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Jan 11, 1:12 AM EST Newsletter Signup BusinessTechnologyWorldNationalMedia & CultureOpinionSportsLuxury World By Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan 01/11/19 AT 1:12 AM Strong winds uprooted a coconut tree which fell on three tourists, killing one and seriously injuring the others in the picturesque island of Langkawi, Malaysia, on Thursday.Witnesses who saw the tragedy unfold at Pantai Cenang, along the southwestern coast of the island, called emergency services. While Muhammad Sukri Koto Alwi, 24, was dead by the time the medical help arrived, Chong Win Ken, 26, and 24-year-old Yong Shui Tian were rushed to a nearby hospital where they were receiving treatment.District police chief Superintendent Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim confirmed the incident, saying, “Police received a call informing us that a coconut tree in front of Mali-Mali Beach Resort, beside the Kalut Cafe and Bar in Pantai Chenang, had been uprooted and fell on some people.”“When the policemen despatched to the … [Read more...] about Tree Falls On Tourists Due To Strong Winds, 1 Dead

News / UK and world by Press Association September 10, 2018, 11:53 am Updated: September 10, 2018, 2:41 pm FacebookTwitterLinkedInWhatsAppEmail Sign up to our Daily newsletter The widow of American tourist Kurt Cochran, 54, has paid tribute to her “hero”, who died saving her life. Mr Cochran and his wife Melissa were walking across Westminster Bridge when they were both hit by the rented car being driven by Khalid Masood, 52. At an inquest into his death, Mr Cochran was described as a “rock star” and “hero” by those who knew him as pictures of him were displayed on two big screens. He left behind a “legacy of love and compassion” and spread joy to everyone he met, the Old Bailey heard. Mrs Cochran was too upset to pay tribute to her late husband in person. Her sister Angela Stoll read out a statement on her behalf on what would have been the day after Mr Cochran’s 56th birthday. “He was my best friend, my … [Read more...] about US tourist killed in Westminster attack was my rock star and hero, says widow

Oct 19, 7:54 AM EDT Newsletter Signup BusinessTechnologyWorldNationalMedia & CultureOpinionSportsLuxury World By Shreesha Ghosh @Shreesha_94 06/30/17 AT 3:34 AM Thailand police officials are reinvestigating the case of a young Belgian backpacker, Elise Dallemange, who became the seventh tourist to be found dead on Thailand’s Koh Tao Island in the last three years, reports said Thursday.The 30-year-old Dallemange was found in the jungle of the island on April 28 and was “partially eaten by animals, wrapped in T-shirts,” according to local reports. Police, however, said the girl died by suicide life by hanging herself.The island of Koh Tao, popularly known as Turtle Island, has been a major attraction for tourists because of the Sairee beach located on its west coast. The beach is also famous for scuba diving.Read: Will Facebook Live Shut Down? Man Kills Baby In Facebook Video In ThailandAccording to one of the local reports, there have … [Read more...] about Is Thailand Safe For Tourists? Belgian Backpacker’s Death On Mysterious Koh Tao Island To Be Re-Investigated

Vietnam on Saturday condemned a bomb blast that killed three and injured ten Vietnamese in Cairo, demanding that Egypt soon opens a probe into the act of terror. A roadside bomb blast hit a tour bus carrying 14 Vietnamese and an Egyptian guide on Friday, less than 4km from Egypt’s world-famous Giza pyramids. The blast killed three Vietnamese tourists and an Egyptian guide, while injured the other ten passengers. Vietnam vehemently condemns such an act of terror and demands that Egypt investigate to find and punish those responsible for the attack, Le Thi Thu Hang, spokesperson of the Vietnamese foreign ministry, said on Saturday afternoon. Hang added that Vietnam appreciates the Egyptian government and people’s efforts in providing medical treatment and protection for affected Vietnamese citizens. “Vietnam calls on governments and people of countries to show solidarity against terrorism” to build a peaceful life and ensure safe travel for civilians around the … [Read more...] about Politics Hanoi angered as Vietnamese tourists killed in terror blast in Egypt EFL teaching in London vs. Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam on Saturday condemned a bomb blast that killed three and injured ten Vietnamese in Cairo, demanding that Egypt soon opens a probe into the act of terror. A roadside bomb blast hit a tour bus carrying 14 Vietnamese and an Egyptian guide on Friday, less than 4km from Egypt’s world-famous Giza pyramids. The blast killed three Vietnamese tourists and an Egyptian guide, while injured the other ten passengers. Vietnam vehemently condemns such an act of terror and demands that Egypt investigate to find and punish those responsible for the attack, Le Thi Thu Hang, spokesperson of the Vietnamese foreign ministry, said on Saturday afternoon. Hang added that Vietnam appreciates the Egyptian government and people’s efforts in providing medical treatment and protection for affected Vietnamese citizens. “Vietnam calls on governments and people of countries to show solidarity against terrorism” to build a peaceful life and ensure safe travel for civilians around the … [Read more...] about Politics Hanoi angered as Vietnamese tourists killed in terror blast in Egypt Look out, 2019!