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• Otto Warmbier died of lack of oxygen, blood to the brain: coroner

  An American student who had been imprisoned in North Korea for 17 months died from lack of oxygen and blood to the brain, an Ohio coroner said on Wednesday.

  World

  Sep 27, 2017
  
• Otto Warmbier’s parents say he was ‘jerking violently,’ ‘howling’ upon return from North Korea

  The parents of a young Ohioan who was detained in North Korea for more than a year and died soon after being released said Tuesday he was “jerking violently,” howling, and “staring blankly” when he returned home on a medical flight.

  World

  Sep 26, 2017
  
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• North Korea says it’s the ‘biggest victim’ following death of Otto Warmbier

  North Korea denied any cruel treatment or torture of Otto Warmbier, and accused the United States and South Korea of a smear campaign.

  World

  Jun 23, 2017
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• Otto Warmbier’s death renews calls to release Canadian detained in North Korea

  Hyeon Soo Lim's relatives say no families should go through such an ordeal, and urge the Canadian government to escalate diplomatic efforts to secure the pastor's release.

  Canada

  Jun 21, 2017
• Death of Otto Warmbier highlights North Korea’s bizarre allure for travellers

  The death of a U.S. student following his release from North Korea has some wondering why the so-called "Hermit Kingdom" holds such an allure for travellers.

  World

  Jun 20, 2017