October 31, 2019 – Page 2 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

CIA-Backed Afghan ‘Death Squads’ Behind ‘War Crimes’, Targeted Civilians – Report

Posted on October 31, 2019October 31, 2019By Editor

Similar allegations about strike groups supported by “international military forces” and acting “with impunity, outside of the governmental chain of command” were brought up by a UN report earlier this year. … Read More >CIA-Backed Afghan ‘Death Squads’ Behind ‘War Crimes’, Targeted Civilians – Report

Middle East

Damascus Urges Kurdish Fighters to Join Syrian Army, Security Forces – Reports

Posted on October 31, 2019October 31, 2019By Editor

The Syrian government on Wednesday called on Kurdish fighters in the northeast to join the Syrian army and security forces to stave off “common enemy” Turkey, the SANA news agency said. … Read More >Damascus Urges Kurdish Fighters to Join Syrian Army, Security Forces – Reports

Middle East

Free Syrian Army Hands Over 11 Village to Russian Military Police Per Turkey’s Request

Posted on October 31, 2019October 31, 2019By Editor

The Free Syrian Army has abandoned 11 Syrian villages, situated along the M4 highway, ceding control to the Russian military police following Turkey’s request, a source close to the FSA said on Wednesday. … Read More >Free Syrian Army Hands Over 11 Village to Russian Military Police Per Turkey’s Request

Middle East

Trump Dodges Accountability in Iraq, Suggests Region Owes US ‘Billions’

Posted on October 31, 2019October 31, 2019By Editor

As the death toll rises amid continuing mass anti-government demonstrations in Iraq, US President Donald Trump appears to be developing amnesia concerning their hand in the country’s current state of affairs as they co-opt protester claims of not receiving a proper cut of region’s oil revenue. … Read More >Trump Dodges Accountability in Iraq, Suggests Region Owes US ‘Billions’

Middle East

$160mn spent & 5 years in making: Netanyahu’s Air Force One malfunctions AHEAD of test flight

Posted on October 31, 2019October 31, 2019By Editor

Israel’s first-ever Air Force One has suffered a brake malfunction ahead of its first test flight. The ambitious project, conceived by PM Benjamin Netanyahu five years ago, has repeatedly drew criticism over its staggering cost. … Read More >$160mn spent & 5 years in making: Netanyahu’s Air Force One malfunctions AHEAD of test flight

Shows

Good news: Canada to help homeless veterans secure housing

Posted on October 31, 2019October 31, 2019By Editor

A new survey shows which countries have given the most to charity. The state of being sick is an emotion, according to science. Edible fashion hits Paris. And Canada is working to help the lives of veterans. … Read More >Good news: Canada to help homeless veterans secure housing

USA

Grounding of China-made drones by US Interior ‘abuse of concept of national security,’ Beijing says

Posted on October 31, 2019October 31, 2019By Editor

The US Department of the Interior has grounded its entire fleet of 800 drones over a claim that their Chinese origins may pose a threat to national security. Beijing said the move is abusive and discriminatory. … Read More >Grounding of China-made drones by US Interior ‘abuse of concept of national security,’ Beijing says

World

Devastating fire kills 73 passengers as gas stove explodes on board packed train in Pakistan (VIDEOS)

Posted on October 31, 2019October 31, 2019By Editor

Passengers leaped to their death, trying to escape the raging fire, which devoured several train cars in eastern Pakistan, killing at least 73 people. … Read More >Devastating fire kills 73 passengers as gas stove explodes on board packed train in Pakistan (VIDEOS)

Middle East

US forces conduct border patrol in NE Syria – report

Posted on October 31, 2019October 31, 2019By Editor

US forces in armored vehicles conducted a patrol on the Syria-Turkey border on Thursday, Reuters reported, citing a Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) military source and witnesses. … Read More >US forces conduct border patrol in NE Syria – report

Asia & Pacific

North Korea-fired projectiles fall off Japan’s territorial waters

Posted on October 31, 2019October 31, 2019By Editor

North Korea has apparently conducted its latest weapons test on Thursday, firing at least two projectiles into the Sea of Japan. … Read More >North Korea-fired projectiles fall off Japan’s territorial waters

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