November 2019 – Page 12 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

World

1.2 BILLION people’s data – including social media profiles and contact info – found on unsecured Google Cloud server

Posted on November 24, 2019November 24, 2019By Editor

A massive four-terabyte trove of sensitive personal data belonging to over a billion profiles has been found on an unsecured Google Cloud server – its owner still a mystery – in one of the largest single-source data leaks ever. … Read More >1.2 BILLION people’s data – including social media profiles and contact info – found on unsecured Google Cloud server

Saudi-led coalition’s airstrikes in Yemen down 80 percent in 2 weeks, UN envoy says

Posted on November 24, 2019November 24, 2019By Editor

The United Nations’ envoy Martin Griffiths told the UN Security Council on Friday that the number of airstrikes by the Saudi-led coalition battling Houthis in Yemen has dropped nearly 80 percent in the last two weeks. … Read More >Saudi-led coalition’s airstrikes in Yemen down 80 percent in 2 weeks, UN envoy says

One region alone in Russia mines $1.9 BILLION-worth of gold in less than a year

Posted on November 24, 2019November 24, 2019By Editor

Russian gold miners in the Far Eastern region of Magadan have extracted more gold than some countries’ entire bullion reserves. They’ve mined over 40 tons of the precious metal since the beginning of 2019. … Read More >One region alone in Russia mines $1.9 BILLION-worth of gold in less than a year

World

OPCW report on Douma chemical incident omitted & misrepresented key facts, leaked email by dissenting inspector shows

Posted on November 24, 2019November 24, 2019By Editor

An internal OPCW email indicates that the chemical weapons watchdog’s leadership doctored a report on the 2018 Douma incident to bring it in line with West-favored claim that it was an attack by the Syrian government. … Read More >OPCW report on Douma chemical incident omitted & misrepresented key facts, leaked email by dissenting inspector shows

Trade war escalates? Beijing points finger at IMF as US berates Chinese megaproject in Pakistan for debt-trapping

Posted on November 23, 2019November 23, 2019By Editor

A senior US diplomat launched a verbal barrage at Beijing’s economic presence in Pakistan, claiming the massive investment brought nothing but corruption and a legacy of debt. China hit back saying IMF loans were a worse burden. … Read More >Trade war escalates? Beijing points finger at IMF as US berates Chinese megaproject in Pakistan for debt-trapping

World

‘NUCLEAR INCIDENT’ in South China Sea that no one actually noticed hits the headlines (Fake news 101)

Posted on November 23, 2019November 23, 2019By Editor

Brewing a solid piece of fake news is tricky – it has to be hot enough to take off and believable enough to not get debunked at once. The scare around a “radiation incident” in the South China Sea appears to be almost perfect. … Read More >‘NUCLEAR INCIDENT’ in South China Sea that no one actually noticed hits the headlines (Fake news 101)

EU

‘Stand-alone mode’: Russian-made S-400s to operate independently from NATO air defense – Turkish minister

Posted on November 23, 2019November 23, 2019By Editor

The S-400 air defense missile systems, purchased from Russia, will remain separate from the NATO military network and not cause any problems with its work, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said. … Read More >‘Stand-alone mode’: Russian-made S-400s to operate independently from NATO air defense – Turkish minister

Man set on fire by Hong Kong protesters ‘can’t recognize his own daughter’ after 10+ days in coma

Posted on November 23, 2019November 23, 2019By Editor

A Chinese man set ablaze by rioters in Hong Kong, seen in a deeply disturbing video that shocked social media users, has woken up after more than 10 days in a coma but faces a long and painful recovery – both in body and mind. … Read More >Man set on fire by Hong Kong protesters ‘can’t recognize his own daughter’ after 10+ days in coma

Bolivian Senate voids ousted president Evo Morales’ election victory

Posted on November 23, 2019November 23, 2019By Editor

Bolivia’s Senate has passed legislation canceling Evo Morales’ victory in the October presidential election, which was followed by a coup that forced him to flee the country. The bill also opens the door for new elections. … Read More >Bolivian Senate voids ousted president Evo Morales’ election victory

Shows

Chris Hedges discusses Bolivian coup, environmental protests, independent journalism

Posted on November 23, 2019November 23, 2019By Editor

Journalist and host of On Contact Christ Hedges joins us to discuss the coup in Bolivia, environmental protests, and the state of independent journalism. And why does John Krasinski love the CIA so much?! … Read More >Chris Hedges discusses Bolivian coup, environmental protests, independent journalism