February 5, 2021 – Page 3 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Turkey’s Erdogan labels student protesters ‘terrorists’, vows crackdown on demonstration after university appointment outcry

Posted on February 5, 2021February 5, 2021By Editor

The Turkish president has denounced demonstrators as “terrorists” as educators and students alike protested against the controversial appointment of a government loyalist to head Istanbul’s most prestigious university. … Read More >Turkey’s Erdogan labels student protesters ‘terrorists’, vows crackdown on demonstration after university appointment outcry

French lab to begin producing Moderna and Pfizer vaccines amid EU delivery dispute

Posted on February 5, 2021February 5, 2021By Editor

France’s industry minister has announced that two labs within the country will begin domestically producing the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines, as the EU delivery dispute continues to rumble on. … Read More >French lab to begin producing Moderna and Pfizer vaccines amid EU delivery dispute

Middle East

Israel extends vaccination program to anyone aged above 16, as rate of Covid-19 morbidity drop stalls

Posted on February 5, 2021February 5, 2021By Editor

Officials in Israel are expanding its Covid-19 vaccination program to include all citizens aged over 16. Despite the ongoing mass vaccine rollout, however, the country has experienced a new surge in coronavirus cases and deaths. … Read More >Israel extends vaccination program to anyone aged above 16, as rate of Covid-19 morbidity drop stalls

Italy ‘eagerly waiting’ for EU to register Sputnik V vaccine, head of group promoting Russian-Italian ties tells RT

Posted on February 5, 2021February 5, 2021By Editor

Italy is interested in the swift approval of Sputnik V by the EU and may not only purchase but could also produce the Russian vaccine, Antonio Fallico, the head of the Conoscere Eurasia Association, told RT. … Read More >Italy ‘eagerly waiting’ for EU to register Sputnik V vaccine, head of group promoting Russian-Italian ties tells RT

Shows

Standing against the oligarchs with Briahna Joy Gray

Posted on February 5, 2021February 5, 2021By Editor

Lee Camp interviews Briahna Joy Gray on this episode of VIP. She is the host of the Bad Faith podcast and the former press secretary for Bernie Sanders’ 2020 presidential run. They discuss the fight for universal healthcare, the corporate media’s hatred for anyone working toward progress in the US, her time working with Sanders, Joe Biden’s history of standing against the interests of the public, and more. … Read More >Standing against the oligarchs with Briahna Joy Gray

Russia

Which 16 Countries Sent Diplomats To Navalny’s Trial?

Posted on February 5, 2021February 5, 2021By Editor

I have a good friend who is on a completely different “side of the barricades”, so to speak. I am a statesman, he is a liberal and an oppositionist. … Read More >Which 16 Countries Sent Diplomats To Navalny’s Trial?

Asia & Pacific

Covid-19 app failed to pass on contact warnings for Android users since September, says Japanese govt

Posted on February 5, 2021February 5, 2021By Editor

The Japanese minister of health has apologized after it was revealed that Japan’s Covid-19 warning app had a bug which meant it failed to pass on some notifications of suspected contact with people infected with the virus. … Read More >Covid-19 app failed to pass on contact warnings for Android users since September, says Japanese govt

Court finds French government guilty of failing to meet climate commitments

Posted on February 5, 2021February 5, 2021By Editor

A French court ruled on Wednesday that the government is guilty of failing to fulfil its obligations to tackle climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, as laid out under the Paris Climate Accord. … Read More >Court finds French government guilty of failing to meet climate commitments

Shows

CrossTalk, QUARANTINE EDITION: Containing China?

Posted on February 5, 2021February 5, 2021By Editor

The ruling classes rarely agree on much, but not when it comes to China. It is agreed the US needs to “get tough” with Beijing. What does that really mean? Engaging China while trying to contain it? Is that even possible? The Biden administration will eventually have to answer this question. … Read More >CrossTalk, QUARANTINE EDITION: Containing China?

Middle East

No change to clauses or membership if Iran is to return to nuclear deal, says President Rouhani

Posted on February 5, 2021February 5, 2021By Editor

Iran’s president has warned that Tehran will not return to compliance with the conditions of the nuclear deal unless it is clear that none of its clauses will be changed and no new members will be added to the agreement. … Read More >No change to clauses or membership if Iran is to return to nuclear deal, says President Rouhani

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