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International Cannabis Weekly
The week’s global cannabis news, read through the analyst’s lens — one sentence per story, sourced.
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SAFE Banking Act passes in US House of Representatives
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ACT becomes first territory in Australia to approve recreational cannabis use
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GW Pharma's Epidyolex receives EU approval to treat epilepsy
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Europe
7 stories- WHO, INCB, UNODC hold 5th meeting on cannabis and cannabis-related substances
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- World High Life acquires Love Hemp for US$11.23 million
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- Specialists in Ireland call for extension to medical cannabis programme
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- Doctors and MPs urge UK government to widen access to medical cannabis on NHS
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- German survey shows public attitudes shifting in favour of medical cannabis
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- San Marino begins consultation into legalising recreational cannabis use
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- Greece ramps up efforts to attract foreign investment into domestic cannabis industry
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United States
5 stories- Lawmakers push bill to legalise medical cannabis in Wisconsin
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- Utah increases access to state's medical cannabis programme
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- Texas Department of Public Safety opens applications for medical dispensary licences
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- Changes to New Hampshire's cannabis legislation aim to increase patient access
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- One third of young adult residents in New York City use cannabis
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Canada
2 stories- Majority of Nova Scotians still buying recreational cannabis on black market
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- Half of participants in Ontario's cannabis licence lottery have been disqualified
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LATAM & Caribbean
4 stories- President of Mexico willing to hold national consultation on legalisation of drugs
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- Uruguay completes first international shipment of medical cannabis
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- Hurlingham province in Buenos Aires approves cultivation and use of medical cannabis
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- Mexico aims to legalise recreational cannabis in October
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Africa & Middle East
4 stories- Dagga Party partners with African Democratic Change in bid for South African election
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- Moroccan government approved study on medical applications of cannabis
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- Lesotho becoming major hub of activity for foreign cannabis companies
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- Lebanese lawmaker proposes legalisation of medical cannabis
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APAC
3 stories- Thailand becomes first ASEAN nation to develop own strain of medical cannabis
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- Manipur province in India considering legalising medical cannabis
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- Canadian cannabis company eyes hemp cultivation opportunities in China
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Health & Science
- Studies suggest cannabis may be effective in treating anorexia symptoms
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- American Arthritis Association publishes CBD use recommendations
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