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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
Eureka (CA) Times-Standard
added 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.
KpopStarz.com
added 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.
Reuters
added 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.
PR Web
added 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
IBTimes (uk)
added 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
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (gh)
added 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
St. Joseph (MO) News-Press
added 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
CBC News (ca)
added Jun 2, 2013 10:13
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[Wyoming] Casper Starbucks will follow company's smoke-free zone rules

As the city of Casper mulls the repeal of its public smoking ban, the Starbucks Coffee Co. is turning its patios and entrances into smoke-free zones. Starbucks will no longer allow smoking within 25 feet of its stores, including its two Casper standalon
Casper (WY) Star-Tribune
added Jun 2, 2013 10:11
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[Africa] Niger To Ban Cigarette Advert, Promotions

Niger state government is ready to domesticate a bill to outlaw public smoking in the state if the original bill is eventually passed into law by the National assembly. The commissioner for Health and Hospital Services, Dr. Ibrahim Babamini Sule, state
Leadership (ng)
added Jun 2, 2013 09:56
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