December 9, 2019 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Bulgaria is prepared to ensure transit of Russian gas to southern Europe

Posted on December 9, 2019December 9, 2019By Editor

Bulgaria has said that it will guarantee gas transit supplies to Greece and North Macedonia from the TurkStream pipeline, starting January 1, 2020. … Read More >Bulgaria is prepared to ensure transit of Russian gas to southern Europe

Russia

Russia to expand number of Zircon hypersonic cruise missile-capable ships

Posted on December 9, 2019December 9, 2019By Editor

In a new push towards re-arming the country’s military with modern weaponry, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu has ordered an expansion in the number of vessels fitted with cutting-edge Kalibr and Zircon cruise missiles. … Read More >Russia to expand number of Zircon hypersonic cruise missile-capable ships

630km-traffic jams & storming buses: Transport workers’ strike propels Paris into logistics hell (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

Posted on December 9, 2019December 9, 2019By Editor

Angry commuters stood in “endless” queues at bus terminals and flooded crowded Metro stations, as the transport workers’ strike caused severe disruptions of traffic in and around Paris. … Read More >630km-traffic jams & storming buses: Transport workers’ strike propels Paris into logistics hell (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

Russia

WADA’s ban a serious blow to Russian sports, tough reaction must follow – Russian deputy parliament speaker

Posted on December 9, 2019December 9, 2019By Editor

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) had dealt a serious blow to Russian sports by imposing a four-year ban on Monday, so Moscow’s reaction needs to be tough, a deputy speaker of the Russian parliament said. … Read More >WADA’s ban a serious blow to Russian sports, tough reaction must follow – Russian deputy parliament speaker

Shows

On Contact: Gaza with Abby Martin and Mike Prysner

Posted on December 9, 2019December 9, 2019By Editor

Chris Hedges talks to journalist Abby Martin and producer Mike Prysner about their new film Gaza Fights for Freedom which focuses on the Palestinian Great March of Return protests during which nearly 200 people … Read More >On Contact: Gaza with Abby Martin and Mike Prysner

World

WADA has the power to cancel entire countries from sports, despite its flawed methods and arbitrary rules

Posted on December 9, 2019December 9, 2019By Editor

The World Anti-Doping Agency is regarded as the top sports authority when it comes to rooting out doping. But experts have pointed out glaring holes in WADA’s modus operandi, which cast doubt on its judgement. … Read More >WADA has the power to cancel entire countries from sports, despite its flawed methods and arbitrary rules

Asia & Pacific

World’s fastest supersonic cruise missiles, developed by Russia & India, to be purchased by Philippines next year – report

Posted on December 9, 2019December 9, 2019By Editor

The Philippines is on course to become the first foreign nation to acquire BrahMos, the world’s fastest supersonic cruise missile, which was jointly developed by India and Russia, according to a report. … Read More >World’s fastest supersonic cruise missiles, developed by Russia & India, to be purchased by Philippines next year – report

Shows

CrossTalk Bullhorns: Normandy four

Posted on December 9, 2019December 9, 2019By Editor

First Ukraine. Leaders from Russia, Ukraine, Germany, and France meet in Paris to tackle Ukraine’s internal divisions. Are there reasons for optimism? And, impeachment. Are the Democrats secretly scheming to have Trump actually re-elected? … Read More >CrossTalk Bullhorns: Normandy four

Business Russia

Russia’s Crimea welcomes record number of tourists in post-Soviet era

Posted on December 9, 2019December 9, 2019By Editor

More than 7 million people have spent their vacations in Crimea so far this year, Deputy Chairman of Crimea’s Council of Ministers and Permanent Presidential Envoy Georgy Muradov said, setting a post-Soviet record. … Read More >Russia’s Crimea welcomes record number of tourists in post-Soviet era

Asia & Pacific

Missiles aside: Kim Jong-un smiles big as he inaugurates N. Korea’s luxury ski resort (VIDEO)

Posted on December 9, 2019December 9, 2019By Editor

Situated deep in North Korea’s highlands, an ultra-modern mountain resort opened its doors to local (and maybe foreign) visitors. If you consider spending your holidays there, be advised – Kim Jong-un massively approves of it. … Read More >Missiles aside: Kim Jong-un smiles big as he inaugurates N. Korea’s luxury ski resort (VIDEO)

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