The three civilians will be exchanged for more Palestinian prisoners in the latest swap on Saturday.
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Watch: Argentina canal turns bright red, alarming locals
The body of water runs through industrial areas on the outskirts of Buenos Aires.
Plane crashes into bus on busy São Paulo street
Two people were killed in the accident, the Brazilian city’s fire department said.
Stylish earrings to gold shoes on show at South Africa’s biggest political event
A collection of some of the best outfits from the State of the Nation Address.
More than 100 venomous snakes found in Sydney yard
Reptile handlers say they initially found 40 red-bellied black snakes – before some began giving birth.
Jailed Singapore ex-minister moved to house arrest
Subramaniam Iswaran’s case gripped the island nation that prides itself with its squeaky clean image.
US job growth slows but unemployment stays low
Firms created 143,000 jobs last month, below analysts’ forecasts, but December’s figure was upgraded.
Alaska authorities search for missing small plane
The craft carrying 10 people was on flight from Unalakleet to Nome when “its position was lost”.
Sexual violence against children in Haiti rises by 1,000%, UN says
Unicef says gangs are inflicting “unimaginable horrors on children”.
USAID could slash staff to hundreds after placing most on leave
But US President Donald Trump’s plan to dramatically cut back US foreign aid faces a legal challenge.