March 2021 – Page 23 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Israelis gather for massive anti-Netanyahu protest days before election as PM faces corruption scandal (VIDEO)

Posted on March 22, 2021March 22, 2021By Editor

Tens of thousands took to the streets in Israel to protest Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership, only days before the country’s next election. … Read More >Israelis gather for massive anti-Netanyahu protest days before election as PM faces corruption scandal (VIDEO)

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Father of trans teen to be kept in jail after speaking to press about resisting hormone injections for his child

Posted on March 22, 2021March 22, 2021By Editor

A Canadian man, involved in a legal battle over his right to object to hormone treatment for his teenage trans child, has reportedly been jailed and denied bail for violating a gag order banning him from discussing the story. … Read More >Father of trans teen to be kept in jail after speaking to press about resisting hormone injections for his child

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WATCH Ukrainian presidential office in Kiev VANDALIZED by radicals protesting against sentence handed to notorious Neo-Nazi leader

Posted on March 22, 2021March 22, 2021By Editor

A crowd supporting a notorious Ukrainian far-right leader, sentenced to seven years in prison for the kidnapping of a politician, has vandalized the presidential office in Kiev as they demanded his release. No arrests were made. … Read More >WATCH Ukrainian presidential office in Kiev VANDALIZED by radicals protesting against sentence handed to notorious Neo-Nazi leader

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Protests in support of rapper jailed for glorifying terrorism & insulting monarchy continue in Spain (VIDEO)

Posted on March 22, 2021March 22, 2021By Editor

A new series of protests have been held across Spain in support of Catalan rapper Pablo Hasel, who has been jailed for praising terrorism and insulting the monarchy. … Read More >Protests in support of rapper jailed for glorifying terrorism & insulting monarchy continue in Spain (VIDEO)

Philippines accuses Beijing of ‘militarizing’ South China Sea with ‘provocative’ presence of 220 naval vessels

Posted on March 22, 2021March 22, 2021By Editor

The Philippines’ defense minister has called on Beijing to withdraw boats detected in the South China Sea, describing their presence in the disputed area as a violation of his nation’s maritime rights. … Read More >Philippines accuses Beijing of ‘militarizing’ South China Sea with ‘provocative’ presence of 220 naval vessels

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Native Americans vs The Line 3 Pipeline Expansion (Tara Houska)

Posted on March 22, 2021March 22, 2021By Editor

We speak to Tara Houska, tribal attorney and land defender, about the Line 3 Pipeline expansion, which would bring almost a million barrels of tar sands per day from Alberta, Canada to Wisconsin, US. … Read More >Native Americans vs The Line 3 Pipeline Expansion (Tara Houska)

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US & allies launch joint naval war games in Iran’s backyard

Posted on March 22, 2021March 22, 2021By Editor

The US, France, Belgium, and Japan are conducting a joint maritime exercise in the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman, with the French Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier strike group taking the lead. … Read More >US & allies launch joint naval war games in Iran’s backyard

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Germany’s Covid-19 restrictions may be extended amid rising cases, govt memo reportedly says

Posted on March 22, 2021March 22, 2021By Editor

According to a government memo obtained by several media outlets, German’s Federal Chancellery is planning to extend coronavirus lockdown restrictions for the next month. … Read More >Germany’s Covid-19 restrictions may be extended amid rising cases, govt memo reportedly says

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Vaccine nationalism? We can be accused of vaccine INTERNATIONALISM, EU commissioner says amid row over deliveries

Posted on March 22, 2021March 22, 2021By Editor

A top EU official has said that “everything is on the table” as Brussels examines vaccine production and distribution. The European Commission earlier threatened to ban AstraZeneca from sending its vaccine outside of the bloc. … Read More >Vaccine nationalism? We can be accused of vaccine INTERNATIONALISM, EU commissioner says amid row over deliveries

Children’s safety comes first: Israeli court defends right of school to bar unvaccinated, untested staff

Posted on March 22, 2021March 22, 2021By Editor

In a landmark precedent, an Israeli court has rejected a bid by a teacher’s aide who was looking to overturn a local council’s decision to bar her from work over her unwillingness to be vaccinated or tested for Covid-19. … Read More >Children’s safety comes first: Israeli court defends right of school to bar unvaccinated, untested staff