Christchurch Mosque Attacks
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"You Know This Face": Christchurch Hero Confronts Killer In Court
One of the heroes of the Christchurch terror attack confronted gunman Brenton Tarrant on the third day of sentencing hearings on Wednesday, telling him: "You should thank God on that day I didn't catch you".
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Trial Of Accused Gunman In New Zealand Shooting Delayed To Avoid Ramadan
The trial of a man accused of shootings at two mosques in New Zealand that killed 51 people has been delayed by a month because the original court date coincided with the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, a judge said on Thursday.
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New Zealand's "Buy-Back" Scheme For Guns Banned After Christchurch Attack
New Zealand's government on Thursday launched a multibillion-dollar, six-month "buy-back" scheme to compensate owners of powerful but newly banned semi-automatic weapons prohibited in the wake of deadly attacks on two mosques in the Southern city of Christchurch.
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New Zealand Mosque Shooter Pleads Not Guilty To Murder, Terror Charges
The man accused of shooting dead 51 Muslim worshippers in the Christchurch mosque attacks pleaded not guilty to multiple murder and terrorism charges Friday and was committed to stand trial next year.
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Australia Teen Who "Egged" Lawmaker Gives $70,000 To Christchurch Victims
An Australian teen dubbed "Egg Boy" for cracking an egg on the head of a controversial right-wing lawmaker said he has given almost A$100,000 ($70,000) donated for his legal expenses to support victims of the Christchurch mosque shootings.
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New Zealand Begins Inquiry Into Christchurch's Mosques Massacre
An inquiry into Christchurch's mosques shooting massacre began hearing evidence on Monday, as New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern prepared to co-host a meeting in France that seeks global support to tackle online violence.
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Turkish Man Injured In Christchurch Attacks Dies; Death Toll 51: Minister
A Turkish citizen who was wounded during the attacks at two mosques in New Zealand's Christchurch on March 15 has died, Turkey's foreign minister said on Thursday, raising the death toll from the shooting to 51.
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UK's Prince William Meets Survivors Of Christchurch Mosque Shootings
Britain's Prince William met survivors of a deadly shooting at two mosques in Christchurch, including a five-year-old girl recovering in hospital, during a two-day visit to New Zealand.
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"Scared" Muslims Avoid Christchurch Mosques Since New Zealand Attacks
Four weeks on from the New Zealand mosques massacre, the Christchurch Muslim community was struggling to get worshippers to overcome their fears and return to Friday prayers.
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Teen Who Egged Politician Over Christchurch Comment Let Off With Caution
An Australian teenager lauded worldwide for egging a far-right senator who made offensive comments about the Christchurch mosque attacks was let off with a police caution for the incident Tuesday.
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New Zealand Mosque Attacks Accused To Face 50 Murder Charges: Police
The man accused of carrying out the Christchurch mosque attacks last month will face 50 murder charges when he appears in court this week, New Zealand police said Thursday.
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Prince William To Visit New Zealand To Honour Mosque Shootings Victims
Prince William will visit victims of the Christchurch mosque shootings next month, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced Thursday on the eve of a national remembrance service being held in the grieving South Island city.
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New Zealand PM Orders Top-Level Inquiry Into Christchurch Mosque Attacks
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has ordered an independent judicial inquiry into the Christchurch mosque attacks, saying she wants to know how a gunman shot dead 50 people on March 15.
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Police Wrongly Charge Christchurch Gunman With Murder Of Man Still Alive
New Zealand police on Thursday admitted that the person they originally charged suspected mosques gunman Brenton Tarrant with murdering is actually still alive.
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"Hello Brother": Words That Countered A Gunman's Hate In New Zealand
"Hello brother." The warm-hearted words an elderly Muslim reportedly used to greet a white supremacist gunman have become Christchurch's answer to his volley of hate.
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"You Know This Face": Christchurch Hero Confronts Killer In Court
One of the heroes of the Christchurch terror attack confronted gunman Brenton Tarrant on the third day of sentencing hearings on Wednesday, telling him: "You should thank God on that day I didn't catch you".
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Trial Of Accused Gunman In New Zealand Shooting Delayed To Avoid Ramadan
The trial of a man accused of shootings at two mosques in New Zealand that killed 51 people has been delayed by a month because the original court date coincided with the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, a judge said on Thursday.
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New Zealand's "Buy-Back" Scheme For Guns Banned After Christchurch Attack
New Zealand's government on Thursday launched a multibillion-dollar, six-month "buy-back" scheme to compensate owners of powerful but newly banned semi-automatic weapons prohibited in the wake of deadly attacks on two mosques in the Southern city of Christchurch.
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New Zealand Mosque Shooter Pleads Not Guilty To Murder, Terror Charges
The man accused of shooting dead 51 Muslim worshippers in the Christchurch mosque attacks pleaded not guilty to multiple murder and terrorism charges Friday and was committed to stand trial next year.
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Australia Teen Who "Egged" Lawmaker Gives $70,000 To Christchurch Victims
An Australian teen dubbed "Egg Boy" for cracking an egg on the head of a controversial right-wing lawmaker said he has given almost A$100,000 ($70,000) donated for his legal expenses to support victims of the Christchurch mosque shootings.
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New Zealand Begins Inquiry Into Christchurch's Mosques Massacre
An inquiry into Christchurch's mosques shooting massacre began hearing evidence on Monday, as New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern prepared to co-host a meeting in France that seeks global support to tackle online violence.
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Turkish Man Injured In Christchurch Attacks Dies; Death Toll 51: Minister
A Turkish citizen who was wounded during the attacks at two mosques in New Zealand's Christchurch on March 15 has died, Turkey's foreign minister said on Thursday, raising the death toll from the shooting to 51.
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UK's Prince William Meets Survivors Of Christchurch Mosque Shootings
Britain's Prince William met survivors of a deadly shooting at two mosques in Christchurch, including a five-year-old girl recovering in hospital, during a two-day visit to New Zealand.
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"Scared" Muslims Avoid Christchurch Mosques Since New Zealand Attacks
Four weeks on from the New Zealand mosques massacre, the Christchurch Muslim community was struggling to get worshippers to overcome their fears and return to Friday prayers.
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Teen Who Egged Politician Over Christchurch Comment Let Off With Caution
An Australian teenager lauded worldwide for egging a far-right senator who made offensive comments about the Christchurch mosque attacks was let off with a police caution for the incident Tuesday.
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New Zealand Mosque Attacks Accused To Face 50 Murder Charges: Police
The man accused of carrying out the Christchurch mosque attacks last month will face 50 murder charges when he appears in court this week, New Zealand police said Thursday.
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Prince William To Visit New Zealand To Honour Mosque Shootings Victims
Prince William will visit victims of the Christchurch mosque shootings next month, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced Thursday on the eve of a national remembrance service being held in the grieving South Island city.
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New Zealand PM Orders Top-Level Inquiry Into Christchurch Mosque Attacks
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has ordered an independent judicial inquiry into the Christchurch mosque attacks, saying she wants to know how a gunman shot dead 50 people on March 15.
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Police Wrongly Charge Christchurch Gunman With Murder Of Man Still Alive
New Zealand police on Thursday admitted that the person they originally charged suspected mosques gunman Brenton Tarrant with murdering is actually still alive.
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"Hello Brother": Words That Countered A Gunman's Hate In New Zealand
"Hello brother." The warm-hearted words an elderly Muslim reportedly used to greet a white supremacist gunman have become Christchurch's answer to his volley of hate.
