August 2020 – Page 22 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Sales of electric cars growing in Russia but trend not exactly catching on

Posted on August 24, 2020August 24, 2020By Editor

Russians bought just 48 new electric vehicles (EVs) in July, which is 17.1 percent more than in the same month last year, according to data from the analytical agency Avtostat. … Read More >Sales of electric cars growing in Russia but trend not exactly catching on

Shows

Oliver Stone ‘Chasing the Light’

Posted on August 24, 2020August 24, 2020By Editor

Jesse Ventura and Brigida Santos discuss the latest confrontation between American and Syrian troops, and President Trump’s TikTok ban. Filmmaker and author Oliver Stone talks about his new book, ‘Chasing the Light.’ … Read More >Oliver Stone ‘Chasing the Light’

Journalism & Mass media

On Fox, The Grayzone’s Anya Parampil rips ‘criminal neocons’ in Biden & Trump camps

Posted on August 24, 2020By Editor

The Grayzone’s Anya Parampil joins Tucker Carlson Tonight to address the revival of Iraq war neocons and militarists by both the Biden campaign and Trump White House. … Read More >On Fox, The Grayzone’s Anya Parampil rips ‘criminal neocons’ in Biden & Trump camps

World

Iran’s Zarif Posts Clip of Trump, Pompeo Explaining Why US Can’t Trigger UN ‘Snapback Sanctions’

Posted on August 24, 2020August 24, 2020By Editor

On Thursday, 13 of the United Nations Security Council 15 members expressed opposition to a US push to trigger the so-called snapback sanctions provision to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, pointing out that Washington is no longer a party to the agreement. … Read More >Iran’s Zarif Posts Clip of Trump, Pompeo Explaining Why US Can’t Trigger UN ‘Snapback Sanctions’

Middle East

Israel on the Brink of Unprecedented Fourth Consecutive Elections as Cabinet Meeting Canceled

Posted on August 24, 2020August 24, 2020By Editor

The Israeli government scrapped plans to hold its weekly cabinet meeting on Sunday amid continued tensions over the budget, the Jewish News Syndicate has reported. … Read More >Israel on the Brink of Unprecedented Fourth Consecutive Elections as Cabinet Meeting Canceled

Middle East

Hezbollah Says Downs Israeli Drone After It Violated Lebanon’s Airspace

Posted on August 24, 2020August 24, 2020By Editor

The Hezbollah militant group says it has downed an Israeli drone on the border between Lebanon and Israel. … Read More >Hezbollah Says Downs Israeli Drone After It Violated Lebanon’s Airspace

USA

Fears of New Wildfires in California as President Trump Offers Federal Support

Posted on August 24, 2020August 24, 2020By Editor

A massive heatwave and lightning strikes have caused wildfires to ravage California, striking the central part of the state, and burning hundreds of thousands of acres. … Read More >Fears of New Wildfires in California as President Trump Offers Federal Support

French Police Use Tear Gas Against Football Fans in Paris After Bayern Defeats PSG – Video

Posted on August 24, 2020August 24, 2020By Editor

Police used tear gas against football fans who gathered in Paris on the night of the UEFA Champions League final that ended with FC Bayern Munich beating Paris St. Germain 1-0, a Sputnik correspondent reports. … Read More >French Police Use Tear Gas Against Football Fans in Paris After Bayern Defeats PSG – Video

USA

Mandatory Evacuation Ordered in Southeast Louisiana Ahead of Twin Storms

Posted on August 24, 2020August 24, 2020By Editor

The US state of Louisiana issued mandatory evacuation orders on Sunday for four low-lying southeastern areas ahead of the arrival of twin storms this week. … Read More >Mandatory Evacuation Ordered in Southeast Louisiana Ahead of Twin Storms

UK: A Quarter of Migrants Crossing Into UK Registered as Children Actually Over 18, Report Says

Posted on August 24, 2020August 24, 2020By Editor

The United Kingdom has seen thousands of migrants, mostly from war-stricken countries in Africa and the Middle East, make the perilous journey across the English Channel from France, to arrive on British soil. … Read More >UK: A Quarter of Migrants Crossing Into UK Registered as Children Actually Over 18, Report Says

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