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on cnn newsroom. let's make a deal. israel agrees to they long pauses in fighting but only if hamas releases ten hostages each day in return. palestinians freedom to the deal speak out about the years they spent in israeli prisons, many held without charge, a chance to defend themselves in a court of law. plus cnn elevate core earth day, we'll take you to asia how school children are entering their call to protect the earth. >> live from atlanta, this is cnn newsroom with john vause. >> great to have you with this. hamas and israel have agreed to extend the four-day truce under the s...

The “Marwah” exhibition in Jakarta is held to commemorate Indonesia’s Independence Day feature 78 women artists.

Even though she is 87 years old, Carla Bianpoen is still faithfully following the changes and developments in Indonesian art.

The artistic director tells me why they decided to open now. >> we understand that light must defeat darkness. life must defeat death. the mission of the theater is to assert this. >> the reminders of war are never too far away. >> dear guess, in case of an air raid -- >> only 306 were allowed to be sold tonight. the capacity of the operas a bomb shelter. still, it sold out. >> only minutes until that curtain opens. you can feel the tension. this performance is extra special. >> for a few hours, nothing else matters. at the audience and i transported to a world of love and beauty. playing gise...

Faced one of the biggest challenges ever, keeping his compose our before surprising his loving family. >> reporter: one by one 700 students and staff filled the auditorium. they have no idea who's waiting count hall in a quiet office. >> you never stop missing those who make your life complete. >> reporter: he's trying to keep it together but he's clearly nervous. his almost 7-year-old daughter is one of the students. she has no idea he's walking count aisle. >> i'm nervous like a first date. >> reporter: the surprise was the captain's idea. >> the special guest is going to give an award to a ...