Moscow guesthouse poisoning kills three, 40 hospitalised
A major investigation is underway after a mass poisoning at a Moscow guesthouse left three dead and over 40 hospitalised. Authorities fear the death toll could rise. Read the latest.
A major investigation is underway after a mass poisoning at a Moscow guesthouse left three dead and over 40 hospitalised. Authorities fear the death toll could rise. Read the latest.
A criminal investigation is underway in Moscow after a mass poisoning left three people dead and dozens hospitalised. The death toll is feared to rise. Follow for the latest updates.
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