Belarus: Ukraine and pro-Russian separatists agree to cease fire starting September 1, the day that the new school year is to begin.
South Sudan: Peace agreement in place to end 20 months of fighting between government forces and rebels led by President Salva Kiir’s former deputy.
China: Police arrest 12 suspects in connection with the Tianjin warehouse explosions, including top executives in parent company.
India: Army maintains curfew in Gujarat state after clashes between police and the Patel clan demanding government jobs and college placement resulted in seven deaths.
Nigeria: Country marks 500 days since the kidnap of over 200 schoolgirls by Boko Haram in Chibok.
