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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.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
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.Top stories - BBC News - 10 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 - 2 days ago -
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.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
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 LaosHealth - ABC News - 2 days ago -
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 - 3 days ago -
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 LaosWorld - ABC News - 2 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 - 2 days ago -
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.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
Government of Laos 'saddened' by deaths of foreign tourists
The Lao government is “profoundly saddened” by the deaths of foreign tourists from drinking alcohol contaminated with methanol and pledged to prosecute those responsible.Top stories - NBC News - 4 hours ago -
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.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
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.Top stories - BBC News - 3 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.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
Southeast Asian defense chiefs meet in Laos as maritime disputes with China are flaring
Southeast Asian defense chiefs and representatives are meeting in Laos for security talks at a time of increasing maritime disputes with China in the Asia-Pacific and as the transition to a new ...World - ABC News - 4 days ago -
American among 4 tourists dead after drinking tainted booze in Laos
The American died in the tourist town of Vang Vieng, Laos, the State Department confirmed.Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
Deaths of at Least 5 Tourists in Laos Raise Alarm About Tainted Drinks
Travelers from the United States, Britain, Australia and Denmark have died in the Southeast Asian nation in recent days. Officials warned of poisoning caused by alcoholic drinks containing methanol.World - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
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.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
At least 6 tourists dead after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos
At least six people have died after officials say they drank tainted alcohol in the southeast Asian nation of Laos. Authorities say the victims include one American, two Danish tourists, a British ...Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Parents 'devastated' over British woman's death in suspected Laos poisoning
Simone White died in Laos after drinking alcohol suspected to have been laced with methanol.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
Tributes paid to ‘kind and loving’ British tourist who died in Laos
Simone White was one of six people to die in suspected methanol poisoning incident in Vang Vieng. Tributes have been paid to the “beautiful, kind and loving” British tourist Simone White, one of ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Laos government ‘profoundly saddened’ by deaths of tourists in Vang Vieng
Six foreign visitors died earlier this month after suspected methanol poisoning during night out in backpacker hotspot. What went wrong in Laos? The Lao government has said it is “profoundly ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
'Don't drink the spirits': Laos backpackers avoid shots after suspected poisonings
The deaths of six tourists sent shock waves through the backpacker scene in Vang Vieng.Top stories - BBC News - 4 hours ago -
Australian tourists hospitalized after apparent severe alcohol poisoning in Laos party town
Two Australian tourists are being treated in Thailand for suspected severe alcohol poisoning after apparently consuming tainted drinks in neighboring LaosWorld - ABC News - 5 days ago -
American and Australian tourists die in Laos alcohol poisoning incident, raising death toll to 4
American and Australian tourists die in Laos alcohol poisoning incident, raising death toll to 4World - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Australian tourist dies after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos, raising toll to 4 including American
An Australian teenager has died after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos in what Australia’s prime minister on Thursday called every parent’s nightmareWorld - ABC News - 3 days ago -
More tourists die after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos as several people held
The death toll has inched up after tourists drank tainted alcohol in the tourist town of Vang Vieng, Laos. Authorities say several people are in custody.Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Second Australian teen dies in tainted alcohol case in Laos that has killed 6 tourists
A second Australian teenager who fell critically ill after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos has died, according to a family statement sent to Australian mediaHealth - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Australian media: Second Australian teenager dies after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos
Australian media: Second Australian teenager dies after drinking tainted alcohol in LaosWorld - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Second Australian teen dies in tainted alcohol case in Laos that has killed 6 tourists
A second Australian teenager who fell critically ill after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos has died, according to a family statement sent to Australian mediaWorld - ABC News - 2 days ago