October 5, 2020 – Page 3 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

EU

Danish far-right activists stage Koran-burning stunt in Muslim-populated neighborhood (VIDEO)

Posted on October 5, 2020October 5, 2020By Editor

Danish Stram Kurs (“Hard Line”) party has staged a Koran-burning protests in an area of the town of Fredericia mostly populated by Turkish and Muslim immigrants. The stunt attracted a group of angry locals, one man was detained. … Read More >Danish far-right activists stage Koran-burning stunt in Muslim-populated neighborhood (VIDEO)

Shelves collapse LIKE DOMINOES in Brazilian supermarket, leaving 1 dead & 8 injured (VIDEOS)

Posted on October 5, 2020October 5, 2020By Editor

One person was killed after massive shelves in a Brazilian supermarket came crashing down, burying customers and staff under mountains of products. … Read More >Shelves collapse LIKE DOMINOES in Brazilian supermarket, leaving 1 dead & 8 injured (VIDEOS)

EU

New Caledonia votes to remain part of France, but independence movement gains traction

Posted on October 5, 2020October 5, 2020By Editor

New Caledonia has voted against breaking away from France, according to full provisional results. Support for independence in the South Pacific island territory is growing but is still not strong enough to secure full autonomy. … Read More >New Caledonia votes to remain part of France, but independence movement gains traction

World

Arms Control and the Dangers of Nuclear War: Russia Rejects Unacceptable Trump Regime New START Demands

Posted on October 5, 2020October 5, 2020By Editor

New START is the last remaining Russia/US arms control agreement. Expiring on February 5, 2021 if not renewed, the Trump regime rejected Vladimir Putin’s offer to extend the agreement for another five years with no pre-conditions. … Read More >Arms Control and the Dangers of Nuclear War: Russia Rejects Unacceptable Trump Regime New START Demands

Journalism & Mass media

Red Lines host Anya Parampil speaks with Syrian journalist Bashar Barazi, the correspondent for HispanTV in Damascus, about recent developments in the country.

Posted on October 5, 2020October 5, 2020By Editor

They discuss the impact of the new “Cesar sanctions” on the Syrian public, US and Turkish maneuvers within Syria, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s recent visit to the country, as well as the average Syrian’s response to efforts from Gulf countries to normalize relations with Israel. … Read More >Red Lines host Anya Parampil speaks with Syrian journalist Bashar Barazi, the correspondent for HispanTV in Damascus, about recent developments in the country.

World

Almost two months after disputed vote, Belarusian police deploy water cannon, make arrests at Minsk anti-Lukashenko rally VIDEOS)

Posted on October 5, 2020October 5, 2020By Editor

Almost two months after the country’s disputed presidential election, protests in Belarus continue. On Sunday, police used a water cannon to disperse a large crowd who again came out onto the streets of Minsk to voice their anger. … Read More >Almost two months after disputed vote, Belarusian police deploy water cannon, make arrests at Minsk anti-Lukashenko rally VIDEOS)

World

WATCH as police water cannon turns into FOUNTAIN after reportedly being ‘modified’ by Belarusian protesters

Posted on October 5, 2020October 5, 2020By Editor

Anti-government protesters in Minsk fought back, on Sunday, and apparently damaged a water cannon which had been deployed to disperse them, as it was filmed spraying water vertically into the air. … Read More >WATCH as police water cannon turns into FOUNTAIN after reportedly being ‘modified’ by Belarusian protesters

World

Victoria police filmed handcuffing PREGNANT beachgoer as state authorities consider extending lockdown rules

Posted on October 5, 2020October 5, 2020By Editor

Echoing a similar incident a month ago, Victoria police have been caught on camera forcibly arresting a pregnant woman for allegedly breaching the 5km radius rule being heavy-handedly enforced throughout the Australian state. … Read More >Victoria police filmed handcuffing PREGNANT beachgoer as state authorities consider extending lockdown rules

Israel defense minister accuses Turkey of working against peace efforts and ‘supporting regional aggression’

Posted on October 5, 2020October 5, 2020By Editor

Israel Defense Minister Benny Gantz has said Turkey’s actions “pushes away from stability” in the region and argued “international pressure” must be used to “make sure they are pulling their hands from direct terrorism.” … Read More >Israel defense minister accuses Turkey of working against peace efforts and ‘supporting regional aggression’

Clashes, arrests & fines as Israelis hold multiple ‘socially-distanced’ rallies in defiance of lockdown measures (VIDEOS)

Posted on October 5, 2020October 5, 2020By Editor

Dozens have been detained and fined as anti-government protesters held numerous smaller rallies in Israel in defiance of coronavirus lockdown measures that ban people from gathering more than 1km from home. … Read More >Clashes, arrests & fines as Israelis hold multiple ‘socially-distanced’ rallies in defiance of lockdown measures (VIDEOS)