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After a long and heated debate, a law legalising cannabis in Germany is taking effect on Monday. The legislation – one of the most liberal in the EU – allows adults to use, possess and grow small amounts of the drug. Al Jazeera’s Step Vaessen reports from Berlin, Germany. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Germany #Cannabis #GermanyCannabisLaw #LegalisingCannabis #Marijuana source
Indonesia and the US are holding their largest ever joint military exercises, with more than 5,000 personnel taking part. This year’s drills include additional participants, including Japan, and more than a dozen observing countries – and come at a time of heightened tension in the region. Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington reports from South Sumatra, Indonesia. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News source
Shares in electric car-maker Tesla have taken a nosedive after more controversy for founder Elon Musk. He smoked marijuana during a live broadcast on the internet. As Al Jazeera’s Heidi Zhou-Castro reports, his recent behaviour has raised concerns about his ability to lead his businesses. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ source
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, killing more than 8 million people every year. In Australia, trials are under way into how effective marijuana can be against the unwanted side effects of cancer treatment. Al Jazeera’s Andrew Thomas reports from Sydney. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ source
South Africa’s Rastafarian community says a court ruling on cannabis is a victory for their cultural rights. The nation’s top court says adults are allowed to grow and smoke it in private. But experts say the new rules may be difficult to police. Al Jazeera’s Fahmida Miller reports from Cape Town. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ source