By Nick Ralston and James Lemon Israel and Hamas are inching closer to a deal that would result in the release of dozens of hostages in exchange for a partial pause in fighting. Source: Israel-Hamas conflict live updates: Ceasefire, hostage deal imminent as Netanyahu asks government to back agreement Category: World / Middle East
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By Chris Barrett It would become the first country in south-east Asia to legalise same-sex marriage and only the third place in Asia to do so, following Taiwan and Nepal. Source: A so-called queer paradise, Thailand close to marriage equality Category: World / Asia
By Nick Squires Politicians, businessmen and a former member of the Italian secret services were also convicted, after prosecutors asked for prison sentences totalling 4744 years. Source: Politicians, police among 200 jailed in Italy’s biggest mafia trial in 30 years Category: World / Europe