For today, links to four reports: from Middle East Eye, Reuters, Ynet, and the Cradle; others or at least headlines are accessible by clicking on their names below. (SYRIA, IRAN, YEMEN, UKRAINE and 9/11 TRUTH entries for this date are HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE and HERE, or scroll up or down.  GAZA 4-13-25 is HERE, or scroll down.) — MCM

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Six Palestinians killed in Israeli air strikes on Gaza City. From Middle East Eye. Wafa news agency is reporting that six Palestinians were killed in an Israeli attack on a house in the Tuffah neighbourhood of Gaza City, in the north of the Strip. Al Jazeera previously reported . . . READ MORE . . .

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EU to boost financial support for Palestinian Authority, by Andrew Gray | Reuters  BRUSSELS — The European Union will increase its financial support for the Palestinian Authority with a three-year package worth around 1.6 billion euros ($1.8 billion), said Dubravka Suica, the European Commissioner for the Mediterranean, in an interview. READ MORE . . .   Click HERE for same report in French.

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Talks in Cairo end without breakthrough amid Hamas demand to end war. From Ynet. The latest round of negotiations in Cairo aimed at securing a ceasefire in Gaza ended today without a significant breakthrough, despite Israeli claims that Hamas may be softening its stance. Sources said Hamas continues to insist that any future agreement must lead to a complete end to the war in Gaza. READ MORE . . .

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‘Hamas not defeated, reserves forces overstretched’: Israeli army chief. From the Cradle. Israel’s new Chief of Staff, Eyal Zamir, has warned the government that the military lacks the manpower and resources to fulfill its expansive goals in Gaza without a political strategy to accompany military operations, Ynet reported today. READ MORE . . .

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For today, links to reports from the Associated Press and the Cradle; others are accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. (SYRIA, IRAN, GAZA, UKRAINE and 9/11 TRUTH entries for this date are HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE and HERE, or scroll up or down.  YEMEN 4-13-25 is HERE, or scroll down.) — MCM

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Suspected U.S. airstrikes kill at least 7 people in Yemen, Houthi rebels say, by Jon Gambrell | AP  DUBAI — Suspected U.S. airstrikes around Yemen’s rebel-held capital killed at least seven people and wounded 29 overnight, the Houthis said today as they also claimed shooting down another American MQ-9 Reaper drone. READ MORE . . .  Click HERE for report from the Cradle.

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For today, links to nine reports: from Reuters, Agence France-Presse, Tass, Kyiv Post, the Kyiv Independent, CBS, and National Public Radio. (SYRIA, IRAN, GAZA, YEMEN and 9/11 TRUTH entries for this date are HERE, HERE,  HERE, HERE and HERE, or scroll up or down. UKRAINE 4-13-25 is HERE, or scroll down.) — MCM

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Russia’s attacks spark petrol station fire, injure several in Ukraine, officials say. From Reuters. Overnight attacks by Russia sparked a fire at a petrol station in Zaporizhzhia, injured at least eight people and damaged houses across the southeastern part of Ukraine, regional officials said today. READ MORE . . .

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World leaders slam deadly Russian strike on Ukraine. From AFP. World leaders condemned a Russian missile strike on Ukraine on Sunday, one of the deadliest attacks in months, while U.S. President Donald Trump called it a “horrible thing” and a “mistake.” READ MORE . .. .

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NEWER  Russia says it hit Ukrainian officers’ meeting in Sumy. From Reuters. MOSCOW — Russia said two of its missiles had hit a meeting of Ukrainian military officers on Sunday in the city of Sumy, where Ukraine said Russian strikes had killed 34 people and wounded 117. READ MORE . . .   Click HERE for report from Tass.

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German would send Taurus missiles to Ukraine ‘in coordination with European partners.’ From Kyiv Post. Friedrich Merz, current leader of the Christian Democratic Union in Germany and incoming chancellor, said Berlin is prepared to supply Ukraine with long-range Taurus missiles —  but only in coordination with European allies. READ MORE . . .

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Germany sending Taurus missiles to Ukraine risks ‘escalation’: Kremlin. From AFP. The Kremlin today warned Germany against supplying Taurus missiles to Ukraine, saying incoming chancellor Friedrich Merz’s proposal risked escalating the three-year conflict. READ MORE . . .

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Ukrainian military officers attempt to dispel what they call myths of Russia’s war. Reported by Michele Kelemen | NPR Ukrainian military officers are meeting with American politicians, church leaders and others to dispel what they say are the myths of Russia’s war. Click HERE to listen and, later, read.

