Philippines
Vice mayor from Mindanao killed on Wednesday making him the fifth local official killed in the Philippines in July.
by Ezra Acayan
Asia Pacific
REWIND
United Kingdom
Asia Pacific13 Jun 2018 14:08 GMT
Three Catholic priests killed, one severely injured, in separate attacks in the country since December.
Albania27 May 2018 07:19 GMT
Albania opposition stages rally with thousands accusing the government of having links to organised crime.
US & Canada26 May 2018 10:25 GMT
The $20m-worth of fentanyl, found in a hidden compartment of a truck, is enough to kill 26 million people, according to US drug enforcement officials.
Bangladesh22 May 2018 16:46 GMT
More than 30 alleged drug dealers killed in the past week in 'shootouts' with police amid rights activists' warnings.
Canada10 May 2018 14:08 GMT
Potential amnesty for those convicted of cannabis possession gains steam amid plans to legalise recreational marijuana.
Al Jazeera Selects17 Apr 2018 13:58 GMT
Interrupting violence in South Africa, overcoming gang life in LA, and making peace in Ecuador's toughest streets.
Opinion30 Mar 2018 08:04 GMT
Sweeping criminal sanctions proposed in Indonesian parliament could worsen the country's drug problem.
by Alfiana Qisthi - Claudia Stoicescu
Drugs21 Mar 2018 17:58 GMT
'Toughness is the thing that they most fear.'
People & Power20 Mar 2018 13:34 GMT
People and Power investigates how an astonishing flow of arms from the US has exacerbated crime and conflict in Mexico.
Opinion17 Mar 2018 18:32 GMT
By learning how to respond to an overdose, we can better understand the crisis we will be covering - and save lives.
by Samantha Maldonado - Graison Dangor
Drugs17 Mar 2018 11:59 GMT
Despite US and international efforts to destroy poppy fields and opium production, unemployment and 16 years of war have driven an increase in both supply and demand in Afghanistan.
Philippines21 Feb 2018 18:39 GMT
Rights group says report underscores need for a UN-led investigation into Rodrigo Duterte's deadly anti-drug policy.
Canada14 Feb 2018 13:35 GMT
As Canada aims to legalise marijuana, producers and some controversial players race to get a piece of the market.
Jordan16 Jan 2018 21:48 GMT
Reported to be the first raid of its kind in the country, Jordanian police seize several tonnes of drug substances.
Drugs01 Jan 2018 06:40 GMT
In California, legalisation scheme allows people previously convicted of a marijuana offence to apply for resentencing.
by Claudia Stoicescu
by Ross Eventon