Although the Polish government had imposed a ban on waste imports since July 1989, the effectiveness of this legislation was questioned because of the ease with which waste could be illegally imported. (BNCI)
Now the 106 member states belonging to CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) have imposed a ban on the import and export of the skins of spotted cats. (BNCI)
THE Soviet parliament last night imposed a ban on all strikes in industries essential for the smooth functioning of the economy this winter, and authorised the use of troops if neccessary to guarantee an immediate end to the rail blockade by Azerbaijan, which is crippling neighbouring Armenia. (BNCI)