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Israeli government approves Gaza ceasefire deal

Israel's cabinet voted to approve a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal on Saturday, the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, ending days of uncertainty about whether the truce would go into effect this weekend.

39 dead in Colombia guerilla violence, govt suspends peace talks

At least 39 people have been killed in violence involving leftwing guerillas near Colombia's restive border with Venezuela, authorities said Friday, prompting the government to suspend high-stakes peace talks with the group.