Toronto mayor admits drug use and faces October election
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford said he has used every drug imaginable and blamed substance abuse for offensive language. He acknowledged cocaine marijuana and hallucinogens, said he smoked crack but denied crack addiction, and refused to promise sobriety if he relapses. He left open his reelection stance for October 27.
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Israelis mourn slain teens in West Bank killings
Tens of thousands mourners gather in central Israel for the funerals of Eyal Yifrah Gilad Shaar and Naftali Fraenkel. Prime Minister Netanyahu convenes a security cabinet as Israel vows a tough response to Hamas with potential Gaza strikes and expanded military action.
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Foreign ministers push for Ukraine cease-fire in Berlin
Berlin talks among Russia Ukraine Germany and France outline steps toward a renewed cease-fire in eastern Ukraine to be monitored by the OSCE. The ministers urge talks by Saturday with a goal of an unconditional sustainable truce as border access and Russian involvement remain contentious.
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