March 2021 – Page 64 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Scandal over face mask business deals forces German MP from Angela Merkel’s party to quit

Posted on March 8, 2021March 8, 2021By Editor

German MP Nikolas Löbel, a member of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s CDU party, will quit parliament and not seek re-election. The reason? A series of deals on protective face masks that landed Löbel around €250,000. … Read More >Scandal over face mask business deals forces German MP from Angela Merkel’s party to quit

World

500 injured, at least 15 killed after multiple explosions level military base in Equatorial Guinea’s largest city (VIDEOS)

Posted on March 8, 2021March 8, 2021By Editor

Four explosions have rocked a military base in Bata, Equatorial Guinea, killing at least 15 people. Videos show the devastation, and civilians fleeing, as local media report hospitals are overwhelmed with hundreds of injured. … Read More >500 injured, at least 15 killed after multiple explosions level military base in Equatorial Guinea’s largest city (VIDEOS)

Lyon burns for 3rd night in a row, as unrest and violence continues (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

Posted on March 8, 2021March 8, 2021By Editor

At least five people were arrested, two cars incinerated, one police car damaged, as street furniture and public bins were also destroyed, in the third consecutive night of violence in the French city of Lyon. … Read More >Lyon burns for 3rd night in a row, as unrest and violence continues (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

Asia & Pacific

South Korean government investigates 7 deaths that followed Covid-19 vaccination with AstraZeneca’s jab

Posted on March 8, 2021March 8, 2021By Editor

South Korea finished its first week of rolling out long-awaited Covid-19 inoculations in the country with thousands of suspected adverse reactions to AstraZeneca’s vaccine, seven of which resulted in deaths. … Read More >South Korean government investigates 7 deaths that followed Covid-19 vaccination with AstraZeneca’s jab

‘Kurz must go’: Austrians lash out at govt as thousands of anti-lockdown demonstrators march through Vienna (VIDEO)

Posted on March 8, 2021March 8, 2021By Editor

Thousands of protesters flooded Austria’s capital amid growing anger over the government’s remaining coronavirus restrictions. The rally resulted in scuffles and several arrests, according to reports. … Read More >‘Kurz must go’: Austrians lash out at govt as thousands of anti-lockdown demonstrators march through Vienna (VIDEO)

World

China’s FM hails joint effort by Beijing and Moscow to fight ‘political virus’ and ensure global stability

Posted on March 8, 2021March 8, 2021By Editor

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has hailed Beijing-Moscow cooperation as playing a critical role in maintaining international stability, adding that the two nations were starting a new chapter in bilateral relations. … Read More >China’s FM hails joint effort by Beijing and Moscow to fight ‘political virus’ and ensure global stability

Shows

The Myanmar coup: Everything you need to know (UN Special Rapporteur Tom Andrews)

Posted on March 8, 2021March 8, 2021By Editor

On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to the UN special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar. He discusses the background behind the military coup against State Counsellor of Myanmar Aung San Suu Kyi, the political history of modern Myanmar, how the status quo before the coup was not democratic … Read More >The Myanmar coup: Everything you need to know (UN Special Rapporteur Tom Andrews)

Asia & Pacific

India threatens to jail Facebook, WhatsApp & Twitter staff over refusal to wipe data that ‘undermines national security’ – reports

Posted on March 8, 2021March 8, 2021By Editor

Indian authorities have reportedly given an ultimatum to US social media platforms, threatening jail time for their local employees if the companies continue to ignore official takedown requests against “damaging” information. … Read More >India threatens to jail Facebook, WhatsApp & Twitter staff over refusal to wipe data that ‘undermines national security’ – reports

EU to seek AstraZeneca doses from US amid Covid-19 vaccine supply shortfalls – media

Posted on March 8, 2021March 8, 2021By Editor

The European Union will reportedly ask Washington to allow the export of millions of doses of AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine as Brussels struggles with supply shortages. … Read More >EU to seek AstraZeneca doses from US amid Covid-19 vaccine supply shortfalls – media

Middle East

Saudi Arabia to lift most Covid-19 restrictions on Sunday – state media

Posted on March 8, 2021March 8, 2021By Editor

Restaurants, shopping centers, and gyms will reopen in Saudi Arabia on Sunday in a major easing of coronavirus restrictions by the Gulf nation, a government source told state-run SPA news agency. … Read More >Saudi Arabia to lift most Covid-19 restrictions on Sunday – state media

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