March 2020 – Page 57 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Syrians Pelt Stones at US Convoy to Stop It From Entering Village in Country’s Northeast – Report

Posted on March 9, 2020March 9, 2020By Editor

According to the Sham FM broadcaster, people in al-Kuzliya village in Syria’s al-Hasakeh province did not allow a US military convoy of seven armoured vehicles to enter the village. The threw stones at the convoy, forcing it to turn back. … Read More >Syrians Pelt Stones at US Convoy to Stop It From Entering Village in Country’s Northeast – Report

Middle East

Two US Soldiers Killed by Enemy Forces in Iraq – Operation Inherent Resolve

Posted on March 9, 2020March 9, 2020By Editor

At least two US soldiers were killed in Iraq during an operation against Daesh*, Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR) said in a statement on Monday. … Read More >Two US Soldiers Killed by Enemy Forces in Iraq – Operation Inherent Resolve

Middle East

Russian Military Police Continue Patrols of Syria’s Northern Provinces

Posted on March 9, 2020March 9, 2020By Editor

Russian military police are continuing to patrol the Syrian-Turkish border in the north Syrian provinces of Aleppo, Raqqah and Hasakah, the head of the Russian Defenсe Ministry’s centку for Syria reconciliation, Rear Admiral Oleg Zhuravlev said on Sunday. … Read More >Russian Military Police Continue Patrols of Syria’s Northern Provinces

Middle East

Iran Frees 70,000 Prisoners to Contain Coronavirus Spread – Report

Posted on March 9, 2020March 9, 2020By Editor

As coronavirus continues spreading around the world and crippling global markets, Iran is the worst-hit county after China, with over 2,000 deaths and more than 7,100 people infected as of Sunday. … Read More >Iran Frees 70,000 Prisoners to Contain Coronavirus Spread – Report

Business

Stocks Plunge Over Double-Threat of Crashing Crude Prices and Coronavirus-Driven Recession Fears

Posted on March 9, 2020March 9, 2020By Editor

Earlier on Monday oil futures tanked after the OPEC + talks to agree on a collective production cut failed, effectively abolishing oil output restrictions, followed by Saudi Arabia’s decision to pump more oil. … Read More >Stocks Plunge Over Double-Threat of Crashing Crude Prices and Coronavirus-Driven Recession Fears

Middle East

Russian Military Delegation to Push Turkey to Respect Syrian Sovereignty

Posted on March 9, 2020March 9, 2020By Editor

The delegates are expected to come to the Turkish capital on Tuesday. Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said they will discuss joint patrols in Syria’s restive Idlib region, starting Sunday. … Read More >Russian Military Delegation to Push Turkey to Respect Syrian Sovereignty

Germany Warns Turkey Against Using Migrants as ‘Bargaining Chip’ Ahead of Brussels Talks

Posted on March 9, 2020March 9, 2020By Editor

Having learned the downsides of open borders the hard way, the European Union does not want to take in the tens of thousands of refugees and asylum-seekers that are camping out on the Greece-Turkey border in search for ways to cross into Europe. … Read More >Germany Warns Turkey Against Using Migrants as ‘Bargaining Chip’ Ahead of Brussels Talks

UK Government Yields Turn Negative as Investors Rush to the Safety of Gilts Amid COVID-19 Fears

Posted on March 9, 2020March 9, 2020By Editor

Fears over the knock-on effects of the spread of COVID-19, as well as of the measures being used to tackle the virus, are driving a collapse in share prices as investors seek out safer places to put their money. This is coinciding with a collapse in the price of oil as OPEC and non-OPEC countries failed to agree to limit their output. … Read More >UK Government Yields Turn Negative as Investors Rush to the Safety of Gilts Amid COVID-19 Fears

USA

Bernie Beats Trump (and Biden) on Trade

Posted on March 9, 2020March 9, 2020By Editor

There is simply no question that Sanders’s approach to trade prioritizes workers and the environment, and not corporate convenience.byScott Casleton … Read More >Bernie Beats Trump (and Biden) on Trade

USA

If It’s Biden vs. Trump, This Year’s One-Choice Election Will Be for Oligarchy

Posted on March 9, 2020March 9, 2020By Editor

We don’t need a “Punch and Judy” show between Trump and Biden. But that, along with corporate tyranny, is what we seem fated to get, unless we take to the streets and tear the house down. byChris Hedges … Read More >If It’s Biden vs. Trump, This Year’s One-Choice Election Will Be for Oligarchy

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