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<p>Media reports citing the prosecutor revealed that a man, who was held for stabbing four young children at a playground in the French resort town of Annecy is now facing charges of attempted murder.</p>

<p>On June 8, a distressing incident unfolded near a lake in the French Alps, where a knife attack took place. The attack targeted a playground area and resulted in injuries to four preschool children and two adults who were present at the scene.</p>

<p>French prosecutors have stated that the suspected knifeman, who is of Syrian nationality, does not appear to have any connections to terrorism.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During a press conference, they confirmed that the suspect is scheduled to appear in court later on Saturday to face charges related to the attack.</p>

<h2><strong>Victims out of danger&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>A local Annecy prosecutor has provided an update on the victims of the attack. The four children, including a British girl who was on vacation with her parents in Annecy, are no longer in life-threatening conditions. Additionally, the two adults who were injured during the attack are now out of danger.</p>

<h2><strong>Suspect's actions and arrest</strong></h2>

<p>Videos captured the suspect in the vicinity of the park near Lake Annecy, where the incident took place.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The footage shows the suspect wearing a bandana and sunglasses, running around the park and randomly attacking people. Authorities swiftly apprehended the suspect at the scene. The suspect was later interrogated.</p>

<h2><strong>Eyewitness accounts</strong></h2>

<p>Anthony Le Tallec, a former professional footballer who happened to be running in the park during the attack, shared his account with the local Dauphine Libere newspaper.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He recalled, "He wanted to attack everyone. I moved away, and then he lunged at an old man and woman and stabbed the old man."</p>

<h2><strong>The intervention of the "Backpack Hero"</strong></h2>

<p>A bystander named Henri, who has been dubbed the "backpack hero," was present near the playground when he witnessed the man attacking children.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Henri expressed his belief that it was a higher power that led him to be there and able to intervene. In an interview with CNEWS, he stated, "All I know is that I was not there by chance."</p>

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<p>Henri further explained, "On my journey to the cathedrals, I crossed paths with this man, and I acted instinctively. It was unthinkable to do nothing."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Video footage shared on social media platforms shows Henri attempting to block the assailant using one of his backpacks. He even pursued the attacker into the playground and threw one of his bags at him. Henri described feeling a strong force within him, guiding his actions.</p>

<h2><strong>Trusting divine guidance</strong></h2>

<p>Henri revealed, "I let myself be guided by providence and the Virgin Mary. I said my adieu. They would decide what would happen."&nbsp;</p>

<p>He also mentioned that other young individuals joined him in pursuing the attacker, aiming to scare him and make it clear that he could not continue his harmful actions.</p>

<p>As the investigation progresses, authorities will continue to gather evidence and seek further clarity on the motives behind the attack. The heroic actions of bystanders like Henri demonstrate the resilience and courage of individuals in the face of such tragic events.</p>

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Media reports citing the prosecutor revealed that a man, who was held for stabbing four young children at a playground in the French resort town of Annecy is now facing charges of attempted murder.

Media reports citing the prosecutor revealed that a man, who was held for stabbing four young children at a playground in the French resort town of Annecy is now facing charges of attempted murder. On June 8, a distressing incident unfolded near a lake in the French Alps, where a knife attack took place. The attack targeted a playground area and resulted in injuries to four preschool children and two adults who were present at the scene. French prosecutors have stated that the suspected knifeman, who is of Syrian nationality, does not appear to have any connections to terrorism. During a press conference, they confirmed that the suspect is scheduled to appear in court later on Saturday to face charges related to the attack. Victims out of danger A local Annecy prosecutor has provided an update on the victims of the attack. The four children, including a British girl who was on vacation with her parents in Annecy, are no longer in life-threatening conditions. Additionally, the two adults who were injured during the attack are now out of danger. Suspect's actions and arrest Videos captured the suspect in the vicinity of the park near Lake Annecy, where the incident took place. Also Read | San Francisco: Nine people shot at in yet another 'targeted' shooting incident The footage shows the suspect wearing a bandana and sunglasses, running around the park and randomly attacking people. Authorities swiftly apprehended the suspect at the scene. The suspect was later interrogated. Eyewitness accounts Anthony Le Tallec, a former professional footballer who happened to be running in the park during the attack, shared his account with the local Dauphine Libere newspaper. Also Read | Archbishop of Canterbury urges Anglican church of Uganda to reject anti-LGBT law He recalled, "He wanted to attack everyone. I moved away, and then he lunged at an old man and woman and stabbed the old man." The intervention of the "Backpack Hero" A bystander named Henri, who has been dubbed the "backpack hero," was present near the playground when he witnessed the man attacking children. Henri expressed his belief that it was a higher power that led him to be there and able to intervene. In an interview with CNEWS, he stated, "All I know is that I was not there by chance." Watch | Exclusive inside view of the INS Hansa Goa, home to a wide-range fleet of Naval aircraft × Henri further explained, "On my journey to the cathedrals, I crossed paths with this man, and I acted instinctively. It was unthinkable to do nothing." Video footage shared on social media platforms shows Henri attempting to block the assailant using one of his backpacks. He even pursued the attacker into the playground and threw one of his bags at him. Henri described feeling a strong force within him, guiding his actions. Trusting divine guidance Henri revealed, "I let myself be guided by providence and the Virgin Mary. I said my adieu. They would decide what would happen." He also mentioned that other young individuals joined him in pursuing the attacker, aiming to scare him and make it clear that he could not continue his harmful actions. As the investigation progresses, authorities will continue to gather evidence and seek further clarity on the motives behind the attack. The heroic actions of bystanders like Henri demonstrate the resilience and courage of individuals in the face of such tragic events. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

