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China to execute more African drug dealers

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New resolution leaves much room for further cooperation with Iran - FM spokesman

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14.08.2009, 09:45 8 comments

US invests $10 billion to fight leftists in Colombia – US attorney

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Albanian journo on the frontline of war on drugs

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Military Kicks Europe’s Cocaine Habit

Published: 16 March, 2009, 17:25


Most Europeans aren’t interested in Guinea, but those who fancy cocaine may be interested to know that the new government has targeted their supply.

 
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