President Obama is planning an overhaul of
the ineffective anti-drugs policy in Afghanistan as Washington
prepares to announce the non-military side of its strategy to
defeat the Taleban [Times, UK]
A better deal for the health of Australians
has been sacrificed in favour of the spirits industry and alcopops — cheaper,
high-sugar soft drinks loaded with alcohol and popular with kids.
How on earth is this a good outcome? [The Age, Australia]