Annecy knife attack: Man held for stabbing 4 children in French resort faces attempted murder charges

<p>To add new heights to the skyscraper-studded Dubai, Canadian entrepreneur Michael Henderson has proposed a $5 billion real estate project which aims at creating a moon-like resort.<br />
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Henderson has envisioned building the moon's 900-foot replica atop a 100-foot building present in Dubai, a city which already boasts of the world’s tallest building as well as other architectural wonders.<br />
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Henderson believes that his ambitious project, which has been named MOON and will be funded by Moon World Resorts Inc, is not that far-fetched.<br />
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“We have the biggest ‘brand’ in the world,” said Henderson, while speaking to The Associated Press, as he alluded that the moon itself was his brand. “Eight billion people know our brand, and we haven’t even started yet,” he added.</p>

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Henderson's project has proposed the inclusion of a destination resort&nbsp;inside the spherical structure, which will look like a moon.<br />
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The resort will have a 4,000-room hotel as well as an arena capable of hosting 10,000 people and a “lunar colony” where people would be provided with the experience of walking on the moon.<br />
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MOON will be placed on a pedestal-like circular building and will glow during nighttime. The project was discussed by Henderson at the Arabian Travel Market earlier in May in Dubai.</p>

<h2><strong>Artists illustrate MOON at various locations</strong></h2>

<p>Moon World Resorts have already commissioned artists who have illustrated the ambitious MOON at different locations, which include Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world at a height of 2,710 feet.<br />
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Some have even placed the resort at the Dubai Pearl, which is a long-dormant project and is now facing destruction near the man-made Palm Jumeirah archipelago and its unfinished sister, the Palm Jebel Ali.<br />
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The Pearl and the Palm Jebel Ali are the two “white elephant” projects which have been left unfinished since the 2009 financial crisis that rocked the country and forced United Arab Emirates' Abu Dhabi to bail out Dubai with $20 billion.</p>

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Now after 15 years, Dubai's fate has turned around. On average, rents across Dubai have increased by 26.9 per cent year-on-year, even after anti-price-gouging protections. Last year, Dubai saw 86,849 residential sales which crossed the previous year's record of 80,831 from 2009.<br />
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Dubai's prominent real estate agency Allsopp &amp; Allsopp CEO Lewis Allsopp said, “Dubai is in a completely different world compared to” 2009. Launched products are “selling out on the spot.”<br />
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Speaking about the project, Middle East expert and author of the book “From Sheikhs to Sultanism” Christopher Davidson said that like high-profile and eye-catching architectural marvels, MOON can fit well into “the legitimacy formula of Dubai’s ruling elite”.</p>

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To add new heights to the skyscraper-studded Dubai, Canadian entrepreneur Michael Henderson has proposed a $5 billion real estate project which aims at creating a moon-like resort.

