October 8, 2021 – Page 2 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

UN votes to end Yemen war crimes probe in narrow defeat at Human Rights Council

Posted on October 8, 2021October 8, 2021By Editor

Following a close vote, the United Nations Human Rights Council is ending the mandate of its independent investigators who found that all parties in Yemen’s conflict had committed acts that may amount to war crimes. … Read More >UN votes to end Yemen war crimes probe in narrow defeat at Human Rights Council

Shows

CrossTalk: Military accountability?

Posted on October 8, 2021October 8, 2021By Editor

The Biden administration’s decision to leave Afghanistan was correct and long overdue. However, the way America’s longest war ended is a different question. It was a botched affair. The generals will most likely never be held to account. But a lone Marine lieutenant colonel does face a court martial. Is this justice? … Read More >CrossTalk: Military accountability?

World

French envoy says Australia was ‘childish’ to keep nuclear sub talks with US secret ahead of recalled ambassador’s return

Posted on October 8, 2021October 8, 2021By Editor

The French ambassador to Australia, who will soon return to the nation after being recalled by Paris amid a spat over a secretly negotiated deal for US-made nuclear subs, said Canberra was “childish” to keep the sale under wraps. … Read More >French envoy says Australia was ‘childish’ to keep nuclear sub talks with US secret ahead of recalled ambassador’s return

Russia

No, Russia DID NOT have its ‘first royal wedding in 100 years’!

Posted on October 8, 2021October 8, 2021By Editor

On October 1, 2021, Georgy Romanov and Rebecca (Victoria) Bettarini were married in Saint Petersburg’s St. Isaac’s Cathedral. Russian and foreign media rushed to announce that the heir to the Russian throne is getting married! … Read More >No, Russia DID NOT have its ‘first royal wedding in 100 years’!

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