November 23, 2019 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

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

Pence tells Iraqi Kurdish leader Trump has their backs – weeks after hasty US retreat in Syria

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

Iraqi Kurds should rest assured that Washington is firmly backing them – just take it from VP Mike Pence, who made a surprise visit to Iraq weeks after his boss was dragged through the mud at home for abandoning Syrian Kurds. … Read More >Pence tells Iraqi Kurdish leader Trump has their backs – weeks after hasty US retreat in Syria

US to step up fight against ISIS in Syria ‘in coming days and weeks’ – CENTCOM chief

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

The Central Command chief said the US plans to escalate operations against Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS) militants in Syria, where hundreds of American troops were left to “secure the oil.” … Read More >US to step up fight against ISIS in Syria ‘in coming days and weeks’ – CENTCOM chief

UK

‘Sacred right to suck up to power’: Pilger blasts ‘cruel’ media coverage of Julian Assange

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

In a wide-ranging dismantling of mainstream media reporting on Julian Assange, award-winning journalist John Pilger has blasted the Guardian for its coverage of the WikiLeaks founder. … Read More >‘Sacred right to suck up to power’: Pilger blasts ‘cruel’ media coverage of Julian Assange

Shows

The left’s victories, School of the Americas, NYPD’s illegal database

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

Lee goes over policy advances won by the left since the Occupy movement shook the world. Popular activism has moved the dial on universal healthcare, raising the minimum wage, environmental action, and more. … Read More >The left’s victories, School of the Americas, NYPD’s illegal database