A former North Korean envoy rejected a Malaysian autopsy finding that VX nerve agent killed Kim Jong-nam, saying on Thursday the man probably died of a heart attack because he suffered from heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure. The death of Kim, the estranged half brother of North Korea’s ruler, has unleashed a diplomatic battle between Malaysia and North Korea. Kim died within 20 minutes, authorities say. Malaysia’s autopsy finding that VX nerve agent killed Kim boosted speculation that North Korea orchestrated the attack. North Korea does not acknowledge that it was Kim Jong-nam who died.

Source: The Hindu March 03, 2017 01:10 UTC