BBC: Afghanistan war: US and Afghan Taliban start partial truce
A seven-day "reduction in violence" between the US and the Afghan Taliban has begun, officials say.
"This is an important step on a long road to peace," US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Friday.
If successful, the two sides will then sign the first phase of a deal aimed at ending nearly two decades of conflict.
The agreement, which began at midnight local time, comes after more than a year of talks between American and Afghan Taliban representatives.
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MIDDLE EAST
UN warns of 'bloodbath' as Syria fighting escalates.
Syria: Erdogan hopes Putin can help de-escalate Idlib fighting. Putin & Erdogan to ‘intensify contacts’ over Syria, but no sign of peace in Idlib yet.
Kremlin spokesman declines to talk about ‘worst-case scenarios’ for Syria’s Idlib.
Merkel, Macron seek Syria talks with Putin and Erdogan.
Coronavirus spreads in Middle East as death toll hits 4 in Iran.
Polls close in Iranian parliamentary election.
Iran votes in elections dominated by conservative candidates. Iran elections: Hardliners set to sweep parliamentary polls.
In Iran, petrol prices are so high that people have resorted to stealing it.
Pompeo meets new Sultan of Oman.
ASIA
Week-long ‘reduction in violence’ to start at midnight, say Taliban, Afghan officials.
More than 500 new coronavirus cases are detected in PRISONS across China, fuelling fears about the virus's ability to spread - as Iran confirms two more deaths and Israel and Lebanon announce their first cases.
China reports uptick in new coronavirus cases, South Korea infections spike.
Help China’s key manufacturers plug back into global supply chain, Xi Jinping says.
Coronavirus widens Hong Kong anger at government, China.
Japan govt faces questions over coronavirus, Tokyo cancels events.
Myanmar to court-martial more troops over Rohingya crackdown, army says.
Kazakh opposition leader detained on eve of protest.
AFRICA
Turkey's Erdogan confirms sending Syrian fighters to Libya.
Libya ceasefire talks back on track after Tripoli attack: UN.
Libya's Haftar says any ceasefire would be contingent on Turkish withdrawal: RIA. Withdrawal of mercenaries and Turkish troops from Libya is a condition for end of hostilities – General Haftar .
Burkina violence displacing 4,000 people daily: UN.
Unearthing of graves stokes ethnic tensions ahead of Burundi polls.
Rival South Sudanese leaders move closer to ending six years of conflict.
S.Sudan rebel leader to be appointed vice president.
Algerians gather in capital to mark anniversary of 'Hirak' protest movement.
Lesotho PM fails to appear in court for wife's murder charge. Lesotho PM Thomas Thabane denies fleeing as murder charges loom.
Togo has long been mired in political crisis – and elections won't change that.
EUROPE
Leaders roll up for the EU budget circus.
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar resigns after inconclusive election result.
Portugal votes to legalise euthanasia despite protests from church groups.
Germany tightens security at mosques, other sites after far-right shootings.
Gerry Adams will be Sinn Féin negotiator, leaked brief reveals.
Russia jails U.S. scientist on bribery charge.
Huawei: US cyber-boss tells UK to 'think again' on Huawei.
‘Church has no reason to fear history’: Vatican to open wartime archives of Pius XII.
Assange's fate hangs in balance as UK court considers U.S. extradition bid.
Prince Harry and his wife will stop using 'Sussex Royal' brand.
AMERICAS
Coronavirus: US facing ‘tremendous public health threat’ as imported infections rise; World Health Organisation set to launch Wuhan probe.
Trump dismisses reports of Russian meddling, labels them Democratic 'misinformation campaign'. Trump, Russia issue denials as new meddling charges hit US election.
Rivals worry Sanders building 'insurmountable' Super Tuesday lead.
Under pressure, Bloomberg says three women can be released from non-disclosure pacts.
Congress to get election security briefing next month amid Intel drama.
Argentine bonds take it on the chin after IMF approves restructuring.
'Barricades must now come down,' PM Trudeau says of rail blockades.
Brazil sends armed forces to north-east to quell violence from police strike.
Son of powerful Mexican drug lord extradited to US.
Weinstein jury look to be nearing verdict in sex assault trial.
California apologises for Japanese internment camps in World War II.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Taliban figure Ehsanullah Ehsan, who claimed responsibility for Malala Yousafzai shooting, escapes from prison, Pakistan Interior Minister confirms.
Watchdog sanctions Iran over lax terror financing laws.
Islamic State supporter pleads guilty to St. Paul's Cathedral bomb plot.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Coronavirus fears, U.S. business data drag down Wall Street.
US business levels fall sharply amid coronavirus.
Google sued by New Mexico over claims it spies on US students.
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