Another powder trail
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Afghanistan's Taliban government is thought to be releasing some of its huge opium stockpile onto the international market. Western countries could be faced with a flood of cheap heroin. The Taliban and other drug lords could control 2,800 t of opium.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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Vive la difference
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Oestrogen-based drugs could be beneficial for the health of both women and men, according to several research studies. Drugs containing oestrogens could help prevent senility or strokes.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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Inhalable exports
Article Abstract:
The significance of a rise in Afghan opium exports, and ways of tackling the problem are examined in detail.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2000
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