For today, links to reports from Reuters, the Associated Press, and National Public Radio; others are accessible by clicking on their names and initials below. (GAZA entry for this date and a 9/11 TRUTH entry are HERE) and HERE.) — MCM  

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Ukraine military says it repelled Russian offensive on southern front. From Reuters. KYIV — Ukrainian forces repelled a Russian offensive on the southern front following the withdrawal of Kyiv’s troops from the devastated eastern town of Avdiivka, the Ukrainian military said today. Ukraine’s army chief . . . READ MORE . . .

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Russia takes control of a city in eastern Ukraine after Ukrainian troops withdraw, by Illia Novikov and Barry Hatton | AP  KYIV — Russia said its forces took complete control Saturday of a city in eastern Ukraine that was the focus of intense combat for months, a development that Moscow . . . 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.