July 2021 – Page 46 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Journalism & Mass media

Pressed for answers on Syria cover-up, OPCW chief offers new lies and excuses

Posted on July 4, 2021July 4, 2021By Editor

Facing growing outcry, OPCW Director General Fernando Arias went before the UN and told new falsehoods about his organization’s Syria cover-up scandal — along with more disingenuous excuses to avoid addressing it. … Read More >Pressed for answers on Syria cover-up, OPCW chief offers new lies and excuses

Journalism & Mass media

Julian Assange spends 50th birthday in prison – Protesters demand freedom for WikiLeaks journalist

Posted on July 4, 2021July 4, 2021By Editor

Julian Assange turns 50 on July 3. Protesters rallied outside the US Department of Justice in Washington, DC, demanding the release of the imprisoned WikiLeaks journalist. … Read More >Julian Assange spends 50th birthday in prison – Protesters demand freedom for WikiLeaks journalist

World

Probe launched after Ukrainian man loses consciousness & dies just four hours after taking first dose of Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine

Posted on July 3, 2021July 3, 2021By Editor

Ukrainian health authorities are reviewing an incident in which a man died just hours after taking the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine. Five other patients who received injections from the same vial did not have any side effects … Read More >Probe launched after Ukrainian man loses consciousness & dies just four hours after taking first dose of Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine

Russia

‘We are living through an emergency’: Kremlin says tough new Covid-19 rules required as country grapples with rise in infections

Posted on July 3, 2021July 3, 2021By Editor

The Kremlin has said that harsh public health measures are absolutely necessary to save lives and protect people as Russia sees a steep Delta-variant driven rise in coronavirus cases and a record number of daily deaths, this week. … Read More >‘We are living through an emergency’: Kremlin says tough new Covid-19 rules required as country grapples with rise in infections

Russia

Russia must allow import of foreign Covid-19 vaccines like Pfizer & Moderna to meet needs, country’s main liberal party demands

Posted on July 3, 2021July 3, 2021By Editor

Despite there being four domestically developed coronavirus vaccines on offer, Russia should allow its citizens to receive jabs made by US and UK pharma giants, the leader of one of its most prominent political parties insists. … Read More >Russia must allow import of foreign Covid-19 vaccines like Pfizer & Moderna to meet needs, country’s main liberal party demands

World

Spreading ‘human rights’ at the tip of a bayonet: the LGBT agenda has now become a tool in Western foreign policy across the globe

Posted on July 3, 2021July 3, 2021By Editor

When it comes to issues of ‘human rights’ and individual liberties, every country in the world takes a different stance. Culture, religion, and nationality all play their roles, but now it’s clear the West wants to change this. … Read More >Spreading ‘human rights’ at the tip of a bayonet: the LGBT agenda has now become a tool in Western foreign policy across the globe

World

American taxpayers have now spent more than ONE BILLION dollars on arming Ukraine. But are they getting value for their money?

Posted on July 3, 2021July 3, 2021By Editor

In recent months, NATO forces have doubled down on their stand-off with Russia, with Ukraine at the epicenter. Massive military exercises are roaring ahead in Eastern Europe which only seem to be making the situation more tense. … Read More >American taxpayers have now spent more than ONE BILLION dollars on arming Ukraine. But are they getting value for their money?

Xi calls for ‘complete reunification’ with Taiwan as China celebrates centenary of its Communist Party

Posted on July 3, 2021July 3, 2021By Editor

Chinese leader Xi Jinping urged his compatriots to “smash” any attempts at independence from Taipei, calling for “reunification” with the island in an address marking the 100th anniversary of the ruling Communist Party. … Read More >Xi calls for ‘complete reunification’ with Taiwan as China celebrates centenary of its Communist Party

Kim Jong-un pledges to raise partnership with China to new level amid coronavirus challenges

Posted on July 3, 2021July 3, 2021By Editor

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has vowed to boost the “strategic” relationship with his main ally, China a day after scolding his own officials for the Covid-19 response. Beijing earlier promised to provide help if needed. … Read More >Kim Jong-un pledges to raise partnership with China to new level amid coronavirus challenges

EU

Germany’s CureVac jab shows only 48% effectiveness against Covid-19 in final stage of trial, driving stock plunge

Posted on July 3, 2021July 3, 2021By Editor

German biotech firm CureVac said its coronavirus vaccine showed just 48% efficacy against Covid-19 following its final analysis, marking only a slight improvement on the company’s last trial while sending its stock value tumbling. … Read More >Germany’s CureVac jab shows only 48% effectiveness against Covid-19 in final stage of trial, driving stock plunge