February 16, 2017 11:40 AM

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Malaysia detains woman suspect in assassination of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un

Malaysian Police says they have detained a second woman suspected in the apparent assassination of the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Inspector General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar has confirmed the detention of the second woman.<br/><br/>A woman was arrested earlier after reports said two female assassins sprayed toxins in the victim's face at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. A Malaysian Government source also confirmed that first suspect detained was the same woman whose image was captured by close circuit television footage and published by media.<br/><br/>The two women struck on Monday as Kim Jong-Nam was readying to board a flight to Macau where he has spent many years in exile. There is widespread speculation that North Korea was behind the killing, but there has been no confirmation.

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