Global National: May 21, 2026 | Air France flight to Detroit diverted to Montreal over Ebola fears

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An Air France flight from Paris to Detroit had to be diverted to Montreal because it was carrying a passenger from the Democratic Republic of Congo, one of three countries subject to a U.S. travel ban because of Ebola virus fears. Mike Armstrong reports on the mid-air diversion, why the passenger was able to board in the first place and the challenging scramble to create a vaccine. Alberta's government has had a chaotic couple of days after two cabinet ministers quit amid speculation about the future of a separation referendum. Heather Yourex-West reports on Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's political rollercoaster, why the two ministers resigned and what it means for the province's separatist campaign. U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is ramping up pressure on Cuba, which has been reeling from an energy crisis for months after the U.S. effectively cut off Cuba's oil supply. Vincent McAviney reports on the growing fears that Trump is preparing a military intervention in th

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