September 22, 2020 – Page 3 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

UK

Second AstraZeneca volunteer reportedly suffers rare neurological condition, but UK company says it’s not related to vaccine

Posted on September 22, 2020September 22, 2020By Editor

Two people have fallen ill during the trials of AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine in the UK, the company’s internal papers revealed, and a source said they had both suffered from the same serious neurological disorder. … Read More >Second AstraZeneca volunteer reportedly suffers rare neurological condition, but UK company says it’s not related to vaccine

World

United Nations will not support Washington’s unilateral move to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran, says organization’s chief

Posted on September 22, 2020September 22, 2020By Editor

The UN will not support a US push to restore sanctions against Tehran without the approval of its Security Council, where an overwhelming majority of member states oppose Washington’s efforts in spite of threats. … Read More >United Nations will not support Washington’s unilateral move to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran, says organization’s chief

World

US envoy says Russia must agree to arms control deal with no NATO scaleback, or else it’s ‘happy to modernize nukes without START’

Posted on September 22, 2020September 22, 2020By Editor

The US has made Russia an offer it hopes she won’t refuse: accept a new arms control deal including no limits on NATO weapons in Europe, or deal with a modernized American nuclear arsenal on its doorstep. … Read More >US envoy says Russia must agree to arms control deal with no NATO scaleback, or else it’s ‘happy to modernize nukes without START’

EU

Berlin dodges police racism probe after cops caught sharing Nazi content, saying GERMAN PEOPLE need investigation instead

Posted on September 22, 2020September 22, 2020By Editor

Days after dozens of officers were suspended for sharing Nazi-related content online, the German interior minister stubbornly refuses to investigate racism in the police ranks, saying the entire society needs to be examined. … Read More >Berlin dodges police racism probe after cops caught sharing Nazi content, saying GERMAN PEOPLE need investigation instead

IRGC chief warns Trump of retaliation if ‘a hair comes off an Iranian’s head’ amid rising tensions as US threatens sanctions

Posted on September 22, 2020September 22, 2020By Editor

Iran’s top general didn’t shy away from taking aim at Trump, metaphorically, telling him to worry about his signature haircut if the US puts any Iranian in harm’s way. It comes as more shots were fired in the US-Iran war of words. … Read More >IRGC chief warns Trump of retaliation if ‘a hair comes off an Iranian’s head’ amid rising tensions as US threatens sanctions

World

US faces ‘more’ isolation after ‘null & void’ move to unilaterally reimpose UN sanctions, Tehran warns

Posted on September 22, 2020September 22, 2020By Editor

Tehran has rebuked Washington’s decision to unilaterally reimpose UN sanctions on the Islamic Republic, predicting that the move will damage the US’ standing in the international community. … Read More >US faces ‘more’ isolation after ‘null & void’ move to unilaterally reimpose UN sanctions, Tehran warns

Russian nuclear giant Rosatom eyes 10% of lithium market by 2030

Posted on September 22, 2020September 22, 2020By Editor

Uranium One, a unit of Russia’s state-owned nuclear energy firm Rosatom, plans to begin producing lithium by 2023, targeting between 9% and 10% of the global market by 2030. … Read More >Russian nuclear giant Rosatom eyes 10% of lithium market by 2030

USA

‘Best case’ for end of pandemic is 2022, thanks to vaccines & funding, says ‘optimistic’ Bill Gates

Posted on September 22, 2020September 22, 2020By Editor

Bill Gates just can’t stop spouting his opinions on the coronavirus these days. In his latest spiel, the plutocrat has forecast that the pandemic will have concluded by 2022 – thanks to vaccines in which he’s heavily invested. … Read More >‘Best case’ for end of pandemic is 2022, thanks to vaccines & funding, says ‘optimistic’ Bill Gates

USA

Iran Could Have Nuclear Weapons by End of Year Through Cooperation With North Korea, Reports Claim

Posted on September 22, 2020September 22, 2020By Editor

On Saturday, the US Department of State announced it was bringing back all previously scrapped UN sanctions against Tehran, including the arms embargo and restrictions concerning the nuclear energy sector. … Read More >Iran Could Have Nuclear Weapons by End of Year Through Cooperation With North Korea, Reports Claim

Thousands protest in Thailand demanding new government & monarchy reform (VIDEOS)

Posted on September 22, 2020September 22, 2020By Editor

Bangkok has seen its biggest rally in years, as almost 20,000 gathered outside the Grand Palace to call for the resignation of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha and the limiting of King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s powers. … Read More >Thousands protest in Thailand demanding new government & monarchy reform (VIDEOS)