Politicians – Page 115 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

4 arrested in international investigation over attempted $10mn extortion of senior Iraqi politician

Posted on February 27, 2021February 27, 2021By Editor

Four individuals have been detained in morning raids conducted at homes in Canada and Australia, after they attempted to extort a senior Iraqi politician in what authorities described as a year-long campaign of intimidation. … Read More >4 arrested in international investigation over attempted $10mn extortion of senior Iraqi politician

Latin America

Peru’s foreign minister becomes 2nd govt official to step down for receiving Covid-19 jab ahead of priority groups

Posted on February 16, 2021February 16, 2021By Editor

The foreign minister of Peru has resigned amid a very public scandal – which has also seen Health Minister Pilar Mazzetti step down – over politicians receiving Covid-19 vaccines long before they were given to healthcare workers. … Read More >Peru’s foreign minister becomes 2nd govt official to step down for receiving Covid-19 jab ahead of priority groups

Shows

War against a MAGA insurgency & ICE weaponizes Covid-19

Posted on February 11, 2021February 11, 2021By Editor

Against the backdrop of impeachment, many are wondering how to balance freedom with security when fighting domestic terrorism? ICE uses Covid-19 to threaten asylum seekers. Dr. Bandy Lee discusses the dangers of electing the mentally unhinged to the office of the president. … Read More >War against a MAGA insurgency & ICE weaponizes Covid-19

German Left Party’s Sahra Wagenknecht slams ‘self-righteous, intolerant left,’ warns against ‘extreme division’ like in US

Posted on February 3, 2021February 3, 2021By Editor

Germany could end up divided like the US if the country’s left won’t stop with moralizing and attempts to suppress any opposing opinions, Sahra Wagenknecht, former Left Party leader, said in a harsh attack on her own allies. … Read More >German Left Party’s Sahra Wagenknecht slams ‘self-righteous, intolerant left,’ warns against ‘extreme division’ like in US

USA

Not the First: Who Else Was Impeached After Leaving Office Prior to Trump

Posted on January 26, 2021January 26, 2021By Editor

Submitting his resignation did not protect US Secretary of War William Belknap from being impeached by the House 1876, though he was acquitted as senators later failed to muster the required amount of votes. … Read More >Not the First: Who Else Was Impeached After Leaving Office Prior to Trump

Politicians among 48 arrested in huge Italian bust on ‘Ndrangheta mafia, hundreds of millions in cash seized

Posted on January 22, 2021January 22, 2021By Editor

Anti-mafia police carried out sweeping early-morning raids against Italy’s most powerful mafia, the ‘Ndrangheta, on Thursday, arresting 48 people and placing the leader of a political party under investigation. … Read More >Politicians among 48 arrested in huge Italian bust on ‘Ndrangheta mafia, hundreds of millions in cash seized

USA

The Donald dilemma: Bolton wants CNN to ERASE Trump coverage, but Graham says Republicans who oblige will get ‘erased’ themselves

Posted on January 21, 2021January 21, 2021By Editor

US media are struggling to figure out Donald Trump’s influence now that he’s no longer president. Ex-adviser John Bolton urged ignoring him altogether, but Sen. Lindsey Graham argued he’ll dominate the GOP for years to come. … Read More >The Donald dilemma: Bolton wants CNN to ERASE Trump coverage, but Graham says Republicans who oblige will get ‘erased’ themselves

USA

‘Biggest racists in publishing’: Vogue magazine blasted for ‘washed out’ Kamala Harris cover

Posted on January 11, 2021January 11, 2021By Editor

Liberal commentators have savaged Vogue, and even accused its editor of racism, after the fashion magazine unveiled its February cover, featuring incoming Vice President Kamala Harris. … Read More >‘Biggest racists in publishing’: Vogue magazine blasted for ‘washed out’ Kamala Harris cover

USA

Lawmakers sheltering from Capitol Hill riot may have been exposed to CORONAVIRUS, physician says

Posted on January 10, 2021January 10, 2021By Editor

When President Donald Trump’s supporters pushed their way inside the US Capitol, lawmakers were whisked away to shelter in an undisclosed location. However, they may have been exposed to Covid-19 as they sheltered. … Read More >Lawmakers sheltering from Capitol Hill riot may have been exposed to CORONAVIRUS, physician says

Russia

Putin named Russia’s politician of the year, ahead of PM Mishustin & FM Lavrov, as Navalny & Furgal gain support in annual poll

Posted on December 23, 2020December 23, 2020By Editor

A Russian poll has crowned Vladimir Putin as the politician of 2020, backed by 38% of respondents. The head of state beat out Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin (17%) and Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu (15%) to earn the title. … Read More >Putin named Russia’s politician of the year, ahead of PM Mishustin & FM Lavrov, as Navalny & Furgal gain support in annual poll