Calm returns after Guinea-Bissau president's deathTaleban insurgents in the troubled north-western Swat valley of Pakistan have announced an indefinite ceasefire. The announcement follows a deal struck last week between a radical cleric and authorities that brings Sharia law in return for an end to the insurgency. The Taleban have been assessing that deal and Tuesday’s move followed a meeting...
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Peace Process
Taleban Swat truce ‘indefinite
Israel denies reports of Hamas negotiations
Israel’s prime minister denied media reports that it is negotiating with the militant group Hamas, which controls Gaza, but said there will be Israeli “consultations” Sunday “regarding the situation in the south.” “Should a decision of any kind be required, it will be made only via a meeting of the Security Cabinet and after...
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Hamas Sees Cease-Fire Within Days; Israel Demurs
Hamas officials said Friday that an announcement of an 18-month cease-fire with Israel was days away and would include a substantial opening of Gaza’s borders with Israel in exchange for an end to Hamas rocket attacks on Israeli southern communities. But a senior Israeli official said nothing had been agreed on yet. Meanwhile, rockets...
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