May 10, 2021 – Page 2 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Woman in Vietnam dies from anaphylaxis after receiving AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine – health ministry

Posted on May 10, 2021May 10, 2021By Editor

A 35-year-old female medical worker in Vietnam has died from anaphylaxis after being injected with AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine, in a “very rare” case of adverse reaction to the drug, the country’s health ministry has announced. … Read More >Woman in Vietnam dies from anaphylaxis after receiving AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine – health ministry

German state of Saxony officially designates anti-Islam & anti-immigrant Pegida movement ‘extremist’

Posted on May 10, 2021May 10, 2021By Editor

Germany’s security service in the eastern state of Saxony has officially classified the anti-Islam and anti-immigrant Pegida group as a “proven extremist organization.” The movement came to the fore amid the 2015 refugee crisis. … Read More >German state of Saxony officially designates anti-Islam & anti-immigrant Pegida movement ‘extremist’

World

WHO gives emergency approval to China’s Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine, sixth jab to be backed by UN agency

Posted on May 10, 2021May 10, 2021By Editor

The World Health Organization (WHO) has given emergency use authorization to a Covid-19 vaccine manufactured by China’s Sinopharm, making it the sixth such inoculation to receive the agency’s green light. … Read More >WHO gives emergency approval to China’s Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine, sixth jab to be backed by UN agency

Middle East

US ‘ready’ to lift sanctions and return to nuclear deal, Iran negotiator says, as 4th round of talks concludes in Vienna

Posted on May 10, 2021May 10, 2021By Editor

Iran’s chief negotiator at talks to revive the nuclear deal has told state media that the US is willing to lift many of its sanctions and come back to the agreement, but Tehran is still pushing to secure “all our demands.” … Read More >US ‘ready’ to lift sanctions and return to nuclear deal, Iran negotiator says, as 4th round of talks concludes in Vienna

Shows

CrossTalk Bullhorns, HOME EDITION: Remembering war

Posted on May 10, 2021May 10, 2021By Editor

On this edition of the program, we explain why Russians have an aversion to war – contrary to what is said in the West. And, at the recent G7 foreign ministers’ meeting, Russia was declared “reckless and aggressive.” Who is really “reckless and aggressive?” … Read More >CrossTalk Bullhorns, HOME EDITION: Remembering war

Middle East

Over 200 injured, Ruptly cameraman attacked as Palestinians & Israeli police clash near Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem

Posted on May 10, 2021May 10, 2021By Editor

Massive clashes broke out between the Israeli police and Palestinian worshippers who took to Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem, as tensions over the pending eviction of some Palestinian families boiled over at the end of Ramadan. … Read More >Over 200 injured, Ruptly cameraman attacked as Palestinians & Israeli police clash near Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem

Asia & Pacific

Civilians flee as Philippines soldiers dislodge 200 (hungry?) Islamist militants who seized town market – media

Posted on May 10, 2021May 10, 2021By Editor

Residents were evacuated from a Philippines town after around 200 Islamist fighters captured a local market, reportedly in order to score a meal. Gunshots were heard as the military tried to flush the militants from the area. … Read More >Civilians flee as Philippines soldiers dislodge 200 (hungry?) Islamist militants who seized town market – media

Middle East

Iraqi base housing US forces targeted by drone in 2nd attack in less than a week

Posted on May 10, 2021May 10, 2021By Editor

A drone attack launched against Ain al-Asad airbase in western Iraq has resulted in damages but no casualties. The facility, which is home to US and international troops, was also targeted by rockets earlier this week. … Read More >Iraqi base housing US forces targeted by drone in 2nd attack in less than a week

French pilot sues after he was shot at on firing range in extreme hazing ritual

Posted on May 10, 2021By Editor

A French military pilot has filed a legal complaint after he was subjected to a brutal hazing ritual on a Corsican airbase. The recruit says he was tied up and left on a training range as planes poured fire down around him. … Read More >French pilot sues after he was shot at on firing range in extreme hazing ritual

Covid-19 vaccine patent waiver ‘not a magic bullet,’ European Council chief warns

Posted on May 10, 2021May 10, 2021By Editor

European Council President Charles Michel has said that waiving intellectual property rights on Covid-19 vaccines won’t help poorer countries. … Read More >Covid-19 vaccine patent waiver ‘not a magic bullet,’ European Council chief warns

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