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[UK] British American Tobacco CEO Interviewed on Half-Year Results

The tobacco group BAT with more than 200 brands to its name has unveiled 2012 half year results that the company described as pleasing given the tough comparatives from the same period last year and the difficult economic environment in parts of Europe.
CBS MarketWatch
added Jul 25, 2012 23:25
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[Africa, South Africa] WHO bullying burley tobacco growers

Having failed to reduce the demand for tobacco, the World Health Organisation is directing its attack at "the soft underbelly" of the industry - the growers, says Francois van der Merwe, chairman of the Africa region of the International Tobacco Growers'
BizCommunity.com (Retail Community of South Africa) (za)
added Jul 25, 2012 22:57
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Altria triples second-quarter profits

Altria said on Tuesday that its second-quarter profits tripled, as the maker of Marlboro cigarettes in the US successfully increased prices and sold more smokeless products.
Financial Times (uk)
added Jul 25, 2012 09:24
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Emerging market boost for British American Tobacco

British American Tobacco expects good earnings growth this year despite the strong pound holding back its performance at the half-year.
London Evening Standard (uk)
added Jul 25, 2012 09:23
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BAT First-Half Profit Growth Checked By Sterling’s Strength

said the strength of sterling against currencies such as the Brazilian real checked growth in first-half earnings, sending the shares lower. The weakness of the euro, Russian ruble and South African rand against the U.K. currency also restricted profit
Bloomberg News
added Jul 25, 2012 09:16
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Smoking, obesity and lack of activity named as global killers

Research published in leading medical journal The Lancet suggests that a lack of exercise can be as big a killer as obesity and smoking...
PR Newswire
added Jul 25, 2012 03:27
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'Global health charge' on alcohol and tobacco could cover HIV drug costs in 10 countries

A modest increase in taxes on alcohol and tobacco in countries seriously affected by HIV and TB could generate enough income to cover the costs of antiretroviral treatment, TB treatment and malaria treatment and prevention, as well as reducing the incide
aidsmap
added Jul 24, 2012 20:02
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[UK] Cigarette price rises make up for falling sales volumes at Imperial Tobacco

Company says overall revenues rose 3% in first nine months, but analysts disappointed
The Guardian (uk)
added Jul 24, 2012 13:42
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UPDATE 2-Imperial Tobacco price rises offset falling sales

* Imperial nine-month revenue rises 3 pct * Sees tough markets in Spain, Ukraine and Poland * Financial performance in line with expectations
Reuters
added Jul 24, 2012 11:36
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[Indonesia, USA] When trade law meets public health evidence: the World Trade Organization and clove cigarettes

A recent trade dispute between the USA and Indonesia, overseen by the World Trade Organization, challenges piecemeal approaches to tobacco regulation.
Tobacco Control
added Jul 22, 2012 22:26
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