Israel, Hamas Agree On 72-Hour Humanitarian Gaza Ceasefire -- Reuters
(Reuters) - Israel and Islamist militant group Hamas have agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire in their conflict in the Gaza Strip starting on Friday, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Thursday.
The ceasefire will begin at 8 a.m. local time (1.00 a.m. EDT) on Aug. 1, they said in a joint statement. The statement said "forces on the ground will remain in place" during the truce, implying that Israeli ground forces will not withdraw.
U.N. Middle East envoy Robert Serry has received assurances that all parties have agreed to the humanitarian ceasefire, the statement said.
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MIDDLE EAST
U.S., U.N. announce deal on Gaza cease-fire.
UN urges respect of its Gaza facilities.
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US supplies Israel with bombs amid Gaza blitz.
Israeli polls show overwhelming support for Gaza campaign.
With Mideast in turmoil, Palestinians feel less backing.
Turkey fears ISIL radicalism could spill over from Syria, Iraq.
Iraqi Kurds, battling Islamist threat, press Washington for arms.
Syrian city of Homs shows signs of life amid moonscape of devastation.
Hezbollah man dies on 'jihad duty' in Iraq.
Six judges accused of leading role in Iranian crackdown on free speech.
Iranian President Rouhani: ‘This festering Zionist tumor has opened once again’.
Kurdish oil cargo unloaded at sea, destination a mystery.
ASIA
China urges US not to interfere in sovereignty.
Taiwan gas blast kills 15, injures 243: local media.
India's demands block $1 trillion WTO deal on customs rules.
India, U.S. stress strategic ties but tensions remain.
Asia on alert for Ebola outbreak.
Deadly clashes leave dozens killed, injured in China’s restless Xinjiang.
Afghan vote audit resumes Saturday, but troubles remain.
Thai junta gives security forces majority in interim legislature.
U.S. imposes sanctions on North Korean companies linked to Cuban arms shipment.
India says U.S. snooping 'completely unacceptable'.
AFRICA
US-trained Somali commandos fight Al-Shabab.
U.S. issues travel warnings for three Ebola-hit African countries.
Ebola crisis: WHO to announce $100m emergency response.
Sierra Leone declares emergency as Ebola death toll hits 729.
Sierra Leone declares a public emergency over Ebola and orders troops to quarantine infected areas as doctors say the virus is 'absolutely out of control'.
Town vs. town, faction vs. faction as Libya descends into 'hurricane'.
Libya Islamic militias declare control of Benghazi.
Heavy shelling, clashes resume in Libya's Tripoli. Heavy shelling, clashes resume in Libya's Tripoli.
Thousands flee to Tunisia to escape Libya fighting.
South Sudan talks on interim government delayed.
Kenya charges nine foreigners over 377-kg heroin haul.
African small farmers could be key to ending food insecurity.
EUROPE
Russia's top general says Moscow committed to nuclear missile treaty.
Dutch, Australian experts reach MH17 crash site for 1st time. Foreign investigators reach MH17 crash site in Ukraine.
Ukrainian parliament declines resignation of Prime Minister Yatsenyuk. Ukraine's parliament refuses PM resignation.
Ukraine’s parliament introduces 1.5% military tax.
EU adopts toughest Russian sanctions yet, targets five Russian banks.
Marine Le Pen could knock out Socialists in French president race: poll.
Snowden's temporary asylum status expires in Russia.
Inquiry into death of ex-Russian agent Litvinenko opens in London.
AMERICAS
Boehner warns on unilateral immigration action by Obama.
CIA admits to hacking Senate computers. CIA admits to spying on Senate staffers.
House clears way for lawsuit against Obama.
Argentina blames US, 'incompetent' judge for default. Argentina declared in default by S&P as talks fail.
Frustrated by rebels, Colombia's President calls emergency security meeting.
Venezuela seeks buyer for Citgo Petroleum refinery unit.
Deal to stop migrants from boarding La Bestia train.
China slams Canada for 'irresponsible' hacking accusations.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Norway calls off terror alert, no longer sees imminent Islamist attack.
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ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
S&P500 index posts worst fall since April; indexes down for July.
US banks braced for large deposit outflows.
Russia ordered to pay $2.5bn to Yukos shareholders.
Adidas scales back in Russia and issues profit warning.
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