Drugs
Nearly two years after his extradition, the long-awaited trial of Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman is set to begin in New York.
Asia Pacific
by Jamela Alindogan
Myanmar
Latin America
by John Holman
Philippines
United States24 Oct 2018 19:44 GMT
Legislation is geared to expanding access to drug addiction treatment and crack down on illicit drug shipments.
South Africa24 Oct 2018 10:46 GMT
In Galeshewe township, a group of men and women patrol the streets, dishing out 'blessings' to suspected criminals.
Latin America21 Oct 2018 11:01 GMT
Critics questions whether President Duque's decree banning personal drug possession will any effect on criminal organisations, production or trafficking.
US & Canada19 Oct 2018 12:42 GMT
Some are serving life sentences for offences as trivial as shoplifting or possessing small amounts of narcotics.
US & Canada18 Oct 2018 12:26 GMT
Initiatives aim to reduce overdose deaths as the country faces of its worst drug epidemics in history.
Canada18 Oct 2018 03:11 GMT
Canadian firms already have extensive cross-border exchanges of supplies, technology and investment in marijuana sector.
Canada17 Oct 2018 03:23 GMT
More than 100 legal marijuana shops to open across the country on Wednesday as government throws out pot convictions.
Africa03 Oct 2018 12:52 GMT
Increased policing has failed to curb drug gangs' operations and many communities suffer from addiction epidemics.
Asia Pacific05 Sep 2018 07:15 GMT
Mariano Blanco of the town of Rondo was the 11th mayor killed since Duterte came to power in June 2016.
Drugs19 Aug 2018 19:42 GMT
Some Rohingya men are increasingly getting involved in peddling yaba, a popular methamphetamine in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh16 Aug 2018 05:43 GMT
Alamgir Badsha, an opposition activist, died late July. He's one of more than 200 people who have been killed since May.
Middle East11 Aug 2018 16:07 GMT
According to the UN, Lebanon is one of the largest producers and exporters of cannabis and now the government wants to stop destroying the crop and cash in on the lucrative market.
Latin America08 Aug 2018 13:07 GMT
The country is experiencing its most violent year on record.
Latin America07 Aug 2018 10:58 GMT
Colombia tries new tactics to stop the illicit drug trade, but some people say they could do more harm than good.
Opinion01 Aug 2018 16:14 GMT
AMLO's campaign promises of amnesty fall short of the reality of the country he is about to take the helm of.
by Carli Pierson
by Alfiana Qisthi - Claudia Stoicescu
by Samantha Maldonado - Graison Dangor
by Claudia Stoicescu