February 2021 – Page 54 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Morgan Stanley shrugs off anti-Russian sanctions risks & bets on stronger ruble

Posted on February 8, 2021February 8, 2021By Editor

The Russian ruble has hit a two-week high against the US dollar and the euro, buoyed by rising oil prices and a positive outlook for the market, with Morgan Stanley expecting the currency to extend gains. … Read More >Morgan Stanley shrugs off anti-Russian sanctions risks & bets on stronger ruble

Videos

Parler | The great American firewall emerging

Posted on February 8, 2021February 8, 2021By Editor

Censored by online giants after provoking the ire of the US establishment, #Parler has found unlikely technical support from a Russian company. RT’s Konstantin Rozhkov speaks to Russian tech firm that came to Parler’s rescue after #BigTech #censorship. … Read More >Parler | The great American firewall emerging

Middle East

WATCH: Orthodox Jews defy health protocols & clash with Israeli police at funeral of rabbi who died of Covid-19

Posted on February 8, 2021February 8, 2021By Editor

Members of Israel’s Orthodox Jewish community took down metal barriers and clashed with police at the funeral of a senior rabbi who passed away due to Covid-19. … Read More >WATCH: Orthodox Jews defy health protocols & clash with Israeli police at funeral of rabbi who died of Covid-19

WHO official thanks Britain for taking risk with ‘first dose first’ vaccination, calls on it to share its stockpile with needy

Posted on February 8, 2021February 8, 2021By Editor

The WHO’s Covid-19 envoy has praised ‘brave’ Britain for trying an experimental vaccination regimen and proving its viability. The UK should think about sharing some of its stocks with poorer nations soon, he also suggested. … Read More >WHO official thanks Britain for taking risk with ‘first dose first’ vaccination, calls on it to share its stockpile with needy

‘It would be discriminatory’: UK vaccine minister says government is NOT planning Covid vaccine passport

Posted on February 8, 2021February 8, 2021By Editor

Covid-19 Vaccine Deployment Minister Nadhim Zahawi denied claims that the UK government is planning to introduce a “vaccine passport” detailing which Brits have been vaccinated and which haven’t, calling the idea “discriminatory.” … Read More >‘It would be discriminatory’: UK vaccine minister says government is NOT planning Covid vaccine passport

USA

Biden puts US in standoff with Iran, says sanctions won’t be lifted until country stops enriching uranium

Posted on February 8, 2021February 8, 2021By Editor

In a new excerpt from his pre-Super Bowl interview, President Joe Biden made it clear there is no chance of the US lifting sanctions on Iran unless they “stop enriching uranium first,” a step Tehran is not willing to take. … Read More >Biden puts US in standoff with Iran, says sanctions won’t be lifted until country stops enriching uranium

USA

‘Shoot his ass!’ Maryland driver goads deputy sheriff as he unloads clip into stick-swinging assailant (GRAPHIC VIDEO)

Posted on February 8, 2021February 8, 2021By Editor

An incident in Maryland in which a driver attacked a deputy sheriff with a stick before being shot to death was caught on film by a witness. The man can be heard calling on the deputy to use his gun. … Read More >‘Shoot his ass!’ Maryland driver goads deputy sheriff as he unloads clip into stick-swinging assailant (GRAPHIC VIDEO)

Shows

Bernie Sanders’ son Levi: No excuse for not passing ‘Medicare For All’ under Joe Biden

Posted on February 8, 2021February 8, 2021By Editor

We speak to Levi Sanders, son of US Senator and former presidential candidate Bernie Sanders. He discusses the need for ‘Medicare For All’ amid the coronavirus pandemic, why Joe Biden’s coziness with donors means he is not in touch with what is happening in America, Biden’s foreign policy direction and pledge to end support for the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen … Read More >Bernie Sanders’ son Levi: No excuse for not passing ‘Medicare For All’ under Joe Biden

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