
New Zealander arrested in France charged with attempted murder of Laotian activist Joseph Akaravong
A New Zealander has been arrested and charged with the attempted murder of a Laotian political activist in France.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade confirmed to the Herald it was 'aware of the arrest of a New Zealand citizen in France' following reports of a knife attack on

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