Agreed: 'Cessation of Hostilities Across Syria'

Encouraging news at the Syria peace talks as a cessation of violence is promised. Wel get reaction from Russia, the country heavily criticised for its heavy bombardment of Aleppo

South Sudan's peace process seems to have also inched forward. President Salva Kiir confirmed the appointment of his rival and former rebel leader Riek Machar as his vice president.

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