November 2, 2020 – Page 3 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Russia adds $4.5 BILLION to foreign exchange reserves in 1 week

Posted on November 2, 2020November 2, 2020By Editor

Russian gold & foreign currency reserves have increased to $589.8 billion, according to the latest data released by the central bank. … Read More >Russia adds $4.5 BILLION to foreign exchange reserves in 1 week

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WATCH: Powerful oxygen EXPLOSION rocks Covid-19 hospital in Russia’s Urals

Posted on November 2, 2020November 2, 2020By Editor

An oxygen supply shed caught fire and exploded at a hospital for Covid-19 patients in the Russian city of Chelyabinsk. The moment of the powerful blast was captured in multiple videos. … Read More >WATCH: Powerful oxygen EXPLOSION rocks Covid-19 hospital in Russia’s Urals

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Ex-Russian presidents could become senators for life after leaving Kremlin, as Putin submits draft law to parliament

Posted on November 2, 2020November 2, 2020By Editor

As part of a package of bills, Vladimir Putin has submitted a draft law to parliament which would allow former Russian presidents to become senators for life after leaving office, and also appoint seven other lifers to the body. … Read More >Ex-Russian presidents could become senators for life after leaving Kremlin, as Putin submits draft law to parliament

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Austria’s Kurz vows to fight ‘political Islam’ after Turkish teens rampage through Vienna church

Posted on November 2, 2020November 2, 2020By Editor

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has said that his government will not tolerate religious extremism after dozens of Turkish youths reportedly stormed through a church in Vienna. … Read More >Austria’s Kurz vows to fight ‘political Islam’ after Turkish teens rampage through Vienna church

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Shooter injures Greek Orthodox priest in France’s Lyon and flees – police

Posted on November 2, 2020November 2, 2020By Editor

A manhunt is underway in the French city of Lyon, where a gunman shot and injured a Greek Orthodox priest at a church and then fled the scene. … Read More >Shooter injures Greek Orthodox priest in France’s Lyon and flees – police

WATCH Chilean cops tackle and pepper-spray protester in Pikachu costume during demonstration in Santiago

Posted on November 2, 2020November 2, 2020By Editor

A bizarre video captured during protests in Chile shows riot police wrestling with activist Giovanna Grandon, who is famous for attending anti-government rallies dressed as the Pokemon Pikachu. … Read More >WATCH Chilean cops tackle and pepper-spray protester in Pikachu costume during demonstration in Santiago

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Portugal, Austria & England announce lockdowns as Europe increasingly toughens Covid-19 restrictions amid fierce protests

Posted on November 2, 2020November 2, 2020By Editor

Portugal has become the latest European state to announce new coronavirus restrictions, as Austria and England also prepare for lockdown, amid public backlash in other states forced into quarantines by the second wave of Covid-19. … Read More >Portugal, Austria & England announce lockdowns as Europe increasingly toughens Covid-19 restrictions amid fierce protests

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At least 2 dead, 5 injured after man in ‘medieval clothes’ armed with ‘Japanese sword’ goes on stabbing spree in Quebec

Posted on November 2, 2020November 2, 2020By Editor

At least two people were killed and five more wounded in a stabbing attack in Quebec, Canada on early Sunday morning. Police have arrested the suspect and announced that he does not appear to be connected to any terror group. … Read More >At least 2 dead, 5 injured after man in ‘medieval clothes’ armed with ‘Japanese sword’ goes on stabbing spree in Quebec

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Police arrest Lyon church shooting suspect as mayor says motive ‘still unknown’

Posted on November 2, 2020November 2, 2020By Editor

French police have detained the alleged shooter who injured a Greek Orthodox priest using a hunting rifle in the city of Lyon on Saturday as he was locking the church. … Read More >Police arrest Lyon church shooting suspect as mayor says motive ‘still unknown’

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Canadian opposition aghast as Trudeau responds to violence over Mohammed cartoons by saying freedom of expression must have LIMITS

Posted on November 2, 2020January 31, 2021By Editor

Canadian opposition party leader Erin O’Toole was appalled by Justin Trudeau’s tepid support for “free speech” in the face of Islamist attacks over Mohammed cartoons, saying the prime minister is undermining a pillar of democracy. … Read More >Canadian opposition aghast as Trudeau responds to violence over Mohammed cartoons by saying freedom of expression must have LIMITS