Rebels hand over black boxes

Truce declared at crash zone, international teams allowed to investigate flight MH17

Malaysia said on Tuesday it would hold the voice and data recorders from downed Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 until an international team is formed and will then hand them over.

"The Malaysian team has taken custody of the black boxes, which appear to be in good condition. They will be held securely in Malaysian custody while the international investigation team is being formalized," Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak said in a statement.