Mideast mediators say cease-fire talks have wrapped up and they aim to reconvene in Cairo next week to seal a deal

Associated Press

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Mideast mediators say cease-fire talks have wrapped up and they aim to reconvene in Cairo next week to seal a deal.

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