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22 Dec 2016

Death toll rises to 71 from toxic bath essence in Russia's Siberia

The death toll in Siberia from people drinking bath essence containing methanol rose to 71 today, the Russian health ministry said.

22 Dec 2016

Death toll rises to 71 from toxic bath essence in Russia

Impoverished drinkers in Russia often turn to cheap vodka substitutes such as perfumes and cleansers because they cost far less than legitimate alcoholic drinks.

21 Dec 2016

Vladimir Putin demands curbs on surrogate alcohol after 62 die in Siberia

President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday demanded restrictions on the sale of surrogate alcohol after at least 62 people died in Siberia from drinking bath oil laced with methylated spirit in search of alcoholic highs.

01 Jul 2016

A Russian firefighting plane with 10 people on board went missing today

A Russian firefighting plane with 10 people on board went missing today as it was battling forest blazes in Siberia, authorities said.

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