Japan has a long way to go when it comes to eliminating the public health hazards associated with smoking, but recent public policy efforts have caused a serious change in attitude toward smokers.

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JONESBORO — One restaurant in Jonesboro is bucking the smoke-free trend. Smokers Cafe opened in December in response to the state's new smoking ban. And owners say business is going well - and ...

As Parisians continue to ignore laws that ban smoking inside closed off cafe terraces, the Town Hall has sent a reminder to police that they shouldn't hesitate to crack down on both the smokers and ...