Links to a report from National Public Radio, to commentary from Consortium News, to an interview from CBS News, and to part of an opinion column from the New York Times; other published material is accessible by clicking on their names. (Scroll up for UKRAINE, LEBANON, WEST BANK, GAZA, IRAN and CUBA, and down for MEDIA 6-1-26.) — MCM

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’60 Minutes’ correspondent Scott Pelley fired amid rising tensions at CBS News. Reported by David Folkenflik and Leila Fadel | NPR  Scott Pelley, the longtime “60 Minutes” correspondent, was fired from CBS a day after a heated staff meeting exchange with the show’s new executive producer. Click HERE to listen and, later, read.

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FROM JUNE 2  The systematic murder of international law, by Patrick Lawrence | Special to Consortium News  Have we entered an era defined by the total absence of international law and the decisive destruction of the institutions founded to encode, adjudicate and enforce it? There are (in)famous cases — familiar if one does not rely on corporate media. READ MORE . . .

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FROM MAY 10  Full transcript of Major Garrett’s interview with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. From CBS News. Mr. Prime Minister, Good to see you. Click HERE to read and for 79-minute video of extended interview.

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FROM MAY 28  Israel’s isolation is deepening fast, by Shira Efron | The New York Times  At the Eurovision song contest, Israel drew protesters as well as boycotts by Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, Iceland and Slovenia. Days later . . . Click HERE to read a bit of New York Times column.