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[Saudi Arabia] Minister directs governorates to implement royal order banning smoking

Minister of Interior Prince Ahmad bin Abdulaziz has issued directives to all regions of the Kingdom, stressing work as per a royal order banning smoking in all ministries, government departments and public institutions.
Ministry of Interior Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
added Aug 1, 2012 10:19
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[Australia] HINCH: 'Smoking ceremonies' come under fire

In my review of the re-opening concert at Hamer Hall I started with a complaint about the first item on the agenda. A traditional Aboriginal smoking ceremony which has now seems to have become a procedure whatever the occasion. As I said on Friday: With
Radio 3AW
added Jul 30, 2012 14:27
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[Morocco] Time To Quit? For Smokers, Ramadan Is An Ordeal - And Opportunity

A look in Morocco, when an extra burden for those who can't indulge in their nicotine habit. But there may be a silver lining. . . . The holy month of Ramadan can be a positive gateway for smokers who want to break the habit. But does it work?
WorldCrunch (fr)
added Jul 29, 2012 17:51
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[UK] Help for Warwickshire Muslims who want to give up smoking during Ramadan

STOP smoking experts at Warwickshire NHS are offering support for Muslims to give up smoking during the month of Ramadan.
Coventry Evening Telegraph (uk)
added Jul 27, 2012 14:31
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[India] Tobacco consumption to be curbed in Amritsar

Consumption of tobacco in the holy town of Sikhs may lead to paying of penalty on the spot with the district administration planning measures to curb the practice from August 15.
Zee News (in)
added Jul 25, 2012 23:00
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[South Dakota] Inmates gain ally in fight to use tobacco in ceremonies

The U.S. Department of Justice is siding with Native American inmates who sued the state in 2009 after they were barred from smoking tobacco in religious ceremonies at the state penitentiary.
Sioux Falls (SD) Argus-Leader
added Jul 17, 2012 05:16
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[South Dakota] DOJ supporting inmates in ceremonial tobacco suit

The Justice Department, in a brief filed late Friday, said the state's position runs contrary to the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act and U.S. Supreme Court precedent. "The court should decline this invitation to determine the import
AP - Associated Press
added Jul 16, 2012 18:10
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[UK] Muslims encouraged to give up smoking for Ramadan

Muslims in Watford are being encouraged to quit smoking during this month’s Ramadan fasting period.
Watford Observer (uk)
added Jul 16, 2012 06:48
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[India] Guru's photo on tobacco pouches: SGPC taps Akhilesh Yadav

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), the highest Sikh religious body, has written to Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav, protesting the use of Guru Nanak Dev's pictures on tobacco pouches of a company based in the state.
Times of India
added Jul 3, 2012 14:45
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[West Virginia] Pastor wants tobacco ban lifted in prisons

Lifting the tobacco ban in West Virginia's correctional facilities would save the state "hundreds of thousands of dollars" and prevent officers from selling contraband to inmates, a pastor told a legislative panel Monday.
Beckley (WV) Register Herald
added Jun 26, 2012 03:32
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