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Two newly detained men testify in the case over the shooting of the Bolivian lawyer

Two men held as part of the investigation into the shooting of Bolivian lawyer Nadia Beller gave statements to prosecutors in Santa Cruz de la Sierra on Sunday. One is accused of supplying the weapon used in the ambush; the other, a Colombian national identified as a possible gunman, turned himself in after learning he was being sought.

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Two newly detained men testify in the case over the shooting of the Bolivian lawyer

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New Zealand’s prime minister proposes banning children from using social media

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has unveiled a proposed law banning children younger than 16 from using social media platforms, citing what he said Monday…

  • New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon proposes banning children under 16 from social media.
  • Bill lacks support from opposition parties in Luxon's coalition government.
  • Bill failed to pass before Parliament dissolved for November election.

·apnews.com

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