May 5, 2021 – Page 2 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

‘Stop the massacre’: Colombia tax protests continue after more than a dozen people DIE in clashes with police

Posted on May 5, 2021May 5, 2021By Editor

Heated demonstrations over a proposed tax reform in Colombia have continued even after the government pulled the controversial bill, reignited by the death of a young activist reportedly shot in the head by police. … Read More >‘Stop the massacre’: Colombia tax protests continue after more than a dozen people DIE in clashes with police

World

23 dead, 79 injured in Mexico City metro COLLAPSE – mayor

Posted on May 5, 2021May 5, 2021By Editor

Twenty three people including minors died and around 79 were injured after a portion of an overpass carrying a metro train collapsed on a busy road in a southern suburb of Mexico City on Monday night. … Read More >23 dead, 79 injured in Mexico City metro COLLAPSE – mayor

USA

Bill Gates & wife Melinda to divorce after 27 years together & building a $127 billion fortune

Posted on May 5, 2021May 5, 2021By Editor

Microsoft co-founder turned philanthropist Bill Gates and his wife Melinda have announced their divorce. It’s going to be one of the most expensive splits in history as the couple has built a fortune of over $127 billion. … Read More >Bill Gates & wife Melinda to divorce after 27 years together & building a $127 billion fortune

Shows

The ‘Giuliani effect’

Posted on May 5, 2021May 5, 2021By Editor

How should we interpret the recent FBI raid on the home of former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani? As a legitimate investigation into wrongdoing, or a strong and very public political warning? Are Trump, his former circle and his supporters the real target? And can the average citizen trust the FBI? … Read More >The ‘Giuliani effect’

Business

Tesla reportedly working with Chinese regulators as car company faces scrutiny over safety issues

Posted on May 5, 2021May 5, 2021By Editor

US electric carmaker Tesla has reportedly boosted cooperation with Chinese regulators as the company faces scrutiny over safety and customer service complaints in its second-biggest market. … Read More >Tesla reportedly working with Chinese regulators as car company faces scrutiny over safety issues

Business

Canada is battling another pipeline cancellation by US

Posted on May 5, 2021May 5, 2021By Editor

President Biden is coming under fire for his attack on oil and gas once again as Canada pleads to keep the cross-border Great Lakes oil pipeline open. … Read More >Canada is battling another pipeline cancellation by US

Asia & Pacific

Stalin fulfills political destiny, comes to power in Indian state assembly elections

Posted on May 5, 2021May 5, 2021By Editor

An Indian politician named after Joseph Stalin is set to become chief minister of the southern state of Tamil Nadu – a role he has been groomed for since birth – after his party’s comfortable victory in state assembly elections. … Read More >Stalin fulfills political destiny, comes to power in Indian state assembly elections

Asia & Pacific

‘GET THE F**K OUT’: Philippines foreign secretary issues not-so-diplomatic request to China amid maritime dispute

Posted on May 5, 2021May 5, 2021By Editor

In a startling detour from diplomatic norms, Philippines Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. has fired off an expletive-laced Twitter rant directed at China as the two countries lock horns over territorial claims. … Read More >‘GET THE F**K OUT’: Philippines foreign secretary issues not-so-diplomatic request to China amid maritime dispute

Business

Oil climbs over $67 as strong demand in US & China counters concerns over surging Covid cases in India

Posted on May 5, 2021May 5, 2021By Editor

Global crude prices advanced as optimism over heavy demand by the world’s major consumers, China and the US, offset falling demand in India, which is currently battling the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. … Read More >Oil climbs over $67 as strong demand in US & China counters concerns over surging Covid cases in India

Russia

‘Vicious’ sanctions are hurting Russia, but Moscow has plan to ditch US dollar & axe dependency on West, Foreign Ministry tells RT

Posted on May 5, 2021May 5, 2021By Editor

Facing harsh economic measures imposed by Washington and its allies in Europe, Russia is working to cut Western influence out of its economy, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said in an exclusive interview with RT. … Read More >‘Vicious’ sanctions are hurting Russia, but Moscow has plan to ditch US dollar & axe dependency on West, Foreign Ministry tells RT

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