North Korea has released an American student who was serving a 15-year prison term, according to the US Secretary of State
In a statement Rex Tillerson said Otto Warmbier was returning to the US to be reunited with his family.
However, Warmbier's parents told US media that their son was medically evacuated from the isolated nation in a coma.
State spokesperson Heather Nauert said the department was pleased to confirm Mr Warmbier was returning to the US...
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State spokesperson Heather Nauert confirmed the Virginia student was en route home...
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State spokesperson Heather Nauert would comment on Otto Warmbier's current health...
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State spokesperson Heather Nauert would comment on Otto Warmbier's current health...
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