July 21, 2020 – Page 2 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Russia

Covid-19 vaccine created by Russian military is closer to approval after last volunteers discharged from hospital (VIDEO)

Posted on July 21, 2020July 21, 2020By Editor

Volunteers who took part in a clinical trial for a Russian Covid-19 vaccine have been discharged from a military hospital in Moscow. A conclusion on how well it has worked is expected in early August. … Read More >Covid-19 vaccine created by Russian military is closer to approval after last volunteers discharged from hospital (VIDEO)

UK

Covid-19 vaccine ‘may never’ be found, warns UK Vaccine Taskforce chief

Posted on July 21, 2020July 21, 2020By Editor

The UK’s Vaccine Taskforce chair has cautioned against over-optimism that a Covid-19 vaccine will be found. It comes as PM Boris Johnson says it’s an “exaggeration” that a vaccine is 100 percent likely this year or next. … Read More >Covid-19 vaccine ‘may never’ be found, warns UK Vaccine Taskforce chief

EU

International Broadcasting Association berates Latvia & Lithuania for ‘political decision’ to ban RT

Posted on July 21, 2020July 21, 2020By Editor

Latvia and Lithuania should “reverse without delay” their bans of tv network RT, a UK-based trade group said, adding that the decisions appeared to be political in nature, are based on an error and failed to stick to due process. … Read More >International Broadcasting Association berates Latvia & Lithuania for ‘political decision’ to ban RT

World

‘Joker’ malware toys with victims by lurking in apps on Google’s Play Store, tech experts warn

Posted on July 21, 2020July 21, 2020By Editor

A prolific malware called ‘Joker’ has once again found its way onto Google’s app store, hiding in legitimate-looking software and subscribing its unsuspecting victims to premium services without their consent. … Read More >‘Joker’ malware toys with victims by lurking in apps on Google’s Play Store, tech experts warn

USA

Suspect who shot family of judge on DB-Jeffrey Epstein case found dead after apparent suicide – reports

Posted on July 21, 2020July 21, 2020By Editor

An attorney suspected of shooting the family of Judge Esther Salas has been found dead of gunshot wounds in a vehicle in Rockland, New York, according to authorities who believe the wounds were self-inflicted. … Read More >Suspect who shot family of judge on DB-Jeffrey Epstein case found dead after apparent suicide – reports

World

Egypt’s parliament greenlights deployment of troops abroad to secure ‘western front,’ paving way for intervention in Libyan war

Posted on July 21, 2020July 21, 2020By Editor

The Egyptian parliament has approved the deployment of armed forces abroad to fight “terrorist groups” and “criminal militias.” The move comes amid repeated threats from Cairo to openly intervene in the Libyan conflict. … Read More >Egypt’s parliament greenlights deployment of troops abroad to secure ‘western front,’ paving way for intervention in Libyan war

UK

Britain’s charges of hacking & meddling ‘make no sense’ but Russia is ready to turn the page & work with UK – ambassador

Posted on July 21, 2020July 21, 2020By Editor

Russia has a deal to produce the British vaccine against Covid-19 and is eager to work with any party in power in the country, Andrey Kelin, Russian Ambassador to the UK, told the BBC, rebuffing fresh accusations by London. … Read More >Britain’s charges of hacking & meddling ‘make no sense’ but Russia is ready to turn the page & work with UK – ambassador

UK jobs market faces ‘REAL BLOODBATH’ with most manufacturers planning to lay off workers

Posted on July 21, 2020July 21, 2020By Editor

A new survey by British manufacturers’ organization Make UK has shown that the number of companies planning to make redundancies in the next six months has risen to 53 percent. … Read More >UK jobs market faces ‘REAL BLOODBATH’ with most manufacturers planning to lay off workers

USA

Trump says he’ll send federal forces to more leftist-run cities as Dems decry feds’ role in Portland riots

Posted on July 21, 2020July 21, 2020By Editor

The Trump administration plans to send federal forces to violence-torn cities across the nation to help quell riots and surging crime, regardless of whether Democrat mayors and governors welcome Washington’s involvement. … Read More >Trump says he’ll send federal forces to more leftist-run cities as Dems decry feds’ role in Portland riots

USA

Trump endorses wearing a MASK against Covid-19 after weeks of criticism, is immediately blasted for being too late

Posted on July 21, 2020July 21, 2020By Editor

After weeks of pundits criticizing the president for not promoting or wearing a mask to protect against the coronavirus pandemic, Donald Trump took to Twitter to endorse the act because “there is nobody more patriotic” than him. … Read More >Trump endorses wearing a MASK against Covid-19 after weeks of criticism, is immediately blasted for being too late