The cease-fire, which will happen in three phases, was first announced Wednesday by the US and Qatar, who oversaw the negotiations of the agreement which is set to go into effect this weekend.

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Israel's security cabinet has approved a deal with Hamas for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages and prisoners.

In Europe, the inauguration of Donald Trump will mean a reset in politics, trade and security.

The Independent has now seen the criminal complaint detailing the full extent of the horrific child sex abuse allegations

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The meeting, which was being held at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office, comes after negotiators inked the deal in Qatar late Thursday -- just hours after several setbacks threatened to upend the agreement.

Alexei Navalny’s lawyers have been accused by Russian authorities of passing him information while he was in prison

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Suspect Christian B is set to be released from prison on unrelated charges in September, prosecutor says

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Michelle Obama announced she will be skipping Donald Trump’s inauguration event without any explanation

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Roger Nores has contested Geoff Payne's claims he "abandoned" the late One Direction singer.

This is the first time a senior Chinese leader will witness a US president being sworn in.

The Moss Landing power plant, in California, was evacuated, as were people in the surrounding area.

This is the first time a senior Chinese leader will witness a US president being sworn in.

Roger Nores has contested Geoff Payne's claims he "abandoned" the late One Direction singer.

Officials at Elon Musk's company said the upper stage was lost, minutes after it launched.

A mysterious airstrip being built on a remote island in Yemen is nearing completion, according to satellite photos analyzed by The Associated Press

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Findings suggest dinosaurs were much more diverse in North Africa than previously thought

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A hospital boss has hailed Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan as a "real hero" after he was stabbed multiple times in an attempted robbery.

The £190m case is the latest in a series of charges that the detained former Pakistan PM faces.

Hostages' families are hopeful for the return of their loved ones but remain "tense" waiting for a deal between Israel and Hamas.

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