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Psaki: Biden has seen ‘encouraging’ cease-fire reports, tells Israel to ‘start winding their operation down’
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Psaki reiterated throughout her Thursday news conference that President Biden believes it is time for Israel to start "winding their operation down." "We believe the Israelis have achieved significant military objec...
Pakistan government and local Taliban agree to ‘complete ceasefire’
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The Pakistani government and the armed militant group the Pakistani Taliban have agreed to a one-month ceasefire while negotiations get underway to end years of bloodshed. Pakistan's Information Minister Fawad Chau...
Israel officials approve ceasefire with Hamas following 11 days of Gaza violence
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U.S. leaders had pressured Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to exercise restraint in the conflict, even as they reaffirmed support for Israel’s right to defend itself. Other world leaders as well as the U.N. were al...
Armenia and Azerbaijan agree ceasefire after border clash, Armenian Defense Ministry says
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MoscowArmenia and Azerbaijan agreed on Tuesday to a ceasefire at their border, the Armenian Defense Ministry said, after Russia urged them to step back from confrontation following the deadliest clash since a war las...
Biden tries to claim credit for cease-fire between Israel and Hamas
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Biden, who spoke at the White House, included a sentence in his remarks commending Egyptian officials for their "critical role" in ending the fighting. But he repeatedly emphasized the intensive work he said was done...
Pakistani Taliban declares end to ceasefire
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Islamabad, PakistanTaliban militants in Pakistan declared an end to a month-long ceasefire arranged with the aid of the Afghan Taliban, accusing the government of breaching terms including a prisoner release agreemen...
Armenia and Azerbaijan agree on a ceasefire, Russian foreign ministry says
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Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed to a ceasefire in their conflict over the enclave of Nagorno Karabakh, according to a readout published by the Russian Foreign Ministry. The ceasefire will start Saturday at noon (...
ABC’s ‘World News Tonight’ suggests Biden brokered cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, avoids crediting Egypt
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"Tonight, breaking news as we come on the air. Israel and Hamas agreeing to a cease-fire. President Biden speaking just moments ago," ABC News anchor David Muir began the program. "After 11 days of relentless rockets...
Tigrayan forces pull out of neighboring Ethiopian regions in step toward possible ceasefire
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The leader of Ethiopia's northern Tigray region announced a withdrawal of rebel forces from neighboring areas in the country on Sunday, a move that could signal the possibility of a ceasefire after 13 months of war....
Western Sahara independence leader declares the end of a 29-year-old ceasefire with Morocco
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The leader of the Western Sahara's independence movement has vowed to end a 29-year-old ceasefire with Morocco, citing recent Moroccan border operations as a provocation. Brahim Ghali, leader of the independentist P...
LIVE UPDATES: Palestinian minister contends cease-fire in Gaza is ‘not enough’
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However, the Palestinians' top diplomat suggested the cease-fire in Gaza was "not enough at all." Palestinian Foreign Minister Riad Al-Malki told reporters on the sidelines of an emergency meeting of the U.N. General...
Russia and Ukraine agree to continue ceasefire talks
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Russian and Ukrainian negotiators agreed that a permanent ceasefire in eastern Ukraine must be observed "unconditionally" following hours-long talks in Paris on Wednesday. The announcement came after a meeting at th...
Saudi Arabia announces new ceasefire offer to end Yemen war
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Abu Dhabi, UAE Saudi Arabia's top diplomat announced on Monday a proposal to end the six-year conflict in Yemen, including an offer of a ceasefire and political agreement with the Iran-backed Houthi rebels who contro...
Biden credits own admin for Israel-Hamas cease-fire, downplays Egypt role
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Biden, who spoke at the White House, included a sentence in his remarks commending Egyptian officials for their "critical role" in ending the fighting. But he repeatedly emphasized the intensive work he said was done...