May 2, 2021 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

World

Ukraine nationalists march through Odessa on 7th anniversary of post-coup massacre in which dozens were burned alive

Posted on May 2, 2021May 2, 2021By Editor

While Odessa was mourning the victims of the 2014 clashes and deadly fire, hundreds of Ukrainian nationalists staged a march in the center of the city, carrying banners of right-wing groups and chanting extremist slogans. … Read More >Ukraine nationalists march through Odessa on 7th anniversary of post-coup massacre in which dozens were burned alive

First batch of Russia’s Sputnik V Covid-19 jabs delivered to India as country expands its vaccine drive to entire adult population

Posted on May 2, 2021May 2, 2021By Editor

India has received its first batch of the Russian-made Sputnik V jab. Heavily hit by a new wave of Covid-19 infections, the country has expanded its vaccination drive in a bid to inoculate its entire adult population. … Read More >First batch of Russia’s Sputnik V Covid-19 jabs delivered to India as country expands its vaccine drive to entire adult population

World

West turns a blind eye to march honoring WW2 Nazi ‘SS’ in Kiev: Ukraine may not be a fascist state, but it has a fascism problem

Posted on May 2, 2021May 2, 2021By Editor

Wednesday’s march in memory of the 14th SS Division ‘Galicia’ in downtown Kiev demonstrated not so much that Ukraine is a fascist state as that its leaders are guilty of turning a blind eye to the far right and of exploiting it. … Read More >West turns a blind eye to march honoring WW2 Nazi ‘SS’ in Kiev: Ukraine may not be a fascist state, but it has a fascism problem

Russia

By firing ‘bullets & shells’ at breakaway eastern regions, Ukraine is undermining own calls for unity, Russian UN envoy claims

Posted on May 2, 2021May 2, 2021By Editor

One of Russia’s top diplomats has argued that Kiev is undermining any hopes it may have of reconciliation with the self-declared breakaway Donbass republics by continuing to engage in bloody fighting and hostilities in the region. … Read More >By firing ‘bullets & shells’ at breakaway eastern regions, Ukraine is undermining own calls for unity, Russian UN envoy claims

EU

‘Blind destructive rage’: At least 93 police officers injured, more than 350 protesters arrested during chaotic May Day in Berlin

Posted on May 2, 2021May 2, 2021By Editor

May Day celebrations in Germany’s capital devolved into rioting, with burning barricades and scuffles between protesters and police. Nearly 100 officers were injured in the skirmishes, local security officials said on Sunday. … Read More >‘Blind destructive rage’: At least 93 police officers injured, more than 350 protesters arrested during chaotic May Day in Berlin

World

Australia proposes teaching FIVE-YEAR-OLDS about cybersecurity, while culling 20% of existing curriculum

Posted on May 2, 2021May 2, 2021By Editor

The latest draft of Australia’s proposed primary school curriculum includes lengthy descriptions of cybersecurity education for kids aged five to 16 and how the government plans to help them navigate an increasingly online world. … Read More >Australia proposes teaching FIVE-YEAR-OLDS about cybersecurity, while culling 20% of existing curriculum

EU

WATCH chaos gripping Paris as violence & vandalism mark May Day protest

Posted on May 2, 2021May 2, 2021By Editor

Lawlessness swept over the streets of Paris on Saturday, with left-wing protesters smashing windows and lobbing stones and fireworks at riot police. The cops have responded in kind, charging and clubbing the rioters. … Read More >WATCH chaos gripping Paris as violence & vandalism mark May Day protest

Beijing sends aircraft carrier group to disputed South China Sea, vows to ‘uphold national sovereignty & security’

Posted on May 2, 2021May 2, 2021By Editor

China has dispatched an aircraft carrier strike group into the disputed South China Sea for “routine” drills. The deployment comes shortly after another Chinese carrier group left the troubled region. … Read More >Beijing sends aircraft carrier group to disputed South China Sea, vows to ‘uphold national sovereignty & security’

Like ‘15 days to slow the spread?’ Fauci advises India to SHUT DOWN country ‘for a few weeks’ amid record Covid-19 surge

Posted on May 2, 2021May 2, 2021By Editor

Dr. Anthony Fauci is weighing in on India’s record-breaking Covid-19 surge, but some of his advice sounds much like the early 2020 prescription that failed to prevent the US from posting the world’s highest virus death toll. … Read More >Like ‘15 days to slow the spread?’ Fauci advises India to SHUT DOWN country ‘for a few weeks’ amid record Covid-19 surge

Skies above Kabul turn red as gas station catches fire outside Afghan capital (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

Posted on May 2, 2021May 2, 2021By Editor

A major fire broke out at a gas station north of the Afghan capital on Saturday, engulfing several fuel trucks and causing power outages in some parts of the city. The incident happened amid the rise of violence in the country. … Read More >Skies above Kabul turn red as gas station catches fire outside Afghan capital (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)