Kim Jong Nam's identity confirmed using child's DNA, official confirms

Police have been able to confirm the identity of Kim Jong Nam, who was killed last month at Kuala Lumpur's airport, using a DNA sample from one of his children, a Malaysian official said.

Deputy prime minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi also said negotiations began this week to resolve a diplomatic stand-off over the death of Mr Kim, the estranged half-brother of North Korea's leader.