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Philippines, Rebels Sign Cease-fire Deal

The Philippine government and the country’s Communist guerrillas have signed an indefinite cease-fire agreement. The truce, signed in Norway Friday, seeks to end one of Asia's longest-running insurgencies. It has claimed the lives of thousands of people. "This is a historic and unprecedented event," said Jesus Dureza, the peace adviser to Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. Dureza also said, "There is still a lot of work to be done ahead." The two...

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