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What We Know About the Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Agreement

Negotiators from Israel and Hamas have agreed to a 42-day cease-fire and hostage release in Gaza, President Biden and other officials announced on Wednesday, raising hopes that there could soon be an end to more than a year of war that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians and destroyed much of the enclave.

South Korea Detains Its President, but Crisis Is Far From Over

Yoon Suk Yeol became the first South Korean leader to be held by criminal investigators on Wednesday, ending a long standoff after he imposed martial law on Dec. 3.

‘Burn Mozambique’: New President Takes Power in a Nation on Edge

Daniel Chapo was sworn in as president of Mozambique at a time of widespread anger directed at his party, Frelimo, which has led the country for 50 years and was accused of rigging the election.

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