To add new heights to the skyscraper-studded Dubai, Canadian entrepreneur Michael Henderson has proposed a $5 billion real estate project which aims at creating a moon-like resort. Henderson has envisioned building the moon's 900-foot replica atop a 100-foot building present in Dubai, a city which already boasts of the world’s tallest building as well as other architectural wonders. Henderson believes that his ambitious project, which has been named MOON and will be funded by Moon World Resorts Inc, is not that far-fetched. “We have the biggest ‘brand’ in the world,” said Henderson, while speaking to The Associated Press, as he alluded that the moon itself was his brand. “Eight billion people know our brand, and we haven’t even started yet,” he added. ALSO READ | Jeff Bezos honoured as NASA taps Blue Origin to build moon lander Henderson's project has proposed the inclusion of a destination resort inside the spherical structure, which will look like a moon. The resort will have a 4,000-room hotel as well as an arena capable of hosting 10,000 people and a “lunar colony” where people would be provided with the experience of walking on the moon. MOON will be placed on a pedestal-like circular building and will glow during nighttime. The project was discussed by Henderson at the Arabian Travel Market earlier in May in Dubai. Artists illustrate MOON at various locations Moon World Resorts have already commissioned artists who have illustrated the ambitious MOON at different locations, which include Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world at a height of 2,710 feet. Some have even placed the resort at the Dubai Pearl, which is a long-dormant project and is now facing destruction near the man-made Palm Jumeirah archipelago and its unfinished sister, the Palm Jebel Ali. The Pearl and the Palm Jebel Ali are the two “white elephant” projects which have been left unfinished since the 2009 financial crisis that rocked the country and forced United Arab Emirates' Abu Dhabi to bail out Dubai with $20 billion. WATCH | All you need to know about Hakuto-R Moon landing mission Now after 15 years, Dubai's fate has turned around. On average, rents across Dubai have increased by 26.9 per cent year-on-year, even after anti-price-gouging protections. Last year, Dubai saw 86,849 residential sales which crossed the previous year's record of 80,831 from 2009. Dubai's prominent real estate agency Allsopp & Allsopp CEO Lewis Allsopp said, “Dubai is in a completely different world compared to” 2009. Launched products are “selling out on the spot.” Speaking about the project, Middle East expert and author of the book “From Sheikhs to Sultanism” Christopher Davidson said that like high-profile and eye-catching architectural marvels, MOON can fit well into “the legitimacy formula of Dubai’s ruling elite”. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>Gunmen killed six adults and a child in central Mexico on Saturday, local authorities said as reported by news agencies. The officials further noted the incident, which took place in a resort in the small town of Cortazar (about 65 km south of Guanajuato city), caused panic among those who were present there.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A statement from City Hall in Cortazar read that police "arrived at the scene where they found...three dead women, three men and a seven-year-old minor, in addition to one person seriously wounded".&nbsp;</p>

<p>The statement said that the gunmen stormed the La Palma swimming resort at 4:30pm local time (2230 GMT) "to perpetrate the attack".&nbsp;</p>

<p>The authorities said the attackers went directly toward a group of people and opened fire. The local authorities also mentioned that attackers had removed the security cameras from the site before retreating.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The incident happened in the central Mexican state of Guanajuato, which has seen a rise in drug-related violence in recent years. The region is increasingly plagued by drug cartel violence.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As reported by the news agency Reuters, an unidentified man, said: "Heavily armed sicarios arrived and this is what happened." The man used a word for hired assassins as he filmed at the resort in a video shared on the internet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Cortazar's security department said in a statement: "After the attack, (the attackers) fled, but not before causing damage to the resort store and taking the security cameras and the monitor."&nbsp;</p>

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Gunmen killed six adults and a child in central Mexico on Saturday, local authorities said as reported by news agencies. The officials further noted the incident, which took place in a resort in the small town of Cortazar (about 65 km south of Guanajuato city), caused panic among those who were present there.

Gunmen killed six adults and a child in central Mexico on Saturday, local authorities said as reported by news agencies. The officials further noted the incident, which took place in a resort in the small town of Cortazar (about 65 km south of Guanajuato city), caused panic among those who were present there. A statement from City Hall in Cortazar read that police "arrived at the scene where they found...three dead women, three men and a seven-year-old minor, in addition to one person seriously wounded". The statement said that the gunmen stormed the La Palma swimming resort at 4:30pm local time (2230 GMT) "to perpetrate the attack". The authorities said the attackers went directly toward a group of people and opened fire. The local authorities also mentioned that attackers had removed the security cameras from the site before retreating. The incident happened in the central Mexican state of Guanajuato, which has seen a rise in drug-related violence in recent years. The region is increasingly plagued by drug cartel violence. As reported by the news agency Reuters, an unidentified man, said: "Heavily armed sicarios arrived and this is what happened." The man used a word for hired assassins as he filmed at the resort in a video shared on the internet. Cortazar's security department said in a statement: "After the attack, (the attackers) fled, but not before causing damage to the resort store and taking the security cameras and the monitor." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Mexico: Gunmen storm into resort, kill seven, including 7-year-old child

