Toronto Mayor Ford admits buying illegal drugs
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford acknowledged in a City Council session that he bought illegal drugs while in office. He refused to resign, insisting he remains a positive role model as council members urged him to take a leave of absence. The vote on a non-binding leave request was 37 to 5. protesters gathered outside City Hall as the debate intensified.
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Opium Crop Replanting Surges in Afghanistan Amid Turbulence
In Cham Kalai Nangarhar province farmers rush to plant opium as UNODC reports record 6,000 ton 2013 harvest globally. Poverty conflict and Taliban influence drive cultivation with 516,000 acres and 1 million addicts linked to the trade across Afghanistan.
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Air Force Tightens Screening for Nuclear Leader Candidates
The Air Force will intensify scrutiny of senior nuclear command hopefuls, expanding health reviews and internet checks including Google searches. Gen. Mark Welsh said the move follows Maj. Gen. Michael Carey’s relief and aims to prevent obvious but risky nominations amid past security lapses and morale issues.
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Officials rush to vaccinate millions to curb polio spread
In a $30 million UN led drive health officials target 22 million children under five across Egypt Iraq Jordan Lebanon West Bank Gaza Turkey and Syria. The aim is to immunize all children even if previously vaccinated amidst the Syrian civil war refugee surge.
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