Could coronavirus lead to world peace?

International leaders throw their weight behind plans for a global ceasefire – but will it hold?

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International leaders look set to agree a landmark global ceasefire that could bring a temporary halt to many of the world’s conflicts, in a rare moment of solidarity to help combat the coronavirus pandemic.

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