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Russia's smokers flout new tobacco ban
RUSSIA'S smokers openly defied an ambitious new ban on public smoking as it went into effect, calling it unfair and casting doubt on the government's ability to enforce it. Moscow residents continued to light up outside metro stations and colleges even
Jun 2, 2013
AAP (Australian Associated Press) (au)
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Jun 2, 2013 10:50
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Russian smokers bemoan 'doomed country' as ban kicks in
Instead of protesting the move, many Russians say they are happy the government is forcing smokers' hands. "I cannot wait for smoking to be prohibited everywhere. Every time I get in a taxi the first thing I ask the driver is to put down his cigarette,"
Jun 2, 2013
NBC News
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Jun 2, 2013 10:45
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[California] Rancheria implements a smoke-free policy
The Resighini Rancheria, located just south of Klamath, has passed a Tobacco Free policy that prohibits smoking in all areas of the work place, tribal/community events, and playgrounds. United Indian Health Services' Native Tobacco Project lauded Resighin
Jun 2, 2013
Eureka (CA) Times-Standard
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Jun 2, 2013 10:42
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Starbucks Smoking Ban Starts Today: Customers To Boycott Starbucks, First Chain To Say No To Smokers on Patio [VIDEO]
Starbucks' smoking ban begins today, and several customers have shown their resistance to the Starbucks' ban on smoking by boycotting the store and its products.
Jun 1, 2013
KpopStarz.com
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Jun 2, 2013 11:10
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Russia tries to kick habit with anti-smoking law
Tobacco restrictions came into force in Russia on Saturday which President Vladimir Putin hopes will create a healthier workforce and help reverse a population decline, but they face stiff opposition in a country where four in ten people smoke.
Jun 1, 2013
Reuters
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Jun 2, 2013 10:54
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Sochi 2014 Marks New Russian Anti-smoking Law and World No Tobacco Day
The Games in Sochi will be the twelfth ones to be free from tobacco smoke, protecting over 155,000 athletes, sports delegation representatives and volunteers from the harmful effects of smoking.
Jun 1, 2013
PR Web
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Jun 2, 2013 10:51
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[Russia] Putin Risks Ire of Smokers with Ban in Public Places
Russians are among the heaviest smokers in the world, with the four in ten figure - which includes children - comparing to 27% in the United States and 30% in France, according to the World Health Organisation. Life expectancy in Russia is is 69, agains
Jun 1, 2013
IBTimes (uk)
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Jun 2, 2013 10:49
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[Africa, Ghana] Insist on right for a smoke free environment - FDA
As Ghana joins the rest of the world to celebrate World No Tobacco Day, a call has gone to Ghanaians to insist on their rights for a smoke free environment. The Head of Tobacco and Substance Abuse Department of the Food and Drugs Authority, FDA, Mrs Oli
Jun 1, 2013
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (gh)
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Jun 2, 2013 10:28
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[Missouri] Clearing the air: More businesses ban smoking
Despite the City Council’s decision to snuff out a proposed smoking ban, several businesses in town are making a decision to clear the air on their own. Norty’s Bar & Grill and Coppa Lounge at Piatto 614 became the latest bars or restaurants to announce
Jun 1, 2013
St. Joseph (MO) News-Press
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Jun 2, 2013 10:19
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Russia tries to kick habit with anti-smoking law
'Our country is not ready for this law,' says legal expert of country where nearly 40% light up
Jun 1, 2013
CBC News (ca)
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Jun 2, 2013 10:13