Tag: ban
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Should Canada ban smoking tobacco?
[ad_1] As some countries around the world start implementing bans on, or phasing out the use of tobacco, should Canada—a world leader in promoting the dangers of smoking—follow their lead? Michael Chaiton, senior scientist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and professor at the University of Toronto, told CTV’s Your Morning…
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Home Secretary has no plans to ban tent shop Millets, jokes Penny Mordaunt
[ad_1] For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The Home Secretary has no plans to ban the outdoor equipment shop Millets, Penny Mordaunt has joked after Suella Braverman’s proposals to limit the availability of tents…
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Japan’s scallop industry seeks safe harbour from China ban
[ad_1] Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Japanese business & finance myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. The jumbo scallops from the northern Japanese fishing town of Betsukai, on the island of Hokkaido, have a reputation for being among the most delicious on the planet, a cherished ingredient on…
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Nelson Cruz put up his best stats after PED ban
[ad_1] Nelson Cruz retired on Thursday after 19 years in the bigs. What followed has been a steady stream of stories recalling Cruz’s hitting prowess and clubhouse presence — both undeniable facts. But what serves as a side note — if that — in most of the coverage has been his involvement in the 2013…
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Rishi Sunak urges ban on ‘provocative and disrespectful’ pro-Palestine marches on Armistice Day
[ad_1] Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Rishi Sunak has condemned as “provocative and disrespectful” pro-Palestine marches due to be held in London on Armistice Day. His dramatic intervention came just hours after the security minister sparked a ferocious…
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Putin revokes Russia’s ratification of nuclear test ban treaty
[ad_1] Moscow — President Vladimir Putin signed a bill Thursday revoking Russia’s ratification of a global nuclear test ban, a move that Moscow said was needed to establish parity with the United States. Putin has said that rescinding the ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, also known as the CTBT, would “mirror” the…
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House panel seeks ban on US government purchases of Chinese drones
[ad_1] Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the US-China relations myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. The House of Representatives China committee will introduce a bill on Wednesday that would ban the US government from buying Chinese drones, in a bid to bolster a Senate push after past efforts were…
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Activists seek Trump ballot ban over US Capitol riot
[ad_1] Donald Trump should be disqualified from Colorado’s ballot in next year’s election because he “incited a violent mob” in Washington DC on January 6, 2021, an advocacy group lawyer has argued at the opening of a trial. A lawsuit brought by Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington DC is a test case for…
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EU confirms plans for Russia-diamonds ban
[ad_1] The EU has confirmed it’s going to strike Russia’s diamond industry in upcoming sanctions, spelling trouble for mining giant Alrosa and dozens of other companies. “We are in the process of preparing the 12th round [of sanctions] … in particular how to cut the revenues Russia draws from exports of diamonds to Europe and…
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Liberals moving ahead on assault-style gun ban with legislation, regulations: LeBlanc
[ad_1] The Liberal government is moving ahead with efforts to keep assault-style firearms out of the hands of Canadians, Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Monday. LeBlanc, who assumed the portfolio over the summer, told a Senate committee the government will enact regulations to complement gun-control legislation being studied by members of the upper chamber.…