May 2, 2021 – Page 2 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

200+ detained as May Day protesters defy coronavirus lockdown in Turkey (VIDEO)

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

More than 200 protesters were detained across Turkey during May Day protests that came amid tight new anti-coronavirus restrictions. Footage from Istanbul shows that policing in the city was particularly heavy-handed. … Read More >200+ detained as May Day protesters defy coronavirus lockdown in Turkey (VIDEO)

Holy Fire descends in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem (VIDEO)

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

The Holy Fire appeared in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem on Great Saturday, a day before Orthodox Easter. With Israel easing Covid-19 restrictions, hundreds of worshipers flocked to the church for the ceremony. … Read More >Holy Fire descends in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem (VIDEO)

At least 11 killed and 100+ injured by violent hurricane winds in China (VIDEOS)

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At least 11 people have been killed and 102 injured after a powerful hurricane struck the eastern Chinese city of Nantong on Friday evening. … Read More >At least 11 killed and 100+ injured by violent hurricane winds in China (VIDEOS)

EU

May Day mayhem: Protesters and riot cops battle in the streets of Lyon (VIDEOS)

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May Day protests in the French city of Lyon got out of hand, with black-clad anarchists clashing with armored riot police. Tear gas was fired and squads of cops charged at demonstrators. In Paris, Yellow Vests came out in force. … Read More >May Day mayhem: Protesters and riot cops battle in the streets of Lyon (VIDEOS)

EU

Police speed into Brussels protest with trucks, blast demonstrators with water cannon (VIDEOS)

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

Police in Brussels wasted no time in dispersing protesters and illegal partiers from a park, rushing in at breakneck speed in tanker trucks and dousing the demonstrators in water. … Read More >Police speed into Brussels protest with trucks, blast demonstrators with water cannon (VIDEOS)

EU

Protesters clash with police, set up GUILLOTINE with effigy of PM in Turin, Italy amid May Day protest (VIDEO)

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Riot police clashed with protesters in Turin to prevent them from reaching Town Hall. Official Labor Day celebrations with Covid-19 restrictions were taking place indoors, while hundreds took to the streets. … Read More >Protesters clash with police, set up GUILLOTINE with effigy of PM in Turin, Italy amid May Day protest (VIDEO)

USA

‘Game-changer’: Pfizer developing pill to treat Covid-19, may hit market by end of 2021

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

Pfizer announced this week that, if development of its pill to treat Covid-19 infection continues at the current pace, and if regulatory approval is quick, the medication could be on the market in the US by the end of 2021. … Read More >‘Game-changer’: Pfizer developing pill to treat Covid-19, may hit market by end of 2021

EU

Streets set on fire as police and May Day protesters battle in Berlin (VIDEOS)

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

Dozens of separate protests took place in Berlin, drawing demonstrators from across the political spectrum. Police had their hands full, as some of these groups started fires and smashed cars. … Read More >Streets set on fire as police and May Day protesters battle in Berlin (VIDEOS)

Hamas denounces ‘coup’ after Abbas delays Palestinian election over East Jerusalem dispute with Israel

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

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas said he would delay the upcoming election, citing the Israeli ban on campaign events in East Jerusalem. The militant group Hamas, favored to make gains, called the decision a “coup.” … Read More >Hamas denounces ‘coup’ after Abbas delays Palestinian election over East Jerusalem dispute with Israel

World

We’ll need booster vaccine shots against Covid-19 variants ‘starting this fall,’ says Moderna CEO

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

The head of the vaccine-maker Moderna has said that people should receive additional doses of the vaccine starting this autumn – to better protect themselves from new Covid-19 mutations. … Read More >We’ll need booster vaccine shots against Covid-19 variants ‘starting this fall,’ says Moderna CEO