February 9, 2020 – Page 3 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

US military confirms 2 troops killed & 6 injured in Afghanistan by ‘individual in Afghan uniform’

Posted on February 9, 2020February 9, 2020By Editor

At least two US service members were killed and six others injured after an individual in “Afghan uniform” armed with a machine gun opened fire on a joint patrol in Afghanistan, the US military has confirmed. … Read More >US military confirms 2 troops killed & 6 injured in Afghanistan by ‘individual in Afghan uniform’

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‘Warsaw is closer to Moscow than to Washington’: Ex-president Walesa vows to break ice in Poland-Russia ties

Posted on February 9, 2020February 9, 2020By Editor

It is imperative to improve Russia-Poland relations, outlive the troubled past and move forward, ex-president Lech Walesa has said, adding that only a “third party” benefits from the discord. … Read More >‘Warsaw is closer to Moscow than to Washington’: Ex-president Walesa vows to break ice in Poland-Russia ties

US & Afghan forces come under ‘direct fire’ in eastern Afghanistan

Posted on February 9, 2020February 9, 2020By Editor

American and Afghan troops have been attacked and have suffered casualties during an operation in eastern Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province, a US military spokesman said. … Read More >US & Afghan forces come under ‘direct fire’ in eastern Afghanistan

Russian banks may grant loans to diamond buyers in India – media

Posted on February 9, 2020February 9, 2020By Editor

Indian diamond traders purchasing rough precious stones from major Russian miner Alrosa could be eligible for loans from Russian banks, as domestic lenders have reduced financing for the gem and jewelry sectors. … Read More >Russian banks may grant loans to diamond buyers in India – media

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U.S.—leading anti-Orthodox center—is planning to openly sponsor the schismatic OCU, canonical Ukrainian clergy say

Posted on February 9, 2020February 9, 2020By Editor

The announced agreements on the implementation of joints projects between the United States and the “Metropolitan Foundation of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine” indicate that the U.S. government is planning to openly sponsor the schismatic church … Read More >U.S.—leading anti-Orthodox center—is planning to openly sponsor the schismatic OCU, canonical Ukrainian clergy say

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NATO’s ‘hysteria’ over Russia stalking their satellites is only to get more money – MPs

Posted on February 9, 2020February 9, 2020By Editor

Claims that Russia is using its spacecraft to spy on NATO satellites have no real backing and are used to justify funding requests as the US and its allies are militarizing space, Russian MPs said. … Read More >NATO’s ‘hysteria’ over Russia stalking their satellites is only to get more money – MPs

Op-ed

DC’s ‘Birds of Prey’ hates men, but wants their money – no wonder it’s bombing at the box office

Posted on February 9, 2020February 9, 2020By Editor

The new DC Universe film ‘Birds of Prey’ is populated by despicable men, and feminist women who want to be just like them. The outcome: financial losses and moral bankruptcy. … Read More >DC’s ‘Birds of Prey’ hates men, but wants their money – no wonder it’s bombing at the box office

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With an Antarctic yacht cruise in their $225k gift bags, every ‘environmentalist’ Oscar nominee leaves a winner – and a hypocrite

Posted on February 9, 2020February 9, 2020By Editor

Tomorrow’s Oscars are all about winning, but if you don’t take home the coveted statue, there’s an opulent $225,000 (according to Forbes) gift bag to help wipe the tears from your face. … Read More >With an Antarctic yacht cruise in their $225k gift bags, every ‘environmentalist’ Oscar nominee leaves a winner – and a hypocrite