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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
Jun 1, 2013
Dhaka Tribune (bd)
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Jun 2, 2013 09:46
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France to ban electronic cigarettes in public amid health risk uncertainty
May 31, 2013
CBS
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Jun 1, 2013 12:55
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[Canada] Youths spearhead petition on smoking ban
Local youths are spearheading an online campaign that calls for smoke-free outdoor spaces in Grey-Bruce. In conjunction with the Grey-Bruce Health Unit, the petition starts today ñ World No Tobacco Day -- with a goal of collecting 10,000 signatur
May 31, 2013
Owen Sound (Ont) Sun Times (ca)
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Jun 1, 2013 12:54
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[Canada] Smoke free petition wants 10,000 signatures
On May 31 - World No Tobacco Day - a petition asking municipal councillors of Grey County and Bruce County to support a Smoke-Free Outdoor Spaces By-law for Grey and Bruce communities was launched.
Jun 1, 2013
Simcoe County (Ont) Online (ca)
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Jun 1, 2013 12:53
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[Missouri] Smoke-Free Spokesperson Speaks to Local Residents
During a Union Area Chamber of Commerce lunch, the spokesperson of Breathe Easy Washington, Joette Reidy, told attendees about the steps taken before the Washington ordinance was voted in. Although there is no organization supporting a similar ban in Un
Jun 1, 2013
Washington (MO) Missourian
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Jun 1, 2013 12:46
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[Asia] Hong Kong's smokers still lighting up in bars
You would have thought that having a smoking ban in Hong Kong would mean that World No Tobacco Day would be a big success. But yesterday, people were still happily puffing away in bars. In 2007, the city implemented a smoking ban that applied to all ind
Jun 1, 2013
South China Morning Post
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Jun 1, 2013 12:26
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[Asia, China] Officials urged to help smokers kick habit
Officials in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, are being urged to stop smoking during their everyday public duties, and at official events. In a written proposal, Guangzhou Tobacco Control Office said the city's officials can set a good example t
Jun 1, 2013
China Daily (cn)
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Jun 1, 2013 12:24
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[Africa, Ghana] Parliament urges decisive enforcement of ban on public smoking
Parliament on Friday urged relevant authorities to be decisive in enforcing the law banning smoking in public places in view of that practice’s negative impact on societal health and on the country’s developmental objectives. They have also implored the
Jun 1, 2013
ghanabusinessnews.com (gh)
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Jun 1, 2013 12:23
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New anti-tobacco law to save 200,000 lives in Russia
May 31, 2013
Russia & India Report (ru)
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Jun 1, 2013 12:15
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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 1, 2013 12:14