European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is recognized for successfully handling "crises of historic proportions." The Charlemagne Prize honors personal contributions to European unity.

CEASE-FIRE UPDATE: Hamas accepted the terms of a draft agreement for a cease-fire in Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages, two officials involved in the talks told the Associated Press overnight.

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I t’s that time of the year – the annual World Economic Forum confab held in the picturesque town of Davos in the Swiss Alps.