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Minnesota Considers Veteran Status for Hmong Secret War Soldiers

Hmong soldiers who fought in the CIA's

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US Aid Freeze Jeopardizes Landmine Removal in Southeast Asia

A temporary U.S. foreign aid freeze jeopardized decades of landmine removal efforts in Cambodia and Laos, potentially leading to increased casualties and a shift in regional geopolitical influence toward China, although a judge temporarily reinstated the funding.

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Methanol Poisoning Kills Six Tourists in Laos; Families Demand Accountability

Six international tourists died from methanol poisoning after drinking tainted alcohol at the Nana Backpacker's Hostel in Vang Vieng, Laos, on November 12; the families of the victims, including two Australian teenagers, are demanding answers and accountability from Laotian authorities.

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China-Laos Railway: Three Years of Lao Workforce Development

Celebrating its third anniversary, the 1,035km China-Laos Railway showcases a successful collaboration between Chinese and Lao professionals, resulting in 992 Lao employees operating the line and the establishment of Laos's first railway vocational college.

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Methanol Poisoning Kills Six Tourists in Laos, Prompts Alcohol Ban

Six tourists died in Vang Vieng, Laos, this month from suspected methanol poisoning after consuming Tiger brand vodka and whisky, prompting a government ban on the products and the detention of a hostel manager and seven staff.

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Six Tourists Die in Laos from Suspected Methanol Poisoning

Six tourists died in Vang Vieng, Laos, on November 13th from suspected methanol poisoning; the Nana hostel owner and seven employees were arrested.

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China and Laos Strengthen Security Cooperation

China and Laos signed a memorandum of understanding on Thursday in Beijing to enhance cooperation on the Global Security Initiative, focusing on infrastructure development, digital economy, and combating cross-border crimes, aiming to build a closer community.

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Laos Rejects Help in Tourist Methanol Poisoning Deaths

Six tourists, including two 19-year-old Australian teenagers, died in Vang Vieng, Laos, in November 2023 from suspected methanol poisoning; the Laos government rejected an Australian Federal Police offer to assist in the investigation, leading to outrage from the victims' families.

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Mekong River Patrols Achieve Significant Results in Combating Crime and Boosting Regional Security

The annual meeting in Rangoon summarized the successful joint patrols and law enforcement actions by China, Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand in the Mekong River region during 2024, highlighting achievements in combating crime, enhancing regional security, and improving the lives of the local population; ...

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British Lawyer Dies from Methanol Poisoning in Laos

British lawyer Simone White died in Laos from methanol poisoning after drinking vodka at Nana Backpackers hostel; five other tourists also died, highlighting dangers of unregulated alcohol in tourist destinations.

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Methanol Poisoning Deaths in Laos Prompt Travel Warning

Six foreign tourists died in Vang Vieng, Laos, from suspected methanol poisoning after consuming locally produced Tiger-brand vodka and whisky, prompting an Australian travel warning and a Lao ban on the spirits, while details remain scarce due to the Lao government's lack of transparency.

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Laos Methanol Poisoning Deaths

Multiple foreign tourists died from methanol poisoning in Laos, prompting investigations and warnings from Western governments.

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