May 2020 – Page 53 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

No smoke without fire? Trump nominates new envoy to Venezuela, first in 10 YEARS after denying US involvement in failed incursion

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

The White House has tapped a new ambassador to Venezuela, the first in a decade, even as relations with the country’s government hit all-time lows. The appointment comes as the US continues to deny any role in a recent coup plot … Read More >No smoke without fire? Trump nominates new envoy to Venezuela, first in 10 YEARS after denying US involvement in failed incursion

Shows

Congress profits by $158 million selling stocks amid pandemic

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

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos sued for seizing wages from student loan borrowers, violating provisions of the federal coronavirus relief bill. Also, MSNBC’s Chris Hayes faces sweeping criticism across social media for his coverage of Tara Reade’s sexual assault allegations against Joe Biden. Plus, payday lenders charge up to 800 percent interest during the pandemic. … Read More >Congress profits by $158 million selling stocks amid pandemic

Asia & Pacific

ALL of China declared ‘low Covid-19 risk’ as daily infections approach zero

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

The first nation to step into the battle against Covid-19 earlier this year, China is also the first to report that the risk of the outbreak is now “low”, as no fresh domestic cases have been recorded during the past few days. … Read More >ALL of China declared ‘low Covid-19 risk’ as daily infections approach zero

World

Mexican chemical plant RIPPED APART by huge blast as locals flee for their lives (VIDEOS)

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

At least seven units of the local fire department have been deployed to the scene, following a massive explosion at a chemical plant in Garcia, in the state of Nuevo Leon, in northeastern Mexico. … Read More >Mexican chemical plant RIPPED APART by huge blast as locals flee for their lives (VIDEOS)

Sweden passes 3,000 coronavirus deaths as Scandinavian nation becomes battleground for lockdown debate

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

Sweden has recorded more than 3,000 coronavirus deaths, with the elderly bearing the brunt of the pandemic. But the Scandinavian nation has so far avoided the apocalyptic predictions made by its critics. … Read More >Sweden passes 3,000 coronavirus deaths as Scandinavian nation becomes battleground for lockdown debate

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Biden’s sexual abuse scandal & rent protests go nationwide

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

President Trump has made it clear he’s willing to sacrifice lives to save the economy. Working from home is proving successful, but distance learning may be more difficult. Co-hosts of By Any Means Necessary Radio Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman join us to discuss Biden’s sexual abuse allegations and the rent strikes taking place across the country. … Read More >Biden’s sexual abuse scandal & rent protests go nationwide

Middle East

Netanyahu to form new government despite corruption charges, as Israeli Supreme Court approves power-sharing deal

Posted on May 7, 2020By Editor

Israel’s highest court gave Benjamin Netanyahu the green light to form a new government under a power-sharing deal struck with the Blue and White party, even as he faces trial for a number of serious corruption charges. … Read More >Netanyahu to form new government despite corruption charges, as Israeli Supreme Court approves power-sharing deal

Russia

Moscow calls US claims it had nothing to do with Venezuela raid ‘unconvincing’

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

Moscow doesn’t buy Washington’s claims it had nothing to do with the incursion into Venezuela, as a video emerged of a detained US mercenary confessing the operation was aimed at delivering President Nicolas Maduro to America. … Read More >Moscow calls US claims it had nothing to do with Venezuela raid ‘unconvincing’

Op-ed

Russian “Interference” Bugaboo is at Play Again as US Election Day Nears – Analysts

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

Сyber experts from the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and FBI have warned about the possibility of Russia’s interference in the 2020 presidential elections, according to a 3 February memo obtained by The Associated Press. … Read More >Russian “Interference” Bugaboo is at Play Again as US Election Day Nears – Analysts

Middle East

OPCW head FALSELY described Syria whistleblower inspectors to discredit them, new documents show

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

New documents leaked from the global chemical watchdog show that two inspectors blowing the whistle about the 2018 Douma incident in Syria were right, and the director seeking to discredit them was wrong. … Read More >OPCW head FALSELY described Syria whistleblower inspectors to discredit them, new documents show

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