October 13, 2021 – Page 2 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Ready for Polexit? Warsaw’s populists are heading for the mother of all showdowns with the EU. And no, it’s not Russia’s fault

Posted on October 13, 2021October 13, 2021By Editor

Who’s in charge? That’s the question Poland’s top court has been debating. By ruling that the country’s own laws trump those of the EU, it’s shattered one of the bloc’s principles – the trading of some sovereignty for membership. … Read More >Ready for Polexit? Warsaw’s populists are heading for the mother of all showdowns with the EU. And no, it’s not Russia’s fault

Russia

Nearly half of Russians want Putin to stay on as President after 2024, while one in four worry about ‘Cult of Personality’ – poll

Posted on October 13, 2021October 13, 2021By Editor

More than a quarter of Russians think President Vladimir Putin has a devoted fanbase within the country’s mass media, a new survey suggests. Despite that, though, almost half of people want him to stay on in the job longer. … Read More >Nearly half of Russians want Putin to stay on as President after 2024, while one in four worry about ‘Cult of Personality’ – poll

Middle East

Beirut blast probe frozen for second time in weeks after top judge issues warrant to arrest former finance minister

Posted on October 13, 2021October 13, 2021By Editor

The judge leading the probe into last year’s explosion in Beirut port has had to pause his investigation, for the second time in weeks, shortly after handing out an arrest warrant for Lebanon’s ex-finance minister. … Read More >Beirut blast probe frozen for second time in weeks after top judge issues warrant to arrest former finance minister

Shows

CrossTalk on politics | BLOOD BATH

Posted on October 13, 2021October 13, 2021By Editor

What happened to the idea of tolerance in our politics? Conservatives see their world being upended. Liberals view conservatives with contempt. Of course, the media only makes things worse. Have we all lost hope in compromise and peaceful co-existence? … Read More >CrossTalk on politics | BLOOD BATH

USA

Hitler, Hamas and… Hillbilly Militia Squad? Facebook’s secret blacklist EXPOSED

Posted on October 13, 2021October 13, 2021By Editor

The just-leaked Facebook list of ‘dangerous individuals and organizations’ has over 4,000 entries. Among them are entities sanctioned by the US as terrorists, historical villains, cartels, militia groups, as well as dissidents. … Read More >Hitler, Hamas and… Hillbilly Militia Squad? Facebook’s secret blacklist EXPOSED

Latin America

Environmental activists take Brazilian president Bolsonaro to ICC over ‘crimes against humanity’ for destruction of Amazon

Posted on October 13, 2021October 13, 2021By Editor

Environmental campaigners have launched an official complaint at the International Criminal Court (ICC), accusing Brazil’s president, Jair Bolsonaro, of “crimes against humanity” for his alleged role in Amazon deforestation. … Read More >Environmental activists take Brazilian president Bolsonaro to ICC over ‘crimes against humanity’ for destruction of Amazon

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