<p>Japan approved a plan to build the country's first casino in Osaka on Friday, April 14, 2023. The project aims to attract domestic and international tourist spending through a large resort. The project, put forth by the city administration and Osaka prefecture, includes opening a casino, conference centre and other facilities in 2029 with $13.5 billion of the initial investment.</p>

<p>MGM Resorts International, a US-based casino operator, and Orix Corp, a local partner, will lead the Osaka IR project. Each firm holds a 40 per cent stake in the company set up to manage the complex. Furthermore, a local government document stated that the Osaka-based Panasonic, Kansai Electric Power and West Japan Railway have the remaining 20 per cent stake.</p>

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<p>The resort complex will include a hotel, shopping mall and ferry terminal on the 492,000 square-metre land&nbsp;in Yumeshima, a reclaimed island in Osaka Bay. Moreover, Japan plans to host the World Expo on the island in 2025. The collective annual revenue target of the resort from the gaming business is around $4 billion. According to the forecast in the project documents, it will attract 6 million international tourists and 14 million domestic visitors.</p>

<p>The pro-casino Japan Innovation Party retained the office of prefectural governor and city mayor in Osaka. It led to the national government's decision to open the first casino in Japan.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Japan's first casino plans faced several hindrances, like the coronavirus pandemic and bribery scandal. Previously, casinos and other private gambling were illegal in Japan. The gambling crimes in Japan are 'simple gambling' and 'habitual gambling.' If a person commits habitual gambling, they can end up in jail for three years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But in 2018, an integrated resort law provided exceptions to casino games like poker or baccarat at officially approved places to attract tourists. Many experts view Japan as a prized market for casino operators due to its wealthy population of 126 million. The country will be close to Asia's wealthy gamblers. However, opinion polls have shown many citizens worry about addiction and crime.</p>

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Japan approved a plan to build the country's first casino in Osaka on Friday, April 14, 2023. The project aims to attract domestic and international tourist spending through a large resort.

Japan approved a plan to build the country's first casino in Osaka on Friday, April 14, 2023. The project aims to attract domestic and international tourist spending through a large resort. The project, put forth by the city administration and Osaka prefecture, includes opening a casino, conference centre and other facilities in 2029 with $13.5 billion of the initial investment. MGM Resorts International, a US-based casino operator, and Orix Corp, a local partner, will lead the Osaka IR project. Each firm holds a 40 per cent stake in the company set up to manage the complex. Furthermore, a local government document stated that the Osaka-based Panasonic, Kansai Electric Power and West Japan Railway have the remaining 20 per cent stake. ALSO READ | 'Suck my tongue' remark: Tibetan Parliament in Exile calls out China's 'vile' attempts to target Dalai Lama The resort complex will include a hotel, shopping mall and ferry terminal on the 492,000 square-metre land in Yumeshima, a reclaimed island in Osaka Bay. Moreover, Japan plans to host the World Expo on the island in 2025. The collective annual revenue target of the resort from the gaming business is around $4 billion. According to the forecast in the project documents, it will attract 6 million international tourists and 14 million domestic visitors. The pro-casino Japan Innovation Party retained the office of prefectural governor and city mayor in Osaka. It led to the national government's decision to open the first casino in Japan. WATCH | Brazilian President Lula da Silva wants a BRICS currency Japan's first casino plans faced several hindrances, like the coronavirus pandemic and bribery scandal. Previously, casinos and other private gambling were illegal in Japan. The gambling crimes in Japan are 'simple gambling' and 'habitual gambling.' If a person commits habitual gambling, they can end up in jail for three years. But in 2018, an integrated resort law provided exceptions to casino games like poker or baccarat at officially approved places to attract tourists. Many experts view Japan as a prized market for casino operators due to its wealthy population of 126 million. The country will be close to Asia's wealthy gamblers. However, opinion polls have shown many citizens worry about addiction and crime. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>In the wake of biting cold and harsh weather, a man in India's Jammu and Kashmir took a step to give a warm welcome to the migratory birds, who will fly into the Indian shores from far-off lands in search of some food and warmth.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A Bird Forest Resort has been established exclusively by an ardent bird lover, Mohammad Yasin, to welcome migratory birds at the Dal Lake in Kashmir.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Most flocked by tourists, Kashmir's Dal Lake also becomes a haven for migratory birds that arrive in the city from all over the world.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Yasin said that looking at the Kashmir valley's harsh winter conditions this year, he decided to create the forest resort to welcome the exotic fowls which nest at the touristy Dal Lake every year around this time in search of food and shelter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While speaking to the news agency ANI, Yasin said, “I was inspired to set up the resort for bids at Dal Lake after watching people feeding birds during my days abroad.”&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Yasin works as a tour operator and mostly stays in Rajasthan and Delhi to earn his living.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“In the last few years, I got to visit several countries, including Thailand, Indonesia, Switzerland, and Ukraine. During my travels, I would spot different bird species. I also saw locals feeding them at particular spots on a regular basis. It inspired me to set up the resort at Dal Lake,” stated Yasin.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH | Tourism boom in Kashmir: Indian Army helps boost Kashmir tourism</strong></p>

