Cannabis move to facilitate medical research

Many governments remain reluctant to ease up on cannabis controls, but attitudes are shifting

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Washington is unlikely to join key Pacific trade pact

US membership of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership is being mooted

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The pandemic has exposed the penalty of digital exclusion and of Trump-era policies for internet services providers

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There is a strong push to use technology to help African countries plug their vast development gaps

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Amid concern about declining foreign currency reserves, the government is seeking to cut the balance of payments deficit

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Responding to the change in public and market perceptions of 'big tech', London has announced new regulatory moves

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Five companies presented bids for 5G concessions in a public tender on November 19

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Long-term carbon pledges are positive, but short-term policies will determine how plausible they are

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The GSA has green-lighted government support for the Biden transition team

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Tramadol misuse is rising in much of the developing world, prompting calls for international action by impacted states.

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