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Harrowing rescues save migrants off Greece; at least 22 die

Harrowing rescues save migrants off Greece; at least 22 die

KYTHIRA, Greece (AP) — Bodies floated amid splintered wreckage in the wind-tossed waters off a Greek island Thursday as the death toll from the separate sinkings of two migrant smuggling boats rose to 22, with about a dozen still missing.
Military's chief orders halt to non-essential activities, focus on personnel crisis

Military's chief orders halt to non-essential activities, focus on personnel crisis

OTTAWA — Chief of the defence staff Gen. Wayne Eyre has ordered an immediate halt to all non-essential activities in favour of boosting military recruitment and retention, as the Canadian Armed Forces faces an unprecedented personnel crisis.
US to begin screening travelers coming from Uganda for Ebola

US to begin screening travelers coming from Uganda for Ebola

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States will begin screening travelers coming from Uganda for Ebola as an additional precaution aimed at trying to prevent an outbreak in the African country from spreading, the Biden administration said Thursday.
Planned Parenthood pours $5M into vital North Carolina races

Planned Parenthood pours $5M into vital North Carolina races

RALEIGH, N.C.
Whistleblower: 665 left FBI over misconduct in two decades

Whistleblower: 665 left FBI over misconduct in two decades

WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. senator is pressing the FBI for more information after a whistleblower alleged that an internal review found 665 FBI personnel have resigned or retired to avoid accountability in misconduct probes over the past two decades.

Wisconsin judge blocks absentee ballot spoiling

MADISON, Wis.
Protesters allege pro-Russia Bosnian Serb leader rigged vote

Protesters allege pro-Russia Bosnian Serb leader rigged vote

SARAJEVO, Bosnia (AP) — Several thousand people in Bosnia joined an opposition protest Thursday against a result in the country's general election last weekend, alleging a pro-Russia Bosnian Serb leader rigged the vote to win the position he sought.
Clearing ports, adding skilled labour key to unblocking supply chain: report

Clearing ports, adding skilled labour key to unblocking supply chain: report

OTTAWA — A federal task force says Canada's transportation supply chain is approaching its "breaking point" and urgent action from both government and industry is needed to keep goods flowing.
Ford tells education workers who voted in favour of strike 'don't force my hand'

Ford tells education workers who voted in favour of strike 'don't force my hand'

HAMILTON — Ontario Premier Doug Ford sent a message Thursday to education workers who voted in favour of a strike: "Don't force my hand.
Leaders of Turkey, Armenia hold face-to-face meeting

Leaders of Turkey, Armenia hold face-to-face meeting

PRAGUE (AP) — The leaders of historic foes Turkey and Armenia on Thursday held their first face-to-face meeting since the two countries agreed to improve relations.
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