Japanese police have asked internet providers to censor websites giving information on what have become known as "detergent suicides", following a spate of chemically-induced deaths across the country.
About 50 people have reportedly killed themselves in the past month by inhaling toxic hydrogen sulphide gas, made by mixing washing detergent with other chemicals.
The national police agency filed the request with the internet industry, telecommunications companies and cable broadcasters on Wednesday, saying "the risk is high for third parties to inhale the gas and, in worst case scenarios, die". More...
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