May 7, 2021 – Page 2 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

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California unveils new woke math program, encouraging teachers to punish good students by holding them back

Posted on May 7, 2021May 7, 2021By Editor

California’s Department of Education has announced that the gap between well-performing students and their less able peers must disappear, indicating that mere words are not enough – schools must deliver ‘equity’ in classrooms. … Read More >California unveils new woke math program, encouraging teachers to punish good students by holding them back

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900k Covid deaths in America? Gates-backed institute claims global coronavirus toll MORE THAN DOUBLE the official number

Posted on May 7, 2021May 7, 2021By Editor

An outfit whose statistical models were used to justify early Covid-19 lockdowns is now arguing that the true death toll of the pandemic is far higher than the official numbers – and closer to their own apocalyptic predictions. … Read More >900k Covid deaths in America? Gates-backed institute claims global coronavirus toll MORE THAN DOUBLE the official number

China suspends economic dialogue with Australia ‘indefinitely’ amid spat over Belt & Road Initiative

Posted on May 7, 2021May 7, 2021By Editor

Beijing has axed a high-level channel for economic talks with Canberra, blasting Australian leaders for having a “Cold War mentality” after the country canceled two contracts linked to its Belt and Road project. … Read More >China suspends economic dialogue with Australia ‘indefinitely’ amid spat over Belt & Road Initiative

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World sees US as significantly greater threat to democracy than Russia & China – survey

Posted on May 7, 2021May 7, 2021By Editor

A poll taken in 53 countries has found that 44% of people around the world consider the United States to be a threat to their democracy – significantly less than those who believe the same about China and Russia. … Read More >World sees US as significantly greater threat to democracy than Russia & China – survey

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Cash-for-jabs: Serbia unveils new payment scheme to encourage residents to get Covid-19 vaccine

Posted on May 7, 2021May 7, 2021By Editor

The president of Serbia has announced what is likely the world’s first cash-for-jabs plan, offering to pay any citizen who gets a Covid vaccine before the end of May some 3,000 dinars ($30) in an attempt to boost uptake. … Read More >Cash-for-jabs: Serbia unveils new payment scheme to encourage residents to get Covid-19 vaccine

Israel’s president gives centrist Yair Lapid mandate to form government after PM Netanyahu misses deadline

Posted on May 7, 2021May 7, 2021By Editor

The president of Israel, Reuven Rivlin, has asked opposition leader Yair Lapid to form a government after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to secure enough support to form a coalition. … Read More >Israel’s president gives centrist Yair Lapid mandate to form government after PM Netanyahu misses deadline