December 2019 – Page 10 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Putin saved the Russian economy by building national reserve funds – former finance minister

Posted on December 25, 2019June 15, 2020By Editor

The decision by President Vladimir Putin to set up reserve funds ten years ago has saved the Russian economy, says the country’s former finance minister Alexei Kudrin, who now heads the Accounts Chamber. … Read More >Putin saved the Russian economy by building national reserve funds – former finance minister

Russia

‘Deadliest ever’: Russia launches new 4th-gen nuclear-powered submarine (VIDEO)

Posted on December 25, 2019December 25, 2019By Editor

The advanced Yasen-M nuclear-powered submarine has been launched in Russia. The new ship, which is expected to join the Navy next year, is capable of carrying all existing Russian cruise missiles – and likely more. … Read More >‘Deadliest ever’: Russia launches new 4th-gen nuclear-powered submarine (VIDEO)

Middle East

Fireworks instead of mortar shells: Syrian Christians flood the streets in spiritual unity of Christmas celebrations (PHOTOS)

Posted on December 25, 2019December 25, 2019By Editor

Flashy firework displays and bright lit Christmas trees popped up all across Syria to celebrate Christmas, a joyous day not only for the Christian minority, but to people of other faiths living in the country. … Read More >Fireworks instead of mortar shells: Syrian Christians flood the streets in spiritual unity of Christmas celebrations (PHOTOS)

Asia & Pacific

WATCH Indian soldiers throw Christmas party and sing Jingle Bells at outpost in Kashmir

Posted on December 25, 2019December 25, 2019By Editor

Indian Army servicemen built snowmen and did their best rendition of a world-famous Christmas song as they celebrated the holiday at a remote snowy outpost along the Line of Control (LoC) in disputed Kashmir. … Read More >WATCH Indian soldiers throw Christmas party and sing Jingle Bells at outpost in Kashmir

Asia & Pacific

India orders drawback of 7,000 troops sent to Kashmir after security review

Posted on December 25, 2019December 25, 2019By Editor

Over 7,000 troops, which were deployed to the India-controlled Kashmir ahead of the withdrawal of its semi-autonomous status, are returning to their permanent bases due to the improved security situation. … Read More >India orders drawback of 7,000 troops sent to Kashmir after security review

Shows

2019: The good, the bad & the protests

Posted on December 25, 2019December 25, 2019By Editor

Showcasing some of the biggest stories of 2019 including: ‘The Rise of the Extinction Rebellion’, ‘The Mysterious Island of Jeffrey Epstein’, ‘Massive Protests around the World’, and the ‘The Good News of the Year’. Plus a whole lot more… … Read More >2019: The good, the bad & the protests

Pirouetting in protest: Paris Opera ballet dancers demonstrate in style against Macron’s retirement reforms

Posted on December 25, 2019December 25, 2019By Editor

At Christmas time in Paris, even anti-government protests are beautiful. Ballet dancers with the Paris Opera donned their tutus and staged a performance in front of the iconic Palais Garnier, to demonstrate against pension reform. … Read More >Pirouetting in protest: Paris Opera ballet dancers demonstrate in style against Macron’s retirement reforms

Latin America

‘I’ll be back’: Ousted leader Morales says his party will win elections, plans return to Bolivia

Posted on December 25, 2019December 25, 2019By Editor

A defiant Evo Morales has said he’ll return to Bolivia by next Christmas, and predicted victory for his Movement for Socialism party in upcoming elections. Morales is in exile after a “coup” and has been accused of “terrorism.” … Read More >‘I’ll be back’: Ousted leader Morales says his party will win elections, plans return to Bolivia

Russia

Russian granny plays chess in ice hole, needs multiple men to sustain her hobby (VIDEO)

Posted on December 25, 2019December 25, 2019By Editor

Meet the Russian granny who could give world chess champion Magnus Carlsen a run for his money. But she doesn’t care about training or tournaments – she just loves playing the game… while sat in freezing cold water. … Read More >Russian granny plays chess in ice hole, needs multiple men to sustain her hobby (VIDEO)

Asia & Pacific Middle East

‘Ring of Fire’: Last solar eclipse of the decade & how to watch the Christmas treat in India, Philippines & Middle East

Posted on December 25, 2019December 25, 2019By Editor

Parts of the Middle East, India, Sri Lanka, Philippines and Indonesia will be treated to a rare “ring” eclipse of the sun, the last of this decade, but people across the world can still watch it online without risking eye damage. … Read More >‘Ring of Fire’: Last solar eclipse of the decade & how to watch the Christmas treat in India, Philippines & Middle East

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