Rob Ford, Toronto mayor, Dies Aged 46 From Cancer

Former Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has died at the age of 46 after fighting cancer, his family has said.

Rob Ford Toronto Ex -Mayor

Mr Ford, who battled drug and alcohol addiction, was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in 2014.

He gained international notoriety after admitting smoking crack cocaine in 2013, but he was loved by supporters.

"A dedicated man of the people, Councillor Ford spent his life serving the citizens of Toronto," his family said in a statement.

He could not run for re-election as mayor in 2014 due to his cancer diagnosis, but won a city council seat in a landslide result.

His image contrasted sharply with Canada's usual calm, buttoned-up politics.

Source: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-35872594

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Brussels attacks: At least 31 dead

At least 31 people have been killed and many seriously injured in attacks at Brussels international airport and a city metro station.

Brussels attacks: At least 31 dead

Twin blasts hit Zaventem airport at 07:00 GMT, killing 11 and injuring 81, Belgium's health minister said.

Another explosion struck Maelbeek metro station an hour later. The Brussels mayor said at least 20 people were killed, according to Belgian media.

Belgium has now raised its terrorism threat to its highest level.

The attacks come four days after Salah Abdeslam, the main fugitive in the Paris attacks, was seized in Brussels.

Prime Minister Charles Michel called the latest attacks "blind, violent and cowardly", adding: "This is a day of tragedy, a black day... I would like to call on everyone to show calmness and solidarity".

Source: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-35869254

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