January 2021 – Page 14 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Facebook BLOCKS Israeli PM Netanyahu’s chatbot over ‘offending post’

Posted on January 27, 2021January 27, 2021By Editor

Facebook has suspended a chatbot used by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, which asked unvaccinated seniors to give it their phone number for a potential ‘surprise’ call from the PM. … Read More >Facebook BLOCKS Israeli PM Netanyahu’s chatbot over ‘offending post’

Russia

Moscow is testing FLYING taxis (PHOTOS + VIDEOS)

Posted on January 27, 2021January 27, 2021By Editor

Moscow may get its first drone taxis as early as in 2023-2025. In the meantime, they are being tested at an indoor stadium. … Read More >Moscow is testing FLYING taxis (PHOTOS + VIDEOS)

USA

Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell claims HIS plea deal protects HER from prosecution on sex trafficking charges

Posted on January 27, 2021January 27, 2021By Editor

Ghislaine Maxwell, the British socialite and alleged madam for Jeffrey Epstein, has petitioned the judge to throw out her case, citing a plea deal the pedophile secured in 2008 that she claims renders her immune from prosecution. … Read More >Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell claims HIS plea deal protects HER from prosecution on sex trafficking charges

Russia

Minors as young as nine lured into Navalny’s illegal demonstrations, says ombudsperson

Posted on January 27, 2021January 27, 2021By Editor

Unauthorized protests backing detained Russian blogger Alexey Navalny were held in Moscow and other major Russian cities on January 23 … Read More >Minors as young as nine lured into Navalny’s illegal demonstrations, says ombudsperson

India starts licensing production of the Russian AK-203

Posted on January 27, 2021January 27, 2021By Editor

India is about to launch licensed production of Russian Kalashnikov’s AK-203 assault rifles. The manufacturing process will be conducted at a plant in Korva (Uttar Pradesh). … Read More >India starts licensing production of the Russian AK-203

EU

Unrest erupts in Dutch cities for third night in a row in pushback against Covid curbs

Posted on January 27, 2021January 27, 2021By Editor

Anti-lockdown riots have broken out for the third consecutive night in the Netherlands, with fires lit, police vehicles burned, and windows smashed. Police have vowed to crack down on the lawlessness. … Read More >Unrest erupts in Dutch cities for third night in a row in pushback against Covid curbs

Russia

Woman kicked in stomach by riot cop during St. Petersburg protests backtracks on forgiveness of offender, says was confused

Posted on January 27, 2021January 27, 2021By Editor

A woman who ended up in hospital after being kicked in the stomach by a riot cop during protests in St. Petersburg on Saturday says forgiving her offender was a mistake and she only did it due to confusion and her soft nature. … Read More >Woman kicked in stomach by riot cop during St. Petersburg protests backtracks on forgiveness of offender, says was confused

USA

Pro-Trump ‘WalkAway’ campaign founder Brandon Straka arrested by FBI on federal charges linked to Capitol riot

Posted on January 27, 2021January 27, 2021By Editor

Brandon Straka, founder of a campaign encouraging Democrats to flee their party, has been arrested on three federal charges over his alleged role in the Capitol Hill riot, after the FBI followed up on a tip from a relative. … Read More >Pro-Trump ‘WalkAway’ campaign founder Brandon Straka arrested by FBI on federal charges linked to Capitol riot

India set to greenlight Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine ‘in next few weeks’ for local use & export, country’s ambassador tells RT

Posted on January 26, 2021By Editor

Russia’s Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine could be approved for use in India within weeks, the country’s Russian ambassador DB Venkatesh Varma told RT. The envoy said he has received the first dose himself and feels ”perfectly well.” … Read More >India set to greenlight Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine ‘in next few weeks’ for local use & export, country’s ambassador tells RT

World

Canadian lawmakers demand Trudeau labels Proud Boys ‘TERRORIST entity’ in unanimous motion on ‘hate groups’

Posted on January 26, 2021January 26, 2021By Editor

Canada’s parliament has unanimously passed a motion urging the federal government to label the Proud Boys a “terrorist” organization, accusing the right-wing group of using violence and preaching “hate.” … Read More >Canadian lawmakers demand Trudeau labels Proud Boys ‘TERRORIST entity’ in unanimous motion on ‘hate groups’