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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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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,"
NBC News
added 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
Eureka (CA) Times-Standard
added Jun 2, 2013 10:42
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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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Republic of Congo passes anti-smoking law

Minister of Health Francois Ibovi said Friday the law prohibits the consumption, purchase and possession of tobacco for minors, pregnant women and the mentally ill, with fines for those selling to that population starting at nearly $400. It also prohibit
AP - Associated Press
added Jun 2, 2013 09:54
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[Bangladesh] Rising tobacco use sparks concerns

The tobacco control law of 2005 provides for bans on advertising, promotion and sponsorship, smoking in public places and public transports and requirements for warning on cigarette packets. However, direct tobacco advertising had been banned only for sm
Dhaka Tribune (bd)
added Jun 2, 2013 09:46
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