November 28, 2020 – Page 4 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Venezuelan Court Sentences Six Ex-Citgo Petroleum Officials on Corruption Charges

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The six were arrested by Venezuelan authorities during corporate meetings in Caracas back in 2017 and were charged with embezzlement, contract malfeasance and money laundering. … Read More >Venezuelan Court Sentences Six Ex-Citgo Petroleum Officials on Corruption Charges

Russia Not Ruling Out Biden Administration May Ditch ‘Deal of Century’, Deputy Foreign Minister Says

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Russia is not ruling out Joe Biden’s administration may potentially reject the so-called deal of the century on Palestinian-Israeli settlement, Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov said. … Read More >Russia Not Ruling Out Biden Administration May Ditch ‘Deal of Century’, Deputy Foreign Minister Says

Moscow Slams Pompeo’s Visit to Golan Heights as Neglect of International Law

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Russia sees the Golan Heights as territory occupied by Israel, and considers the Israeli settlements there to be constructed illegally, Zakharova reaffirmed at a briefing. … Read More >Moscow Slams Pompeo’s Visit to Golan Heights as Neglect of International Law

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Russian FM Lavrov blasts West for ‘attempts to interfere’ in Belarus & warns of ‘dirty methods’ related to ‘color revolutions’

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says Western countries are responsible for organizing riots in Belarus and giving financial support to opposition activists, while simultaneously placing ultimatums on both Minsk and Moscow. … Read More >Russian FM Lavrov blasts West for ‘attempts to interfere’ in Belarus & warns of ‘dirty methods’ related to ‘color revolutions’

Beijing slaps up to 212% tariffs on Australian wine in response to price-dumping

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Chinese regulators said on Friday they would start imposing heavy duties on Australian wines after finding preliminary evidence of dumping. The move comes amid deteriorating trade relations between Canberra and Beijing. … Read More >Beijing slaps up to 212% tariffs on Australian wine in response to price-dumping

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Lukashenko drops bombshell by announcing intention to leave Belarusian presidency once new constitution is adopted

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Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko will not be president of the country under a new constitution, he said in a surprise statement Friday. The news comes a day after Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov paid a visit to Minsk. … Read More >Lukashenko drops bombshell by announcing intention to leave Belarusian presidency once new constitution is adopted