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<p>Yasin, who lives in a houseboat on the Dal Lake, said that every day he feeds the migratory birds two to three times. He added that a major number of birds arrive every day in the marshland present in front of his houseboat.</p>

<p>Yasin added that to reach particular spots where birds are present in huge numbers, he rows his Shikhara, and feeds them every day.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Since I built this resort, a good number of birds nest in the midst every day, especially in the morning and evening hours. Not only have I realised my true passion in feeding these birds but it also gives me peace of mind,” said Yasin.</p>

<p>“I feel that it is my responsibility to take care of these birds and feed them properly, especially in this harsh winter when they are not finding enough prey or food,” he added.&nbsp;</p>

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In the wake of biting cold and harsh weather, a man in India's Jammu and Kashmir took a step to give a warm welcome to the migratory birds, who will fly into the Indian shores from far-off lands in search of some food and warmth.

In the wake of biting cold and harsh weather, a man in India's Jammu and Kashmir took a step to give a warm welcome to the migratory birds, who will fly into the Indian shores from far-off lands in search of some food and warmth. A Bird Forest Resort has been established exclusively by an ardent bird lover, Mohammad Yasin, to welcome migratory birds at the Dal Lake in Kashmir. Most flocked by tourists, Kashmir's Dal Lake also becomes a haven for migratory birds that arrive in the city from all over the world. ALSO READ | Kashmir receives fresh snowfall, Srinagar-Jammu National Highway closed Yasin said that looking at the Kashmir valley's harsh winter conditions this year, he decided to create the forest resort to welcome the exotic fowls which nest at the touristy Dal Lake every year around this time in search of food and shelter. While speaking to the news agency ANI, Yasin said, “I was inspired to set up the resort for bids at Dal Lake after watching people feeding birds during my days abroad.” Srinagar, J&K| A man has created a bird forest resort to feed migratory birds during harsh winter in Dal lake pic.twitter.com/7ftr8PJ5mn — ANI (@ANI) January 20, 2023 × Yasin works as a tour operator and mostly stays in Rajasthan and Delhi to earn his living. “In the last few years, I got to visit several countries, including Thailand, Indonesia, Switzerland, and Ukraine. During my travels, I would spot different bird species. I also saw locals feeding them at particular spots on a regular basis. It inspired me to set up the resort at Dal Lake,” stated Yasin. WATCH | Tourism boom in Kashmir: Indian Army helps boost Kashmir tourism Yasin, who lives in a houseboat on the Dal Lake, said that every day he feeds the migratory birds two to three times. He added that a major number of birds arrive every day in the marshland present in front of his houseboat. Yasin added that to reach particular spots where birds are present in huge numbers, he rows his Shikhara, and feeds them every day. “Since I built this resort, a good number of birds nest in the midst every day, especially in the morning and evening hours. Not only have I realised my true passion in feeding these birds but it also gives me peace of mind,” said Yasin. “I feel that it is my responsibility to take care of these birds and feed them properly, especially in this harsh winter when they are not finding enough prey or food,” he added. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>The Ukrainian ambassador to Thailand collapsed and died on Sunday while on a resort island with his family, authorities said.</p>

<p>Andrii Beshta, 44, was declared dead on Lipe Island in southern Satun province, Gov&nbsp;Ekkarat Leesen told The Associated Press.</p>

<p>Police quoted his teenage son, who was staying in the same hotel room, as saying his father vomited and fainted early on Sunday. He said he was feeling fine before. Police said they suspect he may have suffered a heart failure.</p>

<p>Leesen said the body was sent to the police hospital for an autopsy.</p>

<p>Beshta had assumed the post of ambassador in January 2016. He is survived by his wife, daughter and two sons, according to a bio on the embassy's website.</p>


The Ukrainian ambassador to Thailand collapsed and died on Sunday while on a resort island with his family, authorities said. Andrii Beshta, 44, was declared dead on Lipe Island in southern Satun province, Gov Ekkarat Leesen told The Associated Press.

The Ukrainian ambassador to Thailand collapsed and died on Sunday while on a resort island with his family, authorities said. Andrii Beshta, 44, was declared dead on Lipe Island in southern Satun province, Gov Ekkarat Leesen told The Associated Press. Police quoted his teenage son, who was staying in the same hotel room, as saying his father vomited and fainted early on Sunday. He said he was feeling fine before. Police said they suspect he may have suffered a heart failure. Leesen said the body was sent to the police hospital for an autopsy. Beshta had assumed the post of ambassador in January 2016. He is survived by his wife, daughter and two sons, according to a bio on the embassy's website.

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<p>A hunt for a Franco-Irish teen who disappeared from a Malaysian resort stretched into a second week Sunday, with hundreds of people scouring the jungle despite it being a major Muslim holiday.</p>

<p>Nora Quoirin, a 15-year-old with learning difficulties, disappeared on August 4, a day after checking into the resort with her London-based family.</p>

<p>They believe she was abducted, but police have classified it as a missing person case.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Even as millions celebrated the Eid al-Adha festival in the Muslim-majority country, a search team almost 300 strong trekked through the dense jungle near the resort<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/former-king-of-malaysia-divorces-ex-miss-moscow-by-triple-talaq-238265"> in southwest Malaysia</a> in an increasingly desperate hunt.</p>

<p>The search team includes helicopters, sniffer dogs and drones, but no trace of the teenager has been found so far.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Officials narrowed the search area over the weekend as they believe that the teen cannot have strayed far from the resort, and have also been playing a recording of her mother's voice through megaphones.</p>

<p>On Sunday police launched a new hotline number for the public to report any information about her.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The schoolgirl went missing from the 12-acre (five-hectare) Dusun Resort, which lies near a forest reserve not far from Kuala Lumpur, in the foothills of a mountain range.</p>

<p>Her family says it would be extremely unusual for the reserved youngster to have wandered off on her own.</p>

<p>While officially treating it as a missing person case, police say they have not ruled out other possibilities.</p>

<p>An open window was found in the cottage where the family was staying at the resort.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Police have questioned several people, are examining fingerprints found on a window, and looking into reports that villagers heard a truck early on the morning that the girl disappeared.&nbsp;</p>


A hunt for a Franco-Irish teen who disappeared from a Malaysian resort stretched into a second week Sunday, with hundreds of people scouring the jungle despite it being a major Muslim holiday.

A hunt for a Franco-Irish teen who disappeared from a Malaysian resort stretched into a second week Sunday, with hundreds of people scouring the jungle despite it being a major Muslim holiday. Nora Quoirin, a 15-year-old with learning difficulties, disappeared on August 4, a day after checking into the resort with her London-based family. They believe she was abducted, but police have classified it as a missing person case. Even as millions celebrated the Eid al-Adha festival in the Muslim-majority country, a search team almost 300 strong trekked through the dense jungle near the resort in southwest Malaysia in an increasingly desperate hunt. The search team includes helicopters, sniffer dogs and drones, but no trace of the teenager has been found so far. Officials narrowed the search area over the weekend as they believe that the teen cannot have strayed far from the resort, and have also been playing a recording of her mother's voice through megaphones. On Sunday police launched a new hotline number for the public to report any information about her. The schoolgirl went missing from the 12-acre (five-hectare) Dusun Resort, which lies near a forest reserve not far from Kuala Lumpur, in the foothills of a mountain range. Her family says it would be extremely unusual for the reserved youngster to have wandered off on her own. While officially treating it as a missing person case, police say they have not ruled out other possibilities. An open window was found in the cottage where the family was staying at the resort. Police have questioned several people, are examining fingerprints found on a window, and looking into reports that villagers heard a truck early on the morning that the girl disappeared.

Hundreds search in Malaysia for missing teen despite the major holiday

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