May 1, 2020 – Page 2 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

CrossTalk on the economy, QUARANTINE EDITION: Business as usual?

Posted on May 1, 2020May 1, 2020By Editor

As countries start to end lockdowns, it is time to assess the economic damage left in the wake of the pandemic. Is there too much or too little government involvement? Can there be a return to business as usual? … Read More >CrossTalk on the economy, QUARANTINE EDITION: Business as usual?

World

Enormous Arctic ozone layer hole now CLOSED but it’s nothing to do with Covid-19 – UN

Posted on May 1, 2020May 1, 2020By Editor

An gigantic hole that opened up in the ozone layer above the Arctic in March has now closed up again but UN scientists were keen to point out that it has nothing to do with the Covid-19 pandemic. … Read More >Enormous Arctic ozone layer hole now CLOSED but it’s nothing to do with Covid-19 – UN

Macron warns life ‘won’t be back to normal’ as Covid-19 forces French to find new way of ‘social distance’ protest

Posted on May 1, 2020May 1, 2020By Editor

France’s president has said that the national recovery would need to be ‘organized,’ in a speech at the Elysee Palace as the country celebrated a subdued Labor Day, while movement in the country remains tightly restricted. … Read More >Macron warns life ‘won’t be back to normal’ as Covid-19 forces French to find new way of ‘social distance’ protest

Asia & Pacific

WHO’s not invited? World Health Organization seeks permission to participate in China’s investigation into Covid-19 origins

Posted on May 1, 2020May 1, 2020By Editor

The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that Beijing is investigating the origins of the novel coronavirus that first appeared in Wuhan, but the agency has so far been prevented from participating in the probe. … Read More >WHO’s not invited? World Health Organization seeks permission to participate in China’s investigation into Covid-19 origins

Middle East

‘Illegitimate presence’: Iran says Persian Gulf confrontation was sparked by US Navy encroaching on planned drills

Posted on May 1, 2020May 1, 2020By Editor

A US-Iran confrontation in the Persian Gulf earlier this month kicked off due to the US Navy’s unauthorised presence during Iran’s planned military drills, a senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) official has said. … Read More >‘Illegitimate presence’: Iran says Persian Gulf confrontation was sparked by US Navy encroaching on planned drills

Shows

The News with Rick Sanchez – April 30, 2020

Posted on May 1, 2020May 1, 2020By Editor

China claims that it expelled a US Navy ship called the USS Barry from its “territorial waters” in the South China Sea on Tuesday and went on to condemn Washington’s “provocative acts.” The US, who does not recognize China’s claim to the area, defended the USS Barry’s “freedom of navigation” operation went according to plan and sent the USS Bunker Hill through the contested waters on the following day. … Read More >The News with Rick Sanchez – April 30, 2020

USA

Democrats fume as armed protesters descend on Michigan Capitol to protest lockdown

Posted on May 1, 2020May 1, 2020By Editor

Crowds of protesters, some carrying weapons, descended on the state capitol in Lansing, Michigan, as legislators considered extending Covid-19 lockdown measures. Democrats blamed President Donald Trump. … Read More >Democrats fume as armed protesters descend on Michigan Capitol to protest lockdown

Health

Russia’s Ministry of Health names three drugs that can treat new Chinese coronavirus

Posted on May 1, 2020May 1, 2020By Editor

While experts across the world search for a vaccine to tackle the dangerous new infection, Russian health bosses have identified a trio of existing medicines to combat 2019-nCoV in adults. … Read More >Russia’s Ministry of Health names three drugs that can treat new Chinese coronavirus

USA

Food Crisis Coming – Should We Blame Coronavirus?

Posted on May 1, 2020May 1, 2020By Editor

Food industry leaders are warning that a huge food crisis is coming, with slaughterhouses closing across the country and the food supply chain badly damaged. Politicians will blame this coming crisis on the coronavirus, but their unprecedented “lockdown” policies have disrupted every aspect of the economy. … Read More >Food Crisis Coming – Should We Blame Coronavirus?

Middle East

‘Israeli helicopters’ fire missiles at Syrian military sites – state media

Posted on May 1, 2020May 1, 2020By Editor

Israeli helicopters attacked a number of military positions in southern Syria with missiles, Syrian state media reported, noting the strikes inflicted “limited material damage.” … Read More >‘Israeli helicopters’ fire missiles at Syrian military sites – state media

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