April 26, 2020 – Page 2 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Journalism & Mass media

‘How do you prosecute Assange and not prosecute journalists everywhere?’ – Greenwald to RT on threat to journalists worldwide

Posted on April 26, 2020By Editor

The US’ request to extradite and prosecute Julian Assange sets a dangerous precedent, the Intercept’s founder Glenn Greenwald has told RT, warning that it puts journalists around the world in danger. … Read More >‘How do you prosecute Assange and not prosecute journalists everywhere?’ – Greenwald to RT on threat to journalists worldwide

World

‘Embassy has no official info on whether N. Korean leader is ill, I spoke to them this morning’ – Russian Communist MP

Posted on April 26, 2020April 26, 2020By Editor

A Russian lawmaker has asked the North Korean embassy about Kim Jong-un’s health, amid speculation about the leader’s wellbeing following his lengthy absence from the public eye. … Read More >‘Embassy has no official info on whether N. Korean leader is ill, I spoke to them this morning’ – Russian Communist MP

Shows

Jesse Ventura: ‘Oil-funded MSM attacks Tesla’s Elon Musk for coronavirus response’

Posted on April 26, 2020April 26, 2020By Editor

Jesse Ventura and Brigida Santos reveal why the mainstream media attacked Tesla CEO Elon Musk for delivering medical equipment to California hospitals as oil prices fell into the negative for the first time in history. They also talk about inequality in Covid-19 relief funding. … Read More >Jesse Ventura: ‘Oil-funded MSM attacks Tesla’s Elon Musk for coronavirus response’

USA

Union-busting Psychopath Bezos Wealth SKYROCKETS by $24 Billion as 17 Million Americans Lose Their Jobs

Posted on April 26, 2020April 26, 2020By Editor

Zero-hedge reports: As the middle class gears up to once again unknowingly bail out the world via way of inflating the money supply, the rich are doing what they do during bailouts: getting richer. … Read More >Union-busting Psychopath Bezos Wealth SKYROCKETS by $24 Billion as 17 Million Americans Lose Their Jobs

Jerusalem merchants eager to reopen stalls clash with police enforcing lockdown (VIDEO

Posted on April 26, 2020April 26, 2020By Editor

Employees of an outdoor market in Jerusalem protested against the decision to keep it shut for another week. When the police arrived to disperse the crowd, clashes ensued. … Read More >Jerusalem merchants eager to reopen stalls clash with police enforcing lockdown (VIDEO

Shows

On Contact: The New Republic with D. D. Guttenplan

Posted on April 26, 2020April 26, 2020By Editor

On the show this week, Chris Hedges talks to D. D. Guttenplan, the editor of the Nation, about the history of populism in America, its current rise and the problem of democracy. … Read More >On Contact: The New Republic with D. D. Guttenplan

EU

‘European race to allow tourist travel again leads to unacceptable risks’ – German foreign minister

Posted on April 26, 2020By Editor

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has warned that it is still too dangerous to rush to reopen European countries for tourists. He cited the example of a Covid-19 outbreak at an Austrian ski resort. … Read More >‘European race to allow tourist travel again leads to unacceptable risks’ – German foreign minister

Russia

Russian legislators rush to get tested after two fellow MPs contract coronavirus

Posted on April 26, 2020April 26, 2020By Editor

At least two Russian legislators have contracted the dreaded Covid-19 disease. While mandatory coronavirus testing is not expected for MPs, many of them have already been checked voluntarily after their colleagues fell ill. … Read More >Russian legislators rush to get tested after two fellow MPs contract coronavirus

USA

‘Subtle cues’ make people SHARE more online, study says – what does this mean for a post-Covid-19 world?

Posted on April 26, 2020April 26, 2020By Editor

A new study suggests people may have privacy concerns when it comes to technology, but there are psychological temptations for them to divulge too much, a fact that could have repercussions during the Covid-19 pandemic. … Read More >‘Subtle cues’ make people SHARE more online, study says – what does this mean for a post-Covid-19 world?

Demonstrators swarm Tel Aviv to decry Netanyahu-Gantz ‘unity deal’ as affront to justice system (VIDEO)

Posted on April 26, 2020April 26, 2020By Editor

Hundreds turned out in Tel Aviv to voice their outrage at a coalition deal agreed on by Benjamin Netanyahu and his rival, Benny Gantz, saying it might let the embattled prime minister, who faces a corruption trial, off the hook. … Read More >Demonstrators swarm Tel Aviv to decry Netanyahu-Gantz ‘unity deal’ as affront to justice system (VIDEO)