December 17, 2019 – Page 2 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Argentina to Allow Bolivia’s Ex-President Morales to Make Political Statements – Official

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Former Bolivian President Evo Morales will be allowed to make political statements during his stay in Argentina where he was granted refugee status, cabinet chief Santiago Cafiero has said. … Read More >Argentina to Allow Bolivia’s Ex-President Morales to Make Political Statements – Official

Opposition lawmakers participate in a session at the National Assembly in Caracas, Venezuela Four Opposition Lawmakers in Venezuela to Be Stripped of Immunity – Ruling

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Venezuela’s Constituent National Assembly has ruled that four opposition lawmakers should be deprived of parliamentary immunity on treason charges … Read More >Opposition lawmakers participate in a session at the National Assembly in Caracas, Venezuela Four Opposition Lawmakers in Venezuela to Be Stripped of Immunity – Ruling

Russia

Russia’s FULLY REMOTE-CONTROLLED self-propelled artillery unit is shown in action for the first time (VIDEO)

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Moscow’s new moving gun can shower all types of enemies with explosive shells while having absolutely no crew inside. The weapon is currently being tested for combat in freezing cold weather. … Read More >Russia’s FULLY REMOTE-CONTROLLED self-propelled artillery unit is shown in action for the first time (VIDEO)

‘Shandong’: China commissions 2nd aircraft carrier into active service (PHOTOS)

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President Xi Jingping has officially commissioned China’s second aircraft carrier into service at a naval port in Hainan province, state media report. The move comes as relations between Beijing and the US remain tense. … Read More >‘Shandong’: China commissions 2nd aircraft carrier into active service (PHOTOS)

USA

What’s scarier than racists and Russian trolls on Instagram? Why, ‘Russian-influenced racist trolls,’ of course!

Posted on December 17, 2019By Editor

The mainstream media censors have hit a brick wall smearing their quarry as “racists” – the overused term no longer packs much of a punch. To really work up a good scare, they’re calling the erstwhile racists “Russian-inspired.” … Read More >What’s scarier than racists and Russian trolls on Instagram? Why, ‘Russian-influenced racist trolls,’ of course!

Russia to sell diamonds in China on WeChat using blockchain technology

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The world’s largest diamond producer, Russia’s ALROSA, has announced the launch of a blockchain program on one of China’s largest social platforms WeChat to help Chinese retailers track the origin of diamonds. … Read More >Russia to sell diamonds in China on WeChat using blockchain technology

Russia

Russia keeps strengthening its position among international arms market leaders – Putin

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Despite attempts to stall Moscow with sanctions and unfair competition, Russian arms sales to foreign buyers are continuing to grow and reached $13 billion this year, President Vladimir Putin said. … Read More >Russia keeps strengthening its position among international arms market leaders – Putin

Op-ed

Heavily-armed soldiers, violence, sky-high prices, a Santa Claus gender war & no mention of the Nativity… Merry Christmas, Europe!

Posted on December 17, 2019December 17, 2019By Editor

As the UK warns of a “very likely” terrorist attack at German markets, seasonal celebrations across Europe face further threat from bland identikit stalls, rip-off prices & a struggle to address the Christian roots of Christmas. … Read More >Heavily-armed soldiers, violence, sky-high prices, a Santa Claus gender war & no mention of the Nativity… Merry Christmas, Europe!

Shows

Spinning tall tales of gas attacks? & bagging Great Pacific garbage patch

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Daniel McAdams discusses WikiLeaks’ publication of more OPCW documents and emails regarding the 2018 Douma chemical attack. Then, RT correspondent Faran Fronczak brings us the latest on an opioid overdose antidote. … Read More >Spinning tall tales of gas attacks? & bagging Great Pacific garbage patch

EU

‘European values’? Czech think tank funded by NATO govts calls for EU BLANKET BAN on Russian outlets like RT

Posted on December 17, 2019December 17, 2019By Editor

A pro-NATO Czech think tank has another piece of unsolicited advice for Western governments. Now they should refuse to give access or interviews to Russian media, who are ”not real journalists”, according to the ”wise censor”. … Read More >‘European values’? Czech think tank funded by NATO govts calls for EU BLANKET BAN on Russian outlets like RT