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'Bali tourism will not be affected by new criminal code

‘Bali tourism will not be affected by new criminal code,’ Indonesian officials say

By Heather Chen and Masrur Jamaluddin, CNN Indonesia’s controversial sex laws will not affect foreign tourists visiting Bali, officials have confirmed in a statement issued Monday. “Based on the provisions of the new Indonesian criminal code, visitors who visit or live in Bali would not need to worry,” said Balinese governor Wayan Koster, adding that

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Former Vice President Dina Boluarte addresses lawmakers after being sworn-in as the new president at Congress in Lima

Peru’s new president rules out elections, as predecessor Castillo remains detained

By Claudia Rebaza, Karol Suarez, Tara John and Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Peru’s new President Dina Boluarte ruled out early elections on Thursday, her first day in office following the dramatic ousting and arrest of her predecessor Pedro Castillo. Boluarte became Peru’s first female President on Wednesday after lawmakers defied Castillo, who in a fight for

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Viktor Bout is pictured in a temporary cell ahead of a hearing at a court in Bangkok in August 2010.

Viktor Bout: Russian arms dealer known as the ‘Merchant of Death’ swapped for Brittney Griner

By Eliza Mackintosh, CNN Brittney Griner’s freedom ultimately hinged on the release of a convicted Russian arms dealer whose life story inspired a Hollywood film. The US basketball star was released on Thursday from Russian detention in a prisoner swap for Viktor Bout, nicknamed the “Merchant of Death” by his accusers. Bout, a former Soviet

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