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Zelensky invites Trump to Ukraine, says ‘Russian narratives are prevailing in U.S.,’ by Volodymyr Ivanyshyn | The Kyiv Independent  ‘The security of the world is at stake” if Russia advances further, and U.S. President Donald Trump should visit Ukraine to witness Russia’s war, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with CBS News released on Sunday. READ MORE . . . Click HERE for April 13 report from CBS.

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Links to some memories of Roland Angle, who died on April 7, from his colleagues at Architects & Engineers for 9/11 Truth, and to a tribute by one of them; other samples of the organization’s work are accessible by clicking on its abbreviated name below. (SYRIA, IRAN, GAZA, YEMEN and UKRAINE entries for this date are HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE and HERE, or scroll up.  9/11 TRUTH 4-10-25 is HERE, or scroll down.) — MCM

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FROM APRIL 12  AE911Truth staff remembers Roland Angle. Andy Steele and others at AE911Truth fondly remember their chairman as a hero of the 9/11 truth movement. Click HERE for intro and hourlong video.

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FROM APRIL 10  The quiet but essential legacy of Roland Angle, by Craig McKee | AE911Truth  He never wanted the spotlight. He didn’t care about personal notoriety or accolades. Click HERE to read and for several related videos.

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For today, links to reports from National Public Radio and Reuters; others or headlines are accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. (LEBANON, YEMEN, GAZA, and UKRAINE entries for this date are HERE, HERE, HERE and HERE, or scroll down. IRAN 4-12-25 is HERE, or scroll down.) — MCM

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FROM APRIL  12  U.S. and Iran conduct first round of nuclear talks. Reported by Scott Detrow and Greg Myre | NPR  The U.S. and Iran have launched negotiations to strike a new deal that would scale back Iran’s nuclear program. Click HERE to listen and, later, read.   Click HERE for report from Reuters.

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First, a link to a report from the Cradle; others are accessible by clicking on its name below. (IRAN, YEMEN, GAZA and UKRAINE entries for this date, so far, are HERE, HERE, HERE and HERE, or scroll up or down.  LEBANON 4-9-25 is HERE, or scroll down.) — MCM

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FROM APRIL 11  Israel launches new ground incursion into Lebanese territory. From the Cradle. Israeli infantry forces crossed the border into Lebanon on Friday, coinciding with fresh attacks on Lebanese territory and coming as the invading army continues to occupy the country’s south. READ MORE . . .

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For today, a link to a report from the Cradle; others are accessible by clicking on its name below. (IRAN, LEBANON, GAZA and UKRAINE entries for this date are HERE, HERE, HERE and HERE, or scroll up or down.  YEMEN 4-11-25 is HERE, or scroll down.) — MCM

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FROM APRIL 11  U.S. bombs civilian infrastructure in fresh round of attacks against Yemen. From the Cradle. U.S. warplanes launched over 10 airstrikes on several areas of Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, early Friday after a 24-hour pause in Washington’s attacks on the country following weeks of daily strikes. Friday’s attacks hit . . . READ MORE . . .

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For today, links to six reports: from Reuters, the Associated Press, Middle East Monitor, the Anadolu Agency, and the Cradle, and to commentary from Middle East Eye; other articles or just headlines are accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. (IRAN, LEBANON, YEMEN and UKRAINE entries for this date are HERE, HERE, HERE and HERE, or scroll up or down.  GAZA 4-12-25 is HERE and a map is HERE, or scroll down.) — MCM

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Israeli missiles strike Gaza hospital, forcing patients to evacuate as attacks intensify across the Strip. From Reuters. Two Israeli missiles hit a building inside a main Gaza hospital today, destroying the emergency and reception department and damaging other structures, medics said, in a strike which Israel said was against Hamasfighters exploiting the facility. READ MORE . . .  Click HERE for report from AP.

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FROM APRIL 12  Israel claims to intercept 3 rockets launched from Gaza. From Middle East Monitor. The Israeli army claimed on Saturday that it had intercepted three rockets launched from Gaza toward illegal settlements near the enclave, with no reported casualties, Anadolu Agency reports. READ MORE . . .

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FROM APRIL 12  Israeli army orders evacuation of new areas in southern Gaza Strip, by Nour Abuaisha and Rania Abu Shamala | Anadolu Agency  GAZA CITY, Palestine / ISTANBUL — The Israeli army on Saturday ordered evacuations from at least 10 multiple neighborhoods in the southern city of Khan Younis, warning of imminent attacks in the area near the Morag Axis, which separates the city from Rafah. READ MORE . . .

