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WHO Calls for Travel Restrictions on Ebola-Affected Countries to Be Lifted, Days After Canada’s Comes in Effect

The World Health Organization is calling on countries to remove any travel restrictions recently imposed on people coming from Ebola-affected countries. The request comes days after Canada stopped approving visas for Congolese nationals as part of what the federal government said was a temporary measure to reduce the risk of the virus entering and spreading …

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Canada Confirms $2.6B Purchase of 26 HIMARS Rocket Launchers From US

Canada has ordered 26 HIMARS launchers from the United States in a $2.6 billion deal, with the Department of National Defence calling it the “only solution” capable of meeting the military’s needs. Ottawa and Washington have finalized an agreement under the U.S. Foreign Military Sales program to acquire the launchers, the department said in a June 2 news release.

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What’s at risk when universities cancel graduation speakers?

As graduation season takes place in the US, some speakers are being told they can no longer give their address at commencement ceremonies because of opinions they have voiced. The Guardian spoke to PEN America’s director of campus free speech, Kristen Shahverdian, who said the cancellations were sending a very troubling message

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