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Possible Cease-fire Between Israel, Palestinian Militants

Palestinian officials say a cease-fire with Israel has been agreed to by Hamas and Islamic Jihad.

The agreement, reached with the help of Egyptian mediation, was to take effect at 01:30 UTC. So far the cease-fire seems to be holding.

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Attacks in Congo’s North Kivu province push tens of thousands to flee

Insecurity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s North Kivu province led to more than 100,000 people fleeing their homes in April.

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Deadly violence at Israel-Gaza border escalates dangerously: UN chief condemns in strongest terms

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UN chief António Guterres

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International Day of the Midwife: 5 things you should know

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An Auxiliary Nurse Midwife performs critical ante-natal services in Shrawasti, India.

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