October 15, 2019 – Page 2 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

‘Come Back to the Right Track’: China Calls on Turkey to Halt Operation Peace Spring in Syria

Posted on October 15, 2019October 15, 2019By Editor

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang has commented on the ongoing Turkish military op in northern Syria, urging the country to stop it and “come back to the right track”. … Read More >‘Come Back to the Right Track’: China Calls on Turkey to Halt Operation Peace Spring in Syria

Russia

In deepening row, Israel tells citizens to ‘think twice’ before flying to Russia

Posted on October 15, 2019October 15, 2019By Editor

Israeli leaders are pleading with Putin to rethink 7.5 year term for woman caught with 10g of pot, held as apparent bargaining chip for Russian hacker Israel is to extradite to US … Read More >In deepening row, Israel tells citizens to ‘think twice’ before flying to Russia

USA

Media hypocrisy is destroying America, but MEMES are the problem? Give me a break!

Posted on October 15, 2019October 15, 2019By Editor

Mainstream media are outraged over a meme video depicting President Donald Trump shooting his critics – but they absolutely loved the movie it was based on, and think nothing of actual violence committed against Trump supporters. … Read More >Media hypocrisy is destroying America, but MEMES are the problem? Give me a break!

Op-ed

President Macron’s half-term report: Epic fail or a curate’s egg?

Posted on October 15, 2019October 15, 2019By Editor

We’re coming up shortly to the mid-point in the presidential term of France’s Emmanuel Macron. How should we assess his time in office? Has it been an epic fail, or like the proverbial curate’s egg, good and bad in parts? … Read More >President Macron’s half-term report: Epic fail or a curate’s egg?

USA

Fake news fail! ABC claims footage from Kentucky gun range shows Turkish attack on Kurdish civilians

Posted on October 15, 2019October 20, 2019By Editor

In a scarcely believable display of extreme incompetence or bald-faced lying, ABC News has broadcast footage from a Kentucky gun show, claiming it shows a Turkish assault on Kurdish civilians in northern Syria. … Read More >Fake news fail! ABC claims footage from Kentucky gun range shows Turkish attack on Kurdish civilians

Forget privacy abuses, liberals call to DeleteFacebook after learning Zuckerberg met with conservatives

Posted on October 15, 2019October 15, 2019By Editor

Facebook’s history of abusing users’ trust by sharing their private data with corporate partners and government spooks pales in comparison to its CEO’s decision to sit down with prominent conservatives, for some. … Read More >Forget privacy abuses, liberals call to DeleteFacebook after learning Zuckerberg met with conservatives

EU

2 members of all-female Islamic terrorist cell sentenced to 25+ years for botched Notre Dame bombing

Posted on October 15, 2019October 15, 2019By Editor

Two French members of an all-female Islamic terror group linked to ISIS have been sentenced to over 25 years in prison each for their failed attempt to blow up Notre Dame cathedral … Read More >2 members of all-female Islamic terrorist cell sentenced to 25+ years for botched Notre Dame bombing

Pentagon to ‘press NATO allies to sanction Turkey’ over Syrian op, blames Erdogan for potential ‘war crimes & ISIS resurgence’

Posted on October 15, 2019October 15, 2019By Editor

Turkey’s operation in northeast Syria has “undermined” the US-led campaign against Islamic State terrorists, the Pentagon has claimed, warning that Washington will be “pressing” their NATO allies to sanction Ankara. … Read More >Pentagon to ‘press NATO allies to sanction Turkey’ over Syrian op, blames Erdogan for potential ‘war crimes & ISIS resurgence’

Putin gives Saudi king a GYRFALCON as gift, but the moment is somewhat ruined (VIDEOS)

Posted on October 15, 2019October 15, 2019By Editor

President Vladimir Putin came to Saudi Arabia bearing a gift – a Russian gyrfalcon for Saudi King Salman. … Read More >Putin gives Saudi king a GYRFALCON as gift, but the moment is somewhat ruined (VIDEOS)

Syrian Army ‘enters city of Manbij’ at the height of Turkish offensive against Kurds

Posted on October 15, 2019October 15, 2019By Editor

The Syrian Arab Army has entered the northeastern city of Manbij, state media has reported. … Read More >Syrian Army ‘enters city of Manbij’ at the height of Turkish offensive against Kurds