June 1, 2021 – Page 2 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

EU

Denmark helped NSA spy on Merkel & other European leaders, new reports reveal, as Snowden says Biden was ‘deeply involved’

Posted on June 1, 2021June 1, 2021By Editor

The US National Intelligence Agency received support from Denmark in spying on European politicians, according to a new joint media report, something President Joe Biden is well-informed to answer for, says Edward Snowden. … Read More >Denmark helped NSA spy on Merkel & other European leaders, new reports reveal, as Snowden says Biden was ‘deeply involved’

Journalism & Mass media

Gaza resistance: beginning of the end for apartheid Israel?

Posted on June 1, 2021June 1, 2021By Editor

Red Lines host Anya Parampil speaks with Beirut-based journalist Laith Marouf about what Israel’s latest war on Gaza means for Palestinian resistance. … Read More >Gaza resistance: beginning of the end for apartheid Israel?

Israel faces change of government as anti-Netanyahu opposition announces agreement

Posted on June 1, 2021June 1, 2021By Editor

A coalition of Israel’s opposition parties have announced they have reached an unlikely agreement and now have the votes to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the country’s longest serving leader. … Read More >Israel faces change of government as anti-Netanyahu opposition announces agreement

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WATCH: 5 police officers injured in clashes with rioters as hundreds of youths flout Covid-19 restrictions in Stuttgart, Germany

Posted on June 1, 2021June 1, 2021By Editor

An attempt by German police to disperse a crowd of young revelers in Stuttgart late on Saturday ended up in clashes that left five officers injured. Large gatherings are still banned in the city because of Covid-19. … Read More >WATCH: 5 police officers injured in clashes with rioters as hundreds of youths flout Covid-19 restrictions in Stuttgart, Germany

‘TOTAL LOCKDOWN’ to combat Covid-19 will force industries in Malaysia to shut down

Posted on June 1, 2021June 1, 2021By Editor

All manufacturing sectors – with an exception for those deemed necessary – will be shut down as Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin orders a “total lockdown” of the country to combat a surge in Covid-19 cases. … Read More >‘TOTAL LOCKDOWN’ to combat Covid-19 will force industries in Malaysia to shut down

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300+ officers join manhunt in rural France for ex-soldier hiding in woods after firing at police (PHOTOS)

Posted on June 1, 2021June 1, 2021By Editor

Hundreds of officers have been deployed in France, along with helicopters, to find and capture an armed suspect with a military background who fired shots at police and fled into a forest. … Read More >300+ officers join manhunt in rural France for ex-soldier hiding in woods after firing at police (PHOTOS)

Anti-Bibi bloc inches closer to ousting unsinkable Israeli PM as Netanyahu’s last-ditch bid for government rotation rejected

Posted on June 1, 2021June 1, 2021By Editor

Political forces seeking to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have days to form an unlikely cross-spectrum coalition. The survivalist politician on Sunday offered a three-way rotational premiership, but was rejected. … Read More >Anti-Bibi bloc inches closer to ousting unsinkable Israeli PM as Netanyahu’s last-ditch bid for government rotation rejected

EU

Europeans can now take a beach holiday. But does their summer relaxation signal a new wave of Covid contagion’s on the horizon?

Posted on June 1, 2021June 1, 2021By Editor

As travel destinations reopen, new Covid-19 strains threaten the tourist industry’s revival. RT asked the experts whether the relief from lockdown stress is set to bring about another surge in infections. … Read More >Europeans can now take a beach holiday. But does their summer relaxation signal a new wave of Covid contagion’s on the horizon?

WATCH: Tens of thousands march against President Bolsonaro’s response to Covid in Brazil

Posted on June 1, 2021June 1, 2021By Editor

Nationwide protests were staged in Brazil as people expressed their disapproval of the government’s handling of the coronavirus crisis, demanding vaccination for everyone. … Read More >WATCH: Tens of thousands march against President Bolsonaro’s response to Covid in Brazil

Cargo rocket launched into orbit by China will drop off stir-fried dishes for future space station staff

Posted on June 1, 2021June 1, 2021By Editor

China on Saturday successfully launched a cargo rocket to stock up the core module of its in-construction space station, Tiangong. The supplies include traditional cuisine, even allowing the future crew to feast on fried dishes. … Read More >Cargo rocket launched into orbit by China will drop off stir-fried dishes for future space station staff