MPs puzzle locals with ban on ‘Cola secret formula’
Published: 23 March, 2009, 16:47
Citing health concerns, a regional parliament in Russia has added Coca-Cola and Red Bull to the list of things shops cannot sell to children.
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Published: 23 March, 2009, 16:47
Citing health concerns, a regional parliament in Russia has added Coca-Cola and Red Bull to the list of things shops cannot sell to children.