December 2019 – Page 12 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

China’s Huawei to create alternative to Google services in India by year’s end

Posted on December 23, 2019December 23, 2019By Editor

Huawei is offering Indian developers cash for playing a part in building its own app service to replace the one developed by Google, as the Chinese company continues to battle against US sanctions. … Read More >China’s Huawei to create alternative to Google services in India by year’s end

Surging Russian stocks continue to drive investor interest despite US sanctions

Posted on December 23, 2019December 23, 2019By Editor

Global investors have been returning to Russian assets this year, pouring more money into the country over signs of its strengthening economy. The growth comes despite US sanctions targeting Russia’s financial sector. … Read More >Surging Russian stocks continue to drive investor interest despite US sanctions

US sanctions on Russian pipeline is a declaration of ‘economic war’ that will backfire on American business interests

Posted on December 23, 2019By Editor

It may be “quite favorable for Russia” to finish the Nord Stream 2 construction by itself, says German business newsletter publisher Dr Eike Hamer, as European companies participating in the project are targeted by US sanctions. … Read More >US sanctions on Russian pipeline is a declaration of ‘economic war’ that will backfire on American business interests

World

https://www.rt.com/news/476684-australian-pm-greta-thunberg-impress/

Posted on December 23, 2019December 23, 2019By Editor

Australian PM Scott Morrison dismissed Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg’s condemnation of his handling of the bushfire “catastrophe,” saying he was prioritizing Australia’s interests over foreigner-friendly PR. … Read More >https://www.rt.com/news/476684-australian-pm-greta-thunberg-impress/

Russia

Russia ready to share all info required by MH17 crash investigators as Netherlands now seeks Moscow’s help

Posted on December 23, 2019December 23, 2019By Editor

Moscow is poised to give assistance in the investigation of the crash of flight MH17 in 2014, as it always has been, a Russian EU envoy has assured stakeholders, responding to a call for cooperation by the Dutch foreign minister. … Read More >Russia ready to share all info required by MH17 crash investigators as Netherlands now seeks Moscow’s help

World

‘Baby Yoda vibes’: Aussie firefighters warm hearts with VIRAL pics of rescued koalas

Posted on December 23, 2019December 23, 2019By Editor

Australia’s east coast continues to be ravaged by the bushfires which have plagued the country for several weeks, but out of the doom and gloom have come some heartwarming photos of firefighters rescuing wildlife. … Read More >‘Baby Yoda vibes’: Aussie firefighters warm hearts with VIRAL pics of rescued koalas

EU

Police & protesters clash at Paris’ Gare de Lyon as pension reform strike continues (VIDEOS)

Posted on December 23, 2019December 23, 2019By Editor

French riot police and protesters clashed inside the Gare de Lyon railway station in Paris on Monday amid ongoing strikes against the government’s plans to overhaul the country’s pension system. … Read More >Police & protesters clash at Paris’ Gare de Lyon as pension reform strike continues (VIDEOS)

EU

NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg says alliance should seek better relations with Russia, signals willingness to meet with Putin

Posted on December 23, 2019October 16, 2020By Editor

NATO should pursue dialogue and stronger relations with Moscow, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has said, declaring that he is open to meeting with the Russian president. … Read More >NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg says alliance should seek better relations with Russia, signals willingness to meet with Putin

Saudi Arabia sentences 5 people to death over the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi

Posted on December 23, 2019December 23, 2019By Editor

A Saudi court has handed death sentences to five suspects charged in connection to the gruesome murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Three others have received lengthy prison terms for their roles in the killing. … Read More >Saudi Arabia sentences 5 people to death over the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi

EU

Nord Stream 2 will be operational in 2nd half of 2020 despite US sanctions setting project timing back – top German official

Posted on December 23, 2019December 23, 2019By Editor

US sanctions will have an impact on building the Russo-German Nord Stream 2 pipeline, but the flagship project will nevertheless be completed next year, according to a top-tier government official in Berlin. … Read More >Nord Stream 2 will be operational in 2nd half of 2020 despite US sanctions setting project timing back – top German official