October 2020 – Page 44 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Former OPCW director defends Douma whistleblowers as ‘extremely competent’, slams media for creating ‘wall of silence’

Posted on October 19, 2020October 19, 2020By Editor

The former head of the OPCW has defended the whistleblowers who alleged that it engaged in a cover-up of exonerating evidence in Douma, arguing efforts to silence him prove the dissenters right. … Read More >Former OPCW director defends Douma whistleblowers as ‘extremely competent’, slams media for creating ‘wall of silence’

Middle East

Iran hits out at ‘fearful’ US as UN arms embargo expiration draws threats from Pompeo

Posted on October 19, 2020October 19, 2020By Editor

Tehran continued its war of words with Washington on Monday, following the US’ threat to sanction those doing arms deals with Iran now that a UN embargo on its military has ended. … Read More >Iran hits out at ‘fearful’ US as UN arms embargo expiration draws threats from Pompeo

Health

Cannabis to the rescue? New research suggests CBD oil may protect against Covid-19 lung damage

Posted on October 19, 2020October 19, 2020By Editor

Scientists have discovered that CBD oil may increase levels of a protective chemical in the lungs and other organs which could stave off the worst effects of Covid-19. However, more research is needed to apply this to treatment. … Read More >Cannabis to the rescue? New research suggests CBD oil may protect against Covid-19 lung damage

World

Irish regulator launches 2 probes into Facebook after accusations of failing to protect children’s personal data on Instagram

Posted on October 19, 2020October 19, 2020By Editor

Ireland is investigating Facebook following allegations that minors could have their phone numbers and email addresses easily exposed on the company’s subsidiary, Instagram. … Read More >Irish regulator launches 2 probes into Facebook after accusations of failing to protect children’s personal data on Instagram

Greece to expand wall on Turkish border to block migrants

Posted on October 19, 2020October 19, 2020By Editor

Athens said on Monday it had finalized plans to build a wall along Greece’s border with Turkey, to prevent large numbers of migrants from crossing into the country illegally. … Read More >Greece to expand wall on Turkish border to block migrants

World

RAND and the Malevolent Encirclement of Russia

Posted on October 19, 2020October 19, 2020By Editor

Over recent weeks a series of events in the states surrounding the Russian Federation has erupted that certainly are not being greeted with joy in the Kremlin. Each crisis center of itself is not a definitive game-changer for future Russian security. … Read More >RAND and the Malevolent Encirclement of Russia

Business

Russia among TOP 10 countries leading global digital banking revolution

Posted on October 19, 2020October 19, 2020By Editor

A new survey by Deloitte has found that Russian banks are among the world leaders in terms of digitalization of their services, exceeding the global average in five out of the six key indicators. … Read More >Russia among TOP 10 countries leading global digital banking revolution

Business

The $16 TRILLION bug: Pandemic could cost US economy its entire annual output

Posted on October 19, 2020October 19, 2020By Editor

The US economy may lose a whopping $16 trillion due to the devastating impact of the Covid-19 outbreak, both in output and people’s lives, new research has found. … Read More >The $16 TRILLION bug: Pandemic could cost US economy its entire annual output

British PM Johnson reportedly mulls resigning in 6 months…because of low salary

Posted on October 19, 2020October 19, 2020By Editor

The UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is allegedly considering leaving his post next spring because he supposedly struggles to live on a salary of £150,402 a year, according to British media. … Read More >British PM Johnson reportedly mulls resigning in 6 months…because of low salary

Shows

US still bombing Yemen

Posted on October 19, 2020August 24, 2021By Editor

Jesse Ventura and Brigida Santos discuss the unraveling of the US narrative about its involvement in Yemen, and the surprising findings of a UK inquiry into Cambridge Analytica and alleged Russian interference in Brexit. Retired Army Major Danny Sjursen talks patriotic dissent. … Read More >US still bombing Yemen

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