World Update from BBC News
Israel accepts truce 'principles'Israel says it has agreed on the principles of a truce plan, raising hopes of an end to the violent conflict in the Gaza Strip.Dispute hits Europe gas suppliesExports of Russian gas to Europe via Ukraine stop altogether with both countries accusing each other of turning off the tap.Obama set for presidential lunchBarack Obama is to join President George W Bush and the other three living ex-presidents for a special White House lunch.Mumbai gunman is Pakistan citizenPakistan finally confirms Indian claims that the only surviving gunman from the Mumbai attacks is a Pakistani citizen.Dozens killed in Afghan fightingCoalition forces say they have killed about 50 insurgents in Afghanistan, amid reports of dozens of civilian casualties.
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