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FROM APRIL 11  Egypt, Israel exchange proposals for ‘compromise’ on Gaza ceasefire. From the Cradle. Egypt and Israel have exchanged draft proposals for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, with the goal of reaching a compromise, according to Israel’s Broadcasting Corporation. They aim . . . READ MORE . . .

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FROM APRIL 11  UN reveals 36 Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed ‘only women and children.’ From the Cradle. The UN condemned Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza on Friday, warning that it is causing widespread civilian deaths and displacement, including the killing of women and children. Between March 18 and April 9, the UN Human Rights Office determined, 36 out of 224 Israeli strikes killed only . . . READ MORE . . .

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FROM APRIL 12  Rafah became my home after displacement. It is now being erased. By Ruwaida Amer | Middle East Eye  I hear and feel every missile that strikes Rafah. We see the smoke rise to the sky. The destruction is relentless — without red lines. Now, we hear constant shelling. Heavy missiles fall as if they were throwing stones . . . READ MORE . . .

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For today, links to nine reports: from the Associated Press, Reuters, Anadolu Agency, Kyiv Post, and the Kyiv Independent; others or headlines of others are accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. (IRAN, LEBANON, YEMEN and GAZA entries for this date are HERE,  HERE, HERE and HERE, or scroll up.  UKRAINE 4-12-25 is HERE, or scroll down.) — MCM

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More than 30 people killed, 84 injured in Russian missile attack on Ukrainian city of Sumy. From AP. KYIV — At least 32 people have been killed in a Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy today, officials said. Officials said two ballistic missiles struck the heart of the city at around 10:15 a.m. as people gathered to celebrate Palm Sunday. READ MORE . . .  Click HERE for report from Reuters.

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FROM APRIL 12  Ukrainian fighter pilot died in F-16 combat mission, Zelenskyy confirms, by Alperen Aktaş | Anadolu Agency  ISTANBUL — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday a 26-year-old fighter pilot was killed during a combat mission involving an F-16 fighter jet, and he expressed condolences to the family and comrades of Capt. Pavlo Ivanov. READ MORE . . .   Click HERE for report from Kyiv Post.

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FROM APRIL 12  Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking its energy infrastructure five times in past 24 hours. From Reuters. Russia’s defense ministry said on Saturday that Ukraine had carried out five attacks on Russian energy infrastructure over the previous day, a violation of a U.S.-brokered moratorium on such strikes. Ukraine and Russia have repeatedly accused each other . . . READ MORE . . .

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Kremlin says instant results not possible after Trump demands Ukraine progress, by Guy Faulconbridge | Reuters  MOSCOW — The Kremlin said today contacts with U.S. President Donald Trump’s team were moving ahead very well but that it was too early to expect instant results due to the level of damage done to relations under Trump’s predecessor Joe Biden. READ MORE . . .

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FROM APRIL 12  Russia’s Lavrov praises Trump’s understanding of Ukraine conflict. From Reuters. MOSCOW — Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov praised U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday for what he said was a better understanding of the Ukraine conflict than any other Western leader. READ MORE . . .

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FROM APRIL 12   Moscow says Kyiv’s allegations about Chinese citizens fighting on Russian side in Ukraine ‘completely untrue,‘ by Elena Teslova | Anadolu Agency   MOSCOW — Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko on Saturday refuted Kyiv’s allegations about Chinese citizens fighting in Ukraine as “completely untrue.” READ MORE . . .

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Trump extends Biden’s sanctions executive order against Russia, by Sonya Bandouil | The Kyiv Independent  U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order extending for one year the sanctions against Russia originally imposed by former President Joe Biden in April 2021 over Russia’s harmful foreign activities, according to an April 10 document from the U.S. Federal Register. READ MORE . . .

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For today, just two links: to reports from Reuters and the Associated Press; others or headlines of others are accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. (SYRIA, GAZA and IRAN entries for this date are HERE, HERE and HERE, or scroll down.  UKRAINE 4-11-25 is HERE, or scroll down.) — MCM

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Russia launches scores of drones on Ukraine, four people injured, Kyiv says, by Olena Harmash | Reuters  KYIV — Russia launched a barrage of drones in an overnight attack on Ukraine, injuring three people in Kyiv and one person in Kharkiv and damaging residential and commercial buildings in Kyiv and other parts of the country, Ukrainian officials said on today. READ MORE . . .

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FROM APRIL 10  U.S. ambassador to Ukraine to step down as peace talks uncertain, by Matthew Lee | AP  WASHINGTON — The U.S. ambassador to Ukraine is stepping down from her post after nearly three years in Kyiv amid uncertainty over the Trump administration’s attempts to broker a peace deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war. READ MORE . . .

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