January 15, 2020 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Putin suggests launching new investment cycle in Russia to achieve growth rates above global average

Posted on January 15, 2020June 15, 2020By Editor

Russian President Vladimir Putin called for a structural change to the economy and its efficiency during his annual address to the Federal Assembly on Wednesday. … Read More >Putin suggests launching new investment cycle in Russia to achieve growth rates above global average

French forensic officers throw ‘bloody’ overalls in front of interior ministry, as strike continues

Posted on January 15, 2020January 15, 2020By Editor

Striking forensic officers in Paris have thrown overalls daubed in fake blood in front of the interior ministry. The grizzly protest comes amid mass opposition to French President Emmanuel Macron’s controversial pension reforms. … Read More >French forensic officers throw ‘bloody’ overalls in front of interior ministry, as strike continues

Op-ed

Russian political earthquake: Putin sets out plan for Kremlin departure & Medvedev resigns

Posted on January 15, 2020January 15, 2020By Editor

They say life comes at you fast. A seemingly routine ‘state-of-the-nation’ address by Vladimir Putin unexpectedly turned into one of the most memorable afternoons in recent Russian political history. … Read More >Russian political earthquake: Putin sets out plan for Kremlin departure & Medvedev resigns

Russia

Presidential Address to the Federal Assembly The President of Russia delivered the Address to the Federal Assembly.

Posted on January 15, 2020January 15, 2020By Editor

Presidential Address to the Federal Assembly The President of Russia delivered the Address to the Federal Assembly. … Read More >Presidential Address to the Federal Assembly The President of Russia delivered the Address to the Federal Assembly.

Shows

Can voters find Iran on a map? Will we survive another Democrat debate?

Posted on January 15, 2020January 15, 2020By Editor

Apparently the FBI is creating a database of immigrant DNA. Voters try to find Iran on a map. Instagram is removing posts supporting Iran and mourning the death of General Soleimani. And yet another Democrat debate is taking place. … Read More >Can voters find Iran on a map? Will we survive another Democrat debate?

Russia

‘More powers, more responsibilities’: Putin proposes granting parliament power to choose PM & form government

Posted on January 15, 2020January 15, 2020By Editor

Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed granting parliament more powers to nominate key government officials, adding that the president will not be able to reject their picks. … Read More >‘More powers, more responsibilities’: Putin proposes granting parliament power to choose PM & form government

World

Five nuclear-armed states must work together to neutralize threat of ‘global war’ – Putin

Posted on January 15, 2020January 15, 2020By Editor

The nuclear-armed countries, permanent UN Security Council members, must work on a common approach aimed at preventing a global war, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said. … Read More >Five nuclear-armed states must work together to neutralize threat of ‘global war’ – Putin

Shows

Trump’s report card

Posted on January 15, 2020January 15, 2020By Editor

As the Democrats gear up to officially start their 2020 presidential primary, it is fitting to assess Donald Trump’s performance in office – a report card of sorts. Where has he kept his promises and where has he come up short? Will any of this really matter in November? … Read More >Trump’s report card

Russia

Russia’s ‘socially significant’ websites should be accessible to everyone free of charge – Putin

Posted on January 15, 2020June 15, 2020By Editor

Free access to key Russian websites will give people wider opportunities to communicate, learn new things, and be creative; this will give the country a competitive advantage, Vladimir Putin has said. … Read More >Russia’s ‘socially significant’ websites should be accessible to everyone free of charge – Putin

‘Why do you allow the United States to bully you?’ – Iranian FM to Europe over nuclear deal tensions

Posted on January 15, 2020January 15, 2020By Editor

Iranian FM Zarif criticized the European decision to trigger an investigation into Tehran’s alleged non-compliance with the nuclear deal – asking why it allows “bullying” from the United States, who derailed the agreement. … Read More >‘Why do you allow the United States to bully you?’ – Iranian FM to Europe over nuclear deal tensions

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