Tobacco firms to add warnings on all cigarette packs
Philip Morris and R J Reynolds will place health warnings on all cigarette packages within a year. They currently sell unlabeled brands in markets such as the Philippines Dominican Republic Lebanon Morocco and Yugoslavia. Interfaith center spokeswoman says warnings help people make informed smoke choices.
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EC Members Sign Unity Pact in Maastricht Pact Push
In Maastricht Netherlands EC members sign a landmark unity pact shaping a path to political and monetary union by year end. Britain negotiates exemptions while Finland announces membership bid as the treaty sets a future central bank a single currency and majority voting.
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Middle East storms leave many dead and damaged
Severe storms and blizzards across the Middle East kill scores, with avalanches in Turkey and floods in Lebanon and Israel. At least three dead in Lebanon, 45 missing in Turkey, and widespread evacuations and road closures amid record snowfall. Sea of Galilee rising as Israel plans to release water.
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Senate backs license simplification for nuclear plants
The Senate approved an amendment to energy legislation creating a single construction and operating license for nuclear plants, replacing two licenses. Sponsored by Sen. J Bennett Johnston, it also tightens public hearing comment opportunities in final licensing stages.
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