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Are we missing the real opioid drug crisis?




Watch On YouTube While the US suffers an overdose epidemic, much of the rest of the world misses out on vital painkillers.
90% of all the morphine on the planet is consumed by the world's richest 10%, according to a commission set up by medical journal The Lancet – so what's behind the global pain divide?

Kabul bomb: Diplomatic zone attack kills dozens

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A powerful vehicle bomb has hit the diplomatic area of the Afghan capital, Kabul, killing at least 80 people and injuring 350. It struck near Zanbaq Square in the heavily fortified zone, with civilians said to be the main casualties. The morning rush-hour blast created a massive crater and blew out windows and doors hundreds of metres away. The Taliban have denied carrying out the attack. There has been no word so far from so-called Islamic State.

'Dramatic' moment Putin critic detained



Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been detained by police in Moscow after joining a rally in support of a presidential election boycott.
The BBC's Steve Rosenberg witnessed the moment Mr Navalny was taken away by authorities.