October 10, 2020 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

World

Libya’s UN-backed government warns of new offensive by rival Haftar forces, 2 months after truce was announced

Posted on October 10, 2020October 10, 2020By Editor

The Tripoli-based UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) has instructed its forces to brace for a possible attack by the rival army led by Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar on Friday. … Read More >Libya’s UN-backed government warns of new offensive by rival Haftar forces, 2 months after truce was announced

WATCH: ‘Huge waves of fire’ suddenly spread across Syrian countryside, sending rescue workers scrambling

Posted on October 10, 2020October 10, 2020By Editor

Firefighters and civil defense crews are scrambling to contain a massive blaze that erupted overnight in the Syrian countryside in the Latakia Governorate. A Syrian Army helicopter has been drafted in to assist the operation. … Read More >WATCH: ‘Huge waves of fire’ suddenly spread across Syrian countryside, sending rescue workers scrambling

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Spain declares state of emergency in Madrid region after judges overturn partial lockdown

Posted on October 10, 2020October 10, 2020By Editor

The Spanish government has declared a state of emergency in order to impose Covid-19 restrictions in the capital after a court struck down partial lockdown orders that included a ban on non-essential travel. … Read More >Spain declares state of emergency in Madrid region after judges overturn partial lockdown

Chinese military urges US to stop ‘provocative actions’ in South China Sea as USS John McCain enters disputed waters

Posted on October 10, 2020October 10, 2020By Editor

Beijing has called on the US to “restrict military operations in the sea and air” in the South China Sea and to refrain from provocation, after the US destroyer John S. McCain entered waters around the disputed Paracel Islands. … Read More >Chinese military urges US to stop ‘provocative actions’ in South China Sea as USS John McCain enters disputed waters

India tests its first anti-radiation missile capable of ‘neutralizing’ enemy’s air-defense setup – country’s MoD

Posted on October 10, 2020October 10, 2020By Editor

India’s military has announced that it successfully tested its first indigenous anti-radiation missile intended for use by the Indian Air Force (IAF) in the latest series of military hardware trials. … Read More >India tests its first anti-radiation missile capable of ‘neutralizing’ enemy’s air-defense setup – country’s MoD

EU

Merkel agrees stricter anti-coronavirus measures with German mayors

Posted on October 10, 2020October 10, 2020By Editor

Chancellor Angela Merkel and the mayors of Germany’s largest cities agreed on Friday to adopt stricter anti-coronavirus measures, including tighter rules on mask-wearing and curbs on private social gatherings. … Read More >Merkel agrees stricter anti-coronavirus measures with German mayors

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‘RIP restaurant industry’: Protesters in Paris stage mock funeral after bars & cafés ordered to close AGAIN (VIDEOS)

Posted on October 10, 2020October 10, 2020By Editor

Parisian restaurant and bar workers have taken to the streets carrying a mock coffin, an expression of their anger at new Covid-19 restrictions, which they say will kill off the whole industry. … Read More >‘RIP restaurant industry’: Protesters in Paris stage mock funeral after bars & cafés ordered to close AGAIN (VIDEOS)

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Beijing joins WHO-backed COVAX program to support initiative against ‘vaccine nationalism’

Posted on October 10, 2020October 10, 2020By Editor

China has become the 170th country to join the COVAX vaccine facility, which supports equitable access to Covid-19 vaccines to both rich and poor countries. … Read More >Beijing joins WHO-backed COVAX program to support initiative against ‘vaccine nationalism’

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Europe surpasses daily Covid-19 tally peak reached in spring, with 100,000 new infections recorded for first time

Posted on October 10, 2020October 10, 2020By Editor

More than 100,000 new Covid cases have been reported across Europe in one 24-hour period for the first time, as the continent struggles with the second wave of the virus and many nations record their highest-ever infection rates. … Read More >Europe surpasses daily Covid-19 tally peak reached in spring, with 100,000 new infections recorded for first time

4 killed, dozens injured in gas tank explosion in Beirut neighborhood (VIDEOS)

Posted on October 10, 2020October 10, 2020By Editor

The Lebanese capital Beirut has been rocked by a powerful blast after a diesel tank blew up in a densely-populated residential area. At least four people died and scores were injured in the explosion and subsequent fire. … Read More >4 killed, dozens injured in gas tank explosion in Beirut neighborhood (VIDEOS)