December 10, 2020 – Page 3 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Bird Flu Detected in 8 Japanese Prefectures, Report Says

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The highly pathogenic H5 bird flu has been detected in eight Japanese prefectures, Japan’s media reported on Thursday. … Read More >Bird Flu Detected in 8 Japanese Prefectures, Report Says

UK

Britons to Face Ban From Travelling to EU Countries Starting 1 January

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The ban will come into force since the pandemic safety rules that allow free travel within the bloc will stop applying to the UK following the end of the Brexit transition period. … Read More >Britons to Face Ban From Travelling to EU Countries Starting 1 January

USA

US Marine Corps Willing to Equip Infantry Units With Drone Swarms, Report Says

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The desired technical upgrade is reportedly part of a shift towards confronting China, namely in the South China Sea, with a light and at the same time deadly infantry force, minimising the logistical burden for the units. … Read More >US Marine Corps Willing to Equip Infantry Units With Drone Swarms, Report Says

USA

Facebook Confident It Can Prevail Over US Government Anti-Trust Actions

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Facebook is confident it can overcome the anti-trust lawsuits filed by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 48 states, Vice President and General Counsel Jennifer Newstead said in a statement. … Read More >Facebook Confident It Can Prevail Over US Government Anti-Trust Actions

hinese Defense Ministry Denounces Potential $280 Million US Military Sale to Taiwan

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After news of yet another potential weapons sale from the United States to Taiwan, China’s Defense Ministry warned the US the move could only further damage relations between Washington and Beijing. … Read More >hinese Defense Ministry Denounces Potential $280 Million US Military Sale to Taiwan

USA

US Cryptocurrency Creator Faces Criminal Tax Evasion Charges

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The United States has unsealed an indictment against Amir Elmaani, who created the cryptocurrency Oyster Pearl, for tax evasion, the Justice Department said. … Read More >US Cryptocurrency Creator Faces Criminal Tax Evasion Charges

USA

Watch SpaceX’s Starship Prototype SN8 Explode During Attempted Landing

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The test flight to about 12 kilometres (40,000 feet) was conducted at SpaceX’s facility in Boca Chica, Texas, on Wednesday, and was initially going fine before something went wrong, apparently due to an engine malfunction. … Read More >Watch SpaceX’s Starship Prototype SN8 Explode During Attempted Landing

World

Contrary to climate alarmism and media coverage, reef islands are GROWING despite rising sea, says new study

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Against all odds, low-lying reef islands actually appear to be growing in some parts of the world, despite rising sea levels, increasing their footprint and defying doomsday predictions. … Read More >Contrary to climate alarmism and media coverage, reef islands are GROWING despite rising sea, says new study

Asian nations ‘won’t let anyone in without a vaccination,’ AirAsia CEO believes

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Speaking at a CAPA Center for Aviation event on Wednesday, AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes said that people traveling to Asian countries could be required to have received a Covid-19 vaccination before entry. … Read More >Asian nations ‘won’t let anyone in without a vaccination,’ AirAsia CEO believes

UAE approves China’s Sinopharm vaccine, says it has 86% efficacy against coronavirus

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The Health Ministry of the United Arab Emirates has registered an experimental coronavirus vaccine produced by China National Pharmaceutical Group (Sinopharm), after late-stage clinical trials showed it had 86 percent efficacy. … Read More >UAE approves China’s Sinopharm vaccine, says it has 86% efficacy against coronavirus