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Toronto mayor denies using crack cocaine
25/05/2013 - CANADA

Toronto mayor denies using crack cocaine

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford denied on Friday that he smoked crack cocaine, after coming under intense pressure over the past week to respond to allegations that he had been filmed using the drug.
Mexicans sceptical of new law to compensate crime victims
09/05/2013 - MEXICO

Mexicans sceptical of new law to compensate crime victims

Mexico's new president, Enrique Pena Nieto, has signed a bill into law that promises recognition and compensation to victims of crimes, in particular those citizens who have become caught up in the country's drug wars. But as France 24's reporters in Mexico found out, many are sceptical it will make any difference.
France’s outgoing Afghan envoy slams corruption
29/04/2013 - AFGHANISTAN

France’s outgoing Afghan envoy slams corruption

Bernard Bajolet, the outgoing French ambassador to Afghanistan, blamed the country’s rampant corruption and the drug trade on the country's failure to establish itself as an independent country in a hard-hitting speech last Tuesday.
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Earthquake in China: five years on, the lessons have been learned
22/04/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Earthquake in China: five years on, the lessons have been learned

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Mon. 22/04/13: International papers react to Saturday’s deadly earthquake in Sichuan Province. China Daily applauds the country’s swift response to the disaster. Also, Indian papers react to the horrific rape of a 5-year-old girl, while US papers are still reeling after the Boston Marathon bombings. And the Wall Street Journal looks at the marijuana business in the US states where it is legal.
'Expose drug-dealers on Facebook,' say Bordeaux residents
09/04/2013 - FRANCE

'Expose drug-dealers on Facebook,' say Bordeaux residents

An association of frustrated residents in Bordeaux want locals to post pictures of street dealers on a Facebook page, a demand that goes against the grain for many French people who have a deep suspicion of publicly “denouncing” others.
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Brazil's social housing programme turns two million into homeowners
04/04/2013 - BRAZIL

Brazil's social housing programme turns two million into homeowners

In 2009, Brazil embarked on an ambitious social housing programme. Its aim was to turn two million poor families into homeowners. While the project has already changed the lives of millions, its long-term success is now being questioned. Observers say the programme could fail in the long term because the key question of location is being overlooked.
Barcelona authorities aim to fund drug 'shooting galleries' despite cutbacks
02/04/2013 - SPAIN

Barcelona authorities aim to fund drug 'shooting galleries' despite cutbacks

Despite generalised cutbacks, the authorities in Barcelona still want to fund injection centres which have reduced deaths from drug overdoses by 40 percent since their introduction twelve years ago. In Spain, these units have the general backing of all political parties. However, in Barcelona, the conservative party now thinks it is time the centres are moved away from commercial and residential areas.
India denies Novartis patent protection on cancer drug
01/04/2013 - HEALTH

India denies Novartis patent protection on cancer drug

India's Supreme Court ended a seven-year legal battle Monday by rejecting Swiss giant Novartis' bid for patent protection on a new version of its Glivec cancer pill in a ruling hailed by activists seeking access to cheaper generic drugs.
Venezuela: Adios Presidente!
06/03/2013 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

Venezuela: Adios Presidente!

The charismatic autocrat Hugo Chavez dies of cancer at the age of 58. In this programme we look back at the Venezuelan president’s life and his self-styled Socialist revolution. Next, Brazilian troops take on violent drug gangs in a bid to get Rio de Janeiro ready for the World Cup and the Olympics. Finally, we bring you a report from Colorado, where residents have voted to legalise cannabis.
Bangladesh: Islamist leader's death sentence sparks deadly riots
01/03/2013 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

Bangladesh: Islamist leader's death sentence sparks deadly riots

In Bangladesh, clashes break out after a war crimes verdict that has been over 40 years in the making. Next, how do you say smartphone in Chinese? Our correspondent tells us why you may soon need to find out. Finally, we take you to visit the Afghan rehab centre that helps recovering drug addicts as young as just three years old.
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