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In this Thursday, July 31, 2014 photo, skiers and snowboarders enjoy clear skies at The Remarkables ski area near Queenstown, New Zealand. The Remarkables is one of several large ski areas that has been making snow at record rates following the warmest start to winter ever recorded. Scientists said New Zealand's glaciers and ice are melting at alarming rates due to climate change. (AP Photo/Richard Savoie) In this Thursday, July 31, 2014 photo, skiers and snowboarders enjoy clear skies at The Remarkables ski area near Queenstown, New Zealand. The Remarkables is one of several large ski areas that has been making snow at record rates following the warmest start to winter ever recorded. Scientists said New Zealand's glaciers and ice are melting at alarming rates due to climate change. (AP Photo/Richard Savoie)

By Associated Press August 5, 2014 2 min read

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:

1. CEASE-FIRE TAKES EFFECT TO END GAZA WAR

The truce between Israel and Hamas is meant to last at least three days and comes ahead of talks in Cairo aimed at preventing future cross-border violence by addressing the blockade of the coastal strip and rocket fire.

2. IN GAZA WAR, VIOLENT DEATH IS PART OF DAILY LIFE

As the conflict with Israel claims victim after victim, Palestinians have to cope with hurried burials, suppressed grief and simmering fury every day.