November 18, 2019 – Page 3 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Protesters rally outside Japan’s 1st arms show amid fears of a return to WWII-era militarism (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

Posted on November 18, 2019November 18, 2019By Editor

Some 200 protesters gathered outside a convention center near Tokyo to demonstrate against the government-backed DSEI Japan exhibition, the country’s first-ever arms show. … Read More >Protesters rally outside Japan’s 1st arms show amid fears of a return to WWII-era militarism (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

World

Water cannon used as Georgian riot police move in to disperse anti-govt rally in Tbilisi

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Protesters blocking the Georgian parliament building in the center of Tbilisi have been doused with water on Monday as police wearing riot gear were deployed to clear the area and raise the blockade. … Read More >Water cannon used as Georgian riot police move in to disperse anti-govt rally in Tbilisi

Hong Kong rioters bombard ambulance truck with bricks and stones to free arrested protester (VIDEOS)

Posted on November 18, 2019November 18, 2019By Editor

Violent anti-government protesters ambushed an ambulance truck as they rushed to free a detained female demonstrator, prompting warning shots from a police officer that was sitting inside the vehicle. … Read More >Hong Kong rioters bombard ambulance truck with bricks and stones to free arrested protester (VIDEOS)

Hong Kong police starts dispersing protesters outside university campus (VIDEO)

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Riots police began dispersing protesters in Hong Kong after several days of standoff near the Polytechnic University. … Read More >Hong Kong police starts dispersing protesters outside university campus (VIDEO)

Pegasus returns? WhatsApp users on alert after Facebook warned of ANOTHER vulnerability exploited by hackers

Posted on November 18, 2019November 18, 2019By Editor

Mark Zuckerberg’s company issued an alert over hackers gaining access to mobile devices via fake WhatsApp calls several months after Pegasus spyware scandal rocked India, leading to a lawsuit against Israeli surveillance firm. … Read More >Pegasus returns? WhatsApp users on alert after Facebook warned of ANOTHER vulnerability exploited by hackers

Russia

Moscow releases Ukrainian Navy boats seized during ‘violation’ of Russian territorial waters near Crimea in 2018

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Three Ukrainian military boats seized by the Russian border guards during an attempt to illegally pass through the Kerch Strait last year have been returned to Kiev, Moscow has announced. … Read More >Moscow releases Ukrainian Navy boats seized during ‘violation’ of Russian territorial waters near Crimea in 2018

UK

Prince Andrew’s ‘I don’t sweat’ & ‘Pizza Express’ excuses trigger avalanche of memes as he denies Epstein sex scandal links

Posted on November 18, 2019November 18, 2019By Editor

The Duke of York’s appearance on the BBC, in which he “categorically” denied allegations of sex abuse against a minor and “explained” his ties with Jeffrey Epstein, was a total train wreck according to skeptical online community. … Read More >Prince Andrew’s ‘I don’t sweat’ & ‘Pizza Express’ excuses trigger avalanche of memes as he denies Epstein sex scandal links

USA

No playing around: US Army’s new card decks feature Russian, Chinese & Iranian weapons ‘to learn more about adversaries’

Posted on November 18, 2019November 18, 2019By Editor

The Russian-made S-400 air defense system – the one that triggers US threats of sanctions for nations if they decide to buy it – can actually help an American soldier to win a battle… in a card game. … Read More >No playing around: US Army’s new card decks feature Russian, Chinese & Iranian weapons ‘to learn more about adversaries’