August 2020 – Page 68 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Iranian FM Zarif Snaps at Google for ‘Glitch’ When Translating Condolences to Lebanese People

Posted on August 6, 2020August 6, 2020By Editor

It appears from the video Zarif retweeted that Google Translate changes “condolences” to “congratulations” when Persian speakers want to translate their sympathies for the Lebanese who suffered a massive explosion on Tuesday. … Read More >Iranian FM Zarif Snaps at Google for ‘Glitch’ When Translating Condolences to Lebanese People

Middle East

‘Nature of War is Changing’: Israeli Ex-Spy Chief Justifies Exorbitant Mossad Budget Amid IDF Cuts

Posted on August 6, 2020August 6, 2020By Editor

After spending decades bracing for massive military assaults from nearby states, Israel is now more focused on detecting low-grade assaults and terrorist threats in a timely manner, which explains a shift in financing, the former official alleged. … Read More >‘Nature of War is Changing’: Israeli Ex-Spy Chief Justifies Exorbitant Mossad Budget Amid IDF Cuts

Latin America

‘Coup-Plotters for Hire’: Unearthed USAID Nicaragua Regime Change Doc Puts 2018 Protests in Context

Posted on August 6, 2020August 6, 2020By Editor

An uncovered US Agency for International Development (USAID) document lays out a blueprint for regime change in Nicaragua. An expert told Sputnik the playbook shines a new light on the 2018 protests in Nicaragua as well as similar operations in other countries targeted by the US, such as Venezuela. … Read More >‘Coup-Plotters for Hire’: Unearthed USAID Nicaragua Regime Change Doc Puts 2018 Protests in Context

Shows

Hearing out big tech: congressional trust bust?

Posted on August 6, 2020August 6, 2020By Editor

Big tech bosses from Apple, Amazon, Facebook, and Google appear at the center of congressional hearings focused on whether their companies are stifling competition and free speech. … Read More >Hearing out big tech: congressional trust bust?

World

Chinese Foreign Minister Says Beijing Not Interested in Diplomatic War With US

Posted on August 6, 2020August 6, 2020By Editor

Beijing is not interested in a diplomatic war with Washington although China stands ready to defend itself if necessary, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told the state-run Xinhua news agency on Wednesday. … Read More >Chinese Foreign Minister Says Beijing Not Interested in Diplomatic War With US

Business

Nord Stream 2 Construction Can Continue, Danish Energy Appeal Board States

Posted on August 6, 2020August 6, 2020By Editor

The construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline can continue, as no one has appealed Copenhagen’s decision allowing the use of anchored ships for the works, the Danish Energy Board of Appeal announced Tuesday. … Read More >Nord Stream 2 Construction Can Continue, Danish Energy Appeal Board States

Latin America

Document exposes new US plot to overthrow Nicaragua’s elected socialist gov’t

Posted on August 6, 2020August 6, 2020By Editor

A disturbing new document outlines plans for a US regime-change scheme against Nicaragua’s elected leftist government, overseen by USAID, to bring about a “market economy” and a purge of Sandinistas. … Read More >Document exposes new US plot to overthrow Nicaragua’s elected socialist gov’t

Russia

Russian Su-27 Intercepts US RC-135 and Poseidon Aircraft Over Black Sea, MoD Says

Posted on August 6, 2020August 6, 2020By Editor

Russian airspace control systems have been detecting numerous air targets approaching the country’s border over neutral waters in the Black Sea for several weeks. … Read More >Russian Su-27 Intercepts US RC-135 and Poseidon Aircraft Over Black Sea, MoD Says

Middle East

Medicine, Doctors, and More: Russia Sends Five Planes With Humanitarian Assistance to Beirut

Posted on August 6, 2020August 6, 2020By Editor

The deadly explosion, which levelled the Lebanese capital’s port and severely damaged nearby areas, left at least 80 people dead and thousands more injured. The city’s hospitals are filled to the brim and countries around the world are rushing to offer their assistance. … Read More >Medicine, Doctors, and More: Russia Sends Five Planes With Humanitarian Assistance to Beirut

Middle East

Russian Emergencies Ministry’s 1st Plane With Aid Lands in Beirut – Video

Posted on August 6, 2020August 6, 2020By Editor

The Russian Emergencies Ministry’s first plane with aid to Lebanon landed in Beirut, a Sputnik correspondent reported from the scene. … Read More >Russian Emergencies Ministry’s 1st Plane With Aid Lands in Beirut – Video

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