October 23, 2019 – Page 2 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

‘Taking legal action’: Iraq pleads with UN to kick unauthorized US forces out of country

Posted on October 23, 2019October 23, 2019By Editor

The Iraqi government is seeking international help after US troops withdrawing from Syria entered western Iraq without authorization, with Baghdad now taking legal action against the uninvited presence. … Read More >‘Taking legal action’: Iraq pleads with UN to kick unauthorized US forces out of country

Ankara says ‘no need to start new Syria offensive’ after Erdogan-Putin talks

Posted on October 23, 2019October 23, 2019By Editor

Turkey will not be launching a new offensive against Kurdish militias in northern Syria, following a five-day pause in hostilities and high-level talks in Moscow, Ankara’s Defense Ministry said. … Read More >Ankara says ‘no need to start new Syria offensive’ after Erdogan-Putin talks

Op-ed

Trump’s $4.5 million indulgence: Is White Helmets blood money the price of US leaving Syria?

Posted on October 23, 2019October 23, 2019By Editor

While US President Donald Trump may be serious about pulling troops out of Syria, that doesn’t mean Washington intends to stop meddling there, as evidenced by taxpayer dollars he just sent to the fake rescue group “White Helmets.” … Read More >Trump’s $4.5 million indulgence: Is White Helmets blood money the price of US leaving Syria?

Assad visits frontline in Idlib, vows to retake all of Syrian land (PHOTOS)

Posted on October 23, 2019October 8, 2020By Editor

Syrian President Bashar Assad has visited the frontline in the Idlib province – the last major stronghold of the militants. He then sent a clear message to Ankara that the Damascus intends to regain all of its land. … Read More >Assad visits frontline in Idlib, vows to retake all of Syrian land (PHOTOS)

USA

Comedian Steven Crowder says YouTube suppressed Tulsi Gabbard search results during Hillary Clinton ‘foreign asset’ row

Posted on October 23, 2019October 23, 2019By Editor

Conservative internet personality Steven Crowder has accused YouTube of suppressing search results for 2020 Democratic hopeful Tulsi Gabbard during her recent spat with former secretary of state Hillary Clinton. … Read More >Comedian Steven Crowder says YouTube suppressed Tulsi Gabbard search results during Hillary Clinton ‘foreign asset’ row

USA

HUD Secretary Ben Carson warns ‘political correctness’ will ‘DESTROY’ the US (VIDEO)

Posted on October 23, 2019October 23, 2019By Editor

Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson took aim at “political correctness” at a contentious committee hearing, warning that the impulse to control speech and expression would “destroy” the country. … Read More >HUD Secretary Ben Carson warns ‘political correctness’ will ‘DESTROY’ the US (VIDEO)

Russia ‘filling the gap’ left by retreating US under Putin-Erdogan deal on Syria

Posted on October 23, 2019October 23, 2019By Editor

With the US disentangling itself from Syria and effectively leaving Kurds at the mercy of Ankara, Moscow has filled the gap, cementing its position in the region with a ‘historic’ deal, analysts told RT. … Read More >Russia ‘filling the gap’ left by retreating US under Putin-Erdogan deal on Syria

Controversial Hong Kong extradition bill officially WITHDRAWN after 20 weeks of protests & rioting

Posted on October 23, 2019October 23, 2019By Editor

Hong Kong authorities officially withdrew the extradition bill that has sparked months-long massive protests and violent riots across the city. … Read More >Controversial Hong Kong extradition bill officially WITHDRAWN after 20 weeks of protests & rioting

World

Russia & Niger ink deal for delivery of MI-35 combat helicopters

Posted on October 23, 2019October 23, 2019By Editor

A contract for the supply of 12 Mi-35 attack helicopters has been sealed by Russia and Niger on Wednesday in Sochi at the Russia-Africa Summit and Economic Forum. … Read More >Russia & Niger ink deal for delivery of MI-35 combat helicopters

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‘Traditional dress?’ Pakistani singer blows up Indian social media with SUICIDE VEST photo

Posted on October 23, 2019October 23, 2019By Editor

A provocative photo of Pakistani singer Rabi Pirzada, which shows her wearing a mock suicide vest, sparked outrage in India, where users accused her of encouraging terrorism. She, however, sees it in a different way. … Read More >‘Traditional dress?’ Pakistani singer blows up Indian social media with SUICIDE VEST photo