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Subscribe to VICE News here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-News The VICE News Capsule is a news roundup that looks beyond the headlines. Today: UN says opium poppy cultivation reaches record high in Afghanistan, Iranian state television airs footage of alleged replica of captured U.S. drone, Massachusetts school tests gunshot detection system developed to thwart mass shootings, and global regulators fine five major banks a total of $4.3 billion in foreign currency investigation. AFGHANISTAN Poppy Cultivation Hits Record High Despite Anti-Drug Operations The UN Office on Drugs and Crime warns the country could turn into a narco-state with the withdrawal of foreign forces. IRAN State TV Airs Footage of Purported U.S. Drone Replica A senior official of the elite Revolutionary Guard says at least two more surveillance drones will be built before mass production begins next year. U.S.A. Gunshot Detection Technology Tested at Massachusetts School The ‘active shooter’ sensor system functions like a smoke alarm that immediately alerts school staff and police where and when shots are fired. FINANCE Major Banks Fined For Foreign Exchange Manipulation Global regulators say for years, traders used online chat rooms to plan their financial positions at the expense of their clients. Check out the VICE News beta for more: http://vicenews.com Follow VICE News here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicenews Twitter: https://twitter.com/vicenews Tumblr: http://vicenews.tumblr.com/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/vicenews
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