August 2020 – Page 52 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Covid-19 spreads through prisons and schools

Posted on August 12, 2020August 12, 2020By Editor

Covid-19 is spreading through US prisons at a rate over five times higher than the national average, while school reopenings see a shocking surge of infections as well. And we take a look at private and public healthcare in the face of the pandemic. … Read More >Covid-19 spreads through prisons and schools

World

‘I like him, but I don’t feel the same way now’: Trump claims Covid-19 pandemic spoiled ‘very good relationship’ with China’s Xi

Posted on August 12, 2020August 12, 2020By Editor

US President Donald Trump has said that his feelings towards his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, have soured due to the coronavirus pandemic, adding that the pair used to enjoy amicable relations. … Read More >‘I like him, but I don’t feel the same way now’: Trump claims Covid-19 pandemic spoiled ‘very good relationship’ with China’s Xi

Health

Covid-19 pandemic numbers stabilizing around the world at last – AFP tally

Posted on August 12, 2020August 12, 2020By Editor

As the world surpasses 20 million Covid-19 cases, the latest tally figures suggest that the pandemic is stabilizing. It comes as Russia hit a major milestone in the global battle against the virus by approving the first vaccine. … Read More >Covid-19 pandemic numbers stabilizing around the world at last – AFP tally

Shows

John Pilger: China going into ‘state of SIEGE,’ will defend itself against the US!

Posted on August 12, 2020August 12, 2020By Editor

On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to legendary journalist and filmmaker John Pilger. … Read More >John Pilger: China going into ‘state of SIEGE,’ will defend itself against the US!

USA

US Government loses landmark court case on vaccine safety

Posted on August 12, 2020August 12, 2020By Editor

The US federal government has been neglecting vaccine safety obligations for decades. Anti-vaccine activists have now won an important lawsuit against the US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) … Read More >US Government loses landmark court case on vaccine safety

Russia

Western countries fighting ‘info war’ to discredit Russian Covid-19 vaccine are ‘endangering lives of their citizens’ – developer

Posted on August 12, 2020August 12, 2020By Editor

Sputnik V, the Russian vaccine against Covid-19, has already become subject to coordinated information attacks from nations that have political differences with Moscow. … Read More >Western countries fighting ‘info war’ to discredit Russian Covid-19 vaccine are ‘endangering lives of their citizens’ – developer

Journalism & Mass media

Lebanon’s corrupt, colonial system leads to explosion catastrophe

Posted on August 12, 2020August 12, 2020By Editor

Beirut’s explosion disaster is the product of a corrupt, sectarian political system maintained by foreign powers, Rania Masri argues. … Read More >Lebanon’s corrupt, colonial system leads to explosion catastrophe

Business

Huawei named China’s MOST VALUABLE brand

Posted on August 12, 2020August 12, 2020By Editor

A list released by Brand Alliance revealed that tech giant Huawei has become China’s most valuable brand, worth some 815.1 billion yuan ($117 billion). The total value of the top 20 Chinese brands reached 6.12 trillion yuan. … Read More >Huawei named China’s MOST VALUABLE brand

Business

Gold on its way to $4,000 but coronavirus vaccine & US election could change that course – analysts

Posted on August 12, 2020August 12, 2020By Editor

The price of gold has surged to levels not seen since September 2011 due to investors running to safe haven assets amid global uncertainty. It has passed the $2,000 mark for the first time and could grow further, analysts say. … Read More >Gold on its way to $4,000 but coronavirus vaccine & US election could change that course – analysts

USA

‘We are coming for you’: Chicago mayor promises CRACKDOWN after night of ‘straight-up felony’

Posted on August 12, 2020August 12, 2020By Editor

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who was criticized for her handling of riots during ‘Black Lives Matter’ protests, has now promised to get tough on crime after a night of “brazen and excessive criminal looting” in the city. … Read More >‘We are coming for you’: Chicago mayor promises CRACKDOWN after night of ‘straight-up felony’

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