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Big tobacco accused of 'influencing' Jordanian legislation

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23 June, 2020
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Saudi Arabia's new 100% shisha tax sparks fury

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Six Jordanian officials arrested in 'cigarettes scandal' corruption case

The New Arab
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Tobacco tax leaves Gazan dreams up in smoke

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