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Laos Methanol Poisoning: Six Dead, Tourist Blinded
In Vang Vieng, Laos, a mass methanol poisoning in November 2022 killed six and blinded others after they consumed free spirits at a hostel; the incident highlights the dangers of unregulated alcohol in Southeast Asia.
Laos Methanol Poisoning: Six Dead, Tourist Blinded
In Vang Vieng, Laos, a mass methanol poisoning in November 2022 killed six and blinded others after they consumed free spirits at a hostel; the incident highlights the dangers of unregulated alcohol in Southeast Asia.
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44% Bias Score
Adler Chacha Poisoning: Three Dead, Multiple Hospitalizations
In Adler, Russia, three people died and several others were hospitalized after consuming homemade chacha bought from a market stall; police arrested two vendors, and investigations are ongoing, indicating a possible larger number of victims.
Adler Chacha Poisoning: Three Dead, Multiple Hospitalizations
In Adler, Russia, three people died and several others were hospitalized after consuming homemade chacha bought from a market stall; police arrested two vendors, and investigations are ongoing, indicating a possible larger number of victims.
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48% Bias Score
Counterfeit Alcohol Kills Tourists: Identifying Methanol-Laced Drinks
Several young travelers recently died after drinking methanol-laced counterfeit alcohol in popular tourist areas; symptoms appear 12 hours later, causing organ damage or death; identifying features include a paint thinner smell, fizzy texture, oily consistency, and a brighter orange flame when lit.
Counterfeit Alcohol Kills Tourists: Identifying Methanol-Laced Drinks
Several young travelers recently died after drinking methanol-laced counterfeit alcohol in popular tourist areas; symptoms appear 12 hours later, causing organ damage or death; identifying features include a paint thinner smell, fizzy texture, oily consistency, and a brighter orange flame when lit.
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28% Bias Score
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.
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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56% Bias Score
37 Deaths in Istanbul from Counterfeit Alcohol
In Istanbul, 37 people died and 27 were intubated after consuming counterfeit alcohol over four days; authorities seized 33 tons of the substance.
37 Deaths in Istanbul from Counterfeit Alcohol
In Istanbul, 37 people died and 27 were intubated after consuming counterfeit alcohol over four days; authorities seized 33 tons of the substance.
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60% Bias Score
Turkey Seizes Thousands of Liters of Counterfeit Alcohol Amid Rising Death Toll
Turkey's Interior Ministry intensified its crackdown on counterfeit alcohol following a recent surge in deaths, seizing 136,904 liters of illicit alcohol in a two-week period and arresting 14 suspects out of 36, amid 37 deaths reported in Istanbul alone since November.
Turkey Seizes Thousands of Liters of Counterfeit Alcohol Amid Rising Death Toll
Turkey's Interior Ministry intensified its crackdown on counterfeit alcohol following a recent surge in deaths, seizing 136,904 liters of illicit alcohol in a two-week period and arresting 14 suspects out of 36, amid 37 deaths reported in Istanbul alone since November.
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40% Bias Score
Ten Dead After Consuming Methanol-Laced Alcohol in Russia
At least ten people died and five were hospitalized after drinking methanol-tainted homemade alcohol, Chacha, sold at the Kazachiy market near Sochi, Russia; two women were arrested for distributing the alcohol.
Ten Dead After Consuming Methanol-Laced Alcohol in Russia
At least ten people died and five were hospitalized after drinking methanol-tainted homemade alcohol, Chacha, sold at the Kazachiy market near Sochi, Russia; two women were arrested for distributing the alcohol.
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28% Bias Score
British Backpacker Dies from Methanol Poisoning in Laos
Two British women backpacking in Laos consumed methanol-laced alcohol, leading to one's death; this prompted a petition for increased awareness of unregulated alcohol risks abroad.
British Backpacker Dies from Methanol Poisoning in Laos
Two British women backpacking in Laos consumed methanol-laced alcohol, leading to one's death; this prompted a petition for increased awareness of unregulated alcohol risks abroad.
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24% Bias Score
124 Deaths in Turkey from Bootleg Alcohol
At least 124 people died in Ankara and Istanbul over the past six weeks from drinking bootleg alcohol tainted with methanol; 28 suspects were arrested but most were conditionally released; high alcohol taxes fuel the black market.
124 Deaths in Turkey from Bootleg Alcohol
At least 124 people died in Ankara and Istanbul over the past six weeks from drinking bootleg alcohol tainted with methanol; 28 suspects were arrested but most were conditionally released; high alcohol taxes fuel the black market.
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32% Bias Score
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.
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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36% Bias Score
Dozens Dead in Turkey from Counterfeit Alcohol
In Turkey, dozens have died, mostly foreigners, from methanol-tainted alcohol in recent days; 23 deaths were reported in the past 48 hours, and two Turkmenistan citizens were arrested for producing and distributing the alcohol.
Dozens Dead in Turkey from Counterfeit Alcohol
In Turkey, dozens have died, mostly foreigners, from methanol-tainted alcohol in recent days; 23 deaths were reported in the past 48 hours, and two Turkmenistan citizens were arrested for producing and distributing the alcohol.
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40% Bias Score
Counterfeit Alcohol: Vision Loss in 6 Hours, Death Within 24
Professor Alper Şener warns that consuming counterfeit alcohol, often containing methanol instead of ethanol, leads to vision loss within 6 hours and death within 24 hours if untreated; even small amounts can be lethal.
Counterfeit Alcohol: Vision Loss in 6 Hours, Death Within 24
Professor Alper Şener warns that consuming counterfeit alcohol, often containing methanol instead of ethanol, leads to vision loss within 6 hours and death within 24 hours if untreated; even small amounts can be lethal.
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24% Bias Score
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