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07.062012June 7, 2012

French President says no to decriminalization of cannabis

By WFADIn News Archive

Housing Minister Cecile Duflot, head of the French Greens, said this week she backed the legalisation of cannabis.Today, French President...

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07.062012June 7, 2012

Increasing sophistication in Bolivian cocaine production

By WFADIn News Archive

A recent raid in Bolivia’s Ichilo province reveals signs of Colombian involvement advancing Bolivian cocaine production. Further reading

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07.062012June 7, 2012

Colombian gangs use illegal gold mining in Ecuador to launder cash

By WFADIn News Archive

Colombian criminal groups are reportedly using unlicensed gold mining in northern Ecuador to launder money, providing another window into how...

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07.062012June 7, 2012

NY Senate leader: Gov’s pot proposal won’t pass

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New York’s Senate majority leader said Wednesday that Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposal to reduce the state penalty for public possession...

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07.062012June 7, 2012

Sydney-based heroin syndicate smashed

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Five people have been arrested after police smashed what they say was a Sydney-based heroin syndicate.Officers seized about 20 kilograms...

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07.062012June 7, 2012

Malta: Two charged in connection with four-ton cannabis plot

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Two men were arraigned in court yesterday, charged with conspiring with others to traffic some four tonnes of cannabis resin,...

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06.062012June 6, 2012

Brazilian President + 2014 World Cup + alcohol = True

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Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has approved the sale of alcoholic beverages inside stadiums, the most contentious issue because such sales...

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06.062012June 6, 2012

Sexual orientation fluctuation correlated to alcohol misuse, MU researcher finds

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Many young adults explore and define their sexual identity in college, but that process can be stressful and lead to...

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06.062012June 6, 2012

Police arrest 47 members of the Italian Mallardo mafia clan

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In Italy police have arrested 47 members of the Mallardo mafia clan. According to investigators, the Neapolitan mafia clan masterminded...

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06.062012June 6, 2012

Drugs and sex and untreatable gonorrhea

By WFADIn News Archive

Millions of people with gonorrhoea may be at risk of running out of treatment options unless urgent action is taken,...

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