May 2020 – Page 18 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Bibi goes to court: Israeli PM slams corruption trial as plot to ‘depose a strong right-wing leader’

Posted on May 24, 2020May 24, 2020By Editor

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, charged with bribery, fraud and breach of trust, claimed at the start of his corruption trial that the proceedings have been orchestrated by his political opponents to oust him from power. … Read More >Bibi goes to court: Israeli PM slams corruption trial as plot to ‘depose a strong right-wing leader’

USA

GIG WORKERS COLLECTIVE ORGANIZES NATIONWIDE STRIKES

Posted on May 24, 2020May 24, 2020By Editor

Prior to the coronavirus, it might have seemed easy to imagine which jobs would remain “essential.” Doctors and nurses, certainly; grocery store workers and gas station attendants and mechanics, the type of people you meet with for what you need in good times and bad: … Read More >GIG WORKERS COLLECTIVE ORGANIZES NATIONWIDE STRIKES

USA

WORKERS REVOLT: WORKERS FIGHT FOR THEIR LIVES

Posted on May 24, 2020May 24, 2020By Editor

At a time of record unemployment, Cintya Medina feels lucky to have a job at the Barnes & Noble warehouse in Monroe, N.J.—but she does not want a job that puts her in danger. … Read More >WORKERS REVOLT: WORKERS FIGHT FOR THEIR LIVES

Shows

How Denmark beat the US

Posted on May 24, 2020May 24, 2020By Editor

The US response to coronavirus has been a total failure. Lee compares the US’ actions to those of more successful nations. The big lesson here is that there are better ways of structuring your society, and this pandemic makes that obvious. … Read More >How Denmark beat the US

Middle East

Netanyahu Slams Corruption Trial Against Him as Attempt at ‘Toppling Me, in Any Way Possible’

Posted on May 24, 2020May 24, 2020By Editor

Netanyahu is facing charges of fraud, bribery, and breach of trust in two criminal cases against him, which he already previously denounced as an attempt to bring him down. The criminal cases have long remained in limbo but three of them finally reached court last year. … Read More >Netanyahu Slams Corruption Trial Against Him as Attempt at ‘Toppling Me, in Any Way Possible’

Shows

On Contact: Ecosocialism with Victor Wallis

Posted on May 24, 2020May 24, 2020By Editor

On the show this week, Chris Hedges talks to writer, teacher and activist Victor Wallis about the prospect and need for ecosocialism. Wallis’ book is entitled ‘Red-Green Revolution: The Politics and Technology of Ecosocialism’. … Read More >On Contact: Ecosocialism with Victor Wallis

Police in Hamburg use WATER CANNONS to disperse demonstrators against anti-lockdown protest (VIDEO, PHOTOS)

Posted on May 24, 2020May 24, 2020By Editor

Police have deployed water cannons to break up a sparse crowd demonstrating against a sanctioned anti-lockdown rally in Hamburg, Germany, that saw dozens turn out while minding social distancing rules. … Read More >Police in Hamburg use WATER CANNONS to disperse demonstrators against anti-lockdown protest (VIDEO, PHOTOS)

Latin America

First Iranian tanker crosses into Venezuela’s economic zone as US ships spotted nearby – tracking data

Posted on May 24, 2020May 24, 2020By Editor

The first of five Iranian tankers carrying fuel to Venezuela has entered the nation’s exclusive economic zone, tracking data shows. Earlier, Tehran threatened the US with retaliation for interfering with the vessels’ passage. … Read More >First Iranian tanker crosses into Venezuela’s economic zone as US ships spotted nearby – tracking data

Business

World’s ONLY floating nuclear power plant project goes fully operational in Russia (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Posted on May 24, 2020May 24, 2020By Editor

A one-of-a-kind floating nuclear power plant, designed and built by Russia, has become the most northerly nuclear facility in the world, as it begins commercial operations in a remote region in the Arctic. … Read More >World’s ONLY floating nuclear power plant project goes fully operational in Russia (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Business

US tech giants still doing business with blacklisted Chinese companies, research firm claims

Posted on May 24, 2020May 24, 2020By Editor

American behemoths such as Google, Amazon and Microsoft are providing web services to Chinese companies included in the infamous US Entity List, according to UK-based tech research firm Top10VPN. … Read More >US tech giants still doing business with blacklisted Chinese companies, research firm claims

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