Gu Kailai behind 'tragedy' of Neil Heywood's death

The Chinese woman accused of killing British businessman Neil Heywood has admitted she was behind the "tragedy" of his death, according to Reuters citing Xinhua news agency.

Gu Kailai said she blamed her actions on a mental breakdown after a threat to her son but added that she will "accept and calmly face any sentence".

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Party throws out Bo Xilai

China's ruling Communist Party has expelled disgraced senior politician Bo Xilai from the party. He will also face criminal charges.