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Putin 'Probably Approved' Ex-spy Litvinenko Murder

Litvinenko inquiry points to Putin; Zika virus threat assessed; Vietnam reforms.

Litvinenko inquiry points to Putin; Zika virus threat assessed; Vietnam reforms.

Picture shows former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko in hospital in London after he was poisoned with radioactive polonium-210 by the Russian secret service. An inquiry has found that the murder was probably approved by President Putin. (Credit: Getty Images)

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