Mexico governor floats idea of medical opium growing to reduce drug violence
A senior Mexican official has said legalizing cultivation of opium poppies for medicinal purposes might help reduce violence in one of the regions most affected by brutal drug gangs that have ravaged the country for years. Hector Astudillo, governor of Guerrero, one of the most violent states in Mexico, told Milenio television it was worth at least exploring the possibility of allowing cultivation.
A senior Mexican official has said legalizing cultivation of opium poppies for medicinal purposes might help reduce violence in one of the regions most affected by brutal drug gangs that have ravaged the country for years. Hector Astudillo, governor of Guerrero, one of the most violent states in Mexico, told Milenio television it was worth at least exploring the possibility of allowing cultivation.
Royal Navy to hold 'Robot Wars' exercise featuring drones and unmanned underwater vehicles off the Scottish coast
Britain's Royal Navy will hold its first ever 'robot wars' this autumn, it has emerged. The 'large-scale' demonstration, dubbed 'Unmanned Warrior 2016', will take place off the west coast of Scotland in October. It will feature the latest autonomous system technologies, including vehicles and sensors that operate in the air, on the surface and underwater.
Britain's Royal Navy will hold its first ever 'robot wars' this autumn, it has emerged. The 'large-scale' demonstration, dubbed 'Unmanned Warrior 2016', will take place off the west coast of Scotland in October. It will feature the latest autonomous system technologies, including vehicles and sensors that operate in the air, on the surface and underwater.
Dog owners warned about new tick disease
Dog owners in the UK are being warned about an outbreak of an animal disease that is carried by ticks. It is the first time that experts have established an outbreak of babesiosis in the country. In Essex, one dog has died and three others are still seriously ill after contracting the disease.
Dog owners in the UK are being warned about an outbreak of an animal disease that is carried by ticks. It is the first time that experts have established an outbreak of babesiosis in the country. In Essex, one dog has died and three others are still seriously ill after contracting the disease.
'Artificial earthquake' detected in North Korea
A small artificial earthquake has been detected in North Korea, according to South Korean officials who say it was probably due to "blasting work". Meteorological officials registered the 2.2 magnitude quake at 1230 local time (0330 GMT) around 34km (21 miles) south-east of the capital, Pyongyang.
A small artificial earthquake has been detected in North Korea, according to South Korean officials who say it was probably due to "blasting work". Meteorological officials registered the 2.2 magnitude quake at 1230 local time (0330 GMT) around 34km (21 miles) south-east of the capital, Pyongyang.
US accuses Israel of expropriating 2,342 dunams in the Jordan Valley
The United States on Tuesday accused Israel of “expropriating land” in the Jordan Valley after it reclassified as state land 2,342 dunams (578 acres) near the Palestinian city of Jericho. The property in Area C of the West Bank is located within the boundaries of the Megilot Regional Council and borders both sides of Route 1 as it heads down to the Dead Sea.
The United States on Tuesday accused Israel of “expropriating land” in the Jordan Valley after it reclassified as state land 2,342 dunams (578 acres) near the Palestinian city of Jericho. The property in Area C of the West Bank is located within the boundaries of the Megilot Regional Council and borders both sides of Route 1 as it heads down to the Dead Sea.
'PA will never allow IDF to conduct hot pursuits after terrorists into Area A of West Bank'
The Palestinian Authority has not agreed - and won't in the future - to allow the IDF to conduct 'hot pursuits' (after terrorists) into Area A in the West Bank, the Palestinian daily Al-Quds reported Wednesday. Quoting an unnamed senior PA security official, the paper said that the PA has been seeking to regain full control over Area A according to a defined and short timetable.
The Palestinian Authority has not agreed - and won't in the future - to allow the IDF to conduct 'hot pursuits' (after terrorists) into Area A in the West Bank, the Palestinian daily Al-Quds reported Wednesday. Quoting an unnamed senior PA security official, the paper said that the PA has been seeking to regain full control over Area A according to a defined and short timetable.
Senior IS commander dies of wounds from US strike in Syria
Omar al-Shishani, a top Islamic State commander who was a magnet for fighters from the former Soviet Union, has died of wounds suffered in a U.S. airstrike in Syria, a senior Iraqi intelligence official and the head of a Syrian activist group said Tuesday.
Omar al-Shishani, a top Islamic State commander who was a magnet for fighters from the former Soviet Union, has died of wounds suffered in a U.S. airstrike in Syria, a senior Iraqi intelligence official and the head of a Syrian activist group said Tuesday.
Bus blast kills 15 government employees in northwest Pakistan
At least fifteen people were killed when a bomb exploded on a bus carrying government employees in the volatile northwest Pakistani frontier city of Peshawar on Wednesday, officials said.
At least fifteen people were killed when a bomb exploded on a bus carrying government employees in the volatile northwest Pakistani frontier city of Peshawar on Wednesday, officials said.
German FM: Refugees Who Come Must Reject Anti-Semitism
Germany's foreign minister says refugees who find shelter in his country must reject anti-Semitism. Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier says Tuesday that whoever comes to Germany has to accept that "anti-Semitism is against our constitution, against our civilization — against everything we believe in and everything we have learned."
Germany's foreign minister says refugees who find shelter in his country must reject anti-Semitism. Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier says Tuesday that whoever comes to Germany has to accept that "anti-Semitism is against our constitution, against our civilization — against everything we believe in and everything we have learned."
North Korea sentences US tourist to 15 years in prison
North Korea's highest court sentenced an American tourist to 15 years in prison with hard labor on Wednesday for subversion. He allegedly attempted to steal a propaganda banner from a restricted area of his hotel at the request of an acquaintance who wanted to hang it in her church.
North Korea's highest court sentenced an American tourist to 15 years in prison with hard labor on Wednesday for subversion. He allegedly attempted to steal a propaganda banner from a restricted area of his hotel at the request of an acquaintance who wanted to hang it in her church.
Brussels raid: High alert after Paris-linked raid
Brussels remains on high alert as a major police operation continues following a raid linked to November's Islamist attacks in Paris. Up to two suspects are thought to be on the run after police raided a flat in the suburb of Forest.
Brussels remains on high alert as a major police operation continues following a raid linked to November's Islamist attacks in Paris. Up to two suspects are thought to be on the run after police raided a flat in the suburb of Forest.
Ryan confronts budget meltdown
The House Republican budget is in trouble. Speaker Paul Ryan’s Republican leadership team knows it. Most members of the House are acutely aware of it. And most of them even realize how bad it will look. The same party that dreamed up “No Budget, No Pay” to shame Democrats for skipping their fiscal blueprint might now take a pass on its own.
The House Republican budget is in trouble. Speaker Paul Ryan’s Republican leadership team knows it. Most members of the House are acutely aware of it. And most of them even realize how bad it will look. The same party that dreamed up “No Budget, No Pay” to shame Democrats for skipping their fiscal blueprint might now take a pass on its own.
N Korea will soon test nuclear warheads, Kim Jong-un says
Kim Jong-un has said North Korea will soon conduct tests of nuclear warheads and ballistic missiles. He said the tests would "enhance the reliance" of the North's nuclear attack capability, state media reported.
Kim Jong-un has said North Korea will soon conduct tests of nuclear warheads and ballistic missiles. He said the tests would "enhance the reliance" of the North's nuclear attack capability, state media reported.