July 4, 2021 – Page 2 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

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4 Covid vaccines approved by EU protect against Delta & other variants – European Medicines Agency

Posted on July 4, 2021July 4, 2021By Editor

New data shows that full vaccination with any of the four Covid-19 jabs approved for use in the EU offers protection against Delta and other variants of the virus circulating in Europe, the bloc’s drug regulator has said. … Read More >4 Covid vaccines approved by EU protect against Delta & other variants – European Medicines Agency

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Swedish policeman killed in Gothenburg shooting becomes 1st officer to be murdered in 14 yrs, reports say

Posted on July 4, 2021July 4, 2021By Editor

A Swedish police officer died from his wounds after being fatally shot in Gothenburg on Wednesday. It reportedly marks the first killing of a law enforcement officer in 14 years, as gun violence in the country continues to soar. … Read More >Swedish policeman killed in Gothenburg shooting becomes 1st officer to be murdered in 14 yrs, reports say

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WHO Europe leader warns of new wave as Covid cases creep up after 10-week decline across continent

Posted on July 4, 2021July 4, 2021By Editor

A 10-week decline in Covid cases in Europe has ended as infections rise, prompting the head of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) European branch to implore citizens and decision makers to exercise caution. … Read More >WHO Europe leader warns of new wave as Covid cases creep up after 10-week decline across continent

Japan & Philippines to hold joint air force drills for first time amid increasing hostilities with China

Posted on July 4, 2021July 4, 2021By Editor

The Japanese embassy in Manila has announced that Japan and the Philippines will deepen their defense ties by holding their first-ever joint exercises next week, in an apparent attempt to counter Chinese influence in the region. … Read More >Japan & Philippines to hold joint air force drills for first time amid increasing hostilities with China

Turkish government quits ‘hijacked’ treaty aimed at preventing violence against women

Posted on July 4, 2021July 4, 2021By Editor

Turkey has formally left an international treaty intended to prevent violence against women, months after announcing plans to exit the agreement over concerns it had been “hijacked” and was no longer compatible with family values. … Read More >Turkish government quits ‘hijacked’ treaty aimed at preventing violence against women

World

Another Canadian church goes up in flames, amid suspicion arson attacks are linked to unmarked graves discoveries

Posted on July 4, 2021July 4, 2021By Editor

A historic Alberta church has been destroyed in what many suspect to be the latest arson attack in a string of retaliations for the historic abuse of Canada’s indigenous community by the Catholic Church. … Read More >Another Canadian church goes up in flames, amid suspicion arson attacks are linked to unmarked graves discoveries

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Two injured after Dutch F-16 fighter plane crashes into building, forcing pilot to eject (PHOTOS)

Posted on July 4, 2021July 4, 2021By Editor

The pilot of an F-16 fighter plane in the Netherlands was injured after ejecting himself from an aircraft on Thursday morning at Leeuwarden Air Base, prompting speculation as to what happened. … Read More >Two injured after Dutch F-16 fighter plane crashes into building, forcing pilot to eject (PHOTOS)

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Lockdown in New South Wales, Australia fails to prevent spread of Delta Covid variant

Posted on July 4, 2021July 4, 2021By Editor

Officials in the Australian state of New South Wales have warned that the current two-week lockdown has failed to curb the spread of the Delta Covid variant, with new cases springing up for a third consecutive day. … Read More >Lockdown in New South Wales, Australia fails to prevent spread of Delta Covid variant

Philippines raises alert level after volcano sends plume 1km skywards, evacuations strongly recommended (PHOTOS)

Posted on July 4, 2021July 4, 2021By Editor

The Philippines’ volcanology and seismology agency has raised its warning level for volcanic activity from level two to level three, after the Taal volcano spewed a plume a kilometer into the air. … Read More >Philippines raises alert level after volcano sends plume 1km skywards, evacuations strongly recommended (PHOTOS)

Journalism & Mass media

Pressed for answers on Syria cover-up, OPCW chief offers new lies and excuses

Posted on July 4, 2021July 4, 2021By Editor

Facing growing outcry, OPCW Director General Fernando Arias went before the UN and told new falsehoods about his organization’s Syria cover-up scandal — along with more disingenuous excuses to avoid addressing it. … Read More >Pressed for answers on Syria cover-up, OPCW chief offers new lies and excuses