February 2021 – Page 42 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

‘If you want Visiting Forces Agreement, you have to pay!’: Philippines’ Duterte signals freebie for US is over

Posted on February 13, 2021February 13, 2021By Editor

The President of the Philippines has conceded that the “exigency” of the geopolitical situation makes the presence of US troops in the country a necessity, but warned Washington it won’t be getting anything for free this time. … Read More >‘If you want Visiting Forces Agreement, you have to pay!’: Philippines’ Duterte signals freebie for US is over

World

‘Grave concern’: France, Germany, and UK condemn Iran’s uranium metal production as ‘key step’ in building nukes

Posted on February 13, 2021February 13, 2021By Editor

The governments of France, Germany and the UK have jointly condemned Iran’s production of uranium metal, branding it a major step on the road to building atomic bombs, according to a joint statement released by the trio on Friday. … Read More >‘Grave concern’: France, Germany, and UK condemn Iran’s uranium metal production as ‘key step’ in building nukes

Russia

US state-run media RFE/RL fined $150,000 by Russia for failing to declare as ‘foreign agent’, says will appeal ‘unfair’ judgements

Posted on February 13, 2021February 13, 2021By Editor

US state-run broadcaster RFE/RL has been fined 11 million rubles ($150,000) by a Russian court after failing to declare on its network of websites that they are registered as “foreign agents” – a requirement by law. … Read More >US state-run media RFE/RL fined $150,000 by Russia for failing to declare as ‘foreign agent’, says will appeal ‘unfair’ judgements

Shows

The inequality crisis, the real unemployment rate, and space empire

Posted on February 13, 2021February 13, 2021By Editor

The richest people in the world have stolen trillions from average Americans over the last four decades. Lee Camp takes a look at the redistribution of wealth that our ruling class loves and what we can do about it. The rich have been stealing from the public coffers for too long and taking that money back isn’t a radical proposition. … Read More >The inequality crisis, the real unemployment rate, and space empire

Russia

In new twist, Putin tells private meeting that France’s Macron refused Russian request to see Navalny’s medical analysis — reports

Posted on February 13, 2021February 13, 2021By Editor

Russian President Vladimir Putin has revealed that the Kremlin asked Paris for evidence that opposition figure Alexey Navalny was poisoned, but French President Emmanuel Macron refused to provide it. … Read More >In new twist, Putin tells private meeting that France’s Macron refused Russian request to see Navalny’s medical analysis — reports

Business

US real loser of crackdown on Huawei, Professor Wolff tells Boom Bust

Posted on February 13, 2021February 13, 2021By Editor

The Biden administration should back off from the confrontation with Beijing, as targeting Chinese companies have not only proved ineffective, but may also backfire on US businesses, Professor Richard Wolff believes. … Read More >US real loser of crackdown on Huawei, Professor Wolff tells Boom Bust

USA

Charges DISMISSED against two Buffalo cops for ‘assault’ on 75-year-old protester who broke his skull in fall

Posted on February 13, 2021February 13, 2021By Editor

Two Buffalo, New York police officers escaped criminal charges for shoving an elderly man during last year’s George Floyd protests. Their indictment for breaking his skull prompted the resignation of the city’s riot police unit. … Read More >Charges DISMISSED against two Buffalo cops for ‘assault’ on 75-year-old protester who broke his skull in fall

USA

Project Veritas says Twitter locked its & founder O’Keefe’s accounts over Facebook ‘freezing comments’ video

Posted on February 13, 2021February 13, 2021By Editor

Twitter has reportedly locked conservative watchdog group Project Veritas and its founder, James O’Keefe, out of their accounts after they released a video confronting a Facebook official on his platform’s hate speech policies. … Read More >Project Veritas says Twitter locked its & founder O’Keefe’s accounts over Facebook ‘freezing comments’ video

USA

LA to temporarily close nation’s largest Covid-19 vaccine site & 4 other locations amid major shortages of Moderna jab

Posted on February 13, 2021February 13, 2021By Editor

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has said the city will briefly shutter five coronavirus vaccination sites – including the massive operation at Dodger Stadium – due to a lack of doses, calling the shortages an “enormous hurdle.” … Read More >LA to temporarily close nation’s largest Covid-19 vaccine site & 4 other locations amid major shortages of Moderna jab

So, how’s Covid-19 been for you? Not great, with over 40% of Brits in poor health or struggling financially, UK regulator says

Posted on February 13, 2021February 13, 2021By Editor

While half of the population has remained largely unaffected, a significant part has been hit hard by the pandemic, with many people forced to resort to food banks, a survey by the UK’s financial regulator has revealed. … Read More >So, how’s Covid-19 been for you? Not great, with over 40% of Brits in poor health or struggling financially, UK regulator says

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