Rob Ford drops Toronto mayoral race after tumor discovery

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Rob Ford(FILES) Toronto Mayor Rob Ford speaks during the kick off of his re-election campaign at a rally in the city’s north end in this April 17, 2014, file photo. The Toronto City Hall clerk announced on September 12, 2014, that Ford is withdrawing his re-election bid. The announcement comes on the heels of Fords treatment for a tumor in his abdomen. The election is scheduled for October 27. AFP PHOTO / GEOFF ROBINS / FILES

In Canada, controversial Toronto mayor Rob Ford stepped down from his bid for re-election. This came just two days after doctors discovered a tumor in his stomach.

CCTV’s Kristiaan Yeo reports from Toronto.