August 2021 – Page 35 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

‘Symbol of Russian national character’ Averina was victim of ‘political games’ in Olympic medal row, claims State Duma sports boss

Posted on August 9, 2021August 9, 2021By Editor

A Russian politician on the country’s sports committee has said gymnast Dina Averina was a victim of “political games” when she was controversially denied a gold medal at the Olympic Games. … Read More >‘Symbol of Russian national character’ Averina was victim of ‘political games’ in Olympic medal row, claims State Duma sports boss

Business

Low-income households to bear the brunt of all-electric homes

Posted on August 9, 2021August 9, 2021By Editor

Switching from natural gas to electricity for US homes will result in higher energy bills, which will impact mostly low-income households, new research showed on Thursday. … Read More >Low-income households to bear the brunt of all-electric homes

Business

Russia’s foreign exchange reserves grow by more than $9 billion in July

Posted on August 9, 2021August 9, 2021By Editor

Russia’s gold and foreign currency holdings grew by more than 1.5% last month and amounted to $601 billion, according to the latest data published by the country’s central bank. … Read More >Russia’s foreign exchange reserves grow by more than $9 billion in July

Mayhem on streets of Berlin: Anti-lockdown protests turn into violent scuffles with police in Germany, 600 arrested (VIDEOS)

Posted on August 9, 2021August 9, 2021By Editor

Berlin witnessed chaotic scenes and violent brawls on Sunday as riot police sought to forcefully disperse anti-lockdown rallies that had been banned by authorities, after thousands took to the streets of the German capital. … Read More >Mayhem on streets of Berlin: Anti-lockdown protests turn into violent scuffles with police in Germany, 600 arrested (VIDEOS)

Latin America

Union declares strike in world’s LARGEST copper mine in Chile after labor negotiations fail

Posted on August 9, 2021August 9, 2021By Editor

A labor union has voted to approve a strike at Escondida, the world’s largest copper mine, located in the Atacama Desert, Chile, where the miners are demanding better work conditions and benefits during the pandemic. … Read More >Union declares strike in world’s LARGEST copper mine in Chile after labor negotiations fail

Shows

CIA whistleblower Jeffrey Sterling BLASTS jailing of drone informant Daniel Hale

Posted on August 9, 2021August 9, 2021By Editor

n this episode of Going Underground, we speak to CIA whistleblower Jeffrey Sterling. He discusses the growing tensions between the US, Israel and Iran in the Persian Gulf, official leaks versus unofficial ‘frowned upon’ leaks, the weaponisation of the Espionage Act against himself and Daniel Hale, the man who revealed the shocking civilian casualties of the US drone program … Read More >CIA whistleblower Jeffrey Sterling BLASTS jailing of drone informant Daniel Hale

Russia

Putin Pledges Russia Will Ensure Security in Persian Gulf, Atlantic Amid Growing Piracy

Posted on August 9, 2021August 9, 2021By Editor

The statement follows at least two people dying after the MV Mercer Street, a Liberian-flagged tanker, was attacked by unknown assailants off the coast of Oman on 30 July. … Read More >Putin Pledges Russia Will Ensure Security in Persian Gulf, Atlantic Amid Growing Piracy

Asia & Pacific

Cambodia to launch Covid booster-shot program mixing AstraZeneca’s jab with Chinese vaccines

Posted on August 9, 2021August 9, 2021By Editor

The Cambodian prime minister has announced that his country is rolling out a third-dose booster scheme, using either a Chinese shot or a British jab. Frontline workers will be the first to receive the follow-up injection. … Read More >Cambodia to launch Covid booster-shot program mixing AstraZeneca’s jab with Chinese vaccines

Shows

CrossTalk Bullhorns, HOME EDITION: Illiberal liberals

Posted on August 9, 2021August 9, 2021By Editor

Liberals today show their true face. The mask is off and what do we see? The new McCarthyism. They are proud of their illiberalism. And Tucker Carlson on his journey and coverage of Hungary’s Viktor Orban. The liberal establishment will probably never recover! … Read More >CrossTalk Bullhorns, HOME EDITION: Illiberal liberals

‘Flag worth defending’: Swedish Army places front-page newspaper ad ahead of Stockholm Pride, triggering debate online

Posted on August 9, 2021August 9, 2021By Editor

The Swedish Armed Forces have paid for a pro-LGBTQ ad in one of the country’s leading newspapers, featuring soldiers standing beneath a rainbow flag. The campaign has provoked some fiery discussions online. … Read More >‘Flag worth defending’: Swedish Army places front-page newspaper ad ahead of Stockholm Pride, triggering debate online

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