For today, links to seven reports: from Reuters, the Cradle, Le Monde, the Associated Press, and Anadolu Ajansi, and to an article of commentary from nader.org via Common Dreams; others or at least headlines are accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. (GAZA 9-20-25 is HERE, or scroll down.  UKRAINE and MEDIA entries are HERE and HERE, or scroll down.) — MCM

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Israeli strikes kill 31 people in Gaza City, medics say, as tanks advance, by Nidal al-Mughrabi | Reuters  CAIRO — Israeli forces blew up more residential buildings in Gaza City today, killing at least 31 Palestinians and prompting many others to flee, Gazan health authorities said, as Israel’s tanks pushed further into the densely populated city. READ MORE . . .  Click HERE for report from the Cradle.

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UK, Portugal set to recognize the State of Palestine ahead of UN meeting. From Le Monde. Britain and Portugal are expected to recognize the State of Palestine on Sunday, September 21, ahead of a key week at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where a suite of nations are set to do the same to pressure Israel over Gaza. READ MORE . . .  Click HERE for report from AP.

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Türkiye hopes decisions to recognize state of Palestine will speed up implementation of 2-state solution: Erdogan, by Serdar Dincel | Anadolu Ajansi  ISTANBUL — Türkiye hopes that upcoming decisions by various countries to recognize the state of Palestine will accelerate implementation of a two-state solution, said President Recep Tayyip Erdogan today. READ MORE . . .  Click HERE, HERE and HERE for three related reports from Anadolu.

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FROM SEPT. 19  Eleven questions the Western media should be investigating about the Gaza genocide, by Ralph Nader | nader.org / Common Dreams  Some serious readers would like to see mainstream media and independent media cover several events and matters involving the Israeli war in tiny Gaza and the mass slaughter of its defenseless citizens. READ MORE . . .

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For today, links to just three reports: from Agence France Presse, the Kyiv Independent, and Tass; others are accessible by clicking on its initials below. (UKRAINE 9-20-25 is HERE, or scroll down.  GAZA and MEDIA entries are HERE and HERE, or scroll up or down.) — MCM

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FROM SEPT. 20  Zelensky plans new Trump meeting as Russia intensifies attacks. From AFP. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday he would meet U.S. counterpart Donald Trump on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly next week as Russia intensified deadly strikes across his country. READ MORE . . .

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Ukraine destroys Russian ‘terminator on tracks’ engineering vehicle in rare strike, military says, by Tim Zadorozhnyy | The Kyiv Independent  Ukrainian troops destroyed a Russian ІМР-3М engineering and obstacle clearing vehicle, the 412th Nemesis Separate Regiment said today. READ MORE . . .

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Ukraine loses around 1,515 servicemen in all special op areas over past day. From Tass. MOSCOW — The Ukrainian army lost around 1,515 soldiers across all lines of the special military operation over the past day, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a broader report. READ MORE . . .

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For today, links to a report from National Public Radio and to three articles of commentary: from Common Dreams and Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting, both via ScheerPost, and nader.org via Common Dreams; others are accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. (MEDIA 9-20-25 is HERE, or scroll down.  GAZA and UKRAINE entries are HERE and HERE, or scroll up.) — MCM

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FROM SEPT. 20   The Pentagon requires a new pledge for reporters. Reported by Jim Kane, David Folkenflik and Scott Detrow | NPR  The Pentagon says journalists must sign a pledge not to gather any information, including unclassified reports, that hasn’t been authorized for release. Click HERE to listen and, later, read.

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FROM SEPT. 20  Trump’s new restrictions on Pentagon reporters ‘should alarm every American,’ by Jon Queally | Common Dreams / ScheerPost  Journalists and defenders of press freedom are expressing alarm and condemnation after the Pentagon  announced new restrictions on reporters that include pre-approval of stories that include even . . . READ MORE . . .

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FROM SEPT. 19  As Ellison buys out TikTok, U.S. moves toward one-party media, by Ari Paul | FAIR / ScheerPost  Larry Ellison is the second-richest billionaire in both the U.S. and the world. But for a long time, unlike many of his peers, he was unable to boast that he controlled a chunk of the news and opinion reaching the American public. Now, he seems to have joined the club. READ MORE . . .

