March 17, 2021 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Taking the p**s: Statue of Netanyahu relieving himself appears in Tel Aviv as Israelis head to polls (PHOTOS)

Posted on March 17, 2021March 17, 2021By Editor

A statue showing Benjamin Netanyahu crouching and seemingly urinating has been erected in Tel Aviv a week before the Israeli prime minister faces his fourth election in two years. … Read More >Taking the p**s: Statue of Netanyahu relieving himself appears in Tel Aviv as Israelis head to polls (PHOTOS)

Taiwan bolsters military presence in South China Sea, says Beijing is ‘capable of starting war’

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Taiwan has bolstered its military presence in the disputed South China Sea, as the US approved the export of submarine technology for the island’s fleet, the newly appointed defense minister has said. … Read More >Taiwan bolsters military presence in South China Sea, says Beijing is ‘capable of starting war’

Syrian air defenses respond to ‘Israeli aggression,’ intercept ‘multiple missiles’ over Damascus – state TV

Posted on March 17, 2021March 17, 2021By Editor

Syria’s air defenses were activated in response to an alleged ‘Israeli airstrike’ in the Damascus countryside in the south of the country, state media reported, claiming that several ‘hostile projectiles’ were shot down. … Read More >Syrian air defenses respond to ‘Israeli aggression,’ intercept ‘multiple missiles’ over Damascus – state TV

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‘My camera against your baton’: Protesters rally in Paris as Senate debates controversial bill aimed at protecting police (VIDEO)

Posted on March 17, 2021March 17, 2021By Editor

Protesters denounced a controversial bill aimed at protecting the identity of police officers as they rallied outside the French Senate building in Paris on Tuesday. The government has affirmed its support for the legislation. … Read More >‘My camera against your baton’: Protesters rally in Paris as Senate debates controversial bill aimed at protecting police (VIDEO)

Israel spent $788mn on Covid-19 vaccines, paying much more per dose than US & EU, health ministry data suggests

Posted on March 17, 2021March 17, 2021By Editor

Israel has paid a hefty price for its pacy Covid-19 immunization drive, with the health ministry saying that it has already spent $788 million on vaccines against coronavirus – and is set to dish out the same again if necessary. … Read More >Israel spent $788mn on Covid-19 vaccines, paying much more per dose than US & EU, health ministry data suggests

Iran blasts Johnson’s ‘utter hypocrisy’ for ‘concerns’ over Tehran plutonium risk after PM announces UK nuke warhead increase

Posted on March 17, 2021March 17, 2021By Editor

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been branded a hypocrite by Iran’s foreign minister for raising concerns of the risk of Tehran developing nuclear weapons minutes after announcing an expansion to the UK’s own nuke arsenal. … Read More >Iran blasts Johnson’s ‘utter hypocrisy’ for ‘concerns’ over Tehran plutonium risk after PM announces UK nuke warhead increase

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Dutch security agency says 1,200 ‘vulnerable’ Microsoft servers affected by security loophole as data stolen, emails sold online

Posted on March 17, 2021March 17, 2021By Editor

Some 1,200 Microsoft email servers in the Netherlands are almost certainly infected, the country’s National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) said on Tuesday, as it urged companies to update their software and assess the damage. … Read More >Dutch security agency says 1,200 ‘vulnerable’ Microsoft servers affected by security loophole as data stolen, emails sold online

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Dutch hospitals on ‘code black’ standby for beds as Netherlands sees biggest Covid-19 infection rise since 2020

Posted on March 17, 2021March 17, 2021By Editor

The Netherlands has seen its sharpest weekly rise in new Covid-19 infections since December, Dutch health officials reported on Tuesday, as a minister warned that hospitals were preparing for having more patients than beds. … Read More >Dutch hospitals on ‘code black’ standby for beds as Netherlands sees biggest Covid-19 infection rise since 2020

Tens of thousands protest arrest of Bolivia’s ex-president Anez over role in 2019 coup (VIDEOS)

Posted on March 17, 2021March 17, 2021By Editor

Huge crowds supporting Bolivia’s ex-president, Jeanine Anez, took to the streets across the country late on Monday to protest her arrest for being involved in a 2019 coup that deposed long-time leader Evo Morales. … Read More >Tens of thousands protest arrest of Bolivia’s ex-president Anez over role in 2019 coup (VIDEOS)

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Covid party pooper: Irish ministers urge people to ditch the booze while toasting St Patrick’s Day amid pandemic

Posted on March 17, 2021March 17, 2021By Editor

For the millions around the world who claim Irish heritage, March 17 is a day to celebrate all things green, down some alcohol and say cheers to St. Patrick – but Irish ministers are calling for more sober celebrations this year. … Read More >Covid party pooper: Irish ministers urge people to ditch the booze while toasting St Patrick’s Day amid pandemic