February 16, 2021 – Page 3 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Turkish president accuses US of supporting Kurdish PKK ‘terrorists’ after 13 killed in Iraq

Posted on February 16, 2021February 16, 2021By Editor

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has accused the US of supporting PKK “terrorists” and other militant groups, dismissing America’s statement condemning the murder of thirteen Turks in Iraq as “ridiculous.” … Read More >Turkish president accuses US of supporting Kurdish PKK ‘terrorists’ after 13 killed in Iraq

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US apologizes to Ireland after American troops flout strict Covid-19 regulations during overnight stopover

Posted on February 16, 2021February 16, 2021By Editor

US officials have apologized to the Irish government after more than 50 military personnel broke Irish Covid-19 rules by spending a night at a Limerick hotel without supplying negative tests or filling in contact-tracing forms . … Read More >US apologizes to Ireland after American troops flout strict Covid-19 regulations during overnight stopover

Philippines denies trying to ‘extort’ US after Duterte demands Washington pay for its troops staying in the country

Posted on February 16, 2021February 16, 2021By Editor

The presidential spokesman has denied allegations that the government is trying to extort money from the US in exchange for a new Visiting Forces Agreement, but is upset that Washington gives more defense aid to other countries. … Read More >Philippines denies trying to ‘extort’ US after Duterte demands Washington pay for its troops staying in the country

Peru’s foreign minister becomes 2nd govt official to step down for receiving Covid-19 jab ahead of priority groups

Posted on February 16, 2021February 16, 2021By Editor

The foreign minister of Peru has resigned amid a very public scandal – which has also seen Health Minister Pilar Mazzetti step down – over politicians receiving Covid-19 vaccines long before they were given to healthcare workers. … Read More >Peru’s foreign minister becomes 2nd govt official to step down for receiving Covid-19 jab ahead of priority groups

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Google & Facebook ‘very close’ to striking deals with news orgs, Aussie treasurer says as media reform bill moves on

Posted on February 16, 2021February 16, 2021By Editor

There has been “great progress” in talks between US tech giants and Australia over legislation which would tip the balance of power in favor of news organizations. Google earlier threatened to stop its services over the bill. … Read More >Google & Facebook ‘very close’ to striking deals with news orgs, Aussie treasurer says as media reform bill moves on

South Korea rules out giving AstraZeneca vaccine to over-65s

Posted on February 16, 2021February 16, 2021By Editor

The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) announced on Monday that it will not give the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine to individuals over the age of 65 due to a lack of data. … Read More >South Korea rules out giving AstraZeneca vaccine to over-65s