Mexico

Oregon tourist dies in Mexican jail

An Oregon tourist is dead after being taken to a Mexican jail Wednesday August 27th.

Phuket Murder

Thai jailed for killing tourist

A Thai man has been jailed for life for murdering a Swedish tourist on a beach in Phuket, a court official said yesterday.

Thailand

Aussie man jailed in Thailand over tourist's murder

A 60-year-old Australian man has been sentenced to jail in Thailand for the murder of an American tourist earlier this year.

Wales

Jail for tourist

An Australian tourist whose cash ran out yesterday began sampling Welsh hospitality of a different kind – in jail.

Australia

French tourist found dead in Silverwater jail

Frenchman who had been in Australia for only a month has been found dead in a Sydney prison cell, after being locked up during last week's World Youth Day for allegedly exposing himself to a pilgrim.

Gambia

Gay tourists face 14 years in jail

Barcelona - Two Spanish tourists who have been detained on charges of making homosexual advances at two taxi drivers in the Gambia face up to 14 years in prison for violating the principles of Islam, says the gay organisation FAGC.

The Spaniards were being held at a police station in the coastal resort of Kotu. They were arrested on ... read more