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[Netherlands] Lung specialists launch 'name and shame' tobacco lobby website

Two lung specialists have launched a website listing the names and jobs of people it says work for the tobacco industry lobby in the Netherlands. The list on tabaknee.nl also includes health minister Edith Schippers, whom it describes as the ‘minister of
DutchNews.nl (nl)
added Mar 11, 2013 10:01
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[Europe] BLOOM: EU smoking regulation led by 'big pharma' - claims MEP

It seemed obvious to us initially that the tobacco barons had used their not inconsiderable muscle to keep people smoking the real thing but no, the end game benefits 'big pharma'. If it is medical they can clamp their iron grip on state health systems to
PublicServiceEurope.com (uk)
added Mar 11, 2013 08:28
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BMJ Journals: Kids exposed to millions of tobacco images/messages every week on prime time UK TV

UK children are being exposed to millions of tobacco images/messages every week on prime time television, indicates research published online in Tobacco Control. Smoking and other tobacco content frequently feature in films marketed to kids, which is kn
PoliticsHome (uk)
added Mar 11, 2013 08:21
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[Nigeria] Bakare: Tobacco Farmers are Freewill Citizens

The Nigerian Independent Tobacco Association (NITA) has defended its relationship with the British American Tobacco Iseyin Agronomy, (BATIA) describing it as voluntary and mutually beneficial.
This Day (ng)
added Mar 11, 2013 02:31
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Robert Fisk: A misty-eyed farewell to Lebanon's smoky nargile dens

Long View: Against expectation, Lebanon’s anti-smoking campaign has been a success and one of the region's longest lasting habits is finally coming to an end
The Independent (uk)
added Mar 11, 2013 02:41
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[Korea - South] Smokers stockpiling cigarettes

Sales of cigarettes jumped more than 10 percent at some discount chains and convenience stores last week, an indication that some smokers are moving to stockpile them in anticipation of price hikes, industry officials said.
Korea Times (kr)
added Mar 10, 2013 14:28
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[Vietnam] SGGP Tobacco manufacturers asked to put statutory warning on cigarette packs

Tobacco manufacturers in the country have been asked to put a ‘Smoking Kills’ warning and visual images on domestically made and imported cigarette packets, in an effort to lower harmful addiction in around 40,000 people every year.
Sai Gon Giai Phong (vn)
added Mar 10, 2013 12:48
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[Nebraska] Neb. lawmaker to offer deal on Omaha tobacco tax

A Nebraska lawmaker who took aim at Omaha's new tobacco tax is working on a deal that would allow the city to continue collecting it, at least until the tax fulfills its purpose of helping finance a University of Nebraska cancer research center.
AP - Associated Press
added Mar 10, 2013 12:37
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[Uae: Dubai] Balcony, cigarette-butt fire hazard biggest threat to building safety: Dubai Police fire expert

55 fires occurred in Dubai during first 11 months of 2012 because of burning objects falling from upper floors
Emirates 24|7 (ae)
added Mar 10, 2013 12:12
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[Lebanon] Anti-smoking funds not at risk, ministry official says

The Health Ministry is committed to the smoking ban, and the appointment of new administrative staff will not affect grants Lebanon receives to reduce tobacco use, ministry officials told The Daily Star.
Beirut Daily Star (lb)
added Mar 12, 2013 14:52
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