June 30, 2020 – Page 2 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

USA

WH spokeswoman says ‘no intelligence consensus’ on Russia bounty story, tells NYT & WaPo to ‘return Pulitzers’ for misreporting

Posted on June 30, 2020June 30, 2020By Editor

The New York Times and the Washington Post should give up their journalistic accolades for selling rumors as scoops, the White House’s Kayleigh McEnany said, pointing at holes in their story about Russian bounties for the Taliban. … Read More >WH spokeswoman says ‘no intelligence consensus’ on Russia bounty story, tells NYT & WaPo to ‘return Pulitzers’ for misreporting

USA

Detroit police filmed driving SUV through crowd of protesters in blood-chilling VIDEO

Posted on June 30, 2020June 30, 2020By Editor

A terrifying video from Detroit shows a police vehicle forcefully breaking out of a circle of chanting protesters, carrying some of them on the hood. The department said the officer behind the wheel “tried to escape” the crowd. … Read More >Detroit police filmed driving SUV through crowd of protesters in blood-chilling VIDEO

Airbus production likely to plunge 40% over the next 2 years in aftermath of Covid-19

Posted on June 30, 2020June 30, 2020By Editor

European plane maker Airbus is bracing for a huge drop in production, threatening to set development back 15 years, the company’s chief executive, Guillaume Faury, says. … Read More >Airbus production likely to plunge 40% over the next 2 years in aftermath of Covid-19

Russia

76% of early voters say YES to constitutional changes, which could keep Putin in power until 2036 – exit polls

Posted on June 30, 2020June 30, 2020By Editor

More than three-quarters of those who have voted so far support Russia’s constitutional amendments, according to exit polls. If passed, the changes could allow President Vladimir Putin to remain in office until 2036. … Read More >76% of early voters say YES to constitutional changes, which could keep Putin in power until 2036 – exit polls

Russia

‘We don’t leave our people behind’: Lavrov speaks to RT about evacuation of Russians stranded abroad over coronavirus

Posted on June 30, 2020June 30, 2020By Editor

The coronavirus pandemic has prompted an unprecedented rescue operation, with Moscow having to help tens of thousands of people stranded abroad. The rescue took a lot of effort – and Russia’s diplomats did great work. … Read More >‘We don’t leave our people behind’: Lavrov speaks to RT about evacuation of Russians stranded abroad over coronavirus

‘Shameless’: Seoul denounces Japan’s objection to Trump’s plan to include South Korea in G7

Posted on June 30, 2020June 30, 2020By Editor

Seoul has accused Japan of brazen behavior after Tokyo objected to Trump’s idea of inviting South Korea into the G7 as a standing member. The proposal may weaken Japan’s political clout within the group, Japanese media claims. … Read More >‘Shameless’: Seoul denounces Japan’s objection to Trump’s plan to include South Korea in G7

EU

‘Not just an African issue’: Female genital mutilation victim shares harrowing story with RT as practice ON THE RISE in Germany

Posted on June 30, 2020June 30, 2020By Editor

An activist and victim of female genital mutilation (FGM) living in Berlin told RT “big action” is needed to tackle the issue in Germany, which has seen a rapid rise in women and girls forced to undergo the torturous procedure. … Read More >‘Not just an African issue’: Female genital mutilation victim shares harrowing story with RT as practice ON THE RISE in Germany

Better late than never: WHO sending team to China to investigate coronavirus origins

Posted on June 30, 2020June 30, 2020By Editor

The World Health Organization will send a team to Wuhan to investigate where the novel coronavirus may have originated, Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced, six months after the virus began its global spread. … Read More >Better late than never: WHO sending team to China to investigate coronavirus origins

Chinese military showcases silent portable coilgun that can pierce steel (VIDEO)

Posted on June 30, 2020June 30, 2020By Editor

Chinese military researchers have demonstrated a powerful coilgun prototype small enough to be carried by soldiers. The weapon uses electromagnetic force to fire rounds. … Read More >Chinese military showcases silent portable coilgun that can pierce steel (VIDEO)

‘Enough of European colonialism’: Maduro says EU envoy to be expelled after block sanctions 11 Venezuelan officials

Posted on June 30, 2020June 30, 2020By Editor

Venezualan President Nicolas Maduro has expelled the EU ambassador to the country, giving the diplomat 72 hours to pack up and leave, after Brussels imposed sanctions on Venezuelan officials, including on members of parliament. … Read More >‘Enough of European colonialism’: Maduro says EU envoy to be expelled after block sanctions 11 Venezuelan officials