May 2020 – Page 52 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

UK

Britain’s ex-spy chiefs got rich off ‘Russian threat’ warnings, but IGNORED alarm bells on pandemic risk – report

Posted on May 8, 2020May 8, 2020By Editor

What do Britain’s former spy chiefs get up to after they leave their posts? They make “millions” scaremongering about the “Russian threat” and lobbying the government on behalf of private interests, a new investigation confirms. … Read More >Britain’s ex-spy chiefs got rich off ‘Russian threat’ warnings, but IGNORED alarm bells on pandemic risk – report

USA

End of Russiagate? DOJ drops case against Trump adviser Flynn that started ‘witch hunt’

Posted on May 8, 2020May 8, 2020By Editor

Charges against US President Donald Trump’s first national security adviser, General Michael Flynn, have been dropped due to new evidence showing they were baseless. Flynn was the first to be targeted in the ‘Russiagate’ probe. … Read More >End of Russiagate? DOJ drops case against Trump adviser Flynn that started ‘witch hunt’

World

Lockdown-inspired suicides on course to DWARF coronavirus deaths in Australia & in time, even in US – studies

Posted on May 8, 2020May 8, 2020By Editor

The global suicide rate is accelerating as coronavirus-triggered lockdowns supercharge depression and mass job losses push people over the edge. Australian and US researchers have highlighted the threat to their countries. … Read More >Lockdown-inspired suicides on course to DWARF coronavirus deaths in Australia & in time, even in US – studies

Russia

Bonny & Clyde, who? WATCH 10yo carjacker FLEE Russian cops with 4yo toddler as ‘accomplice’

Posted on May 8, 2020May 8, 2020By Editor

A 10-year-old boy and his younger sister sparked a bizarre GTA-style car chase in the Siberian city of Tomsk after the pair grabbed hold of the family vehicle and went for the ride of their lives, which police won’t soon forget. … Read More >Bonny & Clyde, who? WATCH 10yo carjacker FLEE Russian cops with 4yo toddler as ‘accomplice’

When silence speaks volumes: US cut off ALL communication channels with Caracas after botched mercenary raid – Maduro

Posted on May 8, 2020May 8, 2020By Editor

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has said that evidence will soon reveal the US leader himself was behind the failed incursion attempt, noting that Washington severed all remaining ties with Caracas thereafter. … Read More >When silence speaks volumes: US cut off ALL communication channels with Caracas after botched mercenary raid – Maduro

PHOTOS show Iranians spill into the streets after 5.1 quake centering on sleeping VOLCANO hits Tehran

Posted on May 8, 2020May 8, 2020By Editor

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake has jolted an area in northern Iran, home to a sleeping volcano, forcing panicked residents in and around Tehran to rush onto the streets despite the Covid-19 lockdown. … Read More >PHOTOS show Iranians spill into the streets after 5.1 quake centering on sleeping VOLCANO hits Tehran

Britain may face worst economic slump since 1706, Bank of England warns

Posted on May 7, 2020May 7, 2020By Editor

The coronavirus pandemic is set to plunge the British economy into one of the deepest recessions ever, shaving 14 percent off the country’s gross domestic product, according to a Bank of England forecast. … Read More >Britain may face worst economic slump since 1706, Bank of England warns

US unemployment hits 33.5 MILLION, marking worst economic downturn since Great Depression

Posted on May 7, 2020May 7, 2020By Editor

Another three million Americans have filed for unemployment benefits during the week ending May 2, which brings the total claims over the seven weeks of the Covid-19 lockdown to over 33 million. … Read More >US unemployment hits 33.5 MILLION, marking worst economic downturn since Great Depression

China’s exports return to growth in April, but imports tumble

Posted on May 7, 2020May 7, 2020By Editor

China says that its exports rebounded last month, beating most expectations of a sharp decline. However, the drop in the country’s imports accelerated as the coronavirus continues to crush demand. … Read More >China’s exports return to growth in April, but imports tumble

World

US ambassador hails cooperation with Russia on Covid-19 crisis, but crucial nuclear weapons differences remain

Posted on May 7, 2020May 7, 2020By Editor

The US and Russia are game for multilateral talks with the world’s nuclear powers and have cooperated on oil and against the coronavirus. Yet nuclear arms disagreements still exist, and neither side is giving up ground. … Read More >US ambassador hails cooperation with Russia on Covid-19 crisis, but crucial nuclear weapons differences remain