Drugs drive rising murder rate in Costa Rica

The lucrative local drug trade is driving a spike in murders, which looks set to rise further

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South-east Asia integration could worsen drug problem

As ASEAN states deepen their integration, the illegal drug industry could benefit

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Despite eroding the militant group’s territorial gains in 2016, the army is facing resurgent dangers in the north-east

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The Supreme Court's ruling on martial law has gone in the government's favour

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government has tabled a dramatic overhaul of Canada’s security legislation

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While cartel activities look likely to hit domestic tourism, international visitors keep coming

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Four attacks in the United Kingdom between March and June raise questions on the government's counterterrorism strategy

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Belize is toughening its approach to refugees amid fears of a potential increase in gang activity

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An Islamic State-linked attack on the Philippines’ Marawi City has renewed regional terrorism concerns

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Third terror attack on UK target in three months poses embarrassing questions that government will probably escape

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