For today, link to reports from the Associated Press, Reuters, and National Public Radio; others are accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. (UKRAINE entry for this date and a 9/11 TRUTH entry are HERE and HERE.) — MCM
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Israel strikes across Gaza as U.S. says it will block another cease-fire resolution at UN, by Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy and Tia Goldenberg | AP RAFAH, Gaza Strip — Israeli strikes across Gaza killed at least 18 people overnight and into today, according to medics and witnesses, as the United States said it would veto another draft U.N. cease-fire resolution. The U.S. . . . READ MORE . . .
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Top UN court to hold hearings on legality of the Israeli occupation of Palestinian-claimed lands, by Mike Corder and Julia Frankel | AP THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The United Nations’ highest court opens historic hearings Monday into the legality of Israel’S 57-year occupation of lands sought for a Palestinian state, plunging the 15 international judges back into the heart of the decades-long Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Six days . . . READ MORE . . .
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The head of the UN’s lead agency helping Palestinians accuses Israel of seeking to destroy it, by Cara Anna | AP The head of the main United Nations agency supporting people in Gaza alleged that Israel is intent on “destroying” the organization along with the idea that Palestinians are refugees and have a right to return home one day. Philippe Lazzarini accused . . . READ MORE . . .
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UN likely to vote Tuesday on Gaza ceasefire, U.S. signals veto, by Michelle Nichols | Reuters UNITED NATIONS – The UN Security Council is likely to vote on Feb 20 on an Algerian push for the 15-member body to demand an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, said diplomats. Algeria put forward an initial draft resolution . . . READ MORE . . .
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FROM FEB. 17 World leaders gather in Munich for security conference. Camila Domonoske of NPR speaks with U.S. Sen. Chris Coons about what’s taking place at the Munich Security Conference in Germany. The senator is attending the annual summit. Click HERE to listen and, later, read.