January 2021 – Page 94 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

UK

Now that, after years of painstaking negotiations and political turmoil, Brexit’s really a done deal, here’s what happens next

Posted on January 3, 2021January 3, 2021By Editor

As the clock strikes 11pm in London on New Year’s Eve, the UK formally exits the EU – more than four years after British voters opted to leave, sparking political turmoil and terse talks over its future relationship with the EU. … Read More >Now that, after years of painstaking negotiations and political turmoil, Brexit’s really a done deal, here’s what happens next

USA

Amid crises and pandemic, Pelosi chooses to focus on new Congress rules that ELIMINATE ‘gendered terms’

Posted on January 3, 2021January 3, 2021By Editor

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has revealed that she intends to continue her party’s embrace of symbolic wokeness into the new year, with a rules package that eliminates “gendered terms” like “mother” and “father” from the House. … Read More >Amid crises and pandemic, Pelosi chooses to focus on new Congress rules that ELIMINATE ‘gendered terms’

USA

‘We want everything’: ‘Pelosi’s house’ defaced with ‘cancel rent’ graffiti & PIG’s head left in driveway (PHOTOS)

Posted on January 3, 2021January 3, 2021By Editor

A house reportedly owned by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been vandalized with Antifa symbols and slogans, demanding more social welfare. Photos circulated online show a pig’s head in a puddle of fake blood left at the gates. … Read More >‘We want everything’: ‘Pelosi’s house’ defaced with ‘cancel rent’ graffiti & PIG’s head left in driveway (PHOTOS)

USA

New York mayor celebrates New Year in Times Square… after telling everyone else to stay home

Posted on January 2, 2021January 2, 2021By Editor

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio danced into the new year in Times Square, despite telling residents to stay home due to Covid-19, making him the latest politician to be slammed for ‘do as I say, not as I do’ tactics. … Read More >New York mayor celebrates New Year in Times Square… after telling everyone else to stay home

USA

2020: The year that may have finally broken American politics, and perhaps the USA itself

Posted on January 2, 2021January 2, 2021By Editor

The political establishment that for four years sought to defeat the disruption called President Donald Trump is eager to return to the way things were before 2016. That may not be possible after the year that was 2020. … Read More >2020: The year that may have finally broken American politics, and perhaps the USA itself

USA

Mandatory Covid-19 vaccines? ‘Everything is on the table,’ says Dr. Fauci

Posted on January 2, 2021January 2, 2021By Editor

Dr. Anthony Fauci believes vaccinations against Covid-19 could be mandated by “individual institutions” and for travel, though he’s unsure if the vaccine prevents the spread and wants people to keep wearing masks. … Read More >Mandatory Covid-19 vaccines? ‘Everything is on the table,’ says Dr. Fauci

USA

Senate votes to override Trump’s veto of defense spending bill

Posted on January 2, 2021January 2, 2021By Editor

The Senate joined the House of Representatives on Friday by overriding President Donald Trump’s veto of a $740 billion annual spending bill with a 81-13 vote, reaching the two thirds majority needed. … Read More >Senate votes to override Trump’s veto of defense spending bill

Silver lining of the crisis: White metal outshines gold amid best decade for precious metals

Posted on January 2, 2021January 2, 2021By Editor

While the pandemic year brought the biggest gains in 10 years for both safe haven gold and its metal counterpart, silver, the latter has managed to outperform bullion in 2020. … Read More >Silver lining of the crisis: White metal outshines gold amid best decade for precious metals

EU

At least 30 cars TORCHED in Strasbourg, France, as rioters go on annual New Year’s violence spree (VIDEOS)

Posted on January 2, 2021By Editor

Dozens of vehicles were set ablaze across Strasbourg, after groups of vandals flouted an 8pm curfew order, taking to the streets for a fiery New Year’s Eve custom that’s seen hundreds of cars torched over previous holidays. … Read More >At least 30 cars TORCHED in Strasbourg, France, as rioters go on annual New Year’s violence spree (VIDEOS)

EU

Multiple Bundeswehr vehicles ‘extensively damaged’ during suspected arson attack in Leipzig

Posted on January 2, 2021January 2, 2021By Editor

Several off-road military vehicles caught fire overnight in German city of Leipzig. The cars have sustained heavy damage, according to local police, who suspect a deliberate arson attack caused the blaze. … Read More >Multiple Bundeswehr vehicles ‘extensively damaged’ during suspected arson attack in Leipzig