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Mother of British lawyer who died from methanol poisoning in Laos fears she will never find who is responsible

Simone White, 28, from Orpington, Kent, was one of a number of people taken to hospital after an incident in Vang Vieng, Laos

Evening Standard

China's Sprawling Rail Projects Around Asia

Vietnam approved plans on Wednesday for a multi-billion-dollar railway with China, boosting links between the two communist countries.

International Business Times

Laos Yet To Accept AFP Help As Families Seek Answers In Methanol Poisoning Deaths

“Two young Australian women died here. We need to know why, how this happened."

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Laos waives AFP assistance in Aussie methanol deaths

An investigation by Laos into the deaths of two Melbourne teens by methanol poisoning has not taken up an offer of help from Australian authorities.

AAP

Why you need to take the slow boat from Thailand to Laos

To cross the border between the two southeast Asian countries, Amelie Maurice-Jones opts for a more serene (and economical) mode of transport and discovers the Mekong in all its majesty

The Independent UK

Teenage who died in Laos poisonings was ‘full of life’. Now father is determined to get justice

Holly Bowles was among six foreign tourists to die after drinking alcohol in the small town of Vang Vieng

The Independent UK

NIA arrests absconder in Laos human trafficking and cyber slavery case

Kamran Haider's arrest marked a significant step by the agency towards dismantling the international human trafficking syndicate. Read further on Dynamite News:

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'Profound day': family mourn Laos poisoning victim

A teenager who died after consuming a methanol-laced drink in Laos has been farewelled at her former school with a community guard of honour.

AAP

Major development in Laos poisoning deaths case as alcohol factory owner arrested

British lawyer Simone White, 28, was among those killed after accepting vodka shots at a hostel

The Independent UK

Laos poisonings: 'Source uncovered' as vodka factory shut down

Whisky and vodka factory in Laos closed after methanol poisoning outbreak kills six tourists including Londoner

Evening Standard

Three More Arrested Over Laos Methanol Poisoning Following Death Of Six Including Two Australians

“If it can happen to her, it can happen to anybody," Simone White's mother Sue warns.

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Be careful with drinks while travelling, says mother of British lawyer who died in Laos

Simone White, 28, was one of six tourists to die after a suspected methanol poisoning at Vang Vieng hostel

The Guardian - UK

‘I knew she was going to die,’ says mother of lawyer killed in Laos poisoning after call from daughter’s friend

Simone White had brain surgery and blood transfusions but died nine days after falling ill

The Independent UK

Poisoned British lawyer’s mother made 16-hour journey to be at her bedside

Simone White died after allegedly being served drinks laced with methanol in Laos.

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Mother of British lawyer poisoned in Laos recalls ‘horrendous’ journey to her bedside

Simone White died after allegedly being served drinks laced with methanol in Laos.

International Business Times

Researchers Analyse DNA From Dung To Save Laos Elephants

Slow and silent, former logging elephant Mae Khoun Nung emerges from a forest in northern Laos and follows her guide to an animal hospital for a check-up.

The Guardian - AU

In wake of Laos backpacker deaths, questions linger in Vang Vieng

In the bars of the bustling Laos tourist town, visitors are nervous and information on the investigation into the deaths is scarce

The Independent UK

Laos bans ‘Tiger’ vodka and whisky brand after suspected methanol poisoning deaths

Australian travel advisory says Laos has banned Tiger Vodka and Tiger Whisky

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The Guardian - AU

Laos bans local vodka and whisky brand following suspected poisoning, Australia says

Reported ban comes after two Australian teenagers, two Danish citizens, an American, and a Briton became ill, and later died, after drinking in Vang Vieng

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Australia Warns Against Laos Spirits After Tourist Deaths

Australia warns travelers about tainted alcohol in Laos after six tourists die from methanol poisoning. Laos bans Tiger-branded spirits, prompting global c...

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Reviews Warning Tourists About Potential Methanol Poisoning At Laos Hostel Are Reportedly Being Deleted

The hostel reportedly labelled the reviews a "slander case" before they disappeared from the reviews page.

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A Third Australian Is In Hospital Following Suspected Mass Methanol Poisoning In Laos

Eight people have been arrested in connection to the poisoning.

AAP

Sad homecoming as teenage backpackers' bodies returned

The heartbroken parents of Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles have brought their bodies back to Australia after their deaths from methanol poisoning in Laos.

The Guardian - UK

Eight Laos hostel staff held over suspected methanol poisoning deaths

Manager and seven staff at Nana backpackers hostel detained after death of six tourists

The Independent UK

Eight arrested over Laos methanol poisonings which killed six tourists

All arrested individuals are employees of Nana Backpackers Hostel

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