![Britain expels 23 Russian diplomats over chemical attack on ex-spy Britain expels 23 Russian diplomats over chemical attack on ex-spy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2018-03/81521035876_Russianintelligence.jpg)
Britain expels 23 Russian diplomats over chemical attack on ex-spy
Russia, which has repeatedly denied any involvement in the nerve agent attack, said Britain should expect retaliation for its actions.
Wed Mar 14 2018
![Chaotic scenes as suspects wheeled around airport where North Korean leader's brother killed Chaotic scenes as suspects wheeled around airport where North Korean leader's brother killed](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/41508832694_tbSuspekKJN.jpg)
Chaotic scenes as suspects wheeled around airport where North Korean leader's brother killed
Indonesian Siti Aisyah, 25, and Doan Thi Huong, 28, a Vietnamese, are charged with murdering Kim Jong Nam by smearing his face with VX, a chemical nerve agent.
Tue Oct 24 2017
![Exhibits on Kim Jong-Nam's murder opened at Chemistry Dept for security reasons - court heard Exhibits on Kim Jong-Nam's murder opened at Chemistry Dept for security reasons - court heard](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/51507539681_Perbicaraan.jpg)
Exhibits on Kim Jong-Nam's murder opened at Chemistry Dept for security reasons - court heard
The identification process of the exhibits, which were stored in a sealed plastic bag, was done at the laboratory of the department for safety reasons.
Mon Oct 09 2017
![Kim Jong-nam trial: Body claimed by N.Korean embassy rep, court told Kim Jong-nam trial: Body claimed by N.Korean embassy rep, court told](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/61507113905_950x600.jpg)
Kim Jong-nam trial: Body claimed by N.Korean embassy rep, court told
HKL's Dr Mohd Shah Mahmood says there was also no DNA comparison done on the body of Kim Chol, an alias for Kim Jong-nam.
Wed Oct 04 2017
![Jong Nam's death due to acute VX nerve agent poisoning - Witness Jong Nam's death due to acute VX nerve agent poisoning - Witness](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/61507046826_950x600.jpg)
Jong Nam's death due to acute VX nerve agent poisoning - Witness
Kim Jong-nam or Kim Chol, the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was confirmed to have died due to acute poisoning by VX nerve agent, the High Court here was told today.
Tue Oct 03 2017
![North Korea's assassination sheds light on chemical weapons arsenal North Korea's assassination sheds light on chemical weapons arsenal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/81487867373_KimJongNam.jpg)
North Korea's assassination sheds light on chemical weapons arsenal
For the prosecutors preparing for the first court hearings later this month, some of the mysteries behind Kim Jong Nam's death inside a Malaysian airport terminal will likely never be resolved.
Fri Jul 07 2017
![Chemical weapons watchdog says sarin used in April attack in Syria Chemical weapons watchdog says sarin used in April attack in Syria](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/41498794653_SyriaGasAttack.jpg)
Chemical weapons watchdog says sarin used in April attack in Syria
The world's chemical weapons watchdog said the banned nerve agent sarin was used in an attack in northern Syria in April that killed dozens.
Fri Jun 30 2017
![Sarin was used in deadly Syria attack, chemical weapons watchdog confirms Sarin was used in deadly Syria attack, chemical weapons watchdog confirms](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/81447557871_BasharalAssad.jpg)
Sarin was used in deadly Syria attack, chemical weapons watchdog confirms
The deadly nerve agent sarin was used in an attack that killed scores of civilians in northern Syria this month, the global chemical weapons watchdog said.
Thu Apr 20 2017
![Kim Jong-nam murder case for mention Thursday in Sepang Court Kim Jong-nam murder case for mention Thursday in Sepang Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/51488372591_SitiAishah.jpg)
Kim Jong-nam murder case for mention Thursday in Sepang Court
Two foreigners who are facing a charge of murdering Kim Chol, or Kim Jong-nam, the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un will be brought before the Sepang Court again.
Wed Apr 12 2017
![US disputes Russia's claims US disputes Russia's claims](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/61491536444_USstrikeSyria.jpg)
US disputes Russia's claims
US officials step up their criticism of Russia's support for Syrian leader and push back on Moscow's condemnation of last week's missile attack.
Wed Apr 12 2017
![Kim Jong Nam murder: Probe by outsiders against the law - IGP Kim Jong Nam murder: Probe by outsiders against the law - IGP](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/71487867314_KimJongNam.jpg)
Kim Jong Nam murder: Probe by outsiders against the law - IGP
Conducting of investigation by outsiders including North Korean agents into the murder of Kim Jong-nam here is against the law, says Inspector-General of Police, Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar.
Thu Mar 23 2017
![It's confirmed! Kim Chol is Kim Jong Nam - IGP Khalid It's confirmed! Kim Chol is Kim Jong Nam - IGP Khalid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/71487073961_KimJongNam.jpg)
It's confirmed! Kim Chol is Kim Jong Nam - IGP Khalid
Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar today confirmed the identity of the man who was killed at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) as Kim Jong Nam.
Fri Mar 10 2017
![Malaysia warns of long North Korea inquiry, China says no action yet Malaysia warns of long North Korea inquiry, China says no action yet](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/71488975045_NorthKoreaEmbassy.jpg)
Malaysia warns of long North Korea inquiry, China says no action yet
Malaysia has said assassins used VX nerve agent, a chemical listed by the United Nations as a weapon of mass destruction, to kill Kim Jong Un's estranged half-brother, Kim Jong Nam.
Thu Mar 09 2017
![KLIA, klia2 swing into action on ban order on North Koreans KLIA, klia2 swing into action on ban order on North Koreans](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/61488899493_KawalanKLIA.jpg)
KLIA, klia2 swing into action on ban order on North Koreans
Airport frontline authorities at KLIA and klia2 are all geared up to execute the order barring North Korean citizens from leaving the country.
Tue Mar 07 2017
![Once strong ties between North Korea and Malaysia rapidly unravel Once strong ties between North Korea and Malaysia rapidly unravel](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/71487867314_KimJongNam.jpg)
Once strong ties between North Korea and Malaysia rapidly unravel
Those ties have unravelled spectacularly in barely three weeks after the lethal poisoning of Kim Jong Nam with the highly toxic VX nerve agent VX nerve agent in klia2.
Tue Mar 07 2017