May 17, 2021 – Page 3 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Russia

Russia calls on Israel to ‘immediately’ end settlement of Palestinian territories & maintain peace at Jerusalem’s sacred sites

Posted on May 17, 2021By Editor

Moscow has urged the Israeli government to urgently put an end to violent clashes with Palestinians, as security forces crack down on unrest in East Jerusalem and are reportedly considering a full-scale ground operation in Gaza. … Read More >Russia calls on Israel to ‘immediately’ end settlement of Palestinian territories & maintain peace at Jerusalem’s sacred sites

UN chief pleads for ‘immediate de-escalation’ in Gaza & Israel after Tel Aviv reportedly rebuffs Egyptian ceasefire plan

Posted on May 17, 2021May 17, 2021By Editor

UN head Antonio Guterres implored the warring parties in Israel and Gaza to halt the bloodshed as the Muslim holy month of Ramadan came to a close, amid reports that Israeli officials rejected a ceasefire plan floated by Egypt. … Read More >UN chief pleads for ‘immediate de-escalation’ in Gaza & Israel after Tel Aviv reportedly rebuffs Egyptian ceasefire plan

World

The world must pressure Israel to end its ‘murderous attack on Gaza,’ Roger Waters says

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World governments must cease all military aid to Israel and demand an end to its “ferocious” assault on Gaza, Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters told RT, amid a sharp escalation of violence in the Palestinian enclave. … Read More >The world must pressure Israel to end its ‘murderous attack on Gaza,’ Roger Waters says

IDF announces Israeli GROUND TROOPS now ‘attacking’ Gaza Strip amid fears of imminent invasion

Posted on May 17, 2021May 17, 2021By Editor

Israeli ground troops have now joined the air force in attacking the Gaza Strip, the IDF has announced, causing confusion before clarifying that no soldiers have actually crossed into the Palestinian enclave yet. … Read More >IDF announces Israeli GROUND TROOPS now ‘attacking’ Gaza Strip amid fears of imminent invasion

Three rockets fired at Israel from Lebanon amid escalating violence between Israeli Army & Palestinian militants

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hree rockets have been fired at Israeli territory from southern Lebanon, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has said. The incident comes amid renewed violence between the IDF and Palestinian militants in Gaza. … Read More >Three rockets fired at Israel from Lebanon amid escalating violence between Israeli Army & Palestinian militants

EU

‘A poison for social cohesion’: German govt’s wealth report shows disparity between rich & poor is ‘solidifying’

Posted on May 17, 2021May 17, 2021By Editor

Low-income families in Germany have ever fewer chances of climbing out of poverty, the German government’s latest poverty and wealth report confirms, in what Berlin’s critics describe as a testament to inequality. … Read More >‘A poison for social cohesion’: German govt’s wealth report shows disparity between rich & poor is ‘solidifying’

World

Quebec becomes latest to halt giving 1st doses of AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 jab in change to vaccine campaign

Posted on May 17, 2021May 17, 2021By Editor

The Canadian province of Quebec will no longer offer AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine to people as a first dose, the health ministry has said, following advice on the issue from its immunization committee. … Read More >Quebec becomes latest to halt giving 1st doses of AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 jab in change to vaccine campaign

EU

UK PM’s office accuses France of issuing ‘another EU threat’ by blocking financial services deal to wrangle fisheries access

Posted on May 17, 2021May 17, 2021By Editor

A spokesperson for UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has accused Paris of issuing a fresh “EU threat,” following reports the French government is set to block a post-Brexit financial services deal over the fishing access dispute. … Read More >UK PM’s office accuses France of issuing ‘another EU threat’ by blocking financial services deal to wrangle fisheries access

China aiming to reuse 60% of urban household refuse by 2025 as Beijing strives for less wasteful future

Posted on May 17, 2021May 17, 2021By Editor

China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has said the country is aiming to increase the amount of urban household waste it reuses by 50% as Beijing targets a holistic approach to climate change. … Read More >China aiming to reuse 60% of urban household refuse by 2025 as Beijing strives for less wasteful future

EU

‘Completely inappropriate’: Top scientists denounce Big Pharma for implying annual Covid booster shots are crucial

Posted on May 17, 2021May 17, 2021By Editor

More than a dozen influential infectious disease and vaccine experts say the first round of jabs may offer enough protection against Covid-19, refuting Big Pharma’s claims that regular shots will “likely” be needed. … Read More >‘Completely inappropriate’: Top scientists denounce Big Pharma for implying annual Covid booster shots are crucial