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[Cyprus, UK] British women fined for smuggling cigarettes

TWO BRITISH women, aged 36 and 20 were fined €2,000 between them yesterday by the Larnaca court for trying to smuggle 623 packs of cigarettes and 300 packets of tobacco, bought from the occupied area, out of the country. The two women were caught at aro
Cyprus Mail (cy)
added May 17, 2013 23:36
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British American Tobacco in Russia to pay extra taxes

International Tobacco Marketing Services (MUMT, a trader of British American Tobacco products in Russia) sought last April to reverse a decision made by an interregional inspection of major taxpayers. The tax inspection had insisted that the trader pay
Russia Beyond The Headlines (Rossiyskaya gazeta) (ru)
added May 17, 2013 23:34
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[Malaysia] Women smokers still believe smoking myth - MCTC

Many smokers, especially among working women, still believe the myth that smoking can really help them to stay slim, according to the Malaysian Council for Tobacco Control (MCTC) deputy president Dr Mymoon Alias. She said it was also learnt that smoking,
BERNAMA (Malaysian National News Agency) (my)
added May 17, 2013 23:33
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[Asia, Asia-pacific] Asean anti-tobacco action urged

A regional anti-tobacco group has called on Asean members to coordinate a total ban on cigarette brand promotions of all types. The Southeast Asia Tobacco Control Alliance (SEATCA) claimed there are still loopholes that allow tobacco promotions, accordi
Bangkok Post (th)
added May 17, 2013 23:14
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[Asia, Asia-pacific, Philippines] Ban on tobacco ads pushed

The Southeast Asia Tobacco Control Alliance or SEATCA on Friday called on the governments of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to strictly ban all advertising, promotion, and sponsorship of tobacco products, as it claimed that there are loopholes
Manila Standard Today (ph)
added May 17, 2013 23:12
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[New York, Virginia] Bought Cigarettes in NY? You May Have Funded Terror

Police have uncovered a cigarette-smuggling operation whose proceeds may have gone to terrorist groups, they say. Sixteen Palestinians were indicted yesterday (and all but one arrested) in the East Coast effort, which saw some 1 million cartons of cigaret
WBZT.com
added May 17, 2013 23:11
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[New York] Big Union Square Condo Bans Smoking Everywhere, Even On The Roof

Oh, cigarette smokers, is there no place left for you in this city? ... Of course, Zeckendorf residents won't live completely smoke-free lives, since they still have to walk by all those NYU students flicking their butts outside Palladium Hall...for now
The Gothamist [Blog]
added May 17, 2013 23:07
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[New York] Union Square condo complex votes to ban smoking in building

A towering 650-unit condominium complex in Manhattan has become the largest smoke-free residential building in the country, homeowners said yesterday. "I can finally breathe," said Deloris Seiler, 82, a resident of Union Square's 29-story Zeckendorf Tow
New York Post
added May 17, 2013 23:02
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Health Tip: Don't Smoke for a Better Smile

The mouthhealthy.org website mentions these potential harms: * Staining of the teeth and tongue. * Decreasing sensitivity to taste and smell.
HealthDay [HealthScout]
added May 17, 2013 22:42
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Control of Heart Risks May Vary Among Outpatient Practices

Management of heart disease risk factors -- such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure and smoking -- varies significantly among outpatient practices in the United States, according to a new study. Researchers found that among 18 primary care and card
HealthDay [HealthScout]
added May 17, 2013 22:41
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