January 22, 2021 – Page 2 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

USA

Democrats demand Facebook, Twitter & YouTube change algorithms to stop ‘polluting minds of American people’

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

Democrats in the US Congress have urged major social media platforms to eliminate algorithms and recommendations that breed extremism and undermine the sense of “objective reality.” … Read More >Democrats demand Facebook, Twitter & YouTube change algorithms to stop ‘polluting minds of American people’

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GOP congressman under investigation by Capitol Police after trying to bring a gun onto House floor – reports

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

Republican Congressman Andy Harris is reportedly being investigated by the US Capitol Police after he allegedly set off metal detectors while trying to take his gun onto the House floor. … Read More >GOP congressman under investigation by Capitol Police after trying to bring a gun onto House floor – reports

Hong Kong to enter city’s 1st Covid-19 lockdown, as China deploys 1,700 officers to enforce new rules

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

Hong Kong has ordered thousands of residents to remain in their homes ahead of the city’s first Covid-19 lockdown, with China deploying 1,700 officers to enforce the restrictions in hopes of containing the outbreak. … Read More >Hong Kong to enter city’s 1st Covid-19 lockdown, as China deploys 1,700 officers to enforce new rules

Chinese authorities find Covid-19 cluster at major chicken processing plant in Harbin as Beijing introduces new curbs

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

A new cluster of Covid-19 has been detected in Harbin, in northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, with authorities registering 10 symptomatic Covid-19 cases and 31 asymptomatic infections. … Read More >Chinese authorities find Covid-19 cluster at major chicken processing plant in Harbin as Beijing introduces new curbs

EU

No homemade face coverings: German airlines mandating passengers to wear higher grade FFP2 or N95 masks

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

Passengers will be mandated to wear higher-grade masks against Covid-19 when flying German airlines and their subsidiaries, starting next month. Tougher mask rules have also been introduced in malls and on public transport. … Read More >No homemade face coverings: German airlines mandating passengers to wear higher grade FFP2 or N95 masks

Iranian minister boasts about significant rise in oil exports despite US sanctions

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

Iran’s petroleum minister has bragged about the country’s rising oil exports in the face of US sanctions, as the nation claims that its international petroleum sales have hit record highs. … Read More >Iranian minister boasts about significant rise in oil exports despite US sanctions

EU

EU says it will seek ‘clarification’ from Pfizer after further Covid-19 vaccine delays

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

The European Union has said further contact is needed with Pfizer after it was reported that the pharmaceutical giant will be reducing deliveries for the second week running as the company upgrades its manufacturing plant. … Read More >EU says it will seek ‘clarification’ from Pfizer after further Covid-19 vaccine delays

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Poland threatens Pfizer with legal action after Covid-19 vaccine delay as Italy’s government backs action against the pharma giant

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

The Polish government has warned it will take legal action against drugmaker Pfizer, after the company only delivered half the expected doses of Covid-19 vaccine this week, jeopardizing the country’s inoculation program. … Read More >Poland threatens Pfizer with legal action after Covid-19 vaccine delay as Italy’s government backs action against the pharma giant

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Conservatives cry ‘bigotry!’ as Dems call for Parler to be PROBED BY FBI for role in US Capitol riot, alleged Russian ties

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

House Oversight Committee Chairwoman Rep. Carolyn Maloney is requesting the FBI investigate social media platform Parler as a “potential facilitator” of the US Capitol riot earlier this month. … Read More >Conservatives cry ‘bigotry!’ as Dems call for Parler to be PROBED BY FBI for role in US Capitol riot, alleged Russian ties