February 8, 2021 – Page 3 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Australian health minister says AstraZeneca vaccine still up to ‘fundamental task’ after South Africa halts rollout

Posted on February 8, 2021February 8, 2021By Editor

Australia’s health minister rushed to reassure citizens about the safety and efficacy of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine, after a preliminary study in South Africa showed poor results against a local strain. … Read More >Australian health minister says AstraZeneca vaccine still up to ‘fundamental task’ after South Africa halts rollout

Austria ready to produce Russian, Chinese vaccines if they are approved by EU – chancellor

Posted on February 8, 2021February 8, 2021By Editor

Sebastian Kurz pointed out that “this is about getting the safest vaccine as soon as possible, regardless of who developed it” … Read More >Austria ready to produce Russian, Chinese vaccines if they are approved by EU – chancellor

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Biden Says US Will Not Lift Sanctions Against Iran Until Tehran Stops Enriching Uranium

Posted on February 8, 2021February 8, 2021By Editor

Earlier on Sunday, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said that since it was the US side which had violated its obligations under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) nuclear deal by withdrawing from the agreement, it is up to Washington to remedy its mistake by lifting all sanctions against Iran. … Read More >Biden Says US Will Not Lift Sanctions Against Iran Until Tehran Stops Enriching Uranium

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Russia needs regulations for grain exports to control rising food prices – Putin

Posted on February 8, 2021February 8, 2021By Editor

Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for the creation of a mechanism for regulating grain exports, to help domestic agriculture and curb rising food prices on the domestic market. … Read More >Russia needs regulations for grain exports to control rising food prices – Putin

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China’s trade turnover with Central and Eastern Europe tops $100 billion despite pandemic-hit 2020

Posted on February 8, 2021February 8, 2021By Editor

Mutual trade between China and 17 nations in Central and Eastern Europe in 2020 exceeded $100 billion for the first time ever, according to China’s Ministry of Commerce. … Read More >China’s trade turnover with Central and Eastern Europe tops $100 billion despite pandemic-hit 2020

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Fossil fuels aren’t going anywhere

Posted on February 8, 2021February 8, 2021By Editor

As the world continues to push a green energy narrative, experts are warning that a full transition away from oil and gas may not be possible. … Read More >Fossil fuels aren’t going anywhere

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Austria says ‘no’ to politicizing Nord Stream 2 as Brussels & Washington call for sanctions over arrest of opposition figure

Posted on February 8, 2021February 8, 2021By Editor

The Russian-led Nord Stream 2 offshore gas pipeline project shouldn’t be tied to the case of opposition figure Alexey Navalny, who was sentenced to jail for violating his probation, Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has said. … Read More >Austria says ‘no’ to politicizing Nord Stream 2 as Brussels & Washington call for sanctions over arrest of opposition figure

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German Authorities Discussing ‘Shutdown Mechanism’ for Nord Stream 2 – Reports

Posted on February 8, 2021February 8, 2021By Editor

The German authorities are considering the possibility of creating a shutdown mechanism for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, which would be used in the case of a Russian attempt to decrease gas transit via Ukraine, German media reported. … Read More >German Authorities Discussing ‘Shutdown Mechanism’ for Nord Stream 2 – Reports

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