US, France, allies call for 21-day truce for Israel and Hezbollah

The European Union, the United States, France and eight other nations called Wednesday for an immediate 21-day cease-fire along the Israel-Lebanon border, saying the conflict there "is intolerable and presents an unacceptable risk of a broader regional escalation."

A joint statement said the cease-fire would allow for negotiations toward a diplomatic settlement consistent with existing U.N. Security Council resol