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Israelis, Palestinians Begin New Truce

Israel and Hamas have begun a new 72-hour cease-fire, giving the warring sides another chance to negotiate a lasting end to a month of fighting that has left 2,000 people dead.

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US Portrays ASEAN Meeting as Setback for China

The United States is portraying the outcome of a meeting in Myanmar among Southeast Asian nations as a setback for Beijing's attempts to minimize territorial disputes in the South China Sea.

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Middle East: UN chief welcomes temporary ceasefire, urges longer-term agreement

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon speaks to journalists at the Security Council stakeout on the situation in...

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US Conducts New Iraq Airstrikes Against Islamic State Insurgents

The United States carried out a new round of airstrikes against Islamic State militants in Iraq on Sunday.

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