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U.S: Good homes needed for Marine Corps working dogs

Africa: Wars and terrorism financed by ivory poaching

Canada: Garbage dump fire in Iqaluit forces school closings and health warnings

U.S. / Canada: PetSmart and Petco to stop sale of Chinese-made dog treats

Europe: Ukraine crisis reduces opposition to oilsands energy production

Canada: Licenses for genetically modified alfalfa put on hold following massive protests