The Laotian government on Saturday officially acknowledged the mass poisoning that has killed at least six tourists, ...

Laos is a one-party communist state with no organised opposition and the government keeps a tight lid on information The Laotian government on Saturday officially acknowledged the mass poisoning that ...

Details have been murky over the number of tourists affected and the possible source of the methanol-laced drinks.

Various countries have issued health alerts, including the US, warning of potential methanol poisoning via tainted drinks in ...

The American victim of a suspected mass poisoning in Laos was found dead in his hostel room next to two empty bottles of ...

Vang Vieng - a tiny town on the Nam Song river surrounded by limestone mountains and paddy fields - is known for its scenery. It is also known as a party town - a reputation Laos officials have been ...

The victims were an American, two Danes, two Australians, and a Brit. Australia's prime minister called the ordeal "every ...

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The Laos government said Saturday it was "profoundly saddened" by the deaths of foreign tourists in Vang Vieng, with the toll ...

Holly Bowles, 19, had been in critical condition on life support following the poisoning in Laos more than a week ago.

Bars and hotels across Laos have been asked to stop vending alcohol while police investigate the string of deaths. AP The ...

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