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[Zimbabwe] Smoke exposure fatal for women

Morris, the technical grants officer of the Tobacco Control, International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union), UK in an interview through e-mail said women's exposure to not only tobacco smoke but also to a smoky environment due to po
The Daily News (zw)
added Mar 17, 2013 15:03
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[UK-Scotland] John Byrne fumes at Scotland's theatre smoking ban

ONE of Scotland’s best-known artists and playwrights has condemned the country’s anti-smoking legislation, arguing that the ban in theatres amounts to censorship. ... His letter was co-signed by a number of high-profile supporters, including playwright
The Scotsman (uk)
added Mar 17, 2013 11:26
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[Ireland] Black market cigarette trade on the increase

CIGARETTE-smuggling continues to soar in Ireland, with new Department of Finance figures showing that tobacco excise tax receipts are falling dramatically short of targets, even though taxes have increased and the number of people smoking has remained co
Irish Independent (ie)
added Mar 17, 2013 10:32
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[Europe, Montenegro, Serbia] Montenegrin Crime Figure Assasinated

Anton Stanaj, a Montenegrin business owner and convicted cigarette-smuggling kingpin, was killed Friday in Sudan, allegedly murdered in his hotel room.
Reporting on Organized Crime and Corruption (ROCC) Project
added Mar 16, 2013 13:39
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[Europe] EWEN: Is the e-party over?

If the TPD goes through unchanged for e-cigarettes we can say goodbye to many small and medium-sized manufacturers and look forward to a battle between Big Pharma and Big Tobacco on the medical device front – and here is the good news: the proposed 75
Tobacco Journal International
added Mar 16, 2013 13:17
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[Europe, Turkey] Turks no longer 'smoking like Turks,' report shows

Turkey has witnessed an above-average decrease in smoking rates in comparison to EU countries while also maintaining low levels of alcohol consumption rates, according to a recent report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD
Hurriyet (tr)
added Mar 16, 2013 12:31
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[Australia, Europe] EU's planned tobacco curbs break WTO rules, Malawi says

The European Union's plans for tough new anti-smoking rules would break international trade rules ... "Malawi is deeply concerned that the EU's proposed Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) will significantly restrict trade, and is inconsistent with the EU's
Reuters
added Mar 15, 2013 18:51
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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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