Died Suspected Methanol

Fourth tourist dies after suspected mass poisoning in Laos

Some suspect they consumed drinks laced with methanol, a deadly substance often found in bootleg alcohol.

Sixth foreign tourist dies of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos

Holly Bowles died in hospital more than a week after first falling ill in a Laos tourist town.

Melbourne teen Bianca Jones dies in hospital after suspected methanol poisoning in Laos

US State Department also confirms American’s death in Vang Vieng, where Jones and friend Holly Bowles fell critically ill. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Six travelers in Laos died from suspected methanol poisoning. Here's where incidents happen the most

Six travelers have died from suspected methanol poisoning in Vang Vieng, Laos. Most of these incidents occur in Asia, according to Doctors Without Borders.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

8 arrested in Laos after 6 tourists died from suspected methanol poisoning

Officials arrested eight hostel workers in Laos on Monday for allegedly poisoning travelers with methanol, according to reports from the Australian Broadcasting Corp. Tourists reported illnesses ...

Politics - The Hill - 17 hours ago

British lawyer among six to die in suspected methanol poisoning in Laos

As well as Simone White, two Danes, an American and two Australians have died after incident in town popular with backpackers. A British lawyer is among six people to have died in a suspected mass ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Free shots and beer buckets in party town at centre of suspected methanol deaths

Six foreign tourists have died after apparently drinking contaminated alcohol in a remote Laos party town.

Third Australian fell ill after suspected mass methanol poisoning in Laos

Exclusive: Dual national understood to be in stable condition after tragedy which has claimed six lives. Full Story podcast: The suspected methanol poisonings in Laos Get our breaking news ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Eight Laos hostel staff held over suspected methanol poisoning deaths

Manager and seven staff at Nana backpackers hostel detained after death of six tourists. Police in Laos have detained the manager of a backpacker hostel in Vang Vieng as well as seven of its staff ...

World - The Guardian - 19 hours ago

Laos hostel staff detained after suspected methanol deaths

Police continue to investigate the deaths of six tourists in the tourist town of Vang Vieng.

The Papers: Netanyahu faces arrest and 'lawyer dies from methanol in drink'

Friday's papers are led by the arrest warrant issued by the ICC and the death of a British lawyer in Laos.

6 tourists died in Laos after apparently drinking methanol. Why was it in drinks?

Two Australian teenagers and a British woman have died from suspected methanol poisoning after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos

Health - ABC News - 5 days ago

Six people are dead after a suspected mass methanol poisoning at a backpacker party town. What went wrong in Laos?

As authorities detain a hostel owner in Vang Vieng, expert says the recent deaths are just the ‘tip of the iceberg’. Vang Vieng is an unlikely party hub.. Surrounded by striking limestone mountains ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Suzy Lamplugh murder suspect dies in prison

John Cannan was serving a life sentence for the murder of Bristol woman Shirley Banks.

6 tourists died in Laos after apparently drinking methanol. What is it and why was it in drinks?

Two Australian teenagers and a British woman have died from suspected methanol poisoning after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

Iowa resident dies of suspected Lassa fever: What is the rare viral disease?

This would mark only the ninth cases reported in the U.S. since 1969.

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Briton Simone White dies after suspected mass poisoning in Laos

The 28-year-old lawyer becomes the fifth person to die from suspected methanol poisoning.

What is methanol and how does it affect the body?

Travellers are being warned of the dangers after six tourists in Laos died from methanol poisoning.

Three more tourists named in Laos methanol deaths

The local governor visited the hostel in which some of the victims were staying, promising justice for those responsible.

Fake-alcohol deaths highlight SE Asia's methanol problem

The deaths of five tourists after apparently drinking tainted drinks highlight the wider issue of bootleg alcohol.

Early ballots burned in suspected attacks in Washington and Oregon

Hundreds of ballots damaged in fires that police believe are linked and vehicle involved has reportedly been identified. US politics live – latest updates Hundreds of early ballots cast for ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Southport attack suspect in court on terror charge

Axel Rudakubana appears on charges of producing ricin and possessing a study of an al-Qaeda manual.

Trio charged over suspected international PPE fraud

The trio, including a husband and wife, are charged after a National Crime Agency investigation.

Philippine police arrest suspects in the kidnapping of an American

Philippine police say three suspects in the kidnapping of an American in the country’s south have been arrested and they believe the victim is still alive

World - ABC News - October 30

North Korea fires banned missile in longest flight yet

The test shows that Pyongyang is building weapons that "fire farther and higher", Seoul says.

Philippine police arrest suspects in the kidnapping of an American

Police in the Philippines said Wednesday that they had arrested three suspects in the kidnapping of an American and that they believe the victim is still alive.

Outrage in Nigeria as young suspects collapse in court

World - Yahoo News - November 1

Suspected homicide of politician shocks Antigua and Barbuda

Prime minister of Caribbean island expresses ‘deep shock and sadness’ at death of MP Asot Michael. The prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda has expressed “deep shock and sadness” after the ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Suspect in custody following spate of stabbing attacks in Seattle: Police

A suspect is in custody after five people were stabbed in Seattle on Friday, police said.

Turkish man accused of being major supplier of Channel smuggling boats arrested

The man was held in Amsterdam after an operation by the National Crime Agency and Dutch and Belgian police.

Inquest opens into death of Suzy Lamplugh suspect

John Cannan was serving a life sentence for the murder of Shirley Banks. He died in HMP Full Sutton.

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Fourth tourist dies after suspected mass poisoning in Laos

Sixth foreign tourist dies of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos

Melbourne teen Bianca Jones dies in hospital after suspected methanol poisoning in Laos

Six travelers in Laos died from suspected methanol poisoning. Here's where incidents happen the most

8 arrested in Laos after 6 tourists died from suspected methanol poisoning

British lawyer among six to die in suspected methanol poisoning in Laos

Free shots and beer buckets in party town at centre of suspected methanol deaths

Third Australian fell ill after suspected mass methanol poisoning in Laos

Eight Laos hostel staff held over suspected methanol poisoning deaths

Laos hostel staff detained after suspected methanol deaths

The Papers: Netanyahu faces arrest and 'lawyer dies from methanol in drink'

6 tourists died in Laos after apparently drinking methanol. Why was it in drinks?

Six people are dead after a suspected mass methanol poisoning at a backpacker party town. What went wrong in Laos?

Suzy Lamplugh murder suspect dies in prison

6 tourists died in Laos after apparently drinking methanol. What is it and why was it in drinks?

Iowa resident dies of suspected Lassa fever: What is the rare viral disease?

Briton Simone White dies after suspected mass poisoning in Laos

What is methanol and how does it affect the body?

Three more tourists named in Laos methanol deaths

Fake-alcohol deaths highlight SE Asia's methanol problem

Early ballots burned in suspected attacks in Washington and Oregon

Southport attack suspect in court on terror charge

Trio charged over suspected international PPE fraud

Philippine police arrest suspects in the kidnapping of an American

North Korea fires banned missile in longest flight yet

Philippine police arrest suspects in the kidnapping of an American

Outrage in Nigeria as young suspects collapse in court

Suspected homicide of politician shocks Antigua and Barbuda

Suspect in custody following spate of stabbing attacks in Seattle: Police

Turkish man accused of being major supplier of Channel smuggling boats arrested

Inquest opens into death of Suzy Lamplugh suspect

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