state-run rehabilitation clinic on Wednesday, demanding better treatment from the government. The rally took place days after a disgruntled veteran set himself on fire. … Read More >‘Our blood is their salaries’: Disabled IDF veterans protest on Memorial Day after ex-soldier with PTSD set himself on fire