March 12, 2021 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

EU court challenge mounted by Poland & Hungary over budget law amid bloc’s probe into alleged media crackdowns

Posted on March 12, 2021March 12, 2021By Editor

Hungary and Poland have filed complaints with the European Court of Justice (ECJ) over a new EU regulation allowing the 27-state bloc to withhold funding from member countries deemed to be bending the rule of law. … Read More >EU court challenge mounted by Poland & Hungary over budget law amid bloc’s probe into alleged media crackdowns

Asia & Pacific

Military will stay in power for ‘certain time’ then hold elections, says Myanmar junta while accusing ousted Suu Kyi of corruption

Posted on March 12, 2021March 12, 2021By Editor

Myanmar’s military council has said it will hold elections and hand over control when an unspecified period of time has elapsed – but it also made fresh claims that former leader Aung San Suu Kyi had been involved in corruption. … Read More >Military will stay in power for ‘certain time’ then hold elections, says Myanmar junta while accusing ousted Suu Kyi of corruption

EU urges Britain to repair ties as it plans to sue London over N. Ireland and accuses Johnson of hogging vaccines

Posted on March 12, 2021March 12, 2021By Editor

The EU’s ambassador to London has called on the British government to stop trying to “score points” against Brussels and seek to repair ties following the UK’s exit from the 27-nation economic bloc. … Read More >EU urges Britain to repair ties as it plans to sue London over N. Ireland and accuses Johnson of hogging vaccines

Shows

Bitcoin’s only use is to hold on to it and hope – economist

Posted on March 12, 2021March 12, 2021By Editor

The cryptocurrency craze is promising to bring about a new financial revolution while critics argue whether this gamble is worthwhile. We talk about this with Peter Schiff, stockbroker, chief economist and global strategist at Euro Pacific Capital. … Read More >Bitcoin’s only use is to hold on to it and hope – economist

3rd German lawmaker in a week resigns from Merkel’s coalition over Covid face mask procurement controversy

Posted on March 12, 2021March 12, 2021By Editor

Germany’s face mask procurement scandal claimed another victim on Thursday, as a third MP quit the government over dramatic revelations threatening to derail Chancellor Angela Merkel’s party ahead of Sunday’s regional elections. … Read More >3rd German lawmaker in a week resigns from Merkel’s coalition over Covid face mask procurement controversy

World

Toronto City Council meeting descends into chaos as staffer vulgarly voices frustration on hot mic (VIDEOS)

Posted on March 12, 2021March 12, 2021By Editor

At a Toronto City Council Zoom meeting, one unlucky official was caught on a hot mic cursing and expressing his frustration after a whopping 11 hours of deliberation. … Read More >Toronto City Council meeting descends into chaos as staffer vulgarly voices frustration on hot mic (VIDEOS)

France says it is easing Covid travel restrictions for seven non-EU states

Posted on March 12, 2021March 12, 2021By Editor

The French government will ease travel restrictions for people coming in from seven non-EU nations, officials said on Thursday, adding there was no “compelling reason” for extra Covid rules to apply to the shortlist of countries. … Read More >France says it is easing Covid travel restrictions for seven non-EU states

Asia & Pacific

South Korean PM ‘declares war on property crime’ amid growing insider speculation scandal at government’s state-owned housing corp

Posted on March 12, 2021March 12, 2021By Editor

South Korean Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun declared a “war on property crime” on Thursday amid a growing investigation into insider speculation by government employees at the country’s state-owned housing corporation. … Read More >South Korean PM ‘declares war on property crime’ amid growing insider speculation scandal at government’s state-owned housing corp

Russia

Roll on to Red Square! Russia set to showcase next-gen T-14 Armata battle tanks in military parade marking defeat of Nazi Germany

Posted on March 12, 2021March 12, 2021By Editor

One of the world’s most advanced armored vehicles is on track to be showcased to the public this spring in Moscow as part of Russia’s celebrations honoring the Soviet Union’s victory in WWII, its manufacturers have confirmed. … Read More >Roll on to Red Square! Russia set to showcase next-gen T-14 Armata battle tanks in military parade marking defeat of Nazi Germany

Shows

Binging away 2020: Has your TV been watching YOU?

Posted on March 12, 2021March 12, 2021By Editor

A year in home isolation has fueled copious hours of streaming. But while we’ve been glued to our smart TVs, have THEY been watching US? Legal and media analyst Lionel discusses whether your living room centerpiece could in fact be surveilling you. … Read More >Binging away 2020: Has your TV been watching YOU?

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