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Alarming drug results for Seychelles: survey shows 6 pct of population has used heroin

IIlegal drug use in Seychelles, especially heroin, has increased to an alarming rate, said the secretary of state responsible for the prevention of drug abuse and rehabilitation. Patrick Herminie spoke to SNA on Thursday after a respondent-driven survey entitled ‘Seychelles Biological and Behavioural Surveillance of Heroin Users of 2017’ was conducted. The study which was [...]

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China state media sees positives in trade talks with U.S.

BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese state media struck an optimistic note on trade talks between Chinese and U.S. officials after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs on up to $150 billion in Chinese goods over allegations of intellectual property theft. Source: Reuters World News

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Top Madagascar court scraps contested clauses in electoral law

Madagascar's top court has tossed out parts of new electoral legislation that sparked nearly two weeks of protests against President Hery Rajaonarimampianina, the court said. Several articles -- including revision of electoral rolls, the length of election campaigns and requirements to stand for president -- were ruled to be "against the constitution", according to a [...]

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Malaysia's opposition cries foul over uneven playing field in election

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - The road to Malaysia's May 9 general election is getting thornier for opposition leader Mahathir Mohamad: officials are cutting out or painting over his image on some billboards and police are investigating him for spreading "fake news". Source: Reuters World News

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