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May 2023
49m 56s

No new gun permits in Serbia after mass ...

Bbc World Service
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Serbia is embarking on a push to disarm the country after two mass shootings within forty-eight hours. President Aleksandar Vucic said no new gun permits would be issued and existing owners would face increased background checks. We'll hear from our correspondent in Belgrade. Also in the programme: The WHO declares that Covid 19 is no longer a global heal ... Show More
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