May 2020 – Page 27 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

USA

US Extends Policy to Immediately Reject Migrants at Southern Border Indefinitely – DHS

Posted on May 20, 2020May 20, 2020By Editor

The United States has extended a policy indefinitely that permits US immigration enforcement to immediately return immigrants back to Mexico after being apprehended on the southern border, the Department of Homeland Security said in a statement. … Read More >US Extends Policy to Immediately Reject Migrants at Southern Border Indefinitely – DHS

USA

‘Declining Empire’: US in Denial About Economic Collapse, Future on World Stage – Economist

Posted on May 20, 2020May 20, 2020By Editor

As the US struggles to reopen its economy, US President Donald Trump has predicted the country will enjoy “incredibly strong” fourth-quarter growth following the COVID-19 novel coronavirus pandemic. … Read More >‘Declining Empire’: US in Denial About Economic Collapse, Future on World Stage – Economist

Latin America

‘US Mercenaries’ Make Another Appearance on Venezuelan TV, Reveal Codename for Maduro

Posted on May 20, 2020May 20, 2020By Editor

The two US nationals detained by Venezuelan security forces for their role in a failed coup attempt in the country, stated in earlier interrogation videos that their mission was to kidnap President Nicolas Maduro as part of a contract with a private security company and the Venezuelan opposition. … Read More >‘US Mercenaries’ Make Another Appearance on Venezuelan TV, Reveal Codename for Maduro

World

US Feds Seek to Return to Iraq ‘Gilgamesh Dream Tablet’ Seized From Bible Museum

Posted on May 20, 2020May 20, 2020By Editor

Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn, New York, have filed a civil complaint, calling for the pillaged “Gilgamesh Dream Tablet” to be returned to Iraq after it was sold by an international auction house to Oklahoma-based arts-and-crafts retailer Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. … Read More >US Feds Seek to Return to Iraq ‘Gilgamesh Dream Tablet’ Seized From Bible Museum

Shows

Michigan cancels legislative session due to armed protesters

Posted on May 20, 2020May 20, 2020By Editor

Michigan was forced to cancel legislative sessions in order to avoid armed protesters. Meanwhile, transparency and accountability are still missing from the US’ actions in African countries. … Read More >Michigan cancels legislative session due to armed protesters

USA

Manager of Florida’s COVID-19 Dashboard Fired Because Refused to Manipulate Data – Reports

Posted on May 20, 2020May 20, 2020By Editor

Rebekah Jones, who managed Florida’s dashboard website that displayed the state’s latest COVID-19 statistics, claims she was fired because she refused to manipulate data so that it would support the reopening of the economy, USA Today reported. … Read More >Manager of Florida’s COVID-19 Dashboard Fired Because Refused to Manipulate Data – Reports

World

China Urges US to Stop Scapegoating, Engage in UNSC Talks on COVID-19 Draft – Envoy to UN

Posted on May 20, 2020May 20, 2020By Editor

The United States should stop using scapegoating practices during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and engage in the UN Security Council negotiations on a resolution addressing the global challenge, Chinese Ambassador to the United Nations Zhang Jun said in a statement. … Read More >China Urges US to Stop Scapegoating, Engage in UNSC Talks on COVID-19 Draft – Envoy to UN

Middle East

Israel’s Prosecution Asks Court to Deny Netanyahu’s Request to Skip Trial Hearing

Posted on May 20, 2020May 20, 2020By Editor

A day prior, Netanyahu’s defence team requested the court to absolve the prime minister from attending, arguing that his presence would complicate social distancing measures. … Read More >Israel’s Prosecution Asks Court to Deny Netanyahu’s Request to Skip Trial Hearing

Shows

CrossTalk, QUARANTINE EDITION: Media hellscape

Posted on May 20, 2020May 20, 2020By Editor

The collapse of the Russiagate hoax has exposed – yet again – the unprofessionalism and bias of the corporate liberal media. The same media consistently project their own claimed values and political preferences. Facts, and even the truth, are conspicuously absent from their news reporting. … Read More >CrossTalk, QUARANTINE EDITION: Media hellscape

Middle East

Map That Changed Middle East: Sykes-Picot Deal and Century of Resentment

Posted on May 20, 2020May 20, 2020By Editor

It has been 104 years since the ratification of the Sykes-Picot agreement, a pact that divided the Middle East between the victorious allies of the First World War after the collapse of the Ottoman Empire. … Read More >Map That Changed Middle East: Sykes-Picot Deal and Century of Resentment

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