January 12, 2021 – Page 4 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Protests against Iraqi govt continue for 4th consecutive day (VIDEOS)

Posted on January 12, 2021January 12, 2021By Editor

Anti-government demonstrations in Iraq have continued for a fourth consecutive day, as hundreds of protesters faced off with security forces while demanding an end to the targeting of activists by authorities and armed groups. … Read More >Protests against Iraqi govt continue for 4th consecutive day (VIDEOS)

Asia & Pacific

Japan notifies WHO of new Covid-19 variant found in travelers arriving from Brazil

Posted on January 12, 2021January 12, 2021By Editor

The World Health Organization (WHO) has said it was notified by Japan about the detection of a new Covid-19 variant there, as the government extends the state of emergency declared to control the virus in Tokyo to other areas. … Read More >Japan notifies WHO of new Covid-19 variant found in travelers arriving from Brazil

USA

Parler goes offline as Amazon pulls the plug on the conservative social network

Posted on January 12, 2021January 12, 2021By Editor

Parler has dropped offline after Amazon kicked the conservative-friendly site off its hosting service in the early hours of Monday morning, following Apple and Google’s move to block the fledgling social network over the weekend. … Read More >Parler goes offline as Amazon pulls the plug on the conservative social network

Latin America

Cuba scolds US for ‘cynical & opportunistic’ inclusion into its list of state sponsors of terrorism days before Trump’s exit

Posted on January 12, 2021January 12, 2021By Editor

The Trump administration has put Cuba back on the US list of state sponsors of terrorism, the latest in a series of hawkish diplomatic steps taken just days before President-elect Joe Biden takes office. … Read More >Cuba scolds US for ‘cynical & opportunistic’ inclusion into its list of state sponsors of terrorism days before Trump’s exit

World

45% of new Covid cases in Ireland are of more transmissible UK strain – PM

Posted on January 12, 2021By Editor

Ireland’s medical system is stretched, its prime minister has said. The new fast spreading Covid-19 variant accounts for almost half of new cases there, while seasonal indoor gatherings also contributed to rapid transmission. … Read More >45% of new Covid cases in Ireland are of more transmissible UK strain – PM

Shows

CrossTalk Bullhorns, QUARANTINE EDITION: Speech assault

Posted on January 12, 2021January 12, 2021By Editor

Last week there was an assault on the nation’s Capitol. What does this tell us about the state of American politics? Is there still a space to disagree and dissent? Importantly, does the idea of a loyal opposition still exist? … Read More >CrossTalk Bullhorns, QUARANTINE EDITION: Speech assault

Middle East

Turkey launches probe after WhatsApp’s updated terms see users’ data shared with parent company Facebook

Posted on January 12, 2021January 12, 2021By Editor

The Turkish government has launched an investigation into Facebook and WhatsApp after changes to the messaging app’s terms and conditions force users to share personal data with its corporate parent Facebook. … Read More >Turkey launches probe after WhatsApp’s updated terms see users’ data shared with parent company Facebook

World

Merkel says Trump Twitter ban ‘problematic’ due to ‘fundamental right’ to freedom of opinion – spokesperson

Posted on January 12, 2021January 12, 2021By Editor

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has concerns that Twitter’s “problematic” suspension of Donald Trump’s account, in the wake of last week’s assault on the Capitol, is an encroachment on freedom of opinion, her spokesman said. … Read More >Merkel says Trump Twitter ban ‘problematic’ due to ‘fundamental right’ to freedom of opinion – spokesperson

Business

China plans to turn up heat in crackdown on monopolies after opening probe into online giant Alibaba

Posted on January 12, 2021January 12, 2021By Editor

As Chinese digital behemoths continue to expand, the government will concentrate its efforts on regulating monopolies this year, officials said at an annual legal meeting. … Read More >China plans to turn up heat in crackdown on monopolies after opening probe into online giant Alibaba

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