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B.C. judge drops drug charges against Vancouver compassion club, declares law illegal

Supreme Court ruling is put on hold for six months to allow federal government to change Controlled Drug and Substance Act, which it ruled is unconstitutional because it prevents drug users from accessing safe supply

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Trump announces 32 day campaign across US as Republicans struggle ahead of midterms

The elections will decide whether Republicans retain control of the US House of Representatives and the Senate or whether Democrats gain the power to shape Trump's final two years in office.

  • Trump announces 32-day campaign tour across US for midterm elections
  • Democrats may lead in key House races, challenge for Senate
  • Campaign comes later than planned, amid high gasoline prices and Iran tensions

Ceuta mass migrant crossing handling 'responsibility of all EU,' Spanish king says

72,000 migrants, most from Morocco, crossed the border into Ceuta on July 30, prompting Italy to suspend the EU's border-free Schengen arrangements with Spain for one month.

  • European countries must share responsibility for Ceuta migrant crisis
  • King Felipe VI urges solidarity, increased collaboration among EU member states
  • Spain's Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez proposes asylum rule amendments

More cops than cones

Colombo’s bus priority lane rule returned today, 29 September, as a pilot programme across the city and nearby areas. It applies from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily.

Japan Lifts Syria Sanctions on 16 Entities

Tokyo, Sept. 30 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese government has approved the lifting of sanctions imposed on 16 organizations linked to Syria.

  • Japan lifts sanctions on 16 Syria-linked organizations.
  • Decision follows removal of sanctions on four entities in May.
  • Organizations to aid Syria's reconstruction and Middle East stability.

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