The order to place cannabis in the same category as Tylenol with codeine marks the most significant change in US drug policy since 1971.
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Rebels start to withdraw from key DR Congo city, leaders say
DR Congo’s government say the announced withdrawal is intended to distract the US mediation team.
Ecuador defender Pineida killed in shooting
Ecuador defender Mario Pineida dies at the age of 33 after being shot outside a shop in Guayaquil.
Nigeria apologises over Burkina Faso military flight that saw 11 servicemen detained
The air force personnel have been released but have not yet returned home, Nigeria says.
Thailand bombs near Cambodia’s Poipet border crossing
The bombings come as renewed border clashes show no sign of letting up between the two countries.
Peter Arnett, Pulitzer-winning war reporter, dies aged 91
He was known for covering the Vietnam and Gulf Wars – and for interviewing both Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden.
Trump announces ‘warriors dividend’ for troops as he defends economic record
In an address, Trump touted his achievements during 11 months back in office, and blamed Democrats for lingering economic pain.
Fallout and the secret of the perfect video game adaptation
Masterminds behind the classic video game series tell us how they created a successful TV show.
Indian scientists predict how bird flu could spread to humans
Scientists have warned H5N1 bird flu could make a dangerous leap to humans, triggering a global health crisis.
Venezuela denounces Trump’s order for ship blockade as ‘warmongering threats’
It comes a week after the US seized an oil tanker off the country’s coast, intensifying pressure on Nicolás Maduro.