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Why Singapore executed a woman for the first time in 20 years

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July 31, 2023

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Singapore resists international pressure as it executes a 45 year old woman on drug charges. For a country with a modern reputation, why is its death penalty out of step with its peers?

Despite international condemnation and the objection of even Richard Branson, Singapore executed a woman for the first time in 20 years. What is Singapore’s stance on drugs?

Singapore executed a woman for the first time in almost 20 years.

The 45-year-old woman was found guilty of trafficking 30 grams of heroin in 2018.

She is the second drug convict to be executed over the past week.

Singapore has some of the world’s toughest anti-drug laws, which it says are necessary to protect society.

Singapore law specifies that the death penalty will be imposed on anyone caught trafficking more than 500g of cannabis or 15g of heroin.

But why does it maintain such a tough stance on drugs, even as its neighbours adopt a lighter stance?

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Does American media have TikTok bias?

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May 16, 2024

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While the fate of TikTok remains uncertain in the U.S.—there is no shortage of possibilities.

Euro Bloch is a comprehensive program designed to highlight the breadth of topics and issues within the EU political landscape. It offers insightful analysis within the evolving framework of relations between the European Union and Australia/Asia-Pacific region. Hosted by Natanael Bloch.

Next month’s EU elections are looming, with the far-right gaining traction. In this episode, Natanael is joined by Professor Bruce Wilson, Director of EU Centre of Excellence at RMIT University. #EURO BLOCH

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Will the U.S. approve MDMA therapy?

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1 day ago

May 15, 2024

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MDMA is a drug commonly known as molly or ecstasy.

Some medical professionals say it can be helpful for people with post-traumatic stress disorder — which is why a group has been fighting to get MDMA legalized as a prescription drug.

Currently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reviewing an application to use MDMA to treat PTSD. The agency is expected to announce its ruling as soon as August.

Anna Silman, a features correspondent with Business Insider joins Veronica Dudo to discuss. #IN AMERICA TODAY #trending #drugs #MDMA #MDMATherapy #business #pharmaceutical