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17.07.2008, 15:21
A zealous religious movement is sweeping the Netherlands, under the banner of The One and Universal Church of the Smokers of God. Just over two weeks after a smoking ban came into force in the country, one publican-turned-preacher has transformed his café
20.07.2008, 18:48
A landmark project aimed at boosting standards of behaviour, tolerance and respect is being developed in Russia’s northern capital. Known as the ‘Moral Code for St Petersburg Residents’, it also wants to promote honesty and says people should have no bad
06.08.2008, 05:19
Despite tough anti-tobacco laws, almost one in five New Yorkers is a committed smoker. The pavements are littered with stubs and doorways are crammed with ostracised smokers huddled together for a nicotine hit.
30.09.2008, 16:26
The world financial crisis seems to be a major threat not only for people’s wallets but also for their health. The companies in Britain are reporting of a serious increase in the number of their employees missing from work because of being sick in the rec
03.10.2008, 07:09
A Malaysian couple have been killed in a stop-smoking ritual in the country’s capital, Kuala Lumpur. They died after being beaten with broomsticks and motorbike helmets by their relatives during a family gathering on Wednesday.
Published: 28 October, 2008, 13:26
The British government is planning a crushing blow against tobacco companies. Fancy cigarette packs should be replaced by standardised white boxes, think the country’s health guards.
