Hagel Orders 21-Day Ebola Quarantine for Returning U.S. Troops -- Time
Military commanders had recommended that Hagel implement a quarantine.
U.S. troops who are returning from Ebola missions in West Africa will be kept in supervised isolation for 21 days upon their return home, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Wednesday.
Military leaders recommended the 21-day quarantine, which goes beyond precautions advised by the Obama administration for civilians, the Associated Press reports. President Obama has said that the military’s situation is different, however, partly because the troops are not in West Africa by choice.
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MIDDLE EAST
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Iraq's Abadi struggles to gain Sunni tribal support.
Israel 'assumes' Hezbollah is digging tunnels.
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ASIA
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Central Asia pays the price for Russia's tumbling ruble.
South Korea: Kim Jong Un had ankle surgery to remove cyst.
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Myanmar's president, army chief to meet Suu Kyi.
China could 'punish' Hong Kong over protests, says ex-HK central bank chief.
New Zealand to hold flag referendum in 2016.
AFRICA
Zambia's president Michael Sata dies in London. Zambian President Sata death: White interim leader appointed.
Number of Ebola cases hits 13,700 — WHO.
Former NATO chiefs urge alliance to fight Ebola.
Egypt to clear residents from Gaza border.
Thousands protest in Burkina for second day, U.S. joins outcry. Spike in Eritreans fleeing into Ethiopia.
UN chief urges aid to avert new Somalia famine.
Nigeria's Jonathan to run for president again in February.
EUROPE
Ukraine's Yatseniuk sees himself staying on as prime minister.
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EU to push for resolution of Ukraine, Russia gas dispute.
France to decide on warship sale to Russia in November.
Greece boosts Navy mission amid spat with Turkey.
Hundreds more migrants storm Morocco-Spain border.
AMERICAS
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U.S. beefs up security at federal buildings.
Canadian lawmakers strike defiant tone in return to Parliament.
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Egypt calls on allies for support in its 'war on terrorism'.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
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