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[Pakistan] The ‘fag’ end of the deal: Cigarette industry suffers as contraband floods markets

The national exchequer suffered a loss of Rs80 billion between 2007 and 2011 in the shape of lower tax revenues due to an influx of contraband cigarettes in the country, claims a recently-released report that examines the tobacco industry. These losses a
Express Tribune (pk)
added Mar 15, 2013 18:16
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[New York] FedEx to Pay City $2.4 Million in Cigarette-Tax Settlement

FedEx’s ground-carrier division will pay New York City $2.4 million to settle a claim that the shipping giant delivered untaxed cigarettes to consumers in New York, the city announced Friday. From 2006 to 2009, the city said, FedEx Ground delivered about
New York Times Blogs
added Mar 15, 2013 14:48
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[UK] HOCKNEY: Comment is free: Life is now. Don't let the professional anti-smoking brigade ruin it

The UK's remaining smokers can't be legislated out of existence. Everyone dies and to be obsessed with longevity is life-denying
Comment is Free (The Guardian, UK)
added Mar 15, 2013 14:37
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[Australia, UK] Design industry reaction to plain cigarette packaging

“Brand colour is a huge signifier, point of recognition and loyalty cue for consumers but I don’t think colour – or the removal of it – should be the main concern or focus here. Neither should the fact that a ‘drab’ choice – as per Australia’s olive gree
The Drum (uk)
added Mar 15, 2013 14:24
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Ukraine Files WTO Complaint over Australian Tobacco Law

Ukraine, which is looking for opportunites to expand its tobacco exports, has asked the World Trade Organization to cancel new cigarette pack design rules imposed by Australia, Kommersant Ukraine reported on Thursday.
RIA Novosti (Russian Information Agency) (ru)
added Mar 15, 2013 14:12
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[Europe, Malta] Witness confirms Silvio Zammit sought €60m

Mr Zammit had requested €60 million to use his services for the lifting of the EU ban on snus. Mr Zammit, a former associate of John Dalli, is accused of trading in influence when Mr Dalli was EU Health Commissioner responsible for reviewing the Tobacco
Times of Malta (mt)
added Mar 15, 2013 13:50
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[Nevada] Air Force aims to curtail electronic cigarette use

Recently, these companies introduced a new product into the market that has the potential to be even more devastating to a cigarette user’s health than their previous products — electronic cigarettes. “Nicotine is as addictive as cocaine or heroin,” sai
The Bullseye (Aerotech News and Review)
added Mar 15, 2013 06:50
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[UK-Scotland] Chain-smoking crime clan head Mags Haney is to sue jail bosses claiming they are responsible for her lung cancer

THE convicted heroin dealer blames asbestos in Cornton Vale prison for her contracting the potentially deadly disease and has taken legal advice about her claim.
Daily Record and Sunday Mail (uk)
added Mar 15, 2013 06:39
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[China] ZHENG: Closer Look: Critics Fume at 'Tobacco Academic's' Presence in Prestigious Academy

Xie Jianping's membership in top engineering organization causes outrage, but attempts to remove him have been snubbed out ... For its own benefit, the prestigious organization should expel Xie.
Caixin Online (cn)
added Mar 15, 2013 06:26
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[Canada] Day 126: Are we nearly there yet?

Because documents from dead people are allowed, the plaintiffs were able to introduce many letters, speeches and reports authored by or sent to former presidents of Imperial Tobacco - John Keith, Paul Paré, Ed Wood - and senior officials from British Ame
Eye on the Trials (ASPQ) (ca)
added Mar 15, 2013 06:03
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