May 2020 – Page 55 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Israeli Supreme Court Approves Netanyahu-Gantz Coalition Deal, New Govt to Be Sworn In 13 May

Posted on May 6, 2020May 6, 2020By Editor

On Wednesday, the High Court of Justice has unanimously rejected the petitions against Benjamin Netanyahu forming the new government while being under indictment, as well as those against Netanyahu and Gantz making a coalition deal. … Read More >Israeli Supreme Court Approves Netanyahu-Gantz Coalition Deal, New Govt to Be Sworn In 13 May

USA

‘Insulting Resolution’: Trump Vetoes Congressional Measure Curbing Military Action Against Iran

Posted on May 6, 2020May 6, 2020By Editor

US President Donald Trump has vetoed a bill that would have reined in his power to unilaterally make war against Iran. … Read More >‘Insulting Resolution’: Trump Vetoes Congressional Measure Curbing Military Action Against Iran

Business

Pollution police: South Korea to slap Mercedes-Benz with $63 million fine, press criminal charges for fraudulent emissions data

Posted on May 6, 2020May 6, 2020By Editor

Seoul will issue a hefty fine to Mercedes-Benz for manipulating emissions data of its diesel cars, local media reported. The South Korean government has already taken similar action against Nissan and Porsche. … Read More >Pollution police: South Korea to slap Mercedes-Benz with $63 million fine, press criminal charges for fraudulent emissions data

Business

EU economy set to contract 7.5% this year in worst economic shock since Great Depression

Posted on May 6, 2020May 6, 2020By Editor

The coronavirus pandemic will plunge most of Europe into its worst recession since the 1930s, according to a grim forecast released by the European Commission. … Read More >EU economy set to contract 7.5% this year in worst economic shock since Great Depression

Latin America

Delivering Maduro to America was objective of failed Venezuelan incursion – US mercenary says in interrogation tape

Posted on May 6, 2020May 6, 2020By Editor

Kidnapping Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and bringing him to the US was the objective of a failed incursion into the country, one of the two captured US mercenaries said in an interrogation tape released by state TV … Read More >Delivering Maduro to America was objective of failed Venezuelan incursion – US mercenary says in interrogation tape

World

Pre-crime: Twitter will warn users about their ‘HARMFUL’ language, BEFORE they tweet

Posted on May 6, 2020May 6, 2020By Editor

Twitter will now notify some users whenever they’re about to post a reply using “harmful” language. On a platform that’s already been pilloried for enforcing its rules haphazardly, the plan will surely offend potential offenders. … Read More >Pre-crime: Twitter will warn users about their ‘HARMFUL’ language, BEFORE they tweet

Shows

Prof. Karol Sikora: No coronavirus vaccine until 2021

Posted on May 6, 2020May 6, 2020By Editor

We speak to Professor Karol Sikora, the ex-director of the WHO’s cancer program. He discusses the UK’s new coronavirus contact tracing app, the predictions of a vaccine by 2021, why the lockdowns should be lifted soon, why Cuba’s healthcare system excels whilst the US arguably fails … Read More >Prof. Karol Sikora: No coronavirus vaccine until 2021

USA

A China-bashing coronavirus jester? Beijing tears into Pompeo’s ‘clown show’

Posted on May 6, 2020May 6, 2020By Editor

China has fired back at Mike Pompeo’s allegations that Beijing is somehow behind the origin and spread of Covid-19, describing his “comedy routine” as deeply cynical and damaging to the United States. … Read More >A China-bashing coronavirus jester? Beijing tears into Pompeo’s ‘clown show’

End of Covid-19 lockdown in sight as Merkel govt lets German states decide on lifting restrictions – report

Posted on May 6, 2020May 6, 2020By Editor

Berlin will reportedly put Germany’s 16 states in charge of relaxing lockdown measures, allowing shops to open up, students to return to school, and the Bundesliga to start again – as long as the epidemic doesn’t make a comeback. … Read More >End of Covid-19 lockdown in sight as Merkel govt lets German states decide on lifting restrictions – report

USA

‘Almost certain’: Media raises alarm over NEW alleged North Korean missile facility

Posted on May 6, 2020May 6, 2020By Editor

North Korea has boosted its ballistic missile program with a new secret facility, according to a Washington-based think tank being cited by the media. The scary story follows now-debunked rumors that Kim Jong-un had died. … Read More >‘Almost certain’: Media raises alarm over NEW alleged North Korean missile facility

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