Toronto's Rob Ford takes the cake - well in his case the rock - in current mayoral scandals following his blubbering confession that while he has smoked crack cocaine while hammered, he's still by far the best person to run the city. Really?
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World News Brief, Thursday December 24
Montazeri death anniversary violence; Ahmadinejad support weak as it's ever been; no proof Iran close to having nuclear weapons; Chinese dissident's trial begins tomorrow; Mexican drug violence continues; Ford sells Volvo to China; and more
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US automakers warn of bankruptcy if no bailout; Filipino rebels attack government convoy; Rice wants urgent action after Mumbai bombings; riots in Zimbabwe; and more
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