October 8, 2020 – Page 2 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

EU

Wearing face masks outdoors now mandatory all over Italy

Posted on October 8, 2020October 8, 2020By Editor

Italy on Wednesday imposed mandatory face-mask wearing outdoors across the country, in an effort to reduce coronavirus infections. … Read More >Wearing face masks outdoors now mandatory all over Italy

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France records all-time daily high in new Covid-19 cases of almost 19,000, as authorities eye new restrictions

Posted on October 8, 2020October 8, 2020By Editor

A total of 18,746 people have been diagnosed with coronavirus in France over the latest 24-hour recording period, an all-time daily high for the country, the nation’s health authorities announced on Wednesday. … Read More >France records all-time daily high in new Covid-19 cases of almost 19,000, as authorities eye new restrictions

EU

Brussels clamps down on socializing as cafes and bars to shut for a month amidst fresh coronavirus spike

Posted on October 8, 2020October 8, 2020By Editor

With Covid-19 cases soaring in the Belgian capital, the premier of the Brussels region, Rudi Vervoort, has announced that bars and cafes will have to close for one month starting from Thursday. … Read More >Brussels clamps down on socializing as cafes and bars to shut for a month amidst fresh coronavirus spike

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EU secures purchase of 20,000+ Remdesivir doses from US as countries run out of anti-Covid drug

Posted on October 8, 2020October 8, 2020By Editor

Brussels will buy an additional batch of Remdesivir – enough to treat thousands of Covid-19 patients – from US pharma company Gilead after countries across Europe reported shortages of the crucial anti-viral drug. … Read More >EU secures purchase of 20,000+ Remdesivir doses from US as countries run out of anti-Covid drug

Top Iranian general decries ‘terrorist’ US military in Persian Gulf, vows retaliation if Islamic Republic’s borders are breached

Posted on October 8, 2020October 8, 2020By Editor

A senior Iranian naval commander has denounced US military activity in the region and has promised a swift and devastating response if his country’s maritime boundaries are not respected. … Read More >Top Iranian general decries ‘terrorist’ US military in Persian Gulf, vows retaliation if Islamic Republic’s borders are breached

World

China accuses Pompeo of creating political confrontation, urges US to drop ‘Cold War’ mentality

Posted on October 8, 2020October 8, 2020By Editor

Beijing urged the United States to stop its “unprovoked attacks,” after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo lashed out at China during a meeting with Australia, India, and Japan aimed at countering China’s growing regional influence. … Read More >China accuses Pompeo of creating political confrontation, urges US to drop ‘Cold War’ mentality

UK

Dry run: Londoners left frustrated as ‘major’ pipe burst drives panic-buying of water (VIDEO)

Posted on October 8, 2020October 8, 2020By Editor

Thousands of East London residents remain without water following a “major” pipe burst that cut off supply to one of the UK’s most populated areas, and sent residents to raid supermarkets. … Read More >Dry run: Londoners left frustrated as ‘major’ pipe burst drives panic-buying of water (VIDEO)

Russia

Mach 8! Russian warship makes history by launching HYPERSONIC Zircon missile at mock target in far northern seas (VIDEO)

Posted on October 8, 2020October 8, 2020By Editor

The Russian Navy has successfully test-fired an ultra-fast Zircon anti-ship missile from its most advanced frigate in the far north. The state-of-the-art projectile hit a mock target after travelling 450km within minutes. … Read More >Mach 8! Russian warship makes history by launching HYPERSONIC Zircon missile at mock target in far northern seas (VIDEO)

USA

Pro-Israel lobby AIPAC frets over US elections after Twitter bans 130 alleged ‘Iranian accounts’

Posted on October 8, 2020October 8, 2020By Editor

AIPAC, the powerful pro-Israel lobbying group in Washington, is raising concerns that Iranian leader Ali Khamenei is trying to influence US elections after Twitter banned about 130 accounts that allegedly originated in Iran. … Read More >Pro-Israel lobby AIPAC frets over US elections after Twitter bans 130 alleged ‘Iranian accounts’

Russia

Russia’s ‘Sputnik V’ Covid-19 vaccine will cost $13 a pop, officials hope price will quickly go down once production accelerates

Posted on October 8, 2020October 8, 2020By Editor

Russia’s Covid-19 vaccine, the first in the world, will cost less than 1,000 rubles, or $13, per dose, says the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS). Despite a low price by Western standards, FAS believes the current price is steep. … Read More >Russia’s ‘Sputnik V’ Covid-19 vaccine will cost $13 a pop, officials hope price will quickly go down once production accelerates