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<i>Paul Thomas</i>: Drug decriminalisation makes sense

The War on Drugs makes the Afghan campaign seem like a blitzkrieg akin to 1967 when Israel cleaned up Egypt, Syria and Jordan in six days and rested on the seventh.

Govt didn't look at environment when awarding oil permit

Official documents show the Government did not consider the environment when awarding an East Cape off shore oil exploration permit.

Twice dead in Mexico

Authorities in central Mexico say a newborn baby girl, who was declared dead but later revived inside her coffin, has died.

Garrett clan resist pardon

BP chief executive to step down - report

Embattled BP chief Tony Hayward is planning to step down within a matter of weeks, a London-based newspaper reports.

Man caught smuggling 18 monkeys

Looking for medical marijuana? Get in line

Approved pot growers in New Mexico are struggling to keep up with demand from the 2000 registered medical marijuana patients.

Cap on oil well kept shut despite leaks

The US government allowed BP to keep the cap shut on its oil well for another day despite news the well is leaking.

Gulf oil spill - help is being ignored

BP and the Obama administration face mounting complaints that they are ignoring foreign offers of help and making little use of volunteers

Mexican gunbattle between rival border gangs leaves 21 dead

Alex gains in strength

Drug baron ballads prove fatal for Mexican musicians

Mexican musicians who perform songs about drug barons have become the targets of rival drug gangs.

Storm makes landfall in Mexico

Phillip Duncan: Another blow for Gulf of Mexico

Venezuela captures drug suspect

Hurricanes off US coast