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FROM SEPT. 19  Eleven questions the Western media should be investigating about the Gaza genocide, by Ralph Nader | nader.org / Common Dreams  Some serious readers would like to see mainstream media and independent media cover several events and matters involving the Israeli war in tiny Gaza and the mass slaughter of its defenseless citizens. READ MORE . . .

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NOTE: This is the second time the material below has been posted on this website; it is about 3:30 p.m. EDT. Previously the post appeared to have been accessible to visitors as of noon, but was somehow removed, along with two other entries. Perhaps this is an example of “shadow banning” on someone’s part.

For today, links to five reports: from Politico, Kyiv Post, and National Public Radio; others are accessible by clicking on its initials below. (MEDIA 9-19-25 is HERE, or scroll down.  GAZA and UKRAINE entries for this date are HERE and HERE, or scroll down.) — MCM

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FROM SEPT. 19  Pentagon demands journalists sign pledge not to publish certain info or lose access, by Jack Detsch | Politico  The Pentagon on Friday said reporters who cover the agency could access the building only if they agreed not to publish certain information, an unprecedented move that . . . READ MORE . . .  Click HERE for report from Kyiv Post.

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What does free speech mean? Reported by David Folkenflik and Scott Simon | NPR  The First Amendment is meant to protect freedom of speech for the nation’s people and press. But this week, that protection was tested. Click HERE later to listen and, still later, read.

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FROM SEPT. 19  Where does free speech go from here? Reported by Tamara Keith and Domenico Montanaro | NPR  Prominent members of the Trump administration are using their roles to push back on critics, what does this mean for free speech? Click HERE to listen and read.

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FROM SEPT. 19  Where could the U.S. government restrict free speech? Reported by Ailsa Chang, Brianna Scott and Patrick Jarenwattananon | NPR  Chang speaks with University of Pennsylvania law professor Amanda Shanor about free speech protections in the wake of the killing of Charlie Kirk. Click HERE to listen and read.

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NOTE: This is the second time the material below has been posted on this website; it is about 3:15 p.m. EDT. Previously it appeared to have been accessible to visitors as of noon, but was somehow removed, along with two other entries. Perhaps this is an example of “shadow banning” on someone’s part.

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For today, links to four reports: from the Associated Press, Middle East Eye, Reuters, and National Public Radio; others or at least headlines are accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. (GAZA 9-19-25 is HERE, or scroll down. MEDIA and UKRAINE entries for this date are HERE and HERE, or scroll up or down.) — MCM

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Israeli strikes on Gaza City kill at least 14 as some countries move to recognize Palestinian state, by Samy Magdy | AP  CAIRO — Israeli strikes killed at least 14 people overnight in Gaza City, said health officials, as Israel ramps up its offensive there and urges Palestinians to leave. READ MORE . . .

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‘A state of thirst is sweeping Gaza City’: municipality. From Middle East Eye. lsrael destroyed 75 percent of central wells in the besieged encllave, the Gaza municipality spokesperson Asim al-Nabih told Al Jazeera. READ MORE . . .

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Israel’s Gaza City demolitions fan fears of permanent removal of Palestinians, by Nidal al-Mughrabi and Olivia Le Poidevin | Reuters  GAZA — For a decade, Palestinian bank worker Shady Salama Al-Rayyes paid into a $93,000 mortgage on his flat in a tall, modern block in one of Gaza City’s prime neighbourhoods. Now . . . READ MORE . . .

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International Rescue Committee official explains suspension of programs in Gaza City, by Hadeel Al-Shalchi and Scott Simon | NPR  Bob Kitchen, the International Rescue Committee’s head of emergencies, talks about the aid organization’s decision to close all its programming in Gaza City, amid an Israeli military takeover of the city. Click HERE later to listen and, still later, read.

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NOTE: This is the second time the material below has been posted on this website; it is about 3:15 p.m. EDT. Previously it appeared to have been accessible to visitors as of noon, but was somehow removed, along with two other entries.

For today, just two links: to reports from the Associated Press and Anadolu Ajansi; others are accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. (UKRAINE 9-19-25 is HERE, or scroll down.  MEDIA and GAZA entry for this date are HERE and  HERE, or scroll up.) — MCM

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Russia launches a large-scale attack on Ukraine, killing 3 and wounding dozens, by Hanna Arhirova | AP  KYIV — Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack targeting regions across Ukraine early today, killing at least three people and wounding dozens more, Ukrainian officials said. READ MORE . . .

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4 killed, 1 injured by Ukrainian drone attack in Russia’s Samara region, by Elena Teslova | Anadolu Ajansi  MOSCOW — Four people were killed and one injured in a Ukrainian night drone attack in Russia’s southwestern Samara region, its Governor Vyacheslav Fedorechev said today. READ MORE . . .

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For today, links to five reports: from Politico, Kyiv Post, and National Public Radio; others are accessible by clicking on its initials below. (MEDIA 9-19-25 is HERE, or scroll down.  GAZA and UKRAINE entries for this date are HERE and HERE, or scroll down.) — MCM

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FROM SEPT. 19  Pentagon demands journalists sign pledge not to publish certain info or lose access, by Jack Detsch | Politico  The Pentagon on Friday said reporters who cover the agency could access the building only if they agreed not to publish certain information, an unprecedented move that . . . READ MORE . . .  Click HERE for report from Kyiv Post.

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What does free speech mean? Reported by David Folkenflik and Scott Simon | NPR  The First Amendment is meant to protect freedom of speech for the nation’s people and press. But this week, that protection was tested. Click HERE later to listen and, still later, read.

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FROM SEPT. 19  Where does free speech go from here? Reported by Tamara Keith and Domenico Montanaro | NPR  Prominent members of the Trump administration are using their roles to push back on critics, what does this mean for free speech? Click HERE to listen and read.

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FROM SEPT. 19  Where could the U.S. government restrict free speech? Reported by Ailsa Chang, Brianna Scott and Patrick Jarenwattananon | NPR  Chang speaks with University of Pennsylvania law professor Amanda Shanor about free speech protections in the wake of the killing of Charlie Kirk. Click HERE to listen and read.

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For today, links to four reports: from the Associated Press, Middle East Eye, Reuters, and National Public Radio; others or at least headlines are accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. (GAZA 9-19-25 is HERE, or scroll down. MEDIA and UKRAINE entries for this date are HERE and HERE, or scroll up or down.) — MCM

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Israeli strikes on Gaza City kill at least 14 as some countries move to recognize Palestinian state, by Samy Magdy | AP  CAIRO — Israeli strikes killed at least 14 people overnight in Gaza City, said health officials, as Israel ramps up its offensive there and urges Palestinians to leave. READ MORE . . .

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‘A state of thirst is sweeping Gaza City’: municipality. From Middle East Eye. lsrael destroyed 75 percent of central wells in the besieged encllave, the Gaza municipality spokesperson Asim al-Nabih told Al Jazeera. READ MORE . . .

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Israel’s Gaza City demolitions fan fears of permanent removal of Palestinians, by Nidal al-Mughrabi and Olivia Le Poidevin | Reuters  GAZA — For a decade, Palestinian bank worker Shady Salama Al-Rayyes paid into a $93,000 mortgage on his flat in a tall, modern block in one of Gaza City’s prime neighbourhoods. Now . . . READ MORE . . .

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International Rescue Committee official explains suspension of programs in Gaza City, by Hadeel Al-Shalchi and Scott Simon | NPR  Bob Kitchen, the International Rescue Committee’s head of emergencies, talks about the aid organization’s decision to close all its programming in Gaza City, amid an Israeli military takeover of the city. Click HERE later to listen and, still later, read.

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For today, just two links: to reports from the Associated Press and Anadolu Ajansi; others are accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. (UKRAINE 9-19-25 is HERE, or scroll down.  MEDIA and GAZA entry for this date are HERE and  HERE, or scroll up.) — MCM

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Russia launches a large-scale attack on Ukraine, killing 3 and wounding dozens, by Hanna Arhirova | AP  KYIV — Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack targeting regions across Ukraine early today, killing at least three people and wounding dozens more, Ukrainian officials said. READ MORE . . .

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4 killed, 1 injured by Ukrainian drone attack in Russia’s Samara region, by Elena Teslova | Anadolu Ajansi  MOSCOW — Four people were killed and one injured in a Ukrainian night drone attack in Russia’s southwestern Samara region, its Governor Vyacheslav Fedorechev said today. READ MORE . . .

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