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[Pakistan] “No Smoking!”: Islamabad Depute Commissioner

The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration on Wednesday decided to launch a special awareness campaign against tobacco use in the city in view of No Tobacco Day on May 31 besides ensuring that anti-smoking laws were implemented, said the Islamab
APP (Associated Press of Pakistan) (pk)
added May 30, 2013 01:40
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[Jamaica, South America/Caribbean] FORRESTER: World No Smoking Day: The struggle continues

As we approach the close of the first decade of the FCTC, let us resolve to intensify our lobby for more action, including banishing smoking from our country and world.
Jamaica Observer (jm)
added May 30, 2013 01:38
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[Iran] Tobacco companies worldwide earn $900 million by indirect advertising

Cinema and television are among the most outstanding international media outlets that could bring an end to the destructive business of tobacco by placing a total ban on nicotine propaganda, Iran’s Health Ministry announced in a press release on the occas
Tehran Times
added May 30, 2013 01:34
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[Asia, Israel] Inspectors look for public smoking on No Tobacco Day

Health Ministry ask local authorities to be rigorous in handing out fines to smokers in public places, workplaces on World No Tobacco Day.
Jerusalem Post
added May 30, 2013 01:31
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[Asia] Israel to crack down on public puffing for global anti-tobacco day

The director general of the Health Ministry, professor Ronnie Gamzu, and the director general of the Union of Local Authorities, Shlomo Dolberg, requested that local authorities increase enforcement of smoking bans in public places on Thursday and Friday
Ha'aretz Newspaper/Magazine
added May 30, 2013 01:25
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Florida to participate in World No Tobacco Day

The Florida Department of Health is participating in the World Health Organization's 26th annual World No Tobacco Day, which is Friday.
Seminole Chronicle
added May 30, 2013 01:24
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[Pakistan] Anti smoking campaign on cards

In connection with the No Tobacco Day on May 31, the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration has decided to launch a special awareness campaign against tobacco use in the city besides ensuring implementation on anti-smoking laws.
The Nation (pk)
added May 30, 2013 01:21
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[Singapore] I-CHUN: Smokers not really free to choose

It is fallacious for smokers to cite freedom of choice when: - smokers in Singapore tend to get addicted around the ages of 12 or 13. - addiction to tobacco and damaging one's own health and that of others is no joy. It is an illusory joy stemming from
AsiaOne (sg)
added May 30, 2013 01:06
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[Philippines] Cigarette: A killer that travels in packs

‘IT will indeed kill more people in the next two decades than HIV/AIDS, accidents, homicides, and suicides combined,” wrote Dr. Michael L. Tan in his column, “Pinoy Kasi.” “It kills and it disables, affecting not just the patient but their families and
Business Mirror (ph)
added May 29, 2013 12:04
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WHO calls for tobacco advertising ban to protect young people

The World Health Organization (WHO) called on Wednesday for countries to ban all forms of tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship to help reduce the number of tobacco users, especially keeping young people from being addicted.
Xinhua Newswire
added May 29, 2013 09:08
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