U.S. out of drugs panel

UNITED NATIONS, MAY 8. The U.S. has lost its seat on the International Narcotics Control Board to which India and five other countries were elected.

The U.S. candidate, Mr. Herbert Okun, standing for a third term, lost in the first round in the economic and social council, U.N. announced yesterday.

The voting took place the same day the U.S. was ousted from the Human Rights Commission but results were not announced then.

- PTI

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