March 5, 2021 – Page 3 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

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German government criticized by employers for human rights law that threatens to limit company supply lines

Posted on March 5, 2021March 5, 2021By Editor

German companies have criticized Chancellor Angela Merkel’s coalition for approving a law that will force employers to take action against foreign suppliers who breach human rights violations, potentially hitting supply chains. … Read More >German government criticized by employers for human rights law that threatens to limit company supply lines

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Several people injured in suspected terrorist attack stabbing in Sweden – police

Posted on March 5, 2021March 5, 2021By Editor

At least eight people have been injured in what Swedish police are treating as a possible terrorist attack. Officers shot and wounded the suspected attacker, who police describe as a man in his 20s. … Read More >Several people injured in suspected terrorist attack stabbing in Sweden – police

South Korea’s first transgender soldier, forcibly discharged from military, found dead at home

Posted on March 5, 2021March 5, 2021By Editor

The first South Korean soldier who underwent gender reassignment surgery while on active duty – and who was later forcibly discharged – has been found dead at her home, with the cause of death so far unknown. … Read More >South Korea’s first transgender soldier, forcibly discharged from military, found dead at home

US civilian contractor dies following missile attack on coalition airbase in Iraq – Pentagon

Posted on March 5, 2021March 5, 2021By Editor

The Pentagon has confirmed that one American died after suffering a “cardiac episode” while sheltering during a rocket attack on the Ain al-Asad airbase in Iraq early on Wednesday morning. … Read More >US civilian contractor dies following missile attack on coalition airbase in Iraq – Pentagon

Sao Paulo to enact Brazil’s strictest Covid-19 measures as governor warns state on ‘verge of collapse’

Posted on March 5, 2021March 5, 2021By Editor

Brazil’s state of Sao Paulo will adopt the country’s most severe Covid-19 restrictions this weekend in a bid to curb the spread of the virus and prevent hospitals being overwhelmed, Governor Joao Doria announced on Wednesday. … Read More >Sao Paulo to enact Brazil’s strictest Covid-19 measures as governor warns state on ‘verge of collapse’