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Russia's Putin Orders Daily Ceasefire in Eastern Ghouta

The measure is meant to allow safe passage for humanitarian assistance

Russia's President Vladimir Putin has ordered a daily five-hour pause in the Syrian government's assault on the rebel-held Eastern Ghouta area. The truce will start on Tuesday and includes the creation of a "humanitarian corridor" to allow civilians to leave.

The South African president Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled his first cabinet -- bringing back a finance minister sacked by his predecessor.

Are big international companies undermining breastfeeding and putting kids lives at risk with aggressive marketing of formula milk? We discuss this issue with a UK-based charity.

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Tue 27 Feb 201805:06GMT

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  • Tue 27 Feb 201805:06GMT