August 2020 – Page 81 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Thousands march in Berlin against mandatory masks & Covid-19 measures (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

Posted on August 1, 2020August 1, 2020By Editor

Thousands of people assembled in the German capital to rally against anti-coronavirus restrictions, describing the measures as undemocratic and a threat to freedom. … Read More >Thousands march in Berlin against mandatory masks & Covid-19 measures (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

USA

US ‘working on nuclear non-proliferation agreement with Russia,’ Trump says after discussing New START with Putin

Posted on August 1, 2020August 1, 2020By Editor

US President Donald Trump has said that “it would be great” if Moscow and Washington agreed on a new nuclear non-proliferation deal. The admission comes after rare phone talks between the Russian and US leaders last week. … Read More >US ‘working on nuclear non-proliferation agreement with Russia,’ Trump says after discussing New START with Putin

Russia

Cultured Convicts: survey reveals Russian prisoners prefer to read Tolstoy, Dumas & other high brow literature while doing time

Posted on August 1, 2020August 1, 2020By Editor

What would you do to pass the time if you were behind bars? In Russia, they read. On Thursday, the country’s prison service released a list of the most-read books, and Mikhail Bulgakov’s ‘Master and Margarita’ came in first. … Read More >Cultured Convicts: survey reveals Russian prisoners prefer to read Tolstoy, Dumas & other high brow literature while doing time

Asia & Pacific

China completes its global satellite navigation system rivaling GPS, GLONASS & Galileo

Posted on August 1, 2020August 1, 2020By Editor

China said that its BeiDou-3 global satellite navigation system is now fully operational and ready to provide high-precision positioning services across the globe. The system is set to compete with GPS. … Read More >China completes its global satellite navigation system rivaling GPS, GLONASS & Galileo

Vandals steal & BEHEAD statue of Soviet Marshal Rokossovsky in Poland

Posted on August 1, 2020August 1, 2020By Editor

A monument to Soviet Marshal Konstantin Rokossovsky has been decapitated by vandals after it was stolen from a cemetery in the Polish city of Legnica. … Read More >Vandals steal & BEHEAD statue of Soviet Marshal Rokossovsky in Poland

Middle East

Iran won’t stop ballistic missile & nuclear programs despite US pressure – Supreme Leader

Posted on August 1, 2020August 1, 2020By Editor

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said his country won’t cave in to US demands to stop developing ballistic missiles and a nuclear industry, saying Tehran is capable to stand up to Washington’s “bullying.” … Read More >Iran won’t stop ballistic missile & nuclear programs despite US pressure – Supreme Leader

Asia & Pacific

Hong Kong leader uses emergency powers to postpone legislative election for a year

Posted on August 1, 2020August 1, 2020By Editor

Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam invokes her emergency powers to postpone the city’s September legislative election by one year, citing coronavirus resurgence as reason. … Read More >Hong Kong leader uses emergency powers to postpone legislative election for a year

Shows

What would Jesse do?

Posted on August 1, 2020By Editor

What would Jesse do? Former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura gives his take on how the US is handling the coronavirus pandemic alongside fiery police protests, as well as what to expect in November from an electorate accustomed to second-guessing its leadership. … Read More >What would Jesse do?

Bubble indemnity: Big Pharma firms will NOT be held accountable for side effects of Covid vaccine

Posted on August 1, 2020August 1, 2020By Editor

A senior executive for pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has confirmed that his company cannot face legal action for any potential side effects caused by its Covid vaccine. Those affected will have no legal recourse. … Read More >Bubble indemnity: Big Pharma firms will NOT be held accountable for side effects of Covid vaccine

Russia

Dumping the dollar: Record gold price justifies Moscow’s choice to abandon greenback & bet on precious metal

Posted on August 1, 2020August 1, 2020By Editor

Washington’s weaponization of the dollar in an effort to crush Russia’s economy seems to be backfiring. The policy encouraged Moscow to pivot to gold and this week the cost of an ounce broke the $2,000 barrier for the first time. … Read More >Dumping the dollar: Record gold price justifies Moscow’s choice to abandon greenback & bet on precious metal

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