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We Cannot Trust Malaysian Investigation

Pyongyang cannot trust the Malaysian police investigation into the sudden death of a North Korean, the country's...

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Malaysia Recalls Pyongyang Envoy

Malaysia has recalled its envoy to Pyongyang in an escalating row over the killing of Kim Jong-nam, the half-brother of...

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North Korea Murdered Kim Jong-Nam, Says South Korea

South Korea has said it believes the North Korean regime is involved in the murder of Kim Jong-nam. North Korean leader...

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US Figure Skater Chen Wins Four Continents Title

American Nathan Chen took the men's title at the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships Sunday, cementing his...

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Malaysian Police Hunt Four More Suspects Over Kim Jong-Nam Killing

Malaysian police say they are looking for four more North Korean suspects in connection with the killing of Kim...

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South Korea’s Jang Wins Australian Open

South Korea's Jang Ha-Na stormed to a three-shot victory in the Australian Open at Royal Adelaide with a blistering...

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N. Koreans In Malaysia Keep Low Profile After Kim Killing

Malaysia's only North Korean restaurant promises a glimpse into life in the reclusive state but it has been shuttered...

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China To Suspend All Imports of Coal From North Korea

The Ministry of Commerce said in a short statement that the ban would be effective until Dec. 31. China will suspend...

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China Suspends Coal Imports From North Korea

China will suspend all imports of coal from North Korea for the rest of the year, Beijing said Saturday, depriving...

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Arrested Samsung Heir Appears Handcuffed For Questioning

Handcuffed and bound with ropes, the heir of electronics giant Samsung appeared for questioning Saturday over his...

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Kim Jong-Nam Death Suspect ‘thought She Was In TV Prank’

An Indonesian woman held over the killing of Kim Jong-un’s half-brother thought she was taking part in a TV prank,...

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Japan History Revisionists Bolder Under Abe

Successful hotel chain operator Toshio Motoya doesn't mind if his denial of a notorious Japanese World War II military...

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Privilege and Peril For North Korea’s First Family

Membership of North Korea's ruling dynasty brings enormous privilege, but for anyone who falls foul of the power games...

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Malaysia Acting With ‘hostile Forces’ In Kim Investigation

Pyongyang has accused Malaysia of colluding with "hostile forces", saying it would reject any results of a post-mortem...

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China Urges Nuclear Talks Resumption With North Korea

China on Friday urged a resumption of six-party talks with North Korea on Pyongyang's nuclear programme, saying a...

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ASEAN Mulling 2034 World Cup Bid

ASEAN on Friday held talks on launching a joint bid for the World Cup in 2034 during a visit by FIFA chief Gianni...

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Indonesian Accused of Kim Half-Brother’s Murder ‘duped’

An Indonesian woman arrested over the assassination of the North Korean leader's half-brother was "duped" into...

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Mentor of Samsung Scion Seen Stepping Up After Lee Arrest

The arrest of Samsung Group scion Jay Y. Lee on bribery charges could hamper decisions on strategic investments and...

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Tillerson Urges China ‘to Help Rein In N. Korea’

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson (left) and China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi take their seats before